Momentous Collection

First Day Cover Commemorating the Moon Landing on July 20, 1969. Armstrong walked on the surface on July 21. Date: 1969

A Momentous Question, 1903 (oil on panel)
993954 A Momentous Question, 1903 (oil on panel) by Cockerell, Christabel (1863-1951); 22.8x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Proclamation of the Edict of Milan, AD 313, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281005 The Proclamation of the Edict of Milan, AD 313, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Valda

The momentous decision (engraving)
728540 The momentous decision (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The momentous decision - Shere Ali dictating his reply to the British Viceroy)

Diary entry of gold prospector, 1848 (pen & ink on paper)
PNP246172 Diary entry of gold prospector, 1848 (pen & ink on paper) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Bigler)

An Iceberg, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09
CHT174813 An Iceberg, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09 by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) by Marston, George (1882-1940); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Armstrong and Aldrin unfurl the US flag on the moon, 1969. Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, was launched on 16 July 1969 and Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first

RMS Titanic - Titanic passengers rescued by Carpathia
RMS Titanic - Hutchinson Archive - first generation image of the passengers on the Hutchinsons table on board the Carpathia, with handwritten notation naming them

The First Train, 1883 (w / c & gouache on cardboard)
BAL241155 The First Train, 1883 (w/c & gouache on cardboard) by Savitsky, Konstantin Apollonovich (1844-1905); 26.6x40.5 cm; State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Livingstone Found / Hornet
Stanley finds Livingstone - a somewhat disrespectful depiction of the momentous occasion by a caricaturist who suspected media hype

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"Capturing Moments of History: A Glimpse into Momentous Events" First Day Cover Commemorating the Moon Landing on July 20, 1969: A postage stamp cover that forever immortalizes humanity's giant leap as Armstrong and Aldrin set foot on the moon, marking a momentous achievement in human history. RMS Titanic - Titanic passengers rescued by Carpathia: The Carpathia emerges from the darkness, rescuing survivors of the ill-fated Titanic, symbolizing a momentous act of bravery and compassion amidst tragedy. A Momentous Question, 1903 (oil on panel): An artist's brush strokes capture an intense scene where a question hangs in the air, evoking deep contemplation and setting the stage for a pivotal moment in time. The Proclamation of the Edict of Milan, AD 313 (illustration from Hutchinson's): Intricate illustrations depict Emperor Constantine proclaiming religious freedom through the Edict of Milan—an event that marked a turning point in religious tolerance and had far-reaching consequences. The momentous decision (engraving): Etched lines eternally preserve an individual at a crossroads—a powerful reminder that even seemingly small choices can lead to life-altering moments with profound significance. Diary entry of gold prospector, 1848 (pen & ink on paper): Faded ink reveals words penned by an adventurous soul who stumbled upon gold—a diary entry capturing both excitement and trepidation during California's Gold Rush; truly a momentous discovery. An Iceberg, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09: Through delicate strokes comes an icy behemoth—depicting nature's raw power while hinting at its role in one of history's most infamous maritime disasters—the sinking of Titanic; truly a chillingly momentous sight. Armstrong and Aldrin unfurl the US flag on the moon, 1969.