Illustrations Collection (page 9)

WW2 Christmas Cards
A pair of small WW2 Christmas greetings cards, one shows miniature illustrations of festive food which would have been very scarce. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Birthday Card, Blue Pencil
A series of illustrations from a WW2 birthday greetings card, showing a line of dogs dressed as wartime General post Office workers delivering mail

WW2 Christmas Card, Atten-shun!
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, showing illustrations on the front, reverse and interior, images include scenes of dogs wearing military uniform. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Valentines Card Interior, Queen Of Hearts
This image shows the inside of a WW2 Valentines greetings card. The small illustrations include hearts, some pierced by arrows and roses. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Valentines Card Interior, King Of Hearts
This image shows the inside of a WW2 Valentines greetings card. The small illustrations include hearts, some pierced by arrows and some Royal Air Force targets. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Birthday Greetings Card
An illustrated WW2 birthday greetings card to one who is serving our country, complete with a ribbon. The illustrations in each corner give an acknowledgement to the Royal Navy

WW2 Christmas Greetings Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card containing some quite minimalistic illustrations showing various scenes of Britain's home defence, including figures experiencing the holidays during a blackout

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, booklet of notes
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare booklet of notes and illustrations for First and Second Class passengers on board the Titanic

R. A. F. Servicemen And Women
These illustrations portray British Royal Air Force servicemen and women in various scenes, including enjoying a meal and receiving reports and orders. Date: 1941

WW2 R. A. F. Lamp Signallers
A pair of illustrations showing some WW2 Royal Air Force airmen signalling by lamp from planes in flight, to others that are in close formation. Date: 1941

W. A. A. F. And Air Cadet, WW2
A pair of portrait illustrations of a lady in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and a boy air cadet. Date: 1941

Off Duty R. A. F. Men
A pair of illustrations showing various ways in which British Royal Air Force servicemen might spend their time off duty, examples include playing darts and writing letters to home. Date: 1941

WW2 Lightning Swoop
This illustrations shows British aircrafts performing a lightning swoop attack on enemy shipping, warehouses and wharves. Date: 1941

WW2 Yeoman Signaller And Celebrating Sailor
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy petty officer yeoman signaller, looking through his telescope

WW2 Sailor In Pyjamas And Submarine Torpedo
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy sailor having just slept, wearing blue and white striped pyjamas

WW2 Warrior Sailor And Red Cross Flag
A pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image portrays a warrior sailor while the right picture shows a maritime red cross flag, possibly of the U.S. Navy

Union Jack And H. M. S. Victory
A pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image a naval Union Jack flag, while the right picture shows H.M.S

WW2 Q-Ship And Royal Navy Radio
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a lady wearing a pink dress, standing on the deck of a Q-ship

WW2 Royal Navy Petty Officer And Lookout
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a look-out watching all directions from his crow's nest

WW2 Midshipman And Royal Navy Boy
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The images portray boys dressed in Royal Navy uniforms, the left shows a Midshipman standing smartly on deck. Date: circa 1940

WW2, Ensign Flag And Wartime Fisherman
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a naval ensign banner flown in the Navy manner, while the right picture portrays a war time fisherman

WW2, Sailor's Knot And Captain's Boat
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows the heads of a Royal Navy sailor and his sweetheart within the loops of a sailor's knot

Naval Military Man And Jolly Jack
A pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows authoritative naval man holding papers tucked under his arm

WW2, Toy Gun And Sailor Sleeping In Hammock
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a boy playing with his toy gun, while the right image portrays a Jack Tar, a British seaman

WW2 Soldier And New Zealander
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a soldier guarding the wire, while the right picture portrays a New Zealand military man holding his cane

WW2 Royal Navy Captain And Destroyer
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy captain standing on deck, while the right picture shows the silhouetted form of a British destroyer ship

WW2 Able Seaman And Bosun Piping
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an able seaman saluting on deck, while the right image portrays a boatswain blowing his pipe or whistle

WW2 Wireless S. O. S. Call And Red Cross Nurse
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Royal Navy captain sending an S.O.S. wireless call, while the right picture portrays a British Red Cross nurse

WW2 German U-Boat And Vet
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a German man smoking from the open hatch of a U-Boat, while the right picture portrays a military vet. Date: circa 1940

WW2 South African Soldier And Territorial
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a South African soldier, while the right picture portrays an authoritative figure of the Territorial Army

