Volume Collection

Gateway, Clare College, Cambridge
An etching which shows an ornate iron gateway entrance to Clare College, Cambridge, founded in 1326, by Richard Badew. Date: circa 1920

Mons. Dupre At The Organ Of Notre-Dame
This painting portrays the French organist, Marcel Jean-Jules Dupre, playing the grand organ inside the Notre-Dame in Paris. Date: circa 1920

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by J Mulder, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Butterfly illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), German-born naturalist and scientific illustrator, engraved by P Sluyter, from a visit to Suriname, South America

Nerine: six varieties. Hand-coloured lithograph by G. Severeyns, from Encyclographie du regne vegetal: sertum botanicum: collection de plantes par une societe de botanistes. Volume 7 Date: 1823-37

Protea: seven varieties. Hand-coloured lithograph by G. Severeyns, from Encyclographie du regne vegetal: sertum botanicum: collection de plantes par une societe de botanistes. Volume 8 Date: 1823-37

A. Sanderson and Sons Wallpaper Advertisement
An advertisement for A. Sanderson & Sons, promoting designs of wallpaper. Date: circa 1919

Page of Victorian adverts - 1890
Various adverts for The Graphic, May 1890. May 1890

The Savoy, volume I by Aubrey Beardsley
Cover design by Aubrey Beardsley for The Savoy, volume 1, published by Leonard Smithers in 1896

Aeolian Pianola Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for the Aeolian Co. Ltd. promoting the Pianola piano, a boon to the hostess. The image shows a young woman playing the Pianola to the enjoyment of some guests nearby

Bovril Poster Suggestion
A poster sketch suggested for an advertisement for Bovril, it shows a mermaid waving to some distant sailors, perched on a giant floating Bovril jar. Buoys you up. Date: circa 1922

Chappell Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Chappell, pianoforte and gramophone salons in London. The image showsa Chappell piano in a fine interior by a fireplace, The choice of the conoisseur. Date: circa 1922

Rolls Royce Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Rolls Royce Limited, The Best Car In The World, the image showcases a yellow model of the car, from the front, pulling up to the entrance of a grand venue

Twas In Trafalgar's Bay
This painting depicts a naval battle between some galleons at Trafalgar Bay, which occurred in 1805, between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies

Sea View, Fishponds
A landscape painting which shows a foreground garden, with a square patch of lawn surrounded by colourful flower patches, looking out to a countryside view of fields and hills

Contessa Adele Ganucci Cancellieri
A portrait painting of Italian Countess Adele Ganucci Cancellieri, wearing a black dress with lace trim decorations. Date: circa 1915

The Toast Is Britain
This painting is a portrayal of an incident at a banquet at which Nelson figures in company with the artist, Benjamin West. Date: circa 1915

Morny Freres June Roses Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Morny Freres Limited, London based chemist-perfumers. The image promotes a range of toilet products fragrant with parfum, June Roses

Harland & Wolff - promotional brochure
Harland and Wolff - extremely rare Harland & Wolff promotional brochure. This soft-bound volume includes company history and information

Southwark Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c)

Westminster Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c)

Equal volumes of different materials. From left to right are blocks of brass, balsa wood and polystyrene

Dancers at Night
This tempera painting depicts a night time scene of costumed dancers performing to music from a stringed instrument and tambourine, around a grand statue of a fine garden terrace. Date: circa 1918

Old Kingston Bridge
This oil painting shows a boat stocked with various boxes, travelling under an arch of Kingston Bridge, which spans the river Thames in southwest London

Noonday, Granada
This painting shows a busy street corner of Granada, a city in Andalusia, southern Spain, with men and women carrying shopping baskets and a white packhorse stood on the right. Date: circa 1915

Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
985771 Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); 54.6x35.7 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Virginia and Florida)

Frontispiece by Beardsley
Frontispiece to The Yellow Book, volume II, July 1894, by Aubrey Beardsley depicting a young woman in a formal garden

Lady Outside Bookshop
BEAUTY IN SEARCH OF KNOWLEDGE - an elegant lady emerges from a bookshop clutching a volume - or is she about to exchange it at the library ?

