Autobiography Collection

Range Rover Mk. 4 (L405) Autobiography 2012 Silver
Range Rover Mk.4 (L405) Autobiography 2012 Silver

Cover design by Cecil Aldin, Spot, An Autobiography. Date: 1895

Robert Graves / Morgan
ROBERT RANKE GRAVES British poet, novelist and critic, with a reference to his autobiography, " Goodbye To All That"

A Well in the Desert (engraving)
8649869 A Well in the Desert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Well in the Desert)

Portriat of Armimius Vambery (b/w photo)
8649861 Portriat of Armimius Vambery (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portriat of Armimius Vambery)

Queen Mary's Dolls' House: Fascsimiles of Pages from Books Specially Written for the Library (b/w photo)
8674127 Queen Mary's Dolls' House: Fascsimiles of Pages from Books Specially Written for the Library (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Samarkand (engraving)
8649840 Samarkand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samarkand. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures)

An Asinine Army (engraving)
8649848 An Asinine Army (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Asinine Army. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures)

Mount Ararat (engraving)
8649851 Mount Ararat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Ararat. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures)

City of Tebriz (engraving)
8649850 City of Tebriz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City of Tebriz. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures)

Travelling in Persia (engraving)
8649849 Travelling in Persia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling in Persia)

The Karendag Hills (engraving)
8649846 The Karendag Hills (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Karendag Hills)

Audience with the Khan of Khiva (engraving)
8651512 Audience with the Khan of Khiva (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Audience with the Khan of Khiva)

The Bosphorus (engraving)
8649858 The Bosphorus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bosphorus. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures)

A Dervish Feast (engraving)
8649845 A Dervish Feast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dervish Feast. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures)

A Road in Central Asia (engraving)
8649843 A Road in Central Asia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Road in Central Asia)

Takh-ta-ra-wan, A Moving Throne used by the Persian Nobility (engraving)
8649864 Takh-ta-ra-wan, A Moving Throne used by the Persian Nobility (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Takh-ta-ra-wan)

Pesth, The Starting Place (engraving)
8649855 Pesth, The Starting Place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pesth, The Starting Place)

Pressburg (engraving)
8649854 Pressburg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pressburg. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures)

A Light for the Compass (engraving)
8649852 A Light for the Compass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Light for the Compass)

Galacz (engraving)
8649853 Galacz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galacz. Illustration for Armimius Vambery, His Life and Adventures, written by Himself (T Fisher Unwin)

Making Friends with the Tartars (engraving)
8649847 Making Friends with the Tartars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making Friends with the Tartars)

Autobiography of an Umbrella (litho)
8641469 Autobiography of an Umbrella (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autobiography of an Umbrella)

British explorer Sir Richard Burton on his deathbed, Trieste, 1890 (b / w photo)
3626747 British explorer Sir Richard Burton on his deathbed, Trieste, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mandy Rice-Davies, a former model and showgirl best known for her association with Christine Keeler and her role in the Profumo affair. Pictured in Cardiff to promote her book Mandy

Captain John Treasure Jones Archive - two items
Captain John Treasure Jones Archive. Born and raised on a small farm in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, John Treasure Jones (1905-1993) went to sea at the age of 15

Cecil Aldin's studio in Majorca, Spain
The Studio building in Majorca, Spain, of Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), British artist and illustrator. He retired there for health reasons towards the end of his life. Date: early 1930s

Cecil Aldin's dogs at his home in Majorca, Spain
Cecil Aldin's four dogs at his home in Majorca, Spain. He retired there for health reasons towards the end of his life. Date: early 1930s

Cecil Aldin with his Basset hounds
Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), British artist and illustrator, seen here (centre) with his Basset hounds in Berkshire, which he used for hunting the hare at a rather slow and sedate pace. Date: circa 1920s

Cecil Aldin's all-children's pony event, Le Touquet, France
Cecil Aldin's all-children's pony event held in Le Touquet, France, showing him riding a white horse and taking part in the Drag Hunt along with the children. Date: 1929

Cecil Aldin's all-children's pony show, Dunster Castle
An all-children's pony show organised by Cecil Aldin at Dunster Castle, Dunster, Somerset. Date: circa late 1920s

Sketch by Cecil Aldin, Time I Was Dead
Sketch by Cecil Aldin in his autobiography, Time I Was Dead, showing his daughter Gwen at an early age. Date: circa 1900s

