Note Collection (page 6)

Page from a notebook for The White Company, The Newberry Library Vault Folio
3526721 Page from a notebook for The White Company, The Newberry Library Vault Folio Case MS 5116 no. 2 (pen & ink on paper) by Doyle, Arthur Ignatius Conan (1859-1930); Newberry Library, Chicago

A note in the handwriting of Michelangelo (etching)
5236256 A note in the handwriting of Michelangelo (etching) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A note in the handwriting of Michelangelo)

Letter to the artists granddaughter Angela Thirkell (pencil on paper)
6322827 Letter to the artists granddaughter Angela Thirkell (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: A folio of twenty letters)

Facsimile of a note from D Livingstone (engraving)
1058280 Facsimile of a note from D Livingstone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facsimile of a note from D Livingstone)

Barine (oil on canvas)
619270 Barine (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 91.4x71.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Barine is a character from Horaces Odes)

The Happy Man (engraving)
973782 The Happy Man (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Happy Man. Illustration for Flaxmans Classical Outlines by John C L Sparkes (Seeley)

Facsimile of a fifty dollar note of the Hungarian Fund, signed by Kossuth (engraving)
1064371 Facsimile of a fifty dollar note of the Hungarian Fund, signed by Kossuth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Replica Banknote of China, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 (paper)
1203129 Replica Banknote of China, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 (paper) by Chinese School; 36x23.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Junction at Siccar Point of the prim & secondary sandstone
1127370 Junction at Siccar Point of the prim & secondary sandstone, page from Sir Humphry Davys Personal Notebook (ink on paper) by Davy, Humphry (1778-1829); The Royal Institution, London

Verso of a bust of a girl, c. 1850 (pen & ink and print on paper) (see 876003)
876004 Verso of a bust of a girl, c.1850 (pen & ink and print on paper) (see 876003) by Lucas, Richard Cockle (1800-83); 35x31.5x11 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum)

Chloris: final sketch for Henrietta Maria, c. 1631 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407559 Chloris: final sketch for Henrietta Maria, c.1631 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Holly and Berries on plaque, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731256 Holly and Berries on plaque, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holly and Berries on plaque)

de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 1XB G-APAS
de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1XB G-APAS (msn 6022, ex F-BGNZ / XM823 / 8351M), at the RAF Museum Cosford / Aerospace Museum Cosford

Comic postcard, I m living in style here - a toilet roll made of ten shilling notes - clearly pre-decimalisation! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Chauffeur buying petrol Date: 20th century

Ta-ra-ra-Boom-de-ay - popular song
Ta-ra-ra-Boom-de-ay - the popular song in musical notation, with portraits Date: 1890s

Small circular gift tag - original artwork - New address
Small circular gift tag - original artwork - Please note new address - new home. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Used up writing pad Date: 20th century

Grumman TBF-1 Avenger 4-T-2
United States Navy - Grumman TBF-1 Avenger 4-T-2 of VT-4 dropping a torpedo. (Note the exhaust plume from the torpedo motor). Date: circa 1942

Eiri-Avion PIK-20 OH-500 ER, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. (Note: The Standard Cirrus in the background, 569, is the glider I had a quarter share in, around the time this was taken)

Sikorsky S-65C-3 SS65235
Israeli Defence Force-Air Force - Sikorsky S-65C-3 SS65235 (msn 65-235). (Note: The call-sign and unit markings have been covered for security measures) Date: circa 1980

Dassault MD. 454 Mystere IVA 60
(ex Israeli Defence Force-Air Force) Dassault MD.454 Mystere IVA 60 (msn 173), at the Israeli Air Force Museum, on Hatzerim Air Base

SNIAS SN. 601 Corvette F-WRNZ 158
SNIAS SN.601 Corvette F-WRNZ 158 (msn 2), the second production SN.601, at Le Bourget Airport for the 1973 Paris Air Show, with show serial number 158

SNIAS SN. 601 Corvette F-WUAS 157
SNIAS SN.601 Corvette F-WUAS 157 (msn 1), the first production SN.601, at Le Bourget Airport for the 1973 Paris Air Show, with show serial number 157

Its raining bank tickets! (colour litho)
2778523 Its raining bank tickets! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Its raining bank tickets)

Comic postcard, Man selling his car Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, French man notes down street name - Commit No Nuisance Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man lighting cigar with one pound note Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Postcard, letter, phone and money Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Money and a broken bottle Date: 20th century