Europe. Middle Ages. 14th century. Lady and nobleman. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

Europe. 14th century. Lady and minstrel. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of Italy. 1400. Queen of Cyprus and ladies of the nobility. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of Italy. 1400. Queen of Cyprus flanked by ladies of the nobility. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of Italy. 1400. From left to right: Pope
History of Italy. 1400. From left to right, 1: Pope Boniface IX, 3-4: cardinals, 5: canon, 6: Venetian noble, 7: bourgeois woman, 8: farmer. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

History of Germany. 1350-1400. From left to right, 9-10: knights in battle dress, 11: nobleman. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of Germany. 1350 to 1400. Nobleman and lady. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of Germany. 14th century. From left to right, 1: Count of Thuringia, 2-5-8: knights in battle dress, 3-4: ordinary people armed, 6-7: noble dames. Chromolithography

Right: Ludwig IV of Bavaria (1282-1347). Holy Roman Emperor (1328-1347). Left: Gunther von Schwarzburg (ca. 1304-1349). King of Germany in 1349. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right, 12: Louis IV the Bavarian (1282-1347), 13: queen, 14: dame. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

Gunther von Schwarzburg (ca. 1304-1349). King of Germany in 1349. Descendant of the Counts of Schwarzburg. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right, 3-4: noblemen, 5: armed citizen, 6-7: menestrals, 8: knight, 9: Landgrave of Thuringia. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right, 1-2: dames, 3-4: noblemen, 5: armed citizen, 6: menestral. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of Germany. 1300-1350. From left to right, 1-2: dames, 3-4: noblemen, 5: armed citizen, 6-7: menestrals, 8: knight, 9: Landgrave of Thuringia. Chromolithography

History of England. 1450-1500. From left to right, 11: Margaret Tudor (1489-1541), Queen consort of Scotland, 12: knight, 13: Earl of Warwick. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

Richard III of England (1452-1485). King of England and Lord of Ireland (1483-1485). Margaret Tudor (1489-1541). Queen consort of Scotland by her marriage to King James IV. Chromolithography

History of England. 1450-1500. Minstrel. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of England. 1450-1500. From left to right: Knight of the Order of the Garter and warriors. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of England. 1450-1500. From left to right, 1: Knight of the Order of the Garter, 2-3: warriors, 4-5: servants, 6: citizen, 7: bourgeois dress, 8: minstrel. Chromolithography

King Henry VI of England (1421-1471) and his wife, Queen consort Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482). Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of England. 1400-1450. From left to right, 1: knight (1417), 2: lady, 3: King Henry V of England (1386-1422), 4: earl. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of England. 1400-1450. From left to right, 8: knight, 9: King Henry VI of England (1421-1471), 10: Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), wife of King Henry VI. Chromolithography

History of England. 1400-1450. From left to right
History of England. 1400-1450

History of France. 1400. Ladies and gentlemen of the nobility. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1400. Ladies and gentlemen of the nobility. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1400. From left to right: knights
History of France. 1400. From left to right, 3-4: knights, 5: mourning gown, 6-7-8-9: noblemen. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1400. From left to right: crosbowman, knights, and mourning gown. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1400. From left to right: crosbowmen
History of France. 1400. From left to right, 1-2: crosbowmen, 3-4: knights, 5: mourning gown, 6-7-8-9: noblemen, 10: citizen. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1400. From left to right: Knight
History of France. 1400. From left to right, 13: Knight of the Golden Fleece, 14: princess, 15: bourgeois woman. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

Philip III the Good (1396-1467). Duke of Burgundy (1419-1467). Philip III together with two princesses. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1400. From left to right, 2: Charles VII of France (1403-1461), 3: citizen, 4-5: noblemen, 6: professor, 7: citizen, 8: page, 9: citizen, 10: herald, 11-12: princes

History of France. 1400. From left to right: citizen
History of France. 1400. From left to right, 1: citizen, 2: Charles VII of France (1403-1461), 3: citizen, 4-5: noblemen, 6: professor, 7: citizen, 8: page, 9: citizen. Chromolithography

History of France. 1400. From left to right, 1: citizen, 2: Charles VII of France (1403-1461), 3: citizen, 4-5: noblemen, 6: professor, 7: citizen, 8: page, 9: citizen, 10: herald, 11-12: princes

History of France. 1300. From left to right: knight
History of France. 1300. From left to right, 14: knight, 15: warrior, 16: king. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1300. From left to right: citizens
History of France. 1300. From left to right, 5-6-7: citizens, 8-9-10: citizens and nobleman, 11: knight, 12: sergeant-at-arms, 13: Archduke of Burgundy. Chromolithography

History of France. 1300. From left to right: citizens
History of France. 1300. From left to right, 1 to 7: citizens, 8-9-10: citizens and nobleman, 11: knight, 12: sergeant-at-arms, 13: Archduke of Burgundy. Chromolithography

History of France. 1300. From left to right: queen
History of France. 1300. From left to right, 12: queen, 13-14-15-16: lady, 17: princess, 18: lady. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1300. From left to right: lady
History of France. 1300. From left to right, 16: lady, 17: princess, 18: lady, 19-20-21: Isabella of Bavaria (wife of King Charles VI) and ladies of her retinue. Chromolithography. Detail

History of France. 1300. From left to right: queen
History of France. 1300. From left to right, 12: queen, 13-14-15-16: lady, 17: princess, 18: lady, 19-20-21: Isabella of Bavaria (wife of King Charles VI) and ladies of her retinue

