Tome Collection

Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas)
XIR159224 Portrait of Philibert Orry (1689-1747) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (studio of); 146x112 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850. TOME, Narciso (1690-1752)
CUL4878408 PEREZ VILLAAMIL, Jenaro (1807-1854). Espana artistica y monumental. 1842 - 1850. TOME, Narciso (1690-1752). Altar called " el Transparent" (transparent)

Gulf of Guinea. Coffee plantation on the island of Sao Tome
History of Africa. 19th century. Gulf of Guinea. Coffee plantation on the island of Saint Thome. Alvaro Caminha founded the colony of Sao Tome in 1493. Engraving

Sao Tome & Principe, a West African island republic: typical landscape Date: 1853

Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua
CH440500 Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium, published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua, 1499 (leather & brass) by Italian School

Crowns and jeweled crosses from Monza Cathedral
Medieval gold crowns and jeweled crosses from Monza Cathedral. Corone o donari della reale Basilica di Monza. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Roberti from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

View of the Basilica of San Michele Maggiore, Pavia, 1800s. Chiesa di S. Michele in Pavia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pietro Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Ms Fr 848 fol. 1 Christine de Pisan (1364-1430) presents her work to Louis
BNP159903 Ms Fr 848 fol.1 Christine de Pisan (1364-1430) presents her work to Louis, Duke of Orleans (1372-1407) from the Letter of Othea to Hector by Christine de Pisan

Title-page of a witch hunt pamphlet by Cotton Mather published in 1693 (print)
PNP377422 Title-page of a witch hunt pamphlet by Cotton Mather published in 1693 (print) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton Mather (1663-1728)

Portrait of Michel de Nostradame (1503-66) (engraving)
XIR170964 Portrait of Michel de Nostradame (1503-66) (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Emperor Ming Ti (r. 57-75 AD) bestowing honours on two aged men
CHT176854 Emperor Ming Ti (r.57-75 AD) bestowing honours on two aged men, from a history of Chinese emperors (colour on silk) by Chinese School (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) of Rotterdam, 1526 (engraving)
STC253549 Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) of Rotterdam, 1526 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.9x19.3 cm; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Frontispiece for the French Academy Dictionary
XIR165127 Frontispiece for the French Academy Dictionary, engraved by Gerard Edelinck (1640-1707) 1694 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Corneille, Jean-Baptiste (1649-95) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Budgets of Towns in the French Empire, bound with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte
CHT165120 Budgets of Towns in the French Empire, bound with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) 1810 (red Moroccan leather and gold) (see also 165117) by French School

Book binding with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821
CHT165116 Book binding with the coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) (green leather and gold) by French School, (19th century); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

Ms 50 Fol. 1v The Copyist Presents his Book to St. Michael
XIR166594 Ms 50 Fol.1v The Copyist Presents his Book to St. Michael, from the Recognitiones by Saint Clement (vellum) by French School, (11th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Avranches

Ms 927 Fol. 1 Presentation of The Ethics to the King by the Translator, from Ethics
XIR165167 Ms 927 Fol.1 Presentation of The Ethics to the King by the Translator, from Ethics, Politics and Economics by Aristotle (384-322 BC) (vellum) by French School

Articles of Beliefs & Acts of Religion by Benjamin Franklin
PNP377451 Articles of Beliefs & Acts of Religion by Benjamin Franklin, published 20th November, 1728 (ink on paper) by American School

Portrait of St. Gregory of Tours (538-594) illustration from
CHT178737 Portrait of St. Gregory of Tours (538-594) illustration from Le Plutarque Francais by E. Mennechet, engraved by Dequevauviller, 1841 (coloured engraving) by Boulanger

Ms 1721 Fol. 1 Dominican monk lecturing two other monks, from
BMR176600 Ms 1721 Fol.1 Dominican monk lecturing two other monks, from Legenda Sanctorum Aurea by Jacques de Voragine (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c
XIR167804 The Coronation of Charles V (1500-58) from The Tapestry of Charles Quint, c.1630-40 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (17th century); 410x515 cm; Musee du Temps, Besancon

Paving detail depicting the Phrygian Sibyl (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI161977 Paving detail depicting the Phrygian Sibyl (marble) (b/w photo) by Rugieri, Luigi di (15th century); Duomo, Siena, Italy; Alinari

Relief depicting a tax collecting scene (stone)
XIR170469 Relief depicting a tax collecting scene (stone) by Gallo-Roman, (2nd century AD); Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Trier, Germany; (add.info.: from Neumagen in the Moselle; ); French

