Science Ficiton Collection

Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo)
8672802 Scene from Things to Come, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the science fiction film Things to Come)

Jules Verne, French novelist (b/w photo)
8626951 Jules Verne, French novelist (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Verne (1828-1905), French novelist

Book cover for 'From the Earth to the Moon' written by Jules Verne, 19th century (print)
JAB5034186 Book cover for 'From the Earth to the Moon' written by Jules Verne, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Aka 'De la terre a la Lune' around the Moon (second part, 1870)

"First Men in the Moon" by HG Wells, 1913 (engraving)
863807 "First Men in the Moon" by HG Wells, 1913 (engraving); (add.info.: They carried him into darkness'. The inhabitants of the Moon carrying a very nervous Cavour into darkness)

Book cover 'The Superb Orinoco' by Jules Verne, 1898 (print)
PCT4259297 Book cover 'The Superb Orinoco' by Jules Verne, 1898 (print); (add.info.: cover of the book" The Orinoco suberbe", Jules verne, Hetzel collection/Extraordinary Voyages)

'A walk under the waters' from '20 000 Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (engraving)
7339941 'A walk under the waters' from '20 000 Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (engraving) by Hildibrand, Henri Theophile (1824-1897); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Book cover for '20 000 leagues under the seas' written by Jules verne, 1870 (print)
PCT4259916 Book cover for '20 000 leagues under the seas' written by Jules verne, 1870 (print); (add.info.: Aka '20 000 lieues sous les mers' (Twenty-thousand - 20,000 - 20000)

The giant cannon in Malta island, 1865 (engraving)
7345975 The giant cannon in Malta island, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

The giant gun projectile arrived at Stone's Hill to be fired to the Moon, 1865 (engraving)
7345949 The giant gun projectile arrived at Stone's Hill to be fired to the Moon, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

A heating mode.Science fiction stove in the desert. 1888 (engraving)
7305345 A heating mode.Science fiction stove in the desert. 1888 (engraving) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Train of bullets fired by a giant gun cannon to the Moon, 1865 (engraving)
7345955 Train of bullets fired by a giant gun cannon to the Moon, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

The giant gun Columbiad Rodmar, 1865 (engraving)
7345974 The giant gun Columbiad Rodmar, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: The giant gun Columbiad Rodmar)

Berthold Schwartz, german chemist, 1865 (engraving)
7345958 Berthold Schwartz, german chemist, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

The giant space gun from J.T. Maston, 1865 (engraving)
7345957 The giant space gun from J.T. Maston, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: The giant space gun from J.T)

Cambridge observatory, 1865 (engraving)
7345954 Cambridge observatory, 1865 (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (1829-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge observatory)

Illustration for 20, 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving)
PCT4259772 Illustration for 20, 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); (add.info)

Illustration for 20 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving)
PCT4258174 Illustration for 20 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving) by Hildibrand, Henri Theophile (1824-1897); (add.info)

Frontispice and title page of Jules Verne's novel " 20, 000 leagues under the seas"
PCT4259437 Frontispice and title page of Jules Verne's novel " 20, 000 leagues under the seas", with a vignette by Riou - Hetzel collection/Voyages extraordinaire 1870 by Riou

Illustration for Jules Verne's novel 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving)
1703529 Illustration for Jules Verne's novel 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, 1870 (engraving) by Hildibrand, Henri Theophile (1824-1897); (add.info)

Illustration for 20, 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving)
PCT4259778 Illustration for 20, 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); (add.info)

Illustration for 20, 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving)
PCT4259777 Illustration for 20, 000 leagues under the seas written by Jules Verne, 1870 (engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); (add.info)

Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration)
7272510 Fantascienza, 1948 (illustration) by Bergey, Earle (1901-1952); (add.info.: FANTASCIENZA Cover of the periodical American'Starling Stories'per the storie "Tetrahedra of)

illustration for the novel From the Earth to the Moon, 1865 (lithograph)
CUL4889041 illustration for the novel From the Earth to the Moon, 1865 (lithograph) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); (add.info)

The postman in 2000 s, 1910 (chromolithograph)
XEE4105860 The postman in 2000 s, 1910 (chromolithograph) by Villemard (fl.19th); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the Series of chromolithography from Villemard " En L an 2000")

Aleksey Tolstoy, Soviet Russian novelist (b / w photo)
7200809 Aleksey Tolstoy, Soviet Russian novelist (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aleksey Tolstoy (1882-1945), Soviet Russian novelist

Vladimir Obruchev, Soviet Russian geologist and science fiction author (b / w photo)
7200803 Vladimir Obruchev, Soviet Russian geologist and science fiction author (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vladimir Obruchev (1863-1956)

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"Unleashing the Imagination: A Glimpse into Science Fiction's Past" Step back in time to the 19th century, where fantastical visions of science fiction took hold of people's minds. Engravings from this era transport us to a world filled with awe-inspiring inventions and daring adventures. In Malta island, an enormous cannon stands tall, its purpose shrouded in mystery. The year is 1865, and speculation runs rampant about what this colossal weapon could possibly be used for. Meanwhile, on Stone's Hill, anticipation builds as a massive gun projectile arrives, destined to be fired towards the Moon itself. These engravings capture the audacity and ambition that defined science fiction during this period. Venturing further into the realm of imagination, we encounter a peculiar contraption known as the "science fiction stove. " In 1888, amidst a desert landscape, this innovative invention showcases mankind's relentless pursuit of progress even in everyday objects like heating devices. The theme of giant guns continues to captivate our attention as we witness bullets being propelled through space by another gargantuan cannon, and is 1865 once again when these illustrations were brought to life; they depict humanity's insatiable curiosity about exploring celestial bodies beyond our own planet. Amongst these grandiose ideas stands Berthold Schwartz—a German chemist whose contributions remain unknown but undoubtedly played a role in shaping scientific advancements during his time. His presence reminds us that behind every extraordinary discovery lies countless unsung heroes who push boundaries without seeking recognition. J. T Maston enters the scene with his creation—the giant space gun—firing up imaginations across nations. This visionary concept challenges conventional wisdom and propels us towards uncharted territories within our universe. At Cambridge observatory in 1865—an institution dedicated to unraveling cosmic mysteries—we glimpse scientists tirelessly working towards unlocking secrets hidden among distant stars and galaxies.