Henry Chaplin, 1st Viscount Chaplin (1840-1923), British landowner, racehorse owner and Conservative politician. Seen here sitting in an armchair reading in a portrait sketch by Cecil Aldin

Cecil Aldin riding in his last point-to-point
Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), British artist and illustrator, seen here (left) with others on horseback, riding in his last point-to-point. Date: circa 1920s

Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale
Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944) English nobleman and sportsman. Seen here in a portrait sketch by Cecil Aldin, who hunted with him

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Time I Was Dead
Illustration by Cecil Aldin in his autobiography, Time I Was Dead, The South Berks, a black and white reproduction of Aldin's landscape picture of the hunt in progress

Cecil Aldin with his first pack of hounds
Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), British artist and illustrator, seen here with others on horseback with his first pack of hounds, known as the Peppard Farmers Harriers at Wyfold Grange

Sketches by Cecil Aldin, Time I Was Dead
Sketches by Cecil Aldin in his autobiography, Time I Was Dead, showing Lady Sylvia Hesseltine Hunloke and George Belcher ARA (later RA) on horseback. Date: circa early 1930s

Cecil Aldin with four dogs in Bedford Park, West London
Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), British artist and illustrator, seen here as a young man with four dogs in Bedford Park, Chiswick, West London. Date: 1890s

Cecil Aldin with Mrs A J Munnings (Florence Carter Wood)
Cecil Aldin (1870-1935), British artist and illustrator, seen here on horseback with Mrs A J Munnings (Munnings first wife, Florence Carter Wood)

Illustration Cecil Aldin 1934 1930s 30s Thirties
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Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Spot and Scrunch
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Spot sees Scrunch, the bulldog, in a glass case at the butcher's shop. "Fronting me, in a glass case, stood Scrunch." Date: 1895

Napoleon I in exile at Saint Helena (hand-coloured engraving)
XEE3613045 Napoleon I in exile at Saint Helena (hand-coloured engraving) by Bacquoy, Pierre-Charles (1759-1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)
1197726 Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930), 1930 (colour litho) by Schwarz, Mommie (Samuel) (1876-1942); 88x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schwarz)

"She, standing at the door, saw me, and thought I made, as I certainly did, a most awkward
3626438 " She, standing at the door, saw me, and thought I made, as I certainly did, a most awkward, ridiculous apperance" (colour litho) by Smith

"I regularly took my turn of duty there as a common soldier"(colour litho)
3626434 " I regularly took my turn of duty there as a common soldier" (colour litho) by Smith, Elmer Boyd (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Our axes... were immediately set to work to cut down trees"(colour litho)
3626429 " Our axes... were immediately set to work to cut down trees" (colour litho) by Smith, Elmer Boyd (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Our axes)

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"Unveiling the Autobiography: A Silver Classic on Wheels" Step into luxury with the Range Rover Mk. 4 (L405) Autobiography 2012 Silver, a true epitome of elegance and power. This iconic vehicle exudes sophistication from every angle, combining sleek design with cutting-edge technology. Just like Cecil Aldin's captivating cover design for "Spot, An Autobiography, " this Range Rover leaves an indelible mark on anyone who lays eyes on it. The attention to detail is impeccable, reflecting Aldin's artistic prowess in capturing beauty and grace. Speaking of autobiographies, Robert Graves' collaboration with Morgan resulted in a masterpiece that echoes through time. The Captain John Treasure Jones Archive proudly showcases two items that celebrate their shared passion for storytelling and adventure. Venturing beyond the pages of his books, Cecil Aldin found solace in his studio nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Majorca, Spain. His love for dogs was evident as they roamed freely around his home - loyal companions forever immortalized by his brushstrokes. From Basset hounds to all-children's pony events at Le Touquet and Dunster Castle, Aldin's artistry extended far beyond mere illustrations. He captured moments filled with joy and innocence that resonate deeply within our hearts. In one remarkable sketch titled "Time I Was Dead, " Cecil Aldin delves into introspection - reminding us all of life's fleeting nature and the importance of cherishing each passing moment. Even esteemed figures like Henry Chaplin couldn't resist indulging in equestrian pursuits alongside Aldin. Their shared passion united them as they rode together during what would be Cecil Aldin's last point-to-point race - a memory etched forever in history. The autobiography of this Range Rover transcends its silver exterior; it embodies a legacy steeped in craftsmanship and timeless allure.