Preface Collection

Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Don Quixote reading
" Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). Don Quixote reading chivalresque novels. 1863. Illustration of " Don Quixote of La Mancha" (preface of the first part). Etching. SPAIN. Madrid

Preface I, plate one from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Preface I, plate one from A Life, 1884

The One-Page Preface and Colophon from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple...", 1787
The One-Page Preface and Colophon from the illustrated book "Colors of the Triple Dawn (Saishiki mitsu no asa)", 1787

Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula
Two attached folios, paper, probably the endpaper and first leaf of a volume. Folio 1, which would have been the endpaper

Preface, from the illustrated book "Gifts from the Ebb Tide (Shiohi no tsuto)"
Preface, from the illustrated book " Gifts from the Ebb Tide (Shiohi no tsuto)", Japan, 1789

A Deputation from the Whitefriars, 1870 / 91. Creator: Charles Samuel Keene
A Deputation from the Whitefriars, 1870/91

Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d
3742016 Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) by Firdawsi (d.1020); recto: illuminated page of text, Baysunghuri preface; verso: twenty-five lines of prose from the Baysunghuri preface

Preface in the Desobligeant (engraving)
962756 Preface in the Desobligeant (engraving) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preface in the Desobligeant)

Little Women - Preface illustration
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Preface illustration - " Go then, my little Book...". 1880

Robinson Crusoe preface from "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures
3614715 A Robinson CrusoeA preface from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719 by English School

Preface from "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
3614710 Preface from A" The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Being the Second and Last Part of His Life, And of the Strange Surprising Accounts of his Travels Round three Parts of

Salon de 1857, Peinture, Les Deux Ecoliers de Salamanque, preface de Gilblas (engraving)
3644932 Salon de 1857, Peinture, Les Deux Ecoliers de Salamanque, preface de Gilblas (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1857, Peinture)

From Caxtons Preface to the Recuyell of the Historyes of Troy, printed at Bruges, c 1475 (litho)
2787001 From Caxtons Preface to the Recuyell of the Historyes of Troy, printed at Bruges, c 1475 (litho) by English School

The Clog, a Perpetual Almanack, explained in the Preface (engraving)
2808009 The Clog, a Perpetual Almanack, explained in the Preface (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clog, a Perpetual Almanack)

The Adventures of a Juryman at the New Courts of Justice (engraving)
1044039 The Adventures of a Juryman at the New Courts of Justice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of the edition printed in 1499 Regiment de la Cosa Publica (Regime of Public Affairs) with Francesc Eiximenis and Juries of Valencia City, written in 1383 by Eixemenis, engraving

Prefazione Delle magnificenze Roma antica moderna
Prefazione, Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna, Vasi, Giuseppe, 1710-1782, Engraving, 1747-1761, Preface, page 5, volume 5, including an, Figura del Tevere, e Lupa

Carte generale de la Chine Description geographique
Carte generale de la Chine, Description geographique, historique, chronologique, politique, et physique de l empire de la Chine et de la Tartarie chinoise, Du Halde, J.-B

Temple Minerva Syracuse Itinerarium curiosum
The Temple of Minerva at Syracuse, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh

View Athens Itinerarium curiosum account antiquities
A View at Athens, Itinerarium curiosum or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain, Baker and Leigh, Stukeley, William

View Temple Winds Athens Lion Calf Brass Standing
A View of the Temple of the Winds at Athens, A Lion Calf in Brass Standing by the Port of Athens, Itinerarium curiosum: or, An account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art

history College Bonhommes Ashridge county Buckingham
The history of the College of Bonhommes, at Ashridge, in the county of Buckingham, founded in the year 1276, by Edmund, earl of Cornwall. Comp. from original records and other authentic sources

Calligraphy Preface Anvar- Suhaili 1590 Northern India
Calligraphy: Preface to the Anvar-i Suhaili, c. 1590. Northern India, Mughal court, 16th century. Ink on cream gold-decorated paper with gold-sprinkled blue paper borders

Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). Divi Bernardi Abratis ad
Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). French abbot and the primary builder of the reforming Cistercian order. Divi Bernardi Abratis ad sororem modus. Books prologue. Published in Venice

Cover design, Riviera Celebrities, containing sketches from life by Leo Browne, with a preface by E Phillips Oppenheim, and text by Ysabel De Witte. Date: 1925

The Retreat from Mons with a preface by Field Marshal Lord French. Published by the Riverside Press, Cambridge, 1917. Book

AM170720 083798
8, AM170720 083798

Christian assistance to the poor, print maker: Pieter Nolpe, 1640

An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery
XJF106626 An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery, 1649 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

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The power of a preface lies in its ability to set the stage for what is to come, offering a glimpse into the world that awaits within the pages. In Dore's illustration of Don Quixote reading, we see the knight lost in his own imagination, perhaps finding solace and inspiration in Cervantes' words before embarking on his next adventure. Merula's preface to Martial's Epigrammata invites us into the mind of a scholar, providing insight into their interpretation and understanding of these ancient verses, and is through this lens that we can fully appreciate and engage with Martial's work. In "Gifts from the Ebb Tide, " the preface serves as an introduction to a collection of illustrated stories, enticing readers with promises of enchantment and wonder. Just like waves washing ashore treasures from distant lands, this book offers glimpses into magical realms waiting to be explored. Keene's depiction of "A Deputation from Whitefriars" captures a moment filled with anticipation and curiosity. The preface here acts as an invitation for viewers to join this gathering and witness what unfolds when different worlds collide. Firdawsi's Shahnama transports us back in time through its intricate illustrations. The folio containing its preface not only sets historical context but also reveals Firdawsi’s dedication to preserving Persian history through storytelling. "The Desobligeant" engraving showcases how even something as seemingly mundane as a carriage ride can have hidden depths. Its preface hints at secrets yet untold, inviting readers on an unexpected journey where they may discover more than meets the eye. Louisa May Alcott’s "Little Women" captivates hearts with its timeless tale of sisterhood and resilience. The illustration accompanying its preface evokes warmth and nostalgia while foreshadowing moments that will unfold throughout the story. Cosmographia’s detailed engraving entices readers by offering a glimpse into the wonders of the world.