Receipt Collection

The first aerial post in England
The first aerial postman receiving the first bag of mail for carriage by airship: Mr Hamel signing the official receipt

The Merchant Georg Gisze, 1532. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
The Merchant Georg Gisze, 1532. Painting housed in the Gemaldegalerie, Berlin. From A History of Painting, Volume IV by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Stationery, Pawlyn & Sons, Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, Pawlyn & Sons, Fish & Oyster Merchants, 14 Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall, with handwritten details. 1918

Stationery, Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits, London
Stationery, Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits, with an engraving of the factory in Henry Street, Tooley Street, London. 1879

Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - 1951
Bill for lunch at Simpson s-in-the-Strand - December, 1951. A Christmas treat for a schoolboy! Date: 1951

Selection of Titanic items
A selection of items from the ill-fated SS Titanic: 1. Receipts 2. Turkish Bath ticket 3. Certificate of Discharge 4. Carpet sample

Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon
The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight

Concert ticket: for the benefit of Mr Borghi, 1780 (engraving)
8677686 Concert ticket: for the benefit of Mr Borghi, 1780 (engraving) by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concert ticket: for the benefit of Mr Borghi)

Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival, 1828 (colour litho)
8677665 Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival, 1828 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival)

Invoice from John Bird, bookbinder, London, 1836 (engraving)
8677702 Invoice from John Bird, bookbinder, London, 1836 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invoice from John Bird, bookbinder, 52 Hatton Garden, London)

Concert ticket: for the benefit of Mr Cramer, 1788 (engraving)
8677681 Concert ticket: for the benefit of Mr Cramer, 1788 (engraving) by Sintzenich, Heinrich (1752-1812); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concert ticket)

Ticket to the Republican National Convention, Chicago, 1916 (litho)
8677540 Ticket to the Republican National Convention, Chicago, 1916 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket to the Republican National Convention, Chicago)

Ticket to the Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, 1900 (colour litho)
8677536 Ticket to the Republican National Convention, Philadelphia, 1900 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Receipt from O H Hughes & Co, London (engraving)
8677426 Receipt from O H Hughes & Co, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt from O H Hughes & Co's hosiery, gloves, Indian bandana)

Ticket to a dress ball, Hull, 1834 (engraving)
8677723 Ticket to a dress ball, Hull, 1834 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket to a dress ball, Hull, Yorkshire)

Receipt for a Royal Exchange Assurance Fire Policy
5310143 Receipt for a Royal Exchange Assurance Fire Policy; (add.info.: Receipt for a Royal Exchange Assurance Fire Policy. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival, 1828 (colour litho)
8677714 Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival, 1828 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival)

Admission ticket to the House of Lords, Westminster, 1894 (litho)
8677482 Admission ticket to the House of Lords, Westminster, 1894 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Receipt from W Evans, shawl, linen, muslinl silk and cloak warehouse, 1826 (engraving)
8677639 Receipt from W Evans, shawl, linen, muslinl silk and cloak warehouse, 1826 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt from W Evans, shawl, linen)

Receipt from Heath & George English Gymnastic Works, London, 1893 (litho)
8677593 Receipt from Heath & George English Gymnastic Works, London, 1893 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Theatre ticket: Wilkinson's benefit (engraving)
8677691 Theatre ticket: Wilkinson's benefit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre ticket)

Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival, 1828 (colour litho)
8677668 Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival, 1828 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket for the Yorkshire Music Festival)

Stationery, Lockwood & Bradley Ltd, Tailors
Stationery, Lockwood & Bradley Ltd, Londons Leading Tailors, Old Street, City Road - From the Mills to the Million. 1930

RMS Titanic, receiptand stub
RMS TITANIC: Unusual perforated receipt and stub for typewriting charges, unnumbered ex- Onslows 8-4-95. 8ins. x 3ins

Samuel Cody assorted memorabilia
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely important Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificate No.9, 1910, issued to S. F

Topkapi Palace. Audience of a European ambassador, 1788
Turkey. Constantinople (Today Istanbul). Topkapi Palace. Audience Chamber. Audience of a European ambassador, 1788. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

White Star Line - printed bill of freight receipt, showing the Olympic at sea. 12 x 16 inches. Date: 1920s

RMS Titanic officer Charles Lightoller - resignation
RMS Titanic - Second Officer Charles Lightoller's resignation. Letter from Charles Bartlett, Marine Superintendent of White Star Line, dated 13 February 1920 to Charles Lightoller

RMS Titanic - items from Erik Jaer Archive
RMS Titanic - items from the Erik Jaer Archive. Mr Jaer was a Norwegian man working in the United States in 1912. The archive comprises letters and photographs of Mr Jaer, and newspaper cuttings

