The Bookman Collection

Sir J. M. Barrie, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Sir J. M. Barrie, 1928. Scottish novelist and dramatist Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) is best remembered as the author of " Peter Pan"

David Copperfield, from My Favorite Fiction Character by Thomas Boyd, in The Bookman, 1926 (woodcut)
2563232 David Copperfield, from My Favorite Fiction Character by Thomas Boyd, in The Bookman, 1926 (woodcut) by Roth, Herb (1887-1953); 20x11 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Prince William of Orange In His Thirteenth Year, c1662, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Prince William of Orange In His Thirteenth Year, c1662, (1928). Portrait of Willihellimus Henricus ye IIId Prince of Oringe, the future King William III of England (1650-1702) as a teenager

The Quay, North Shields, 1928. Creator: F Robson
The Quay, North Shields, 1928. Buildings on the quayside in the port of North Shields, Tyneside. From " The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1928". [Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, London, 1928]

Alfred Noyes, 1928. Creator: Frank E Slater
Alfred Noyes, 1928. Portrait of British poet, short-story writer and playwright Alfred Noyes (1880-1958). From " The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1928"

Head-Piece to The Ghost Raid. 1928. Creator: Unknown
Head-Piece to " The Ghost Raid". 1928. Boy scouts round a camp fire. Illustration originally published in " Blackies Boys Annual", (Blackie & Son, 1928)

Princess Rosetta, 1928. Creator: Edmund Dulac
Princess Rosetta, 1928. Illustration to a story titled The King of the Peacocks, originally published in " A Fairy Garland"

Little Princess, 1928. Creator: John Kettelwell
Little Princess, 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp", retold and decorated by John Kettelwell, (Alfred A Knopf, London, 1928)

Seizing the Reins in One Hand, and Stirring Up the Horse with his Umbrella, 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Scarlet Herring" by E A Parry, [Heinemann]

Jamess Court, Edinburgh, 1928. Creator: WH Caffyn
Jamess Court, Edinburgh, 1928. From " The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson" by Scottish diarist and author James Boswell (1740-1795)

St. Johns Gateway, Clerkenwell, 1928. Creator: Unknown
St. Johns Gateway, Clerkenwell, 1928. St Johns Gate in Clerkenwell, London, built in 1504 by Thomas Docwra, prior of the Priory of the Knights of Saint John

Facsimile page of MS for Indian Summer of a Forsyte, by John Galsworthy, 1918, (1928)
Facsimile page of MS for " Indian Summer of a Forsyte", by John Galsworthy, 1918, (1928). Handwritten manuscript, last page of " Indian Summer of a Forsyte", by John Galsworthy

A Mountebank of Old London, (1928). Creator: Unknown
A Mountebank of Old London, (1928). Portrait of Dutchman Hans Buling, an itinerant medicine salesman, with his monkey. After The Infallible Mountebank, or Quack Doctor

Facsimile page of MS for The Country House, by John Galsworthy, 1907, (1928)
Facsimile page of MS for " The Country House", by John Galsworthy, 1907, (1928). Handwritten manuscript, Chapter VII of " The Country House", by John Galsworthy, [1907]

Borwick Hall, from the North-West, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Borwick Hall, from the North-West, 1928. Borwick Hall in Lancashire is a 16th century manor house. Illustration originally published in " The Domestic Architecture of England during the Tudor

Hornblower surrenders, 1920, (1928). Creator: Foulsham and Banfield
Hornblower surrenders, 1920, (1928). Mr. George Elton as Dawker; Miss Helen Heye as Mrs. Hillcrist and Mr. Edmund Gwenn as Hornblower, in " The Skin Game"

Last Scene of Strife. 1909, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Last Scene of " Strife". 1909, (1928). Mr. Norman McKinnel as John Anthony and Mr. J. Fisher White as David Roberts

From Count Burkhardt. 1862, (1928). Creator: Unknown
From " Count Burkhardt". 1862, (1928). Nun by a window. Illustration to the poem " Count Burkhardt" by EL, published in " Once a Week", vol 7 (June-December)

The Plays of J. M. Barrie in One Volume, 1928. Creator: Unknown
The Plays of J.M. Barrie in One Volume, 1928. Advertisement: Hodder and Stoughton announce the Plays of J.M. Barrie in One Volume

The Hidden Treasure, 1864, (1928). Creator: Dalziel Brothers
The Hidden Treasure, 1864, (1928). Engraving after John Everett Millais from the series The Parable of our Lord. Illustration originally published in " Illustrators of the Sixties" by

The Hon. Maurice Baring, 1928. Creator: Frank E Slater
The Hon. Maurice Baring, 1928. Portrait of British dramatist, poet, translator, travel writer and war correspondent Maurice Baring (1874-1945)

Queen Caroline, 1820, (1928). Creators: Unknown, Thomas A Woolnoth
Queen Caroline, 1820, (1928). Portrait of Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821), queen consort of King George IV. From a drawing by Wageman. Engraving dated June 28th, 1820

