Successful Collection (page 3)

Gallant Affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 20 May 1854 - cutting out a Russian barque from under the batteries of Eckness. The Arrogant, anchoring off the batteries, kept up a furious cannonade

Anthony Shaffer, English playwright and screenwriter
Anthony Joshua Shaffer (1926-2001), English barrister, advertising executive, novelist, playwright and screenwriter, identical twin brother of the writer and dramatist Peter Shaffer

Irving Wallace, American author and screenwriter
Irving Wallace (1916-1990), American bestselling author and screenwriter. Date: circa 1970s

Yuri Gagarin and Harold Macmillan, London
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

Lifeboat putting out to sea, St Ives, Cornwall
The James Stevens lifeboat setting out in a choppy sea, St Ives, Cornwall. The James Stevens No.10 was built for St Ives by Thames Ironworks in 1899

Lifeboat returning to harbour, St Ives, Cornwall
The James Stevens lifeboat in a choppy sea, returning to harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. The James Stevens No.10 was built for St Ives by Thames Ironworks in 1899

Edward VII's yacht, Britannia
The Royal yacht, Britannia taken in 1909 during the reign of Edward VII. Originally commissioned by Edward when he was Prince of Wales from G

WLADISLAW IV WEDS
Wladislaw IV Wasa, one of Poland's most militarily successful rulers, weds (after the death of wife Cecilia) Ludwika Maria Gonzaga de Nevers, a French noblewoman. Date: 25 September 1645

ROBERT NIXON, PROPHET
k.a.'The Cheshire Prophet, from Over Delamere, his successful prophecies include that he will starve to death, which happens by accident ; some say he died 1467 Date: died circa 1620

HUNTING AT BALMORAL 19C
Evening at Balmoral: it has clearly been a successful day's hunting, as two magnificent stags lie dead on the ground. Date: circa 1853

Group photograph: hunting wild boar, India
A group of people after a successful day hunting wild boar in India. Date: April 1917

STUDENTS & SPIRIT
Two scholars, dabbling in the occult as scholars will, invoke a spirit of the dead - and are alarmed when their invocation is successful ! Date: circa 1850

Coronation procession of George IV (1762-1830), St James Park, London, 19 July 1821
527971 Coronation procession of George IV (1762-1830), St James Park, London, 19 July 1821. The balloon in the sky on right is Charles Green's, making the first successful flight using coal gas

The Victorious French Offensive (Colour Litho)
2808580 The Victorious French Offensive (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The victorious French offensive)

DDE-90034793
Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Communal fishing of a group of Pelicans. In the Danube Delta sometimes more than 100 pelicans gather to drive

Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar 1595 AD (litho)
1266177 Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar 1595 AD (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho)
6028620 Illustration for The Book of Pirates (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Alvarez I went on three cruises which were very successful)

Tim Lobinger, German pole-vaulter. Date: 22 August 1997

John Bolster, British racing driver. Creator: Unknown
John Bolster, British racing driver

Many Heads Beat One; a 1929 work incentive poster, 1929 (colour lithograph)
1198098 Many Heads Beat One; a 1929 work incentive poster, 1929 (colour lithograph) by American School, (20th century); 110x91 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

The Days Bag, 1858 (oil on canvas)
658399 The Days Bag, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Horlor, George Wiliam (fl.1849-91); 104.7x147.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Days Bag. George William Horlor (fl.1849-91). Oil on canvas

Sir Richard Tangyes first workshop (litho)
3621633 Sir Richard Tangyes first workshop (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Tangyes first workshop)

Mr John Pearce at this coffee stall (litho)
3621631 Mr John Pearce at this coffee stall (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr John Pearce at this coffee stall)

Sir Philip Manfield (b / w photo)
3642080 Sir Philip Manfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Manfield)

The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency (b / w photo)
3642077 The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The editorial staff, Reuters Press Agency)

William Munton Bullivant (b / w photo)
3642068 William Munton Bullivant (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Munton Bullivant)

Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London (b / w photo)
3642066 Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J B Robinson, Dudley House, Park Lane, London)

Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm (b / w photo)
3642064 Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm)

Sir Walter Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642063 Sir Walter Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Walter Gilbey)

Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3642059 Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Cecil Rhodess New House, Grootschur, Cape Town)