Toning the Bell, 1874 (oil on canvas)
2968821 Toning the Bell, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Shirlaw, Walter (1838-1909); 101.6x76.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Friends of American Art Collection; American, out of copyright

Plan of Congress Hall Hotel, Hexamer Survey, Cape Island, 1871 (litho)
2963340 Plan of Congress Hall Hotel, Hexamer Survey, Cape Island, 1871 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; eFree Library of Philadelphia; American

Fred Edwards in The Kleptomaniacs, variety sketch by Herbert Hall Winslow performed in Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1910

Comic postcard, French man notes down street name - Commit No Nuisance Date: 20th century

The Sinn Fein Loan. A treasury note with a Sinn Fein inscription stamped on it. Date: 1919

Comic postcard, Writing materials. I haven t heard from you for a long time - see what you can do with this lot! Date: 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Five Inches
The public was asked to restrict the depth of water in their baths to 5 inches (13cm) in order to limit the use of power resources

Picture Postcard - Humour
A humorous write-away postcard allowed the sender to write a greeting or short note on the front of the postcard at a time when only the recipients address was permitted on the back of the postcard

Autographed score of The Complete Fugue in B Major (no
NBY259417 Autographed score of The Complete Fugue in B Major (no.25) from the second part of Wohltemperiertes Klavier by Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Part of a letter written and signed by President John Adams (1735-1826) 1815 (litho)
PNP258647 Part of a letter written and signed by President John Adams (1735-1826) 1815 (litho) by Adams, John (1735-1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Basil, a botanical plate from the Discorsi by Pietro Andrea Mattioli (1501-77
REV345842 Basil, a botanical plate from the Discorsi by Pietro Andrea Mattioli (1501-77) published in Venice, 1570 (woodcut) by Italian School

Self Portrait (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT163715 Self Portrait (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Baudelaire, Charles Pierre (1821-67); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper
BLT252740 Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper
BLT252738 Page of the album Pensees, Sujets, Fragments, 1833 (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Balzac, Honore de (1799-1850); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Facsimile copy of Ms Fr 19023 fol. 20 Geometrical figures for the construction of
XIR248220 Facsimile copy of Ms Fr 19023 fol.20 Geometrical figures for the construction of buildings (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Villard de Honnecourt (fl.1190-1235); Bibliotheque Nationale

James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph)
Page 1 of explanation about James Watts Sculpture copying machinery (eidograph), including a sketch of the valves (BAW/14/032) and marked-up photograph (BAW/14/003) which the the note refers to

Music cover, The Birth of the Blues, words by B G De Sylva and Lew Brown, music by Ray Henderson. 1926

Ex Libris. H F Tomalin
Wet or Fine Rain or Shine, kindly note this book is mine. H F Tomalin HF Tomalin was the author of Three Vagabonds in Friesland (1907). Date: circa 1907

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Journey through History with a Note" Step into the world of knowledge and discovery as we unravel the hidden tales behind various notes. From Leonardo da Vinci's intricate sketches of skull anatomy to Johann Sebastian Bach's mesmerizing music score, each note holds a story waiting to be told. Delve into da Vinci's genius mind as his crossbow design takes center stage, showcasing his multifaceted talents beyond art. Witness the formation fighting during WWI, where notes were exchanged between soldiers on battlefields, carrying messages of hope and camaraderie amidst chaos. Marvel at the delicate pen strokes on paper that brought Bach's timeless melodies to life, reminding us of the power of music transcending time and space. Travel back in time with a black-and-white photograph capturing Grimsby Street or join Catford evacuees as they embark on an unforgettable journey during wartime. Gaze upon Big Ben standing tall against London Tram, symbolizing resilience and unity in times of adversity. Explore Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate immortalized by Jacques Louis David's oil painting – a chilling reminder of revolutionary turmoil. Escape reality with "The Owl and The Pussycat, " a whimsical note transporting us to Edward Lear's enchanting world filled with imagination and wonder. Finally, witness industrial prowess at Consett Ironworks or trace Afghanistan's historical borders through an ancient map from the 1860s. These diverse notes connect us across centuries, bridging gaps between cultures and generations. They remind us that even in this digital age, there is something magical about pen meeting paper or brushstrokes telling stories on canvas. So let these notes guide you through history’s corridors as we unlock their secrets together – for within each stroke lies a tale waiting to be heard.