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"The Greatest Journeys Unveiled

Map / Asia / Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire at its greatest extent : commenced by Genghis Khan in the 13th century, it was enlarged by Kublai Khan but broke up after about 1380

Sherlock Holmes / Reverie
the great detective surrounded by memories of his greatest triumphs

Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography. by the Venetian monk Fra Mauro

Sir Donald Bradman Unquestionably the greatest batsman ever to play Test cricket. Averaged an amazing 99.94 runs for Australia

David Bryant with Pipe
David Bryant, CBE, bowls legend; a trout-fishing, pipe- smoking man of Somerset who is regarded as the greatest player in the history of the sport

THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL One of the greatest of best- sellers, the cover shows Leslie Howard in the best of the film versions, produced in 1935

1859 First Edition Origin of Species
Copy of the first edition " On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin (1859) together with a Cabinet photograph of Darwin and some other Darwin related books

Alexandria Library
Scholars examine the scrolls of the library of Alexandria, the greatest collection of the ancient world, burnt in 47 and finally destroyed by Moslem general Amrou 22 December 640

De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster
Poster, De Havilland Aircraft Company, From Mildenhall to Melbourne in 70 Hours 59 Minutes winning the Worlds Greatest Race

A portrait of Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance, 1923
A portrait of Anna Pavlova, the worlds greatest ballerina in her Swan Dance, 1923 Date: 1923

Coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps
Souvenir of the Greatest War showing coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps. The design is laid out in the shape of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge

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

Atlantis / Map
Map showing Atlantis during the period of its greatest prosperity

George Hackenschmidt
GEORGE HACKENSCHMIDT Estonian wrestler, known as the Russian Lion, considered one of the greatest figures in the history of wrestling

The British Empire
Citizens of the British Empire, the Greatest Empire the World has ever known

Lemuria Map
A map of Lemuria at its greatest extent

Jan III Sobieski
JOHN (JAN) III SOBIESKI king of Poland and military commander, who liberated Vienna when menaced by the Ottoman Turks. Polands greatest king

Sir Robert Cotton
Sir ROBERT BRUCE COTTON antiquarian who formed one of the worlds greatest collections of old manuscripts, documents, coins etc - with his autograph

Poster, Robin Hood Cycles. The greatest value in cycling -- a product of Raleigh Industries, Nottingham. Date: circa 1950

German fighting ship in Battle of Jutland, WW1
One of Germanys greatest fighting ships in the Battle of Jutland, First World War. 1916

Suffragette Coronation Procession 1911 Souvenir
A souvenir and programme of the Womens Coronation Procession, 17th June, 1911, giving details of the Pageants. The Suffrage Societies taking part and the routes

Text of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on 19 November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the site of the American Civil War battle with

Marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts to William Ashmead-Bartl
Engraving showing the marriage of Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) to William Ashmead-Bartlett (1851-1921) in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881

Chuck Berry on Stage
Chuck Berry was a founding father of rock & roll music; one of its greatest singers, songwriters and performers, without whom popular music would be very different

Struggles for independence in Spanish American

BEN-HUR (NOVARRO)
Arguably the greatest of Hollywoods silent epics, Fred Niblos 4 million dollar film stars Ramon Novarro in the title role, Francis X Bushman as Messala. Date: 1925

Advertisement for Barnum and Baileys Circus, 1897
Poster advertising Barnum and Baileys three ring circus, commonly known as The Greatest Show on Earth, 1897

1807 Friedland ca 1861-75 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

White Star Line, RMS Titanic and Olympic, postcard
White Star Line, RMS Titanic and Olympic, Philco Publishing Company photo card of ships in ?The World?s Greatest Gantry? in the Harland and Wolff Shipyard, Belfast, bordered by shamrocks

Mrs. Claude Johnson
A portrait painting of Evelyn Maud Johnson, second wife to Claude Goodman Johnson, the managing director of Rolls Royce from 1906, and was a great friend of the artist

Cunard Line, QE2 - celebration album in slip case cover
Cunard Line, Isle of Man Post Office QE2 Farewell Season Celebration. Limited edition 156 of 189 QE2 Farewell Season Celebration large 14.5 x 14 inches album in slip case cover

