Considered Collection (page 3)

Drawing of Chinese guard leading prisoner on chain
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of Chinese market traders arranging fruit
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of 2 Chinese men playing mahjong
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of Chinese seamstress sewing, bound feet
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of Chinese man with caged songbird
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of Chinese market water-melon seller
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of 2 Chinese peasants carrying baskets
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of 2 Chinese Men with parasol and inscription
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of Chinese street fish seller
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

Drawing of Chinese street flower seller
One of a set of 12 coloured drawings on paper found and carried off from one of the forts of Woosung by Captain (then Lieutenant) Henry Eden, R.N. on 18 June 1842

The Guest Who Fished An Alexandra On The Test by H M Bateman. For the benefit of those who are not fishermen, an Alexandra is a fly considered so alluring to trout, and consequently so deadly in use

English Cathedrals - The shrine - St Albans - Heavily carved Shrine - Wooden fence in front. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals

Canadian Pacific Railway, Loop Valley, Selkirk Mountains, Ca
The spectacular Loop Valley section of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, sometimes considered part of the Rocky Mountains system. Date: circa 1895

Nikols Grevinkhoven
NIKOLaS GREVINKHOVEN Dutch writer, considered at the time important enough to have his portrait engraved but, sorry to say, wholly forgotten today... Date: 16TH CENTURY

John Henry Foley - 2
JOHN HENRY FOLEY - Irish sculptor, accompanied by the tools of his trade and by his autograph, without which none of his works attributed to him can be considered authentic. Date: 1818 - 1874

Jean-Louis De Balzac
JEAN LOUIS DE BALZAC French writer, a founding member of the Academie Francaise, considered a master of the classic French prose style. Date: 1594 - 1654

Arcisse De Caumont
ARCISSE DE CAUMONT French archeologist, generally considered to be responsible for putting French archeology on a scientific basis. Date: 1801 - 1873

Jacques Jean D artois
JACQUES JEAN VAN ARTOIS Painter of Brussels whose landscapes were considered among the most pleasant of Flanders. Date: 1613 - 1684

Stain Glass Fairford
Four prophets depicted in a window at Fairford, Gloucestershire : the church is generally considered to have some of the finest stained glass to be seen. Date: late 15th century

Menander (Bust)
MENANDER Greek author of more than 100 comedies, considered the finest of their kind Date: 343 - 219 BC

Menander (Seated)
MENANDER Greek author of more than 100 comedies, considered the finest of their kind Date: 343 - 219 BC

Albrecht Von Graefe
ALBRECHT VON GRAEFE German oculist, considered the founder of modern opthalmology Date: 1828 - 1870

ANN MOORE fasting lady of Tutbury, Staffordshire, who was considered genuine when tested in 1808, but exposed as a fake in 1813 Date: 1761 - 1813

Wight Trainer Seaplane first of only two built Although rejected, this aircraft could be considered the worlds first type specifically designed for training

Elderly couple and their daughter, identified as William Leigh and family at their house at Styperstone near Adlington in North East Cheshire

GESSNER, Conrad (1516-1565). Swiss naturalist and bibliographer. His five-volume Historiae animalium is considered the beginning of modern zoology

VICENTE, Gil (1465-1537). Portuguese playwright and poet, considered the chief dramatist of Portugal. Auto da Barca do Purgat󲩯 (Act of the Ship of Purgatory), 1518. Facsimil edition

LEEUWENHOEK, Antony van (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist and optician. First to observe bacteriae. He is commonly known as the Father of Microbiology, and considered to be the first microbiologist. Oil

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. New Spain (Mexico)
ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. 1570. It is considered to be the first modern atlas. Map of New Spain (Mexico), 1579. Printed in Antwerp by Christophe Plantin (1588). Etching

Switzerland - Interlaken, Hotel Beau-Rivage
Coloured lantern slide of a view across the Swiss town Interlaken. In the background is a Mount Jungfrau - one of the main summits in the Bernese Alps

Japan - A little shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu Otsu
Lantern slide of a little shrine on Ishi-yama, near Otsu. Otsu (Otsu-shi) is a small village in Japan. It is located about five miles from Kyoto

Spain - The Gate of Lions at the Cathedral, Toledo
Black and white lantern slide of the Gate of Lions at the Cathedral Toledo. Largely considered to be the magnum opus of Spanish Gothic style

Switzerland - St Pauls Gate at Basel
Coloured lantern slide of a large gateway into the city of Basel. It is one of three gates that still exist today, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Switzerland

