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Hawker Hector with Napier Dagger III engine
A detail of a Hawker Hector focussing on the Napier Dagger III H-24 air-cooled piston Engine. Developing 805hp the Dagger was the next step for D

Fleet Air Arm - Grumman Martlet II - AM958
A Grumman Martlet II of the Fleet Air Arm. Ordered by the British Purchasing Commission as Grumman G-36Bs, the Martlet II was powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1830-S3C4-G engine

Brewster F2A Buffalo -unlike other Buffalo users, the Finnish enjoyed con (side view)rable success against their Soviet invaders

7 Jewry Street London
7 Jewry Street. Aldgate, London, which survived the World War Two Blitz, unlike its next door neigbour. Date: 1950s

Scheibe SF 25A Motor Falke G-AVIZ (msn 4552). Note that this early Motor-Falke had high-set wings with optional balancing wheels attached to the lugs visible on the fuselage sides

Illustration for Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne (litho)
6007011 Illustration for Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne (litho) by Austen, John (1886-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: As unlike your wife as your conscience will let you)

AUX TROIS QUARTIERS 1909
Ladies in fashionable hobble skirts, one wears a coatee or spencer with Directoire collar & lapels & a blouse with a ruff. She also wears a large hat not unlike a Lunardi. Date: 1909

Saracens Head, Snow Hill
The Saracens Head, Snow Hill. From a sketch taken during its demolition in 1863. It was a celebrated tavern and coaching establishment, which stood on the north side of Snow Hill, without Newgate

Galena, Illinois, USA. Dorset sheep flock in a pasture. One curious sheep is looking up while the rest are eating

Town Ulster Coat 1913
A bowler hatted businessman in a double- breasted coat with velvet collar described as a Town Ulster - but unlike the Ulster has no cape. His narrow trousers have turn-ups

The Biblia pauperum ( Paupers Bible ) was a picture Bible to portray
The Biblia pauperum (" Paupers Bible" ) was a picture Bible to portray the books of the Bible visually. Unlike a simple " illustrated Bible"

Giorgione - 2
GIORGIONE DEL CASTELFRANCO Italian artist : though this is a self-portrait, it is utterly unlike our other portrait, which is no less authentic ! Date: 1477 - 1510

Gabriel Derzhavin - 2
GABRIEL ROMANOVICH DERZHAVIN Russian writer and statesman - looking more like a poet than a statesman, unlike the other portrait we have of him ! Date: 1743 - 1816

Nicolas Bergasse
NICOLAS BERGASSE French avocat and orator, notable for declaring - The time has come when France needs a revolution ! Unlike many, he survived it. Date: 1750 - 1832

Telmessos Tomb, Turkey
A Lycian tomb in Telmessos (modern Fethiye), one of many cave tombs which have, unlike the original town, have survived past earthquakes. Date: ancient

Las Casas and natives
BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS Spanish historian and missionary, visited on his deathbed by Native Americans who valued his sympathy for them, unlike most Spanish. Date: 1474 - 1566

Alexis Sauvage
ALEXIS SAUVAGE French mechanical engineer whose fame has not outlived him, unlike others of his name.. Date: CIRCA 1860

John Wycliffe Wilson

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Prince Albert onboard HMS Collingwood
Prince Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI (1895-1952), as a midshipman on HMS Collingwood, in the summer of 1914. Prince Albert was the only child of George V, other than Prince Edward

The Spider & Silkworm
THE SPIDER & THE SILKWORM A spider boasts she can spin much more quickly than the silkworm; the silkworm replies her labours endure & are valued unlike the spiders web

Coat & Topper 1911
Price Ellison in a double- breasted overcoat not unlike a frock coat in styling

Nice French Inventors
Unlike their nasty German counterparts, French inventors create nice peaceful things

Alligator (Enc. Brit. )
The alligator feeds on fish and mammals but - unlike the crocodile - seldom attacks humans

Greyhound & Hare
Unlike its descendants who are compelled to pursue an electric hare, this elegant creature has chased and caught a living prey

She Takes Gloves
She takes her gloves from their drawer. Frenchwomen are said to put on their gloves before leaving the house unlike Englishwomen who wait till they are in the street

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"Unleashing the Uncommon: A Tale of Unique Buffalo Users and Extraordinary Engines" In the world of aviation, one aircraft stands out from the herd - the Brewster F2A Buffalo. Unlike other Buffalo users, this remarkable plane defied expectations with its exceptional performance and unmatched capabilities. Meanwhile, soaring through the skies was another unconventional marvel - the Hawker Hector equipped with a Napier Dagger III engine. This dynamic duo pushed boundaries and redefined what was possible in aerial combat. Over at Fleet Air Arm, their Grumman Martlet II (AM958) took flight like no other. Its sleek design and cutting-edge technology set it apart from its counterparts, making it a force to be reckoned with in the sky. On 7 Jewry Street London, history unfolded as Union Postale Universelle Great Britain and Ireland left an indelible mark on postal services worldwide. Their innovative approach revolutionized communication for generations to come. Not far away, Scheibe SF 25A Motor Falke G-AVIZ soared gracefully through open skies. Its elegant design captured hearts while showcasing unparalleled maneuverability that left spectators in awe. Artistic expressions also broke free from convention as "The History of a Slave" engraving depicted raw emotions that challenged societal norms. Similarly, Laurence Sterne's "Illustration for Tristram Shandy" litho captivated audiences with its whimsical storytelling style. Innovation knew no bounds when Conroy Super Turbo Three N156WC took center stage. This groundbreaking aircraft shattered speed records while pushing technological boundaries like never before seen in aviation history. Transporting us back in time to 1909 was AUX TROIS QUARTIERS - a place where tradition met innovation effortlessly. It became an emblematic symbol of progress amidst changing times. At Saracens Head on Snow Hill or Galena, Illinois USA – Dorset sheep flock grazed peacefully against a picturesque backdrop.