Secret Agent Collection

Arnolds treason discovered with the arrest of John Andre, 1780
British agent Andre trying to bribe his captors with his watch to avoid discovery of Arnolds treason, 1780. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

OUR MAN IN ANKEVEEN
Film noir movie still. Tom Baetsen - xlix.nl

Woman Looking Through a Magnifying Glass

Colonel Boutin, illustration from Les Vagabonds de la gloire by Commandant Henry Lachouque, Paris, Editions du Panache
CHT287714 Colonel Boutin, illustration from Les Vagabonds de la gloire by Commandant Henry Lachouque, Paris, Editions du Panache, 1946 (litho) (b/w photo) by Arnoux

Portrait of James Rivington after a painting by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828)
NYH149685 Portrait of James Rivington after a painting by Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828), 1806 (oil on canvas) by Ames, Ezra (1768-1836); 91.4x71.1 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Mademoiselle de Beaumont or the Chevalier d Eon, c. 1762-63 (engraving)
CWA123968 Mademoiselle de Beaumont or the Chevalier d Eon, c.1762-63 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

"Are you youngsters willing to do something for your country?", scene from Secret Service (colour litho)
5996191 " Are you youngsters willing to do something for your country?", scene from Secret Service (colour litho) by Brock

Arrest of a German spy in Nancy (colour litho)
2795724 Arrest of a German spy in Nancy (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of a German spy in Nancy. A Nancy)

Two Men

Chevalier D Eon, Who many years passed as a Woman, 1822. Creator: Robert Cooper
Chevalier D Eon, Who many years passed as a Woman, 1822. Portrait of the secret agent, spy and cross-dresser Charles Genevieve Louis Auguste Andre Timothee d Eon de Beaumont (1728-1810)

Leslie Howard, English actor, 1933. Howard (1893-1943) made his name playing stiff upper lipped English characters before landing the role of Ashley Wilkes in Gone with the Wind (1939)

Soviet leader Joseph Stalin escorted by GRU secret agents, late 1920s
Soviet leader Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) escorted by GRU secret agents, late 1920s. Founded in1918, the GRU is the Russian military foreign intelligence service

Leslie Howard, Englsh actor, 1934-1935. Born Leslie Howard Stainer, he is best remembered for his portrayal of Ashley Wilkes in Gone With the Wind (1939)

WILLIAM J. DONOVAN (1883-1959). Known as Wild Bill. American lawyer and intelligence officer. Photographed in 1929

BELLE BOYD (1844-1900). American Confederate spy. Photograph, c1860, digitally colored by Granger, NYC

Because Somebody Talked! American World War II poster, 1943, warning against the dangers of careless talk
WWII: PROPAGANDA POSTER. Because Somebody Talked! American World War II poster, 1943, warning against the dangers of careless talk

Nathan Hale receiving instructions from George Washington in New York City for his intelligence mission behind
HALE & WASHINGTON IN NYC. Nathan Hale receiving instructions from George Washington in New York City for his intelligence mission behind the British lines. Illustration by Howard Pyle

BELLE BOYD (1843-1900). American Confederate spy. Boyd visiting a Confederate stockade at Manassas Junction, Virginia, during the American Civil War. Wood engraving, 1868

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Benedict Arnolds signature on a pass given to British agent Major John Andre, 1780. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Angry Americans burning Benedict Arnold in effigy after discovery of his treason, 1780. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

JOHN ANDRE (1751-1780). English soldier. Mezzotint, American, 19th century

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 2 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 4 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 3 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

WORLD WAR I: U. S. POSTER. Poster of the American Defense Society, c1917, urging
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. Poster of the American Defense Society, c1917, urging civilians to form local Vigilance Corps to aid the authorities in monitoring and suppressing disloyal activities

WORLD WAR I: U. S. POSTER. A U. S. Army poster depicting Kaiser William II of Germany
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. A U.S. Army poster depicting Kaiser William II of Germany as a spider spinning a web to ensnare the unsuspecting, warning of the danger of enemy spies and careless talk

ROBERT TOWNSEND (1753-1838). American Revolutionary spy. Silhouette with autograph signature

GABRIELLE PETIT (1893-1916). Belgian spy

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margaret Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Oil over a photograph

CHARLES D EON DE BEAUMONT (1728-1810). French secret agent and transvestite. Mezzotint, 1771, after a painting by Huquier

LOUISE de BETTIGNIES (1880-1918). French spy

SPIES SENT TO CANaN. The spies sent to scout the land of Canaan return with a bunch of grapes so large it takes two men to carry it (Numbers 13: 23-27). Woodcut from the Cologne Bible, 1478-80

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. A play by William Shakespeare. Drawing, 19th century

