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Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by J Mulder, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by P Sluyter, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Nerine: six varieties. Hand-coloured lithograph by G. Severeyns, from Encyclographie du regne vegetal: sertum botanicum: collection de plantes par une societe de botanistes. Volume 7 Date: 1823-37

Protea: seven varieties. Hand-coloured lithograph by G. Severeyns, from Encyclographie du regne vegetal: sertum botanicum: collection de plantes par une societe de botanistes. Volume 8 Date: 1823-37

Bovril Poster Suggestion
A poster sketch suggested for an advertisement for Bovril, it shows a mermaid waving to some distant sailors, perched on a giant floating Bovril jar. Buoys you up. Date: circa 1922

Rolls Royce Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Rolls Royce Limited, The Best Car In The World, the image showcases a yellow model of the car, from the front, pulling up to the entrance of a grand venue

Twas In Trafalgar's Bay
This painting depicts a naval battle between some galleons at Trafalgar Bay, which occurred in 1805, between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies

The Toast Is Britain
This painting is a portrayal of an incident at a banquet at which Nelson figures in company with the artist, Benjamin West. Date: circa 1915

Harland & Wolff - promotional brochure
Harland and Wolff - extremely rare Harland & Wolff promotional brochure. This soft-bound volume includes company history and information

The Savoy, volume I by Aubrey Beardsley
Cover design by Aubrey Beardsley for The Savoy, volume 1, published by Leonard Smithers in 1896. In this version the putto is about to relieve himself on a copy of The Yellow Book

Page of Victorian adverts - 1890
Various adverts for The Graphic, May 1890. May 1890

Dancers at Night
This tempera painting depicts a night time scene of costumed dancers performing to music from a stringed instrument and tambourine, around a grand statue of a fine garden terrace. Date: circa 1918

Old Kingston Bridge
This oil painting shows a boat stocked with various boxes, travelling under an arch of Kingston Bridge, which spans the river Thames in southwest London

Gateway, Clare College, Cambridge
An etching which shows an ornate iron gateway entrance to Clare College, Cambridge, founded in 1326, by Richard Badew. Date: circa 1920

Contessa Adele Ganucci Cancellieri
A portrait painting of Italian Countess Adele Ganucci Cancellieri, wearing a black dress with lace trim decorations. Date: circa 1915

Noonday, Granada
This painting shows a busy street corner of Granada, a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, with men and women carrying shopping baskets and a white packhorse stood on the right. Date: circa 1915

Southwark Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Westminster Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Equal volumes of different materials. From left to right are blocks of brass, balsa wood and polystyrene. Although they are the same size

Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
985771 Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); 54.6x35.7 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Virginia and Florida)

Frontispiece by Beardsley
Frontispiece to The Yellow Book, volume II, July 1894, by Aubrey Beardsley depicting a young woman in a formal garden

Lady Outside Bookshop
BEAUTY IN SEARCH OF KNOWLEDGE - an elegant lady emerges from a bookshop clutching a volume - or is she about to exchange it at the library ?

Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1)
5668996 Dedication to Wilhelm Wolff from 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info)

History of Egypt, Illustration from the magazine The Graphic, volume XXV, n.637. February, 11, 1882
3599991 History of Egypt, Illustration from the magazine The Graphic, volume XXV, n.637. February, 11, 1882; (add.info.: History of Egypt. The Kedhive and some leaders of the national party)

Title page of 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867
5668995 Title page of 'Das Kapital. Kritik der politischen Oekonomie' (Book 1) by Karl Marx published in 1867; (add.info.: Karl Marx (1818-1883)); Photo © AF Fotografie.

Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right)
541898 Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right) and in glass balloon (left) on prolonged heating, some red oxide of mercury found in balloon

Figs I-V: various kinds of thermometer. Fig. VI: Rain gauge, 1691 (engraving)
539246 Figs I-V: various kinds of thermometer. Fig. VI: Rain gauge, 1691 (engraving); (add.info.: From Saggi di naturali esperienze fatte nell' Accademia del Cimento, 2nd edition, Florence, 1691)

Chronicon Abbatis Urspergen, 1515. Creators: Daniel Hopfer, Burchard of Ursperg
Chronicon Abbatis Urspergen, 1515

Biblia Ectypa (Pictorial Bible), 1695. Creators: Johann Christoph Weigel, Elias Christoph Heiss
Biblia Ectypa (Pictorial Bible), 1695

OUTIS NEMO, 1518. Creators: Hans Weiditz, Ulrich von Hutten
OUTIS NEMO, 1518

West Point Album Class of 1868, 1868. Creator: George K Warren
West Point Album Class of 1868, 1868

Il Trionfo della Fedeltá. Dramma Pastorale Per Musica Di E.T.P.A. 1754. Creators: Maria Antonia Walpurgis
Il Trionfo della Fedelta. Dramma Pastorale Per Musica Di E.T.P.A. 1754. The Triumph of Fidelity Pastoral Drama for Music

