Charles Collection (page 9)

World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving '4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'
528517 World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving '4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'. The reasons are, left to right, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Field Marshal Hindenburg

The Queen (Victoria of Great Britain) receiving the sacrament at her coronation from a painting by Charles Robert
529777 The Queen (Victoria of Great Britain) receiving the sacrament at her coronation from a painting by Charles Robert Leslie, R.A. 1794-1859, c1897.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the 'knight without fear and beyond reproach'
543215 Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the 'knight without fear and beyond reproach'. 19th century (trade card in chromolithograph); (add.info)

Two sons of Tipoo Sultan (1749-99) Sultan of Mysore, given as hostages to English under General Charles Cornwallis
536864 Two sons of Tipoo Sultan (1749-99) Sultan of Mysore, given as hostages to English under General Charles Cornwallis; (add.info.: Two sons of Tipoo Sultan (1749-99) Sultan of Mysore

Charles II (1630-85) King of Great Britain and Ireland
537491 Charles II (1630-85) King of Great Britain and Ireland; (add.info.: Charles II (1630-85) King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1660 after restoration of the monarchy

Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus
5856307 Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus; (add.info.: Crimson flowered showy Metrosideros speciosus. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Ripe red fruit and leaves of the Downton Strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa
5856298 Ripe red fruit and leaves of the Downton Strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa; (add.info.: Ripe red fruit and leaves of the Downton Strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa)

Ripe fruit and leaves of Gansel's Bergamot pear, Pyrus communis
5856261 Ripe fruit and leaves of Gansel's Bergamot pear, Pyrus communis; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of Gansel's Bergamot pear, Pyrus communis)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Nonsuch apple, Malus domestica
5856258 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Nonsuch apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Nonsuch apple, Malus domestica)

Purple and crimson flowered dahlia, Dahlia variabilis var. Bella donna
5856255 Purple and crimson flowered dahlia, Dahlia variabilis var. Bella donna; (add.info.: Purple and crimson flowered dahlia, Dahlia variabilis var. Bella donna)

Ripe scarlet fruit and leaves of Kirke's Lord Nelson apple, Malus domestica
5856245 Ripe scarlet fruit and leaves of Kirke's Lord Nelson apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Ripe scarlet fruit and leaves of Kirke's Lord Nelson apple, Malus domestica)

Pink flowered Rosa centifolia, leaves, thorny stems
5856239 Pink flowered Rosa centifolia, leaves, thorny stems; (add.info.: Pink flowered Rosa centifolia, leaves, thorny stems. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Wine-colored pinkfairies, Clarkia pulchella
5856230 Wine-colored pinkfairies, Clarkia pulchella; (add.info.: Wine-colored pinkfairies or ragged robins, Clarkia pulchella. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Blue and lilac flowered Gloxinia caulescens
5856211 Blue and lilac flowered Gloxinia caulescens; (add.info.: Blue and lilac flowered Gloxinia caulescens Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Fruit and leaves of the Morello cherry, Prunus cerasus
5856210 Fruit and leaves of the Morello cherry, Prunus cerasus; (add.info.: Fruit and leaves of the Morello cherry, Prunus cerasus Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Henry Charles Lopes, 1st Baron Ludlow, 1828-1899
5614444 Henry Charles Lopes, 1st Baron Ludlow, 1828-1899; (add.info.: Henry Charles Lopes, 1st Baron Ludlow, 1828-1899. British judge and Conservative Party politician)

Portrait of Carlo Vanloo
5854986 Portrait of Carlo Vanloo; (add.info.: Portrait of Carlo Vanloo or Charles Andre Vanloo (1705-1765), French history painter

Green grapes, vine and leaf of the White or Common Muscadine Grape
5856301 Green grapes, vine and leaf of the White or Common Muscadine Grape; (add.info.: Green grapes, vine and leaf of the White or Common Muscadine Grape, Vitis rotundifolia)

Crimson flowered rhododendron, Rhododendron arboreum
5856284 Crimson flowered rhododendron, Rhododendron arboreum; (add.info.: Crimson flowered rhododendron, Rhododendron arboreum. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Mr Pickwick from 'The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club'
5669018 Mr Pickwick from 'The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club' by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); (add.info.: Charles Dickens (1812-1870)); Photo © AF Fotografie.

Charles Bataille as the Baron de Torrida in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique
5855421 Charles Bataille as the Baron de Torrida in "Marco Spada" at the Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Charles Bataille (1822-1872)

Arthur Latham's monoplane in the air in 1909. Arthur Charles Hubert Latham, 1883 -1912. French aviation pioneer
693726 Arthur Latham's monoplane in the air in 1909. Arthur Charles Hubert Latham, 1883 -1912. French aviation pioneer. From The Wonderful Year 1909 .

French Revolution, Charles Jean Marie Barbaroux (6 March 1767 - 25 June 1794)
5314177 French Revolution, Charles Jean Marie Barbaroux (6 March 1767 - 25 June 1794) was a French politician of the Revolutionary period and Freemason; (add.info.: French Revolution)

Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1837 - 1909
3083234 Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1837 - 1909.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic)

Coronation medal of Charles I, 1625. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902
2963141 Coronation medal of Charles I, 1625. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Palace of Westminster, The New Houses of Parliament, City of Westminster, London, England, designed by Charles Barry
3058501 Palace of Westminster, The New Houses of Parliament, City of Westminster, London, England, designed by Charles Barry

The Prince John, 1905 - 1919. Member of the British Royal Family, the youngest son of King George V and Queen Mary
3058500 The Prince John, 1905 - 1919. Member of the British Royal Family, the youngest son of King George V and Queen Mary