The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642056 The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantheon)

How the workers go down to the open diamond mines at Kimberley (b / w photo)
3642055 How the workers go down to the open diamond mines at Kimberley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford (b / w photo)
3642054 The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cartwright Memorial Hall, Bradford)

Sir John Arnott (b / w photo)
3642038 Sir John Arnott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Arnott)

King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns (b / w photo)
3642037 King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VII firing one of Sir Hiram Maxims guns)

Robinson Crusoe first sees and rescues his man Friday from "
3614724 A Robinson Crusoe first sees and rescues his man FridayA from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe by Stothard

First page from "The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
3614711 First page 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

A Map of the World on which is Delineated the Voyage of Robinson Crusoe
3614709 A A Map of the World on which is Delineated the Voyage of Robinson CrusoeA frontispiece foldout map from A" The Farther Adventures of Robinson Crusoe; Being the Second

Wright Flyer, aircraft built by the Wright Brothers which made the first successful aeroplane flight in 1903
6014666 Wright Flyer, aircraft built by the Wright Brothers which made the first successful aeroplane flight in 1903 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

French aviator Louis Paulhan, winner of a £10, 000 prize offered by the Daily Mail for making the first aeroplane
6014652 French aviator Louis Paulhan, winner of a £ 10, 000 prize offered by the Daily Mail for making the first aeroplane flight from London to Manchester

Punch cartoon: Praise and Pudding: Prince Albert rewarding Joseph Paxton for designing the Crystal Palace to house
6034668 Punch cartoon: Praise and Pudding: Prince Albert rewarding Joseph Paxton for designing the Crystal Palace to house the successful Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park

The Romance of a Missing Hat, a Police-Court Episode in Ceylon (engraving)
1056611 The Romance of a Missing Hat, a Police-Court Episode in Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of a Missing Hat)

Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands (engraving)
1061126 Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Aldgate-Lothbury in the Highlands)

The Siloam Inscription (litho)
809224 The Siloam Inscription (litho) by English School, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: Hezekiahs Tunnel)

Return of European captives after the storming of Magdala, Abyssinian War (a rescue mission for the recovery of hostages). Date: 1868

Walker, London, the successful comedy by J M Barrie at the Theatre Royal, Eastbourne, by Sydney Paxton and Company, from Tooles Theatre, London Date: early 20th century

The JP, the successful farcical comedy by Fenton Mackay, The Strand Theatre, London, Edward Lyttons Company Date: circa 1900s

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Chin-Chin
The caption on the card is Chin-Chin! The expression has shades of meaning. Probably here it means Well done, perhaps on a successful first shave. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1945

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Success: Legends and Achievements that Inspire" Scaling New Heights: Edmund Hillary & Tenzing Norgay conquer Mount Everest, reminding us that success lies beyond our comfort zones. Harold Larwood's Bowling Masterclass in 1933 Ashes: A testament to determination and skill, proving success can be achieved against all odds. Daniel Mendoza: The Boxer Who Redefined Success through Courage and Tenacity, inspiring generations with his fighting spirit. North American P-51-D Mustang Fighter: Symbolizing triumph in the skies during World War II, this aircraft became a beacon of success for Allied forces. Alfa Romeo Tipo 158 - Racing Towards Victory: This iconic car exemplifies engineering excellence and dominance on the racetrack, paving the way for future successes. Montgolfier's First Manned Flight: A historic moment when human aspirations soared high above the ground, showcasing mankind's relentless pursuit of achievement. W Barratt & Co Ltd Brochure Illustration - Crafting Success since Day One: An artistic depiction reflecting craftsmanship and innovation that propelled businesses towards prosperity. Porsche 911 Carrera S - Driving Excellence Forward: Synonymous with performance and luxury, this timeless automobile symbolizes unwavering dedication to perfection. Lockheed P-38 Lightning in Action during WWII (1944): Showcasing bravery amidst chaos; these fighter planes epitomize triumph over adversity in times of war. Madame Yevonde Portrait Captures Duchess of Gloucester's Elegance & Grace – A reminder that true success radiates from within one's character rather than external achievements alone. Manfred von Richthofen – The Red Baron Soars High Above Limitations; His legacy inspires us to overcome barriers on our path to greatness. This Cost a Pretty Figure by Merlin Enabnit.