Lebensläufe nach Aufsteigender Linie nebst Beylagen A, B, C, 1778-1781. Creators: Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel
Lebenslaufe nach Aufsteigender Linie nebst Beylagen A, B, C, 1778-1781

Lebensläufe nach Aufsteigender Linie nebst Beylagen A, B, C, 1779. Creators: Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel
Lebenslaufe nach Aufsteigender Linie nebst Beylagen A, B, C, 1779

Estampes pour servir a l'Histoire des Moeurs et du Costume... (volume III), published 1783. Prints to serve the History of Manners and Costume - The Little Lodge

Figures de différents caractères, de Paysages, et d'Etudes dessinées d'après nature... c. 1726
Figures de differents caracteres, de Paysages, et d'Etudes dessinees d'apres nature par Antoine Watteau (volume I), c. 1726

L'oeuvre d'Antoine Watteau (volume I), c. 1740. Creator: Various Artists after Antoine Watteau
L'oeuvre d'Antoine Watteau (volume I), c. 1740

L'oeuvre d'Antoine Watteau (volume II), c. 1740. Creator: Various Artists after Antoine Watteau
L'oeuvre d'Antoine Watteau (volume II), c. 1740 - departure of the Italian comedians

Galerie des modes et costumes francais... (volume I), published 1778/1780. Creator: Unknown
Galerie des modes et costumes francais... (volume I), published 1778/1780. Gallery of French fashion and costumes

Gaistliche usslegong des lebes Jhesu Cristi, c. 1482. Creators: Ludwig Schongauer, Ludolph of Saxony
Gaistliche usslegong des lebes Jhesu Cristi, c. 1482

Voyage Pittoresque Ou Description Des Royaumes De Naples Et De Sicile (vol. 3), pub. 1781-1786
Voyage Pittoresque Ou Description Des Royaumes De Naples Et De Sicile (vol. 3), published 1781-1786. Scenic Journey or Description of the Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily

Voyage Pittoresque ou Description des Royaumes de Naples et de Sicile (vol. 2), pub. 1781-1786
Voyage Pittoresque ou Description des Royaumes de Naples et de Sicile (vol. 2), published 1781-1786. Scenic Journey or Description of the Kingdoms of Naples and Sicily

The Great West Illustrated in a Series of Photographic Views Across the Continent, 1869. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
The Great West Illustrated in a Series of Photographic Views Across the Continent, 1869

La Loïe Fuller, 1904. Creators: Pierre Roche, Roger Marx
La Loie Fuller, 1904

Crisantemes, 1899. Creator: Alexandre de Riquer
Crisantemes, 1899

The Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saints and the Hungerstein Family, c. 1492

Varie vedute di Roma antica e moderna disegnate e intagliate da celebri autori, published 1748. Various views of ancient and modern Rome designated and carved by celebrated authors

Prima Parte; Grotteschi; Carceri; Alcuna Vedute...; Trofei di Ottaviano Augusto, pub 1800/1809
Prima Parte; Grotteschi; Carceri; Alcuna Vedute...; Trofei di Ottaviano Augusto, published 1800/1809

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"Exploring the Volumes of Life: From Butterflies to Soaps and Beyond" Step into a world where volumes take on various forms, starting with the delicate butterfly illustrations by Maria Sibylla Merian. Her intricate artwork captures not only the beauty but also the volume of these winged creatures, showcasing their vibrant colors and fragile wings. Moving on from butterflies, we encounter a plethora of volumes in nature's bounty. Nerine presents us with six varieties, each displaying its unique shape and size. Protea follows suit with seven varieties, reminding us that diversity comes in different dimensions. But they are not limited to nature alone; they find their way into everyday life as well. Advertisements for Lifebuoy Soap and Pears Soap transport us back to Victorian times when cleanliness was paramount. These vintage ads remind us how soap could transform our lives while emphasizing the importance of hygiene in maintaining healthy lifestyles. Flipping through pages filled with Victorian adverts from 1890 reveals a world bustling with commerce and innovation. Each ad competes for attention, using typography, imagery, and layout to capture customers' interest within limited spaces - showcasing creativity within confined volumes. Literature enthusiasts will appreciate "The Savoy, " Volume I by Aubrey Beardsley—a collection that encapsulates artistry within bound pages. This volume transports readers into an imaginative realm where words intertwine seamlessly with captivating illustrations. Volumes extend beyond art and literature; they encompass history too. The Westminster Cavalry and Southwark Cavalry showcase military regiments whose strength lies not only in numbers but also in unity—forming formidable forces ready to protect their territories. Moreover, exploring equal volumes of different materials sheds light on science's wonders—the ability to compare densities or understand how substances occupy space differently yet equally measured by volume—an intriguing concept that expands our knowledge about matter itself. Lastly, we delve into cartography as we gaze upon a hand-colored engraving of the 1667 map of Virginia and Florida.