Contract Collection

Faust Makes his Contract
Faust making his contract with Mephistopheles

Contract I Hogarth 1745
Marriage a la Mode 1. The Contract The Earl of Squanderfield and a rich Alderman of the City of London arrange a marriage between son and daughter

Unity in Green
Two banyan trees intertwined into one. Set on a tropical lush hillside on the winding road of Kohala Mountain Road, Kona Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii

Advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball Company, 1892 (engraving)
XJF486365 Advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball Company, 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lunenburg in Nova Scotia, Canada - colorful buildings and dories in the harbor front
Lunenburg is a colorful port town in Nova Scotia, Canada. Being the best example of a planned British colonial settlement in Canada and to protect its unique architecture and civic design

Babe Ruth Signing a $100, 000 Contract, 1926
Photograph showing Babe Ruth (1895-1948), the American baseball player, signing a $100, 000 contract for a twelve-week tour, 1926

Footballer Peter Thompson signs for his new club Liverpool after his £37
Footballer Peter Thompson signs for his new club Liverpool after his £ 37, 000 transfer from Preston North End. Watching on for Liverpool are Bill Shankly (behind left)

Kenny Dalglish signs for Liverpool for a British record fee of £440
Kenny Dalglish signs for Liverpool for a British record fee of £ 440, 000 watched by manager Bob Paisley, white shirt chairman John Smith left

Agreement made between Fred Karnos Companies and Charles Chaplin, 25th July 1908
XJF282998 Agreement made between Fred Karnos Companies and Charles Chaplin, 25th July 1908 (print) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Workers Plaza or Square Including La Cecilia Convention Center (blue building) in Camaguey, Cuba
The landmark is a tourist attraction in the tropical city or urban settlement. There is valuable colonial architecture. It is a meeting place for visitors

Contract of sale. The clergyman Bruno sell to Sentefred several lands. Parchment with visigothic writing. 815. From Sant Pere de Codinet Monastery. Chapter Archive. Seu d Urgell. Catalonia. Spain

Successful Money Lender
A successful money lender caresses his bulging money bags. Coins lie scattered across the table. A freshly drawn up loan contract is at his elbow

AirAsia Signs As Title Sponsor for 2010 MotoGP British GP
L-R: Carmelo Ezpeleta (ESP) CEO Dorna Sports S.L. and Tony Fernandes (MAL), CEO AirAsia Group, sign contracts. AirAsia Signs As Title Sponsor for 2010 MotoGP British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England

AirAsia Signs As Title Sponsor for 2010 MotoGP British GP
L-R: Carmelo Ezpeleta (ESP) CEO Dorna Sports S.L. and Tony Fernandes (MAL), CEO AirAsia Group, sign contracts. AirAsia Signs As Title Sponsor for 2010 MotoGP British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England

General Kinzel (German General of Infantry) puts his signature to the surrender of the German land, sea and air forces in Northern Germany, Holland and Denmark

Unity in Red
Two banyan trees intertwined into one. Set on a tropical lush hillside on the winding road of Kohala Mountain Road, Kona Kohala, Big Island, Hawaii

Cartoon, Louis Engel and Alexander Henderson
Cartoon, Mr Louis Engel (musician and music critic) and Mr Alexander Henderson (theatre owner and director) - I ll have my bond! (A reference to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.) 1885

Footballer Rodney Marsh speaks with Manchester City manager Malcolm Allison after signing for the club March 1972

Controversial striker Robin Friday signs for Cardiff City watched by his new manager Jimmy Andrews. 31st December 1976

Footballer Phil Parkinson, signs for Reading Football Club, Friday 3rd July 1992. Also pictured, player manager Mark McGhee and owner John Madejski

Gordon McQueen signs for Manchester United for a transfer fee of 500, 000 from Leeds United, February 1978. Also pictured, Manchester United manager Dave Sexton (right)

New Liverpool signing Craig Johnston has a word with his new boss Bob Paisley in the Anfield canteen after his £ 650, 000 transfer from Middlesbrough. 3rd April 1981

New Aston Villa signings, with manager Graham Taylor. Left to right, Paul McGrath, Graham Taylor and Kent Nielsen. 24th July 1989

George Michael outside court after losing his battle against Sony. Wearing an AIDS ribbon. 21st June 1994

George Michael arriving at the High Court, during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony record contract. 21st June 1994

George Michael pictured in a car during his failed court battle to be released from his Sony record contract. 21st June 1994

Ian Ure signs for Manchester United after leaving Arsenal in August 1969. Picture shows Ian Ure (second left) posing with his new manager Matt Busby (right) at Old Trafford

