Official Collection (#63)

WILLIAM CECIL BURGHLEY (1520-1598). English statesman. Holding the rod of the Lord High Treasurer. Oil on canvas, c1595, by an unknown artist

SUEZ CANAL: CARTOON, 1869. From the Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of the Canal and its Consequences). Cartoon from Punch depicting the debate between France and England over the Suez Canal

Top view Tbilisi cityscape, Georgia

Night view to Old town of Tbilisi, Georgia (country)

NATIVE AMERICANS, 1890. Excitement among North American Indians: Interview with Indians who have left their reserves without leave. Engraving, English, 1890

SIOUX CITIZENSHIP, 1907. A U. S. allotting surveyor (center) and his interpreter
SIOUX CITIZENSHIP, 1907. A U.S. allotting surveyor (center) and his interpreter (left) granting citizenship to Oglala Sioux Native American chief American Horse on the Pine Ridge reservation in South

PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Group portrait of Lakota Sioux chiefs and white U. S. officials
PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Group portrait of Lakota Sioux chiefs and white U.S. officials, including Buffalo Bill Cody (standing, center)

IMMIGRANTS: IRISH, c1885. The immigrant proprietor of an Irish pub in New York City delivering a stump speech after winning election as alderman. American cartoon, c1885

WAR WITH FRANCE, 1798. American broadside, 1 November 1798, ordering volunteer companies of militia to report for duty

ELLIS ISLAND: IMMIGRANTS. An official checking the documents of a newly arrived immigrant at Ellis Island, New York City. Photograph, 1920

ELLIS ISLAND: REGISTRY ROOM. Newly arrived immigrants in the Registry Room at Ellis Island, New York City. Photograph, May 1920

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS. A Chinese tong official followed closely by his bodyguard in San Franciscos Chinatown. Photographed by Arnold Genthe, c1900

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. Italian immigrants from the S.S. Princess Irene on their way to Ellis Island, c1900

IMMIGRANTS: ELLIS ISLAND. An Italian immigrant encounters an immigration inspector, c1900

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Dutch colonial official Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island from the Wappinger Indians, 1626. Line drawing, 1891

Daimler Racer
The official Car No. 1, a Daimler, on the hill climb during car trials in North Africa. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bandstand
1926: The official opening of the band pavilion in Calverly Grounds, Tunbridge Wells, by the mayor. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ascot Cars
June 1907: Motor cars parked in the official garage at Ascot Races with chauffeurs in attendance. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Paris Exhibition Hall
An aerial view, from the official design, of the Paris Exhibition Hall on the bank of the Seine in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Gates of the Presidential Palace, Port au Prince, Haiti
The elaborately-decorated gates/entrance to the Presidential Palace, Port au Prince, Haiti. The name of Francois C. Antoine Simon (aka Antoine Simon) (18431923)

Canary Islands - King Alfonso XIII arrives at Port of Luz
Canary Islands - King Alfonso XIII arrives at the Port of Luz, Gran Canaria for an official state visit Date: 1906

General William Booth welcomed at the City Hall, Tokyo - April 1907 - (see also: 11008180) Date: 1907

Mount Fuji, Japan - set in an attractive illustrated border
Photograph of Mount Fuji, Japan - set in an attractive illustrated border, featuring a well-to-do Japanese traveller, mounted on a fine white steed and attended by two companions Date: circa 1911

Japan - Empress Shoken
Empress Shoken (18491914) - empress consort of Emperor Meiji of Japan, later Empress Dowager Shoken. Date: circa 1908

Japan - The Crown Princess (later Empress) Teimei (18841951), also known as Empress Dowager Teimei - empress consort of Emperor Taisho of Japan. The mother of Emperor Showa

China - Chinese Festivals - Mandarins and High Officials Date: circa 1908

Ministry of War, Istanbul, Turkey
The Entrance Gate to the Ministry of War in Constantinople and the Tower of Seras Kierat. circa 1910

Shanghai, China - The Bund - Buildings and Colonial Statue
The Bund - a waterfront area in central Shanghai focused on a section of Zhongshan Road within the former Shanghai International Settlement, along the western bank of the Huangpu River

Bahrain - The Sepoy Guard of the British Governor
Bahrain - The Local Sepoy Guard of the British Governor - standing at the entrance to his official compound. Date: 1933

