000 Collection

Colonel Norton, at 28, 000 ft, on Everest, 1924
Photograph showing Colonel Edward Felix Norton (1884-1954) climbing Everest, at a height of about 28, 000 feet, 1924. This photograph was taken by Theodore Howard Somervell (1890-1975)

The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 1921
Photograph showing the 100, 000 strong crowd at the fight between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey for the Heavyweight Championship of the World held at Jersey City, USA, on 2nd July 1921

Verne / Under the Sea
20, 000 LIEUES SOUS LES MERS [20 000 leagues under the sea] A giant squid, seen from the safety of the Nautilus

OLYMPICS / 1948 / 10, 000 MET
Emil Zatopek (Czech) sets the 10, 000 metre record

A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania
An illustration of what was described in the Sphere as one of the greatest fishing ports in the world. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

HMS Duke of York firing a broadside; Second World War
Photograph showing the Royal Navy battleship HMS Duke of York firing her 14-inch guns, whilst heavy seas break over her bows, sometime during the Second World War

Writing / Shorthand Pitman
Shorthand writing: an example of Pitmans system, boasting that Fortune magazine has gained over 100, 000 subscribers in five short years

Celebrated horse lexington (5 yrs. old) by Boston out of Alice Carneal: Bred by Dr. Warfield, owned by R. Ten Broeck, esq

Indian Smoothbore. 656 in musket, Pattern 1858
Indian Smoothbore.656 in musket, Pattern 1858, lock dated 1856.Converted from a Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle-musket in India 1858 (c), this exceptionally rare item was part of an original issue of 10

Aerial View of Lords Cricket Ground, London, 1921
Aerial photograph of Lords Cricket Ground during the second Test Match between England and Australia, 11th June 1921. On this day 30, 000 spectators crammed into Lord s

Picture No. 10766504
Primitive Aboriginal Rock Painting about 20 000 years b.p. Date:

Aerial View of the F. A. Cup Final at Stamford Bridge, 1922
Aerial photograph of Stamford Bridge Football ground during the 1922 F.A. Cup Final between Huddersfield Town and Preston North End

Blackburn Kangaroo, G-EAOW, has arrived at Hounslow Aer?
Blackburn Kangaroo, G-EAOW, has arrived at Hounslow Aerodrome ready for the attempt on the 10, 000 prize for the flight to Australia

English Electric Canberra B2 WD932
English Electric Canberra B2, WD932, was demonstrated at Martin Airport to 20, 000 employees of Martin and their families and civic and business leaders of Maryland and Baltimore. 11 March 1951

India / Simla 1930S
The city of Simla, India literally hangs on the mountain side, 6, 000 feet above sea level. For several months of the year it is buried in snow

Jules Verne
JULES VERNE with scenes from 20, 000 lieues sous les mers and L Ile Mysterieuse

CAVE ART: HORSE. Engraved head of a horse in the Rouffignac cave, Dordogne, France, c11, 000 B. C
CAVE ART: HORSE. Engraved head of a horse in the Rouffignac cave, Dordogne, France, c11, 000 B.C

Thames Waterman 1804
A Thames boatman lands his passengers on the south bank of the Thames, near Waterloo; at this time there are some 20, 000 watermen serving those who need to cross the river

LUNARDIs ASCENT 1784
Vincenzo Lunardi makes the first ascent into English airspace, shortly after the first ascent in Scotland - 200, 000 watch him

QUEEN MARY
The Cunard White Star passenger liner at the time of her launch. Tonnage 70, 000. Length at water-line 306m

CRECY
At CRECY, 9000 English soldiers under Edward III defeat 30, 000 French under Philippe VI - a triumph of the English strategy of bowmen against cavalry

Verne / Under the Sea
20, 000 LIEUES SOUS LES MERS [20 000 leagues under the sea] The squid claims a victim

Chippewa-Falls, Wis. County-seat of Chippewa-County. 1886. Population: 10, 000. Date c1885 Dec. 28

Climbers on Chomolhari, Bhutan, May 1937
Photograph showing two climbers on the 24, 000 ft. Himalayan mountain Chomolhari, near Phari Dzong, Bhutan, 20th May 1937. The photograph, taken by F. Spencer Chapman, shows C.E

Hush Hush Railway Engine crossing the Forth Rail Bridge
Hush Hush Railway Engine (designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley CBE) crossing the Forth Rail Bridge. The LNER W1 No. 10000 (known as the Hush-Hush due to its secrecy)

Battle of Zorndorf
BATTLE OF ZORNDORF Friedrich der Grosse leads his soldiers at the Battle of Zorndorf, defeating the Russians though he loses 11, 000 men in the process

Neanderthal Man
An illustration of Neanderthal man 500, 000 years ago based on a skeleton found at La Chapelle-aux-Saints in 1908. It had been proven since then that man was by no means in the gorilla stage

