Inscription Collection (page 7)

Alexander von Humboldt in his study, Berlin (engraving)
8676780 Alexander von Humboldt in his study, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trade card for Bromley, auctioneer, appraiser, land and house agent and surveyor, London (engraving)
8677624 Trade card for Bromley, auctioneer, appraiser, land and house agent and surveyor, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Bromley)

Trade's Cake Book: Examples of Lettering and Writing (coloured photo)
8674396 Trade's Cake Book: Examples of Lettering and Writing (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of Lettering and Writing)

Herbrand Sackville, 9th Earl De La Warr, British politician (b/w photo)
8676136 Herbrand Sackville, 9th Earl De La Warr, British politician (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbrand Sackville, 9th Earl De La Warr)

Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4982321 Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

The alteration - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219848 The alteration - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Mushrooms: green russole and moegidake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646897 Mushrooms: green russole and moegidake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Yoheishi, Russula virescens

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (white and pink) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646739 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (white and pink) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: emetic russule and shimeji - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646680 Mushrooms: emetic russule and shimeji - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Benishimeji mushroom, Russula emetica

Mushrooms: anutake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646828 Mushrooms: anutake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646755 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: milk variety - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646744 Mushrooms: milk variety - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Hatsudake mushroom

Mushrooms: varietes a mycelium annular, growing in witch circle or circle of fees - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki
FLO4646724 Mushrooms: varietes a mycelium annular, growing in witch circle or circle of fees - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Portland Prison Dorset, 1884
3479344 Portland Prison Dorset, 1884; (add.info.: Portland Prison Dorset Convicts working in the stone quarries. The prisoners were given education classes in the evening)

Nocturnal view of the health/hygiene pavilion artistically illuminated, at the Milan International Exposition of 1906
3560759 Nocturnal view of the health/hygiene pavilion artistically illuminated, at the Milan International Exposition of 1906; (add.info.: Milan 1906 International Exposition, Milan)

Detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome
3559191 Detail of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Sacconi, Giuseppe (1854-1905) Date of Artwork: 1885-1935 ca

View of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome
3559506 View of the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the top, Rome by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Gallori, Emilio;Chiaradia)

Science. Paper Making. Wallpaper manually printing. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434758 Science. Paper Making. Wallpaper manually printing. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part. Science)

Science. Paper Making. Rags washing machine (cotton paper making). Engraving in
3434751 Science. Paper Making. Rags washing machine (cotton paper making). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences. Coll)

One boy writes the alphabet with chalk on a blackboard while another finishes it by writing on his back
DUV4204051 One boy writes the alphabet with chalk on a blackboard while another finishes it by writing on his back. Cover of the album drolatic (abecedary) beg 20th century (chromolithograph)

Title page of the book " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (print)
DUV4213323 Title page of the book " Alphabet illustrates animals" 19th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of the book " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris
DUV4209561 Cover of the book " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927 (lithograph) by Rabier

The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins
3566424 The Arch of Titus. Three soldiers stand next to the ruins; (add.info.: Roman Forum, Rome 1864 Date of Artwork: 81-96. Photographer: Altobelli Gioacchino); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Royal patent awarded to Louis Roederer House by the Russian Court. 1908
XEE4117434 Royal patent awarded to Louis Roederer House by the Russian Court. 1908.; Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti.

Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880
3507803 Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, 1880; (add.info.: Pen nibs manufactured in Birmingham, England circa 1880.); Universal History Archive.

Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript)
3521796 Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's (manuscript); (add.info.: Couplets in indigenous Copan language of Indians in Guatemala. 1540's)

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665913 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

page of Operina created by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi
3507268 page of Operina created by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi; (add.info.: Page from 'Operina' by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi (1475-1527)

Convicts working, 1888
3479343 Convicts working, 1888; (add.info.: Convicts working in the stone quarries on the island of Portland. Dated 15th December 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Religion. Catholic Religion. John the Apostle. Miniature in: Book of Hours, by Master of Boucicault, France, 1410 Bibl
3434417 Religion. Catholic Religion. John the Apostle. Miniature in: Book of Hours, by Master of Boucicault, France, 1410 Bibl. Mazarine, Paris.; (add.info.: Religion. Religion Catholique)