Sydney, Australia - Sir Henry Parkes, K. C. B
Slide showing a photograph of Sir Henry Parkes. Sir Henry Parkes, GCMG (27 May 1815 27 April 1896) was a statesman and politician who is considered the Father of the Australian Federation

Japan - The town Otsu, on lake Biwa Otsu
Lantern slide of the town Otsu, on lake Biwa. Otsu (Otsu-shi) is a small village in Japan. It is located about five miles from Kyoto, and is considered a central and strategic location in Japan

London Watling Street
The church of saint Antholin, considered one of Wrens finest, will be destroyed in 1875 and the spire sold for 5. Date: 1829

Slavers Raiding a Village on the Aruwimi River, Central Afri
Engraving showing Arab slavers raiding a village beside the Aruwimi River, as seen from the Yambuya Camp occupied by Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1888

Tippoo Tibs Grand Canoes on the Congo River, 1888
Engraving showing Tippoo Tibs grand canoes travelling down the Congo River during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1888

Germany Herrenhausen
Herrenhausen. Bird s-eye view of the palace and gardens, at this time still in the possession of the king of England. The gardens are considered some of the finest in Europe. Date: early 18th century

Paulus Photo
PAULUS born Jean-Paul Habans French music-hall singer, considered the greatest in his line, photographed in 1905. Date: 1845 - 1908

Rollinat Photo
MAURICE ROLLINAT French poet qho considered himself greater than Baudelaire. He was mistaken. Photo 1888. Date: 1846-1903

Peter R Sweeney
PETER BARR SWEENEY American politician of dubious repute, considered the guiding intelligence of the Tweed ring in New York city in the 1860s. Date: 1825 - 1911

Gab. Vinc. Thevenard
GABRIEL VINCENT THEVENARD French singer, at the Paris opera : considered one of the finest singers of his day. Date: 1669 - 1741

Alfred Saker
ALFRED SAKER - English missionary in the Cameroons, translated bible into Duala : Livingstone considered him the most influential missionary in west Africa. Date: 1814 - 1880

Henry Pirtle
HENRY PIRTLE American lawyer, considered eminent in his day but ignored by modern reference books, I m sorry to say. Date: CIRCA 1840

African Women
Two African women with their babies, part of an exhibition in Paris, France, when Africans were still considered exotic enough to arouse European curiosity. Date: early 1930s

Alessandro Manzoni
ALESSANDRO MANZONI Italian writer, author of I promessi sposi, generally (and rightly) considered the greatest Italian novel. Date: 1785 - 1873

Jean Baptiste LA Noue
JEAN BAPTISTE SAUVE de LA NOUE French actor and playwright : La coquette corrigee is considered his best piece. Date: 1701 - 1761

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"Unveiling the Unconventional: Moments Considered Extraordinary" From the intricate Fra Mauro map (1460) with its unconventional orientation of South at the top, to David Attenborough's captivating documentaries that challenge our perception of nature, there are countless instances in history that have been considered remarkable. Pentonville Prison (1842), designed with a revolutionary radial layout, revolutionized prison architecture and influenced penitentiaries worldwide. Meanwhile, the Shrove Tuesday Football Match in Kingston-Upon-Thames (1846) showcases an age-old tradition where chaos and camaraderie collide on the streets. George Hackenschmidt, known as "The Russian Lion, " is considered one of wrestling's greatest pioneers. His strength and technique left audiences awestruck during his matches in early 20th-century Europe. The Bat and Ball Public House in Hambledon (1908) witnessed cricketing legends who shaped the sport into what it is today. Bedford Park along Bath Rd (4/9) stands as a testament to architectural innovation from late 19th-century London. Its picturesque houses blend seamlessly with nature while still exuding elegance. Charlton House, dating back to the 18th century, symbolizes timeless grandeur amidst changing times. A Titanic postcard serves as a haunting reminder of human triumphs and tragedies intertwined within history's fabric. Sawtre, Lollard, Burns - names etched into collective memory for their contributions to literature and social change - continue to inspire generations even centuries later. In horse racing circles, receiving a tip from a jockey can be considered akin to unlocking hidden secrets behind winning races; knowledge passed down through generations like treasured heirlooms. Picture No. 10767730 captures an enigmatic moment frozen in time – inviting viewers' interpretations while leaving them captivated by its mystery. These snippets from various eras remind us that greatness often lies in the unconventional, the unexpected.