Babe Ruth Signing a $100, 000 Contract, 1926
Photograph showing Babe Ruth (1895-1948), the American baseball player, signing a $100, 000 contract for a twelve-week tour, 1926

The Trans-Atlantic French ocean liner, SS Normandie
The 79, 000 ton Trans-Atlantic French ocean liner, SS Normandie. She was steam/electric driven (turbo/electric) - steam turbines drove electric generators that passed on the current to huge electric

Spectators at Crystal Palace football ground for the 1901 F
Photograph showing a section of the crowd assembled to watch the 1901 F.A. Cup Final, at Crystal Palace, between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United

The F. A. Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, 1923
Aerial photograph of Wembley Stadium before the start of the 1923 F.A. Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United

JOHN ELWES (formerly Meggott) miser, son of two misers, who nevertheless left 800 000 (equivalent of 80 million ?) to his nephew and his natural sos"

Cro-Magnon / Homo Sapiens
CRO-MAGNON MAN (Homo Sapiens)

Niagara Falls Date: 1950

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, with the Marquess of Aberdeen, in the Royal Pavilion at Braemar

Saint Ursula Martyred
Saint Ursula a pious virgin who was martyred at Koln together with 11 000 other pious virgins 4th century

Siege of Gibraltar - 1
The Spanish and French besiege Gibraltar 1779 to 1783 : the biggest attack involves 48 vessels and 100, 000 men, but is repulsed by the garrison under general Eliott. Date: 13 September 1782

Warning Horn
A watchman at Kunszentmiklos, Hungary, blowing his horn during times of danger due to serious flooding over 200, 000 acres of low-lying acres of arable and meadow land. Date: 1930s

CAVE ART: MAMMOTHS. Clay finger drawings of two mammoths facing each other, in the Rouffignac cave, Dordogne, France, c11, 000 B.C

A Fish Auction in Columbia Market
In 1869 Baroness Burdett-Coutts paid for the building of the great Columbia Market (for fish) between Hackney and Bethnal Green Roads on the site of Nova Scotia Gardens

Battle of Marathon
BATTLE OF MARATHON Miltiades, with 11, 000 Athenians and Plataeans, defeats the 60, 000-strong Persian army of Darius Hystaspes

Correze Man / Neanderthal
CORREZE MAN (Neanderthal) reconstructed from a skull found at La Chapelle-aux- saints, France, in 1908/9

Lapland Reindeer
A herd of Lapland reindeer. They move in enormous herds, the record being claimed for a herd of 50, 000. The only type of deer where both males and females have antlers

20000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jules Verne
20, 000 LIEUES SOUS LES MERS [20 000 leagues under the sea], A window opened into this unexplored abyss. Date: 1870

Mary Baker Eddy / June1903
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science speaking to 10, 000 followers from the balcony of Pleasant View in June 1903 Date: 1821 - 1910

Bison (Bison bison) Wyoming, USA, silhouette

Alcock and Brown are presented with the Daily Mail prize of 10, 000 by Winston Churchill

Surrey Zoological Gardens, Walworth, London, England. Engraving after the drawing by Thomas Hosmer Shepherd. In about 1830 Edward Cross kept his menagerie here

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"000: A Journey through Time and Achievements" Step back in time to 1924, where Colonel Norton fearlessly stands at an astonishing 28, 000 feet on the majestic Everest. The indomitable spirit of human exploration knows no bounds. In 1921, the world witnessed a legendary clash as The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight captivated audiences with its raw intensity and unwavering determination. Two warriors left their mark on history that night. The celebrated horse Lexington, born from the union of Boston and Ali, showcases grace and strength at just five years old. A testament to the power of lineage and exceptional breeding. Amidst the chaos of World War II, HMS Duke of York unleashes a thunderous broadside upon its enemies. Courageously defending freedom amidst turbulent times. The Olympics of 1948 brought together athletes from around the globe to compete in a grueling test of endurance -the 10, 000-meter race. Each stride symbolizing dedication and pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Writing becomes an art form as Pitman shorthand takes center stage; capturing thoughts swiftly yet eloquently. A language that transcends time itself. Jules Verne's visionary tale "Under the Sea" transports us into uncharted depths where wonders await discovery. Imagination merges seamlessly with reality in this captivating journey beneath waves unknown. A glimpse into history reveals an Indian Smoothbore musket dating back to Pattern 1858; a weapon that shaped battles fought long ago but still echoes through time today. Picture No. 10766504 captures Fortunio Matania's masterful depiction of a fish pontoon at Grimsby -a scene brimming with vibrant life and bustling activity; reminding us how nature intertwines with humanity's endeavors. From above Stamford Bridge Stadium in 1922 emerges an aerial view showcasing football's grandest spectacle -the F. A Cup Final- where dreams are realized or shattered in the pursuit of glory.