Usher Collection (page 3)

1650 Bishop Usher Portrait 4004BC
1650 Archbishop James Usher (Usser or Ussher). Theologian. 1670 copperplate engraved portrait printed in London for Nathan Ranew and Jonathon Robinson at the Kings Arms in St. Pauls Church Yard

1674 Animal Creation According to Genesis
1674 Copperplate engraving, Creation of the birds, fishes and large marine life (Genesis 1. 20-23 Day 5) under the Hebrew divine word of God

1749 God creates solar system and planets
Copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon " Histoire Naturelle" Volume 1, Plate 1. " Of the Formation of the Planets" 1749. N. Blakey del. and St

1749 Buffon angel creation of the Earth
Copperplate engraving from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon " Histoire Naturelle" Volume 1, Plate 2. " History and theory of the Earth" 1749. Bouchare del

1954 fashions
A contemporary suit to take one from morning until night comprising a Middy style jumper, with skirt and golfer cardigan by Wolsey

General Sir William Knollys (1797-1883)
Engraving of General Sir William Thomas Knollys PC, KCB, in his role as Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, 1883

Montagnards Triumph
In a coup involving armed force, the Montagnard extremists out-manoeuvre the more moderate Girondins : the events will usher in the Reign of Terror

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Usher: A Journey through Time and Whisky" Step into the mystical world of Usher, where history intertwines with spirits. In 1890, amidst the picturesque Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery, a tale began to unfold. Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's haunting masterpiece, "The Fall of the House of Usher, " Constant le Breton crafted a captivating woodcut that brought this eerie narrative to life. As we delve deeper into the past, let us not forget another significant event in 1865 – the tragic death of Lincoln. Through a lithograph from that fateful year, we catch a glimpse of his solemn death bed, reminding us of mortality's grip on even great leaders. Returning to Poe's enigmatic world in 1839, Douglas Percy Bliss skillfully engraved scenes from "The Fall of the House of Usher. " These illustrations transport us to crumbling mansions and mysterious characters shrouded in darkness. But our journey does not end there; it takes an unexpected turn towards whisky warehouses brimming with barrels filled with liquid gold. The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery stands tall as a testament to craftsmanship and tradition since 1824. Its rich heritage echoes throughout time. Intriguingly enough, within these pages lies more than just tales and whisky – glimpses into other realms emerge. From exotic birds like The Bird of Paradise to intriguing figures such as Colonel Witwou'd or Sir Augustus Clifford Iln Import 21 Dec 07 1st - each hinting at untold stories waiting for discovery. Lastly, we find ourselves transported back centuries ago during medieval times when education took place amidst ancient stone walls. An engraving depicting a school scene reminds us how knowledge has evolved over time but remains an eternal pursuit. And so dear reader, immerse yourself in this captivating collection where worlds collide – from Poe's haunting words to the allure of Glenlivet Scotch Whisky.