Rome and the Tiber. A Pageant Set on Seven Hills, 1928. Creator: Donald Maxwell
Rome and the Tiber. A Pageant Set on Seven Hills, 1928. View of the basilica of St Peter s, Ponte Sant Angelo and Castel Santangelo on the River Tiber, Rome, Italy

Solomon Sights the Mysterious Palace, 1928. Creator: John Henry Amshewitz
Solomon Sights the Mysterious Palace, 1928. Illustration originally published in " Myth and Legend of Ancient Israel" by Donald A. Mackenzie, [Gresham Publishing Co]

Humpty-Dumpty, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Humpty-Dumpty, 1928. Nursery-rhyme character with crutch, eye-patch and hot water bottle. Illustration originally published in a childrens annual, [SW Partridge & Co]

Abahnahzur, 1928. Creator: John Kettelwell
Abahnahzur, 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp", retold and decorated by John Kettelwell, (Alfred A Knopf, London, 1928)

Cordelia for Distinctive Book Jackets, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Cordelia for Distinctive Book Jackets, 1928....artistic Jackets for Books, Catalogues, Music Portfolios, etc... ; advertisement for book jackets made by John Dickinson & Co Ltd of Croxley Mills

A Navigating Expert at Work in His Study with Globe and Compass, c1591, (1928). After The Invention of the Compass, an engraving after Joannes Stradanus

The Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Creator: Unknown
The Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Portrait of the then Duchess of York, (future Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, 1900-2002), at Bisham Abbey in Berkshire

If Thou Wilt Listen To Advice... 1928. Creator: M Watson-Williams
" If Thou Wilt Listen To Advice...". 1928. Illustration originally published in " Tales from the Gulistan" [or Rose Garden of the Sheik Sa di of Shiraz] by Sir Richard Burton

He Pointed To A Rusty Iron Staple, 1928. Creator: Charles Edmund Brock
" He Pointed To A Rusty Iron Staple", 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Broad Highway" by Jeffery Farnol, [Sampson Low]

Somerset House, 1928. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Somerset House, 1928. View of Somerset House and Waterloo Bridge over the River Thames in London. Illustration originally published in " A London Reverie" by Joseph Pennell, [MacMillan]

Ferrara: The Ducal Palace, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Ferrara: The Ducal Palace, 1928. The Castello Estense in Ferrara, Italy. A mediaeval fortress which was converted into the ducal residence of the Este family during the Renaissance

At the Auction, 1920, (1928). Creator: Foulsham and Banfield
At the Auction, 1920, (1928). Mr. Athole Stewart as Hillcrist; Miss Helen Heye as Mrs. Hillcrist; Miss Meggie Albanesi as Chloe and Mr. Edmund Gwenn as Hornblower, in " The Skin Game"

John Buchan, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
John Buchan, 1927. A portrait of John Buchan (1875-1940), Scottish novelist, historian and Governor General of Canada. [The Bookman, Christmas portfolio, 1927]

Poster The Bookman Literary Journal Dodd Mead
Poster for an edition of The Bookman. Drawn by Scotson-Clark. The Bookman, a literary journal, was established in 1895 by Dodd

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"The Bookman: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of "The Bookman, " a collection of captivating works from various creators in 1928. Sir J. M. Barrie, the mastermind behind Peter Pan, takes us on an extraordinary adventure through his timeless imagination. In this remarkable compilation, we encounter Prince William of Orange in his thirteenth year, beautifully depicted by an unknown artist in 1662. The Quay at North Shields transports us to a bustling harbor town with its vibrant energy captured by F Robson's skilled brushstrokes. Alfred Noyes' poetic genius comes alive through Frank E Slater's illustration, leaving readers mesmerized by the power of words. The headpiece for "The Ghost Raid" adds an air of mystery and intrigue to this literary journey courtesy of another anonymous creator. Princess Rosetta enchants us with her grace and beauty as Edmund Dulac brings her to life on paper. John Kettelwell's portrayal of the Little Princess captivates our hearts with innocence and wonderment. Amidst these artistic wonders lies a peculiar scene - a man seizing reins in one hand while stirring up a horse with his umbrella. This whimsical image leaves us pondering its meaning and origin. As we turn each page, we find ourselves transported to historical landmarks such as Jamess Court in Edinburgh or St. Johns Gateway in Clerkenwell—both immortalized by talented yet unidentified artists who capture their essence for future generations to admire. A facsimile page from John Galsworthy's "Indian Summer of a Forsyte" offers insight into the author's creative process—a glimpse into how literature is born from pen strokes onto paper. Lastly, we are introduced to an intriguing character—an old London mountebank whose story remains shrouded in mystery but beckons our curiosity nonetheless. "The Bookman" invites you on a voyage through time, where art and literature intertwine to create a tapestry of imagination.