WW2 British Forces Enlistment Queue And Refugees
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a boy scout presenting us with a queue of civilians lining up to serve the British forces by enlisting

WW2 Officer's Orderly Man And Padre
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an Officer's orderly man closely inspecting a uniform boot, while the right picture portrays a Padre

WW2 Indian Soldier And John Bull
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows an Indian red coated soldier, while the right depicts John Bull, a national personification of the United Kingdom

WW2 British Marine And Royal Navy Sailor
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British marine standing with polishing gear

WW2 British Soldier Kit And Lancers
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a fully kitted British Army soldier, while the right picture portrays a British Lancer mechanic

WW2 Bedside Gas Masks And Highlander
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows some stashed gas masks which civilians has to always keep close by

WW2 Evacuees And French Soldier
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows couple of evacuee children standing by a garden fence, surprised by the look looking over

WW2 Canadian Soldier And Dugout
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a Canadian soldier standing with his equipment, while the right picture represents D for dug-out

WW2 Airman And Briton
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British airman while a British army soldier stands with all his equipment on the right. Date: circa 1940

J. S. Goodman Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for J. S. Goodman, a commercial art company, images show examples of the scraperboard technique by Butt. Date: circa 1939

Helen Jardine Artists Advertisement
An advertisement page for Helen Jardine Artists Ltd, producers of drawings and illustrations for advertisers. The image shows an example of their work, portraying a pair of fashionably dressed women

Squire Advertisement Page
An advertisement page for Squire, specialists in character portrayal and lively expression, images include a number of portrait illustrations of both a realistic and cartoon nature. Date: circa 1939

Portraits Of A Man And Woman
A pair of illustrations used in commercial advertising art, one shows the head of a man, while the other shows a smartly dressed young woman sat sideways on a chair. Date: circa 1939

General Post Office Advertisement Illustrations
A page of advertisement illustrations for the General Post Office, commissioned by Alfred Pemberton Ltd, showing various scenes including a man at the doctor's, a school meeting

Ridge Studios Advertisement
An advertisement page for the Ridge Studios, London based specialists in mail order illustrations in line and colour for commercial art, covering topics including interior furnishing and fashion

Mechanical Advertisement Illustrations
A pair of mechanical advertisement illustrations, the top image promotes the Asiatic Petroleum Co. Ltd, while the bottom car interior image promotes Shell-Mex and B.P. Ltd. Date: circa 1939

Fashion Furs Illustrations
A series of three illustrations used for the advertisement of fashion in fur clothing, each example shows a woman wearing fur coats orshoulder wraps, in different environments. Date: circa 1939

Fashion Advertisement Illustration
A pair of fashion advertisement illustrations for Wolsey Ltd and Lux, portraying a young woman stretching on her back and standing to the side, wearing various garments. Date: circa 1939

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Illustrations have the power to transport us to different worlds, capturing our imagination and bringing stories to life. In "The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. Sports Without Broad Acres by William Heath Robinson, " we witness a whimsical depiction of sports taking place in unconventional settings, showcasing the artist's creativity and humor. Meanwhile, "An Ideal Home No. I" presents an idyllic vision of domestic bliss through intricate illustrations that invite us into a world of comfort and beauty. In "L Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, " we are taken back in time as we marvel at the detailed illustration of soldiers on horseback, ready for battle. The vibrant colors of hortensia and lilac flowers add a touch of elegance to this scene. "The Last Caravan" by A. E. Bestall evokes a sense of adventure with its stunning portrayal of a Viking ship sailing into the sunset, its silhouette standing boldly against the sky. The use of 3D graphics adds depth and realism to this captivating image. Plate 113 introduces us to Strawberry Wilmots Superb - a luscious fruit that looks almost too good to eat. This illustration entices our taste buds while celebrating nature's bounty. Turning our attention towards history, the plan of ship SS Great Britain takes center stage in all its grandeur and complexity. This meticulous illustration showcases both engineering prowess and artistic skill. Chris Reynolds Victorian fire engine cartoon brings laughter as it captures the chaos surrounding firefighting efforts during that era with wit and charm. With Plate 32, we delve into an enchanting world where mythical creatures come alive through breathtaking illustrations that ignite our imagination. From humorous cartoons to historical depictions or fantastical realms – illustrations hold endless possibilities for storytelling and visual delight.