GILBERT: ROBIN HOOD. Robin Hood and the beggar spy. Illustration by Walter Crane for Robin Hood & the Men of the Greenwood, 1912, by Henry Gilbert

Sir Paul Dukes, writer and MI6 officer. 31 January 1925

CIVIL WAR: BALLOON, 1862. Professor Thaddeus Sobieski Coulincourt Lowe inflating his reconnaissance balloon Intrepid on Gaines Hill, Virginia

Your Talk May Kill Your Comrades. British World War II poster, 1942, by Abram Games
WORLD WAR II: POSTER, 1942. Your Talk May Kill Your Comrades. British World War II poster, 1942, by Abram Games

English soldier. Mezzotint, American, 19th century
JOHN ANDRE (1751-1780). English soldier. Mezzotint, American, 19th century

Colonial American soldier. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere
BENJAMIN CHURCH (1639-1718). Colonial American soldier. Copper engraving, 1772, by Paul Revere

(1754-1835). American Revolutionary soldier and head of George Washingtons spy ring. Stipple engraving, 19th century
BENJAMIN TALLMADGE (1754-1835). American Revolutionary soldier and head of George Washingtons spy ring. Stipple engraving, 19th century

American Revolutionary hero. Bronze, 1890, by Frederick William MacMonnies, in City Hall Park, New York
NATHAN HALE (1755-1776). American Revolutionary hero. Bronze, 1890, by Frederick William MacMonnies, in City Hall Park, New York

English soldier. Steel engraving, American, 1855
JOHN ANDRE (1751-1780). English soldier. Steel engraving, American, 1855

English soldier. Line and stipple engraving, American, 19th century
JOHN ANDRE (1751-1780). English soldier. Line and stipple engraving, American, 19th century

American newspaper publisher and American Revolutionary War spy. Engraving after Gilbert Stuart
JAMES RIVINGTON (1724-1802). American newspaper publisher and American Revolutionary War spy. Engraving after Gilbert Stuart

(1776-1824). American Revolutionary War spy. Engraving of the Marquis de Lafayettes certificate, 1784
JAMES ARMISTEAD LAFAYETTE (1776-1824). American Revolutionary War spy. Engraving of the Marquis de Lafayettes certificate, 1784, commending Armistead for his Revolutionary War service

American Revolutionary soldier. The hanging of Nathan Hale as a spy by the British in New York City on 22 September
NATHAN HALE (1755-1776). American Revolutionary soldier. The hanging of Nathan Hale as a spy by the British in New York City on 22 September 1776

American Revolutionary soldier. Hale receiving instructions from General George Washington
NATHAN HALE (1755-1776). American Revolutionary soldier. Hale receiving instructions from General George Washington. Wood engraving, 1880, after Howard Pyle

German-born physicist who worked on the development of the atomic bomb in England and the United States
KLAUS FUCHS (1911-1988). German-born physicist who worked on the development of the atomic bomb in England and the United States and passed information to the Soviet Union as a spy

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"Unveiling the Shadows: Tales of Secret Agents Through History" In times of war and espionage, secrets are currency, and those who possess them become the unsung heroes or villains shaping history. From World War II to the American Civil War, their stories have captivated us with intrigue and danger. "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle" - A British World War II poster warns against careless talk that could jeopardize national security. The power of words becomes evident as even a whisper can unravel covert operations. "Arnold's Treason Discovered" - In 1780, John Andre's arrest reveals Benedict Arnold's betrayal during the American Revolution. This shocking revelation unveils a web of deceit within their ranks. "The Confederate Spy Mother" - Rose O'Neal Greenhow finds herself imprisoned in Old Capital Prison alongside her daughter for her espionage activities during the Civil War. Her unwavering loyalty to her cause showcases both bravery and sacrifice. "The Vagabond Colonel" - Colonel Boutin, depicted in an illustration from Les Vagabonds de la gloire by Commandant Henry Lachouque (1946), embodies the enigmatic nature of secret agents throughout history. His exploits remain shrouded in mystery but evoke images of daring escapades behind enemy lines. "Gabrielle Petit: A Heroine Remembered" - Commemorative postcards honor Gabrielle Petit, a Belgian spy executed by German forces during World War I. Her courage symbolizes resilience against oppression. "The Pen is Mightier than the Sword" - James Rivington's portrait after Gilbert Stuart captures his role as a publisher-turned-spy during America's fight for independence. His ink-stained hands reveal how information became a weapon on its own. "A Life Enigma: Mademoiselle de Beaumont or Chevalier d'Eon?"- An engraving from 1762-63 depicts this mysterious figure who lived as both a man and a woman.