Japan - Entrance to the Imperial Palace - Tokyo. Inset photograph set within a fine floral decorative border also featuring a set of curtains. Date: circa 1910

Vietnam - A notable local official and his family Date: circa 1905

Vietnamese Officials at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Indigenous Vietnamese Officials at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Date: circa 1910s

King George V and Queen Mary visit Paris - Spring, 1914. Here they leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Date: 1914

Antonios Michelidakis - Elected President of Cretan Assembly
Following the Theriso Revolt of 1905/6, an agreement between the former rebels of Theriso and the Cretan Assembly allowed for the creation of a constituent assembly led by Antonios Michelidakis

Top Russian Diplomatic Staff in Italy. Date: circa 1905

South Africa - Graaff Reinet - New Post Office
South Africa, Eastern Cape - Graaff Reinet - New Post Office. Date: circa 1930s

The Cenotaph, Blackpool, Lancashire - dedicated in 1923. Date: 1923

King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway and Flag
King Haakon VII (1872-1957) and Queen Maud (1869-1938) of Norway and the Norwegian Flag and coat of arms. Issued to celebrate the coronation of Haakon in November 1905. Date: 1905

Turkey - Bohemian Group
Turkey - Bohemian (Gypsy) Group with Trouchudji- Bachi Turkish Official. Date: circa 1910s

War Ministry Gate, Beyazit, Istanbul, Turkey 1895

Thames Embankment and Cecil Hotel, London. Hotel built between 1890 and 1896 in the Wrenaissance style by Perry and Reed. First Headquarters of the Royal Air Force. Demolished in 1930

Georgia - Tbilisi (Tiflis) - Parade before the Vice-Regent General Count Varantzoff Dachkoff Date: circa 1911

Washington DC, USA - The White House - East Room
Washington DC, USA - The White House - The East Room. Date: 1920

Washington DC, USA - The White House - South Front Date: 1920

Washington DC, USA - The White House from Penn Avenue
Washington DC, USA - The White House from Pennsylvania Avenue. Date: 1920

Paris, France - Spanish Diplomatic Wives outside the Emabssy
Paris, France - Spanish Diplomatic Wives outside the Embassy awaiting the official visit of King Alfonso XIII of Spain. Date: 1905

Arthur Coventry - Jockey Club Starter
Arthur Coventry - Former jockey, who became the Official Starter for the Jockey Club (see: 10073346). Date: 1892

The Octroi - Sketch in Paris by Phil May. The Octroi was a local consumption tax, so this gentleman is seemingly the tax collector. Date: 1898

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"Capturing the Essence of History: A Glimpse into Official Memorabilia" King George VI - Fine Photographic Portrait: A regal depiction of a monarch who led with grace and resilience during challenging times. Railway Map of Britain: Tracing the intricate web of railway lines that connected towns and cities, revolutionizing transportation in Great Britain. Suffragette Rally Women's Sunday Programme 1908: Unveiling the empowering movement that fought tirelessly for women's rights, paving the way for equality. Schneider Trophy Air Race: Celebrating the thrilling competition that pushed aviation boundaries and showcased technological advancements in early flight. Old Firm Victory Framed Panoramic Print: Immortalizing a historic triumph between Glasgow football giants, capturing the passion and rivalry on display. Statue of St Peter, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano: An awe-inspiring sculpture paying homage to one of Christianity's most revered figures within Rome's majestic basilica. WW2 Greetings Card, Corporal Joan Pearson: A heartfelt message from a brave soldier serving their country during World War II, reminding us of sacrifice and camaraderie amidst turmoil. Standard Periodic Table, Element Types: Unlocking the mysteries of chemistry through an iconic visual representation that has guided scientific exploration for generations. Mount Everest Expedition 1924: Commemorating an audacious endeavor to conquer Earth's highest peak; a testament to human determination against nature's mightiest challenges. Instruction Booklet, Knitting for the RAF - WW2 : Showcasing how ordinary citizens contributed to war efforts by knitting garments for Royal Air Force personnel; stitching together unity and support during wartime hardships. Standard Periodic Table, Element Types (again): Delving into atomic wonders once more as we explore elements' properties and unravel secrets hidden within nature itself. HRH Queen Elizabeth II - Trooping of the Colour.