Charles X, 1757 -1836, called "the Beloved" or le Bien-Aime. King of France and Navarre
3058494 Charles X, 1757 -1836, called "the Beloved" or le Bien-Aime. King of France and Navarre. From The Turbulent Duchess by Baroness Orczy, published 1936.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Charles II
3253012 Charles II; (add.info.: Charles II, 1467-1538. Member of the House of Egmond who ruled as Duke of Guelders and Count of Zutphen)

A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles III
3432504 A 1788 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles III, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV
3432505 An 1802 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Henry II de Lorraine, 5th Duke of Guise (1614-1664), second son of Charles
FLO4571980 Henry II de Lorraine, 5th Duke of Guise (1614-1664), second son of Charles, Duke of Guise and Henriette Catherine de Joyeuse

English Civil Wars: Battle of Naseby 14 June 1645. Charles I trying to rally his troops for a final charge against
531436 English Civil Wars: Battle of Naseby 14 June 1645. Charles I trying to rally his troops for a final charge against Cromwell's forces

English commander Charles Cornwallis surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 178, engraving
531387 English commander Charles Cornwallis surrendering Yorktown to the colonists, October 178, engraving.; (add.info.: American War of Independence (1775-1783)); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles Stuart Parnell, Irish politician, c1874-1891. 19th century (photo)
534702 Charles Stuart Parnell, Irish politician, c1874-1891. 19th century (photo); (add.info.: Parnell (1846-1891) was a supporter of the Irish Land League

Iguana, the great herbivorous sea lizard of the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwin's study of the fauna of
530396 Iguana, the great herbivorous sea lizard of the Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwin's study of the fauna of the islands contributed to his theory of evolution

Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill
527843 Bristol Riots, 1831, a response to the rejection by the House of Lords of the second Reform Bill. Sir Charles Wetherell, Recorder of Bristol and an opponent of Reform

Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour
526810 Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour. On the left are bone fragments removed from the rupture. The bottom two figures are forms of dressing

Quagga (Equus quagga): Extinct South African mammal of the horse family. Hand-coloured engraving published London c1830
529959 Quagga (Equus quagga): Extinct South African mammal of the horse family. Hand-coloured engraving published London c1830 after drawing by Lt.-Col

Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) Irish nationalist, political leader and champion of Home Rule
528095 Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) Irish nationalist, political leader and champion of Home Rule. Parnell, President of the Irish Land League, Addressing a Meeting

Daniel O'Connell (1755-1847) 'The Liberator', Irish politician and patriot
527835 Daniel O'Connell (1755-1847) 'The Liberator', Irish politician and patriot, shown with the Irish Frankenstein, the monster of his creation (as England saw it)

Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving)
533903 Adult 'hand' with boy assistant working cotton, 1845 (engraving); (add.info.: Forming cotton into 'laps' so that it could be put into the carding machine in a uniform amounts)

Storing ice in insulated sheds at Charles's Ice Store, Chelsea, London. For use in summer. Wood engraving 1861
531787 Storing ice in insulated sheds at Charles's Ice Store, Chelsea, London. For use in summer. Wood engraving 1861; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fuegians at Woollya, with the expedition's camp in the background, 1833
539810 Fuegians at Woollya, with the expedition's camp in the background, 1833; (add.info.: From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure and Beagle)

Yellow flowered California poppy, Eschscholzia californica
5856247 Yellow flowered California poppy, Eschscholzia californica; (add.info.: Yellow flowered California poppy, Eschscholzia californica)

Bunch of grapes and vine leaf of the Black Hamburg grape
5856225 Bunch of grapes and vine leaf of the Black Hamburg grape; (add.info.: Bunch of grapes and vine leaf of the Black Hamburg grape, Vitis vinifera. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Charles II Anjou (engraving)
3600004 Charles II Anjou (engraving); (add.info.: Charles II Anjou (1285-1309). King of Naples (1254-1309). Engraving, 16th century.); PHAS/UIG.

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Charles: A Tale of Time and Talent" In the realm of literature, Charles Dickens stands tall as one of the most celebrated English novelists. His vivid imagination and social commentary continue to captivate readers even today. The unfinished oil painting "Dickens Dream" by Robert William Buss pays homage to this literary genius, immortalizing his legacy. Moving from literature to cinema, we encounter another iconic figure named Charles – Charlie Chaplin. In the final scene from his film "Modern Times, " Chaplin's comedic brilliance shines alongside Paulette Goddard. Their on-screen chemistry leaves audiences laughing and pondering the complexities of modern society. While Dickens and Chaplin left their mark in art forms that entertained millions, there are other lesser-known figures named Charles who have contributed significantly in their own domains. Folly Ditch in Jacobs Island takes us back to a mysterious time captured by an unknown creator, evoking curiosity about its history. Shifting our focus to geography, W. Fairbank's intricate plan showcases the town of Sheffield in all its glory during 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris, this map provides a glimpse into how urban landscapes have evolved over time. The spirit of Christmas is incomplete without mentioning Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim from Dickens' timeless classic "A Christmas Carol. " Harold Copping's illustration transports us into their world filled with hope and compassion amidst adversity. Beyond literature and art lies a darker side represented by American gangster Charles Lucky Luciano. Photographed by the New York City Police Department in 1936, Luciano embodies a different kind of charisma that thrived within organized crime during that era. Stepping into history once more brings us face-to-face with General Charles George Gordon or Chinese Gordon as he was known during his service years (1833-1885). Photographed at Khartoum during his military career, Gordon Pasha exemplifies bravery while navigating the complexities of war.