Wrexham full backs Stuart Mason and Peter Wall sign for Liverpool Football Club at Anfield watched by Liverpool manager Bill Shankly, chairman Sid Reakes (seated) and secretary Peter Robinson

Footballer Dave Wilson signs for Liverpool Football Club at Anfield for £; 20 000 watched by Liverpool manager Bill Shankly (right), chairman Sid Reakes (seated) and secretary Peter Robinson

William Hogarth Marriage A La Mode The Settlement
Vintage engraving of showing a scene from William Hogarths Marriage A La Mode. Marriage A La Mode is a series of six pictures depicting a pointed skewering of upper class 18th century society

Green Rebel
A solo tree set on a tropical lush hillside on the winding road of Kohala Mountain Road, Big Island of Hawaii

The First British Postcard
This card was issued exactly one year after Austria invented the idea. It was printed by Messrs De la Rue under an exclusive contract and was an immediate success

Advert, J Evans, Nursery & Seedsman, Florist, and Contract Planter, Cheltenham. Date: 1826

Signing a contract at Simpsons of Piccadilly, London
A group of men signing a contract at Simpsons of Piccadilly, a large retail shop in Central London selling quality clothing for men which opened in 1936. Date: mid 20th century

Documents written in blood are considered exceptionally bind- -ing, as Faust will discover when Mephistopheles requires him to fulfil his side of their contract Date: 1506

WITCH AND DEVIL
A witch, who had ill-advisedly made a contract with the Devil, is carried off by him when it reaches its death-date Date: 1555

Slingsby T67M Firefly G-BWXP
Slingsby T67M-260 Firefly G-BWXP (msn 2251), of Hunting Contract Services. Date: circa 2000

United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak 49-2430 FICON parasite, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, seen with the retractable nose hook extended

United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

The Oath of Tailors (oil on canvas)
490244 The Oath of Tailors (oil on canvas) by Beuckels, Pieter (1728-1815); 146.7x209.5 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Blessed
Jackson Carvalho

Charles III (1716-88) signs the decree authorising trade with Asia and the Philipines, 18th century (oil on canvas)
IND113201 Charles III (1716-88) signs the decree authorising trade with Asia and the Philipines, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Muntanya, Pere Pau (18th century); Palacio de la Aduana, Barcelona

Honest Worker, February 1899. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Honest Worker, February 1899

Sylvia Saetre (b / w photo)
3640276 Sylvia Saetre (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sylvia Saetre. Illustration for cigarette card)

Barbara Lawrence, 20th Century contract player, grew up in Hollywood (photo)
6013915 Barbara Lawrence, 20th Century contract player, grew up in Hollywood (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barbara Lawrence)

Disturbance at signing of Neapolitan marriage contract (engraving)
980546 Disturbance at signing of Neapolitan marriage contract (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Damington and Mr Tremloe, A contract (engraving)
608322 Mr Damington and Mr Tremloe, A contract (engraving) by Dighton, Richard (1795-1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Damington and Mr Tremloe)

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"From Faust Makes his Contract to the Contract of Sale: A Journey through Time and Agreements" Contracts have long played a significant role in shaping our world, from the legendary tale of Faust making his contract with the devil to secure ultimate knowledge and power, to Hogarth's iconic depiction of "Contract I" in 1745, capturing the complexities and consequences that come with such agreements. In exploring different aspects of contracts, we encounter intriguing moments like "Unity in Green, " where vibrant colors blend harmoniously in Lunenburg's harbor front, reflecting a sense of unity amidst various contractual relationships. Meanwhile, an engraving from 1892 showcases an advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball Company, highlighting how even consumer products relied on legal contracts for their promotion. Sports history also witnesses pivotal moments sealed by contracts. Kenny Dalglish signing for Liverpool in 1977 for a record-breaking fee symbolizes both financial commitment and high expectations. Similarly, footballer Peter Thompson's move to Liverpool after a £37 deal demonstrates how player transfers are governed by intricate agreements. Beyond sports, contracts have shaped industries and careers. The agreement between Fred Karnos Companies and Charles Chaplin signed on July 25th, 1908 marked Chaplin's rise as one of cinema's most influential figures. Babe Ruth signing a $100, 000 contract in 1926 showcased baseball's growing commercialization while solidifying Ruth as an icon. Contracts extend beyond personal pursuits; they also serve public interests. The United States Coast Guard relies on contractual obligations when acquiring essential assets like Lockheed SC-130B Hercules aircrafts – ensuring safety at sea through strategic partnerships. Finally, we witness how contracts shape urban landscapes worldwide – from Cuba's Workers Plaza featuring La Cecilia Convention Center as a testament to collective endeavors underpinned by agreements to colorful buildings adorning Nova Scotia’s Lunenburg harbor front – each structure representing countless transactions that brought them into existence.