History of France. 1300. From left to right: queens
History of France. 1300. From left to right, 1-2: queens and princesses, 3: middle-class woman, 4: lady, 5: middle-class woman, 6: lady, 7: middle-class woman. Chromolithography. Detail

History of France. 1300. From left to right: queens
History of France. 1300. From left to right, 1 and 2: queens and princesses, 3: middle-class woman, 4: lady, 5: middle-class woman, 6: lady, 7-8: middle-class women, 9: lady, 10: queen, 11: lady

History of France. 1200. From left to right: noblewoman
History of France. 1200. From left to right, 13: noblewoman, 14: nobleman, 15: noblewoman, 16: nobleman, 17: princess, 18-19: warriors. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

History of France. 1200. From left to right: ordinary
History of France. 1200. From left to right, 4-5-6-7: ordinary people dresses, 8: princess, 9: Carthusian, 10: Trappist friar, 11: nobleman, 12: noblewoman. Chromolithography. Detail

History of France. 1200. From left to right: ordinary
History of France. 1200. From left to right, 1-2-3-4-5-6-7: ordinary people dresses, 8: princess. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of France. 1200. From left to right: ordinary
History of France. 1200. From left to right, 1-2-3-4-5-6-7: ordinary people dresses, 8: princess, 9: Carthusian, 10: Trappist friar, 11: nobleman, 12: noblewoman. Chromolithography

History of England. 14th century. From left to right: lady, Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376), called the Black Prince, and Philippa of Hainaut (1314-1369), Queen consort of England (1328-1369)

Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376), known as the Black Prince. Duke of Cornwall (1337-1376) and Prince of Wales (1343-1376). Edward with a lady. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

History of England. 1300-1400. From left to right, 1: warrior, 2: crossbowman, 1376. 3: warrior, 4: ordinary people dress. Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu

History of England. 1300-1400. From left to right, 5-6: court dresses, 7: knight, 8: citizen (ordinary people). Chromolithography. Detail. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of England. 1300-1400. From left to right, 1: warrior, 2: crossbowman, 1376. 3: warrior, 4: ordinary people dress, 5-6: court dresses. Chromolithography. Detail

History of England. 1300-1400. From left to right, 5-6: court dresses, 7: knight, 8: citizen (ordinary people), 9: lord, 10: knight, 1377. Chromolithography. Detail

History of England. 1300-1400. From left to right, 1: warrior, 2: crossbowman, 1376

Alfonso X of Castile, called The Wise (1221-1284). King of Castile and Leon. Portrait. Detail. Chromolithography. Historia Universal (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI

Iberian Peninsula. Emirate of Granada in the 14th century. Nasrid kings and warrior. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

Iberian Peninsula. Emirate of Granada in the 14th century. Nasrid kings and two warriors. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

History of Spain. 1300. From left to right: hunters
History of Spain. 1300. From left to right, 1-2: hunters, 3-4-5: noblemen, 6-7: noble ladies, 8-9: warriors, 10: noble lady. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

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"Exploring the Volumes of Life: From Butterflies to Soaps and Beyond" Step into a world where volumes take on various forms, starting with the delicate butterfly illustrations by Maria Sibylla Merian. Her intricate artwork captures not only the beauty but also the volume of these winged creatures, showcasing their vibrant colors and fragile wings. Moving on from butterflies, we encounter a plethora of volumes in nature's bounty. Nerine presents us with six varieties, each displaying its unique shape and size. Protea follows suit with seven varieties, reminding us that diversity comes in different dimensions. But they are not limited to nature alone; they find their way into everyday life as well. Advertisements for Lifebuoy Soap and Pears Soap transport us back to Victorian times when cleanliness was paramount. These vintage ads remind us how soap could transform our lives while emphasizing the importance of hygiene in maintaining healthy lifestyles. Flipping through pages filled with Victorian adverts from 1890 reveals a world bustling with commerce and innovation. Each ad competes for attention, using typography, imagery, and layout to capture customers' interest within limited spaces - showcasing creativity within confined volumes. Literature enthusiasts will appreciate "The Savoy, " Volume I by Aubrey Beardsley—a collection that encapsulates artistry within bound pages. This volume transports readers into an imaginative realm where words intertwine seamlessly with captivating illustrations. Volumes extend beyond art and literature; they encompass history too. The Westminster Cavalry and Southwark Cavalry showcase military regiments whose strength lies not only in numbers but also in unity—forming formidable forces ready to protect their territories. Moreover, exploring equal volumes of different materials sheds light on science's wonders—the ability to compare densities or understand how substances occupy space differently yet equally measured by volume—an intriguing concept that expands our knowledge about matter itself. Lastly, we delve into cartography as we gaze upon a hand-colored engraving of the 1667 map of Virginia and Florida.