A German family seated round the table on a winter evening, 1850
3478128 A German family seated round the table on a winter evening, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a German family seated round the table on a winter evening, reading, writing)

A young girl writing, 1850
3478023 A young girl writing, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a young girl writing. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus
3330438 Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus; (add.info.: Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626560 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Shi si jing fa hui
2626556 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625185 Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening of a commentary on Ibn S?n?'s [Avicenna's] famous poem written by 'Al)

Monkeys dressed as humans
2625334 Monkeys dressed as humans; (add.info.: Market scene with monkeys dressed as humans. A quack standing on a platform in a market hawks his "medicines")

Shi si jing fa hui
2626541 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript)
2625266 Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on diseases of the eye, possibly attributable to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Portrait of Lewis Caroll, c.1900 (print)
3116277 Portrait of Lewis Caroll, c.1900 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon, and photographer)

Tom and Maggie Tulliver being run down by machinery from Dolcote Mill that has broken away in the flood
536965 Tom and Maggie Tulliver being run down by machinery from Dolcote Mill that has broken away in the flood, They die in a close embrace

Page of an edition of the "Complete Works" (Omnia Divina Platonis Opera) by philosopher Plato (428-348 BC)
AIS5352533 Page of an edition of the "Complete Works" (Omnia Divina Platonis Opera) by philosopher Plato (428-348 BC) (engraving); Biblioteca de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain; © Iberfoto.

View of Mecca, Persian miniature, 17th century (illuminated manscript)
AIS5355993 View of Mecca, Persian miniature, 17th century (illuminated manscript); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; © Iberfoto.

Fountain with St. Francis preaching to the birds, sculpted by Giannino Castiglioni
3559847 Fountain with St. Francis preaching to the birds, sculpted by Giannino Castiglioni and located in Piazza Sant'Angelo in Milan; (add.info.: Artist)

Letter Z: zero, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206070 Letter Z: zero, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Letters S, T and U: Bucket, Top and Urn, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206024 Letters S, T and U: Bucket, Top and Urn, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta)

Lettrines and miniatures of manuscripts from 1400 to 1440, extracted from various works of the bookstores of Paris
FLO4643746 Lettrines and miniatures of manuscripts from 1400 to 1440, extracted from various works of the bookstores of Paris, Heidelberg and Munich - Chromolithography

Mushrooms: shimejitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646948 Mushrooms: shimejitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Tracing the Inscriptions of History" Step into the captivating world of inscriptions, where hidden stories are etched in time. From Mary, Queen of Scots to William Tyndale and Whittock, these enigmatic figures left their mark on history with their profound words. Intriguingly, Nadia-Juliette Boulanger's musical manuscripts bear witness to her genius as a French music teacher. Each note carries an inscription that echoes through generations, inspiring countless musicians. Delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Count of St Germain, a French alchemist whose cryptic inscriptions still bewilder scholars today. His coded messages hold secrets waiting to be deciphered by those brave enough to unravel them. A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud from 1921 transports us back in time. In sepia tones, his inscription hints at the depths of his groundbreaking theories and invites us to explore our own subconscious realms. Et in Arcadia Ego - these Latin words engraved on Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece evoke contemplation and reflection. The inscription serves as a reminder that even in paradise, mortality is ever-present. Travel across continents and centuries to discover unexpected inscriptions like The Market Cross in Devizes or LCC-LFB Plumstead fire station in SE London. These architectural marvels bear testament to human craftsmanship and resilience throughout history. As late afternoon casts its golden glow upon ancient ruins such as the Temple of Hathor in Dendera or Monument before Fort San Pedro in Cebu City, we find solace amidst weathered inscriptions that have stood against time's relentless tide. Even war leaves behind its indelible marks; a captured German Railway gun from WW1 stands tall as an enduring inscription commemorating bravery amid conflict at the Battle of Amiens. Inscriptions tell tales beyond what meets the eye – they whisper stories untold until someone takes the time to listen.