Ocean Liners - 16mm promotional films
Ocean Liners - 16mm Promotional Films: Dreamboat (Norwegian American Cruises) show print and QE2 The Greatest Cruise Ship in the World and others advertising Cunard liners and cruises

Sunday Times Advertisement
A colourful advertisement for Australia's greatest weekly newspaper & magazine, the Sunday Times, in its 36th year of publication

Don Bradman
Charcoal sketch of Donald George Bradman, nicknamed The Don. The Australian cricketer was widely acknowledged to be the greatest batsman of all time with a test career batting average of 99.94

24 hour endurance record, trio of 6 cylinder 65 hp Napiers
24 hour endurance record, trio of 6 cylinder stripped 65 hp Napiers. Led by Napier selling agent SF Edge on the day before the opening of the track in Jul 1907

New fabric that stretches three ways Vita-Flex was made of an exclusive process in which pure rubber was interwoven with fine cotton backing. Date: 1939

Time, the Kaiser's deadliest foe! Woe betide him if he gets behind the clock. The picture shows what awaits him there

John Hunter (1728 - 1893), Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He assisted his brother

GUYNEMER/HEROS DE FRANCE
France mourns the death of her greatest aviator, Georges-Marie Guynemer Date: 1917

Cartoon image of a Tommy spanking the Kaiser
Card entitled - Say When - absolutely the funniest thing on the market. The greatest Hit at. the Kaiser ever published. 1d. Reverse shows cartoon image of a Tommy spanking the Kaiser

Paul Morphy, Chess
PAUL MORPHY American chess player, born in New Orleans, considered the worlds greatest player before mental instability checkmated his career. Date: 1837 - 1884

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1897
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902), a " freak" and part of the " Greatest Show on Earth". The accompanying article describes her as " in every respect the best of the "

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1898
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. 1898

Gertie Rex music hall male impersonator
Gertie Rex male impersonator billed as Scotland?s greatest comedienne. In character as a Scottish soldier with kilt and sporran. Signed card. Date: circa 1916

Rome. Cloaca Maxima
Italy. Rome. Cloaca Maxima

Italy. Rome. Cloaca Maxima, it may have been initially constructed around 600 BC under the orders of the king of Rome, Tarquinius Priscus. First, the river Tiber

Porgy and Bess Mus Sheet
A fine item of period artwork depicts the opera which, though not successful at first, eventually achieved immense popular acclaim as Americas greatest opera. Date: first performed 1935

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"The Greatest Journeys Unveiled: From the Mongol Empire to Sherlock Holmes' Reverie" Embark on a captivating voyage through time and space as we unravel the mysteries of greatness. Our map leads us to Asia, where the mighty Mongol Empire once reigned supreme, leaving an indelible mark on history. Intriguingly, it is in this vast continent that Sherlock Holmes finds solace in his reverie, solving enigmatic puzzles with unparalleled brilliance. As we explore further, we stumble upon the Fra Mauro Map (1460), its unique orientation with South at the top challenging conventional cartography. Delving deeper into greatness, our journey takes us to Sir Donald Bradman's realm - cricket. His unmatched talent immortalized him as one of Australia's greatest sportsmen. Similarly iconic is David Bryant with Pipe; his mastery of lawn bowls captivated audiences worldwide. But let us not forget literary legends like "The Scarlet Pimpernel, " whose daring escapades continue to inspire generations even today. The 1859 First Edition Origin of Species reminds us of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work that revolutionized scientific thought forever. As we traverse across continents, our next stop brings us face-to-face with Alexandria Library - a beacon of knowledge throughout history. Its loss remains a tragic reminder of humanity's irreplaceable treasures gone astray. Amongst these tales lies De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster showcasing aviation marvels that pushed boundaries skyward while Hermes Trismegistus beckons from ancient wisdom and esoteric teachings. And finally, behold Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance (1923) - an ethereal portrayal capturing grace and beauty beyond compare. Just like those colored shoulder patches adorning Australian Corps uniforms symbolizing camaraderie amidst adversity. These glimpses into greatness remind us that achievements are not confined by time or place but rather reside within individuals who dare to dream big, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of history.