Title-page of a witch hunt pamphlet by Cotton Mather printed in Boston, 1693 (print)
PNP377421 Title-page of a witch hunt pamphlet by Cotton Mather printed in Boston, 1693 (print) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton Mather (1663-1728)

Judicial Reformation in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces
XIR165140 Judicial Reformation in 1667, Ceiling Painting from the Galerie des Glaces by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); Chateau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

The Book Seller, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c
CHT176867 The Book Seller, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c.1785 (w/c and gouache on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Urban Warp Speed
Ricky Siegers

The Chilean Destroyer Almirante Lynch under way, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Chilean Destroyer Almirante Lynch under way, 1913. Almirante Lynch was the first of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes, Isle of Wight by J

The Chilean Destroyer Almirante Lynch under way, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Chilean Destroyer Almirante Lynch under way, 1914. Almirante Lynch was the first of six Almirante Lynch class destroyers ordered by the Chilean Navy and built in Cowes, Isle of Wight by J

The launch of Chilean destroy Almirante Lynch, 28th September 1912. The name of this vessel is recorded as Tome by the photographers, Kirk & sons

St Jerome, 1521. Artist: Albrecht Durer
St Jerome, 1521. From the Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga, Lisbon, Portugal

Appearance of Christ to the Virgin, 1531. Artist: Garcia Fernandes
Appearance of Christ to the Virgin, 1531. Central panel from a triptych. From the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal

Bible, Portuguese, 17th Century

Figure of St Ines, 1535-1540. Artist: Jean de Rouen
Figure of St Ines, 1535-1540. From the Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Portugal

Portuguese discovery of Sao Tome and Principe
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Explorers Joao de Santarem and Pedro Escobar discover the Island Nation of Sao Tome and Principe and claim them for Portugal in 1470

Stack Of Antique Books

Thomas Burgh Library, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Picture No. 11676098
Sea Turtle blind and wounded turtle choked to death by plastic bag (composite image) Date:

Mudejar art. Church of Santo Tome (11th century). Detail of the bell tower. Toledo. Spain

TOME, Narciso (1690-1752). Transparent. 1729 - 1731. SPAIN. Toledo. Cathedral. Rococo. Relief on marble

Barnstaple Tome Stone
The Tome Stone in Queen Annes Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, England. It was once of legal importance - bargains were struck on it in front of witnesses. Date: 17th century

Picture No. 11676122
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Picture No. 11676314
Cocoa Fruits on trees growing in tropical forest Date:

Picture No. 11676315
Cocoa Fruits on the trees growing in tropical forest Date:

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Cocoa Fruits on trees growing in tropical forest Date:

Picture No. 11676304
Cocoa Fruits on trees growing in tropical forest Date:

Picture No. 11676292
Cocoa Fruits on trees growing in tropical forest Date:

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"Tome: A Journey Through Time and Knowledge" Step into the world of "tome, " a word that encapsulates centuries of wisdom, history, and culture. From the captivating portrait of Philibert Orry, an influential figure in 18th-century France, to the lush coffee plantations on Sao Tome Island in the Gulf of Guinea, our journey begins. Sao Tome & Principe, a West African island republic known for its breathtaking landscapes, transports us to a typical scene from 1853. The vibrant colors and rich textures depicted in this artwork evoke the essence of this enchanting place. As we delve deeper into knowledge's realm, we encounter ancient manuscripts such as Sphaera Mundi by Johannes de Sacro Bosco and Theoricae Novum Planetarium published in Venice by Simon Bevilacqua in 1499. Bound with leather and brass accents, these precious artifacts remind us of humanity's thirst for understanding celestial bodies. The allure continues with crowns and jeweled crosses from Monza Cathedral—a testament to craftsmanship and religious devotion. These regal treasures symbolize power intertwined with faith throughout history. Moving forward through time brings us to the Basilica of San Michele Maggiore in Pavia during the 1800s. Its magnificent architecture stands tall as a witness to human ingenuity across generations. In Ms Fr 848 fol. 1 Christine de Pisan presents her work to Louis—an empowering moment showcasing women's intellectual contributions during medieval times. This image serves as a reminder that knowledge knows no gender boundaries. However, not all historical narratives are uplifting; some reflect darker chapters like witch hunts depicted on Cotton Mather's pamphlet title-page from 1693. It reminds us how fear can distort reason but also highlights society's evolution towards tolerance over time. Michel de Nostradame peers at us through an engraving—his enigmatic gaze reflecting his reputation as a renowned prophet and physician.