Receipt, Ragged School Union, London
Receipt for donation to the Ragged School Union, London, 22 May 1894 Date: 1894

Ticket to Empire State Observatories, New York, USA Date: 1953

Stationery, Albert Hotel, Cupar, Fife, Scotland, W Robertson, Lessee - a handwritten bill for transport services. Date: 1903

Stationery, M Garding & Sons, Market Place, Leek - plumbers, glaziers, gasfitters, decorative painters, electric light and bell fitters. Date: 1913

S B Jackson & Son, Coal Merchants, Liverpool
S B Jackson & Son, Coal Merchants, Castle Street, Liverpool, stationery. Date: 1889

MOURNING DRESS WAREHOUSE
A receipt for items of mourning dress Date: 1858

Characters and Caricaturas by William Hogarth
3521495 Characters and Caricaturas by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Characters and Caricaturas by William Hogarth (1697 - 1764)

Foundling Hospital London, receipt signed by William Hogarth, 1697-1764, English artist
2919886 Foundling Hospital London, receipt signed by William Hogarth, 1697-1764, English artist. by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection

Greece - The statue of Achilles in the garden of Achilleion in Corfu, Greece, 1950s
7093798 Greece - The statue of Achilles in the garden of Achilleion in Corfu, Greece, 1950s. Sculpture of Achill at the garden of the Achilleion museum at Corfu, Greece, 1950s

Greece - The statue of Achilles in the garden of Achilleion in Corfu, Greece, 1950s
7093797 Greece - The statue of Achilles in the garden of Achilleion in Corfu, Greece, 1950s. Sculpture of Achill at the garden of the Achilleion museum at Corfu, Greece, 1950s

A nightclub (litho)
7172985 A nightclub (litho) by Hammond, Aubrey (1893-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nightclub. Illustration from The London Scene, Described by Lewis Melville (Faber and Gwyer, London)

The Expedition to Upper Burma (engraving)
1061756 The Expedition to Upper Burma (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition to Upper Burma)

Safe Money (oil on canvas)
CGW445522 Safe Money (oil on canvas) by Dubreuil, Victor (fl.1886-1900); 76.8x63.5 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; Museum Purchase; American, out of copyright

Taking tickets (chromolitho)
7184874 Taking tickets (chromolitho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking tickets)

Very fine peas (colour litho)
7151102 Very fine peas (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Carving English beef (colour litho)
7150938 Carving English beef (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving)
7154157 Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt of goods bought at T Hardy, boot and shoe maker)

The Queen of the Norwood Gypsies (engraving)
7153935 The Queen of the Norwood Gypsies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of the Norwood Gypsies)

Williams and Sowerby, manufacturers and suppliers of tissue de verre, Oxford Steet, London (engraving)
7153933 Williams and Sowerby, manufacturers and suppliers of tissue de verre, Oxford Steet, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Williams and Sowerby)

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"The Receipt: A Journey Through Time and Transactions" Step back in time to witness the first aerial post in England, a groundbreaking moment that forever changed communication. Marvel at Hans Holbein the Younger's masterpiece, "The Merchant Georg Gisze, " as it captures the essence of commerce and trade in 1532. Discover the charm of Pawlyn & Sons stationery store, nestled in Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. Immerse yourself in a world where handwritten letters were treasured works of art. Uncover a piece of history with Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits' stationery from London. Imagine the excitement surrounding this iconic brand during its heyday. Transport yourself to Simpson's-in-the-Strand with a bill for lunch dated 1951. Experience an era when dining out was an elegant affair filled with delectable delicacies and impeccable service. Delve into the tragic tale of Titanic through a selection of poignant items that offer glimpses into both luxury and loss on that fateful voyage. Witness Gustav Hamel signing a receipt for mail at Hendon, capturing a moment when aviation connected people across vast distances like never before. Hold in your hands an authentic RMS Titanic receipt and stub – tangible evidence of lives intertwined with destiny aboard one of history's most infamous ships. Explore Samuel Cody's assorted memorabilia – artifacts from an extraordinary life filled with daring feats and pioneering achievements in aviation history. Imagine being present at Topkapi Palace during an audience between European ambassadors and Ottoman rulers in 1788. Feel the weighty significance carried by each diplomatic exchange recorded on receipts passed between nations. Experience White Star Line's printed bill of freight receipt – evidence of bustling maritime trade connecting continents long before modern globalization took hold. Contemplate Charles Lightoller's resignation letter as an officer aboard RMS Titanic – symbolizing personal sacrifice amidst tragedy while shedding light on untold stories behind this monumental event.