Key Collection

MAP: BOSTON, c1880. Boston Old and New. A map of Boston, Massachusetts, c1880, by Justin Winsor, showing the citys expansion through landfill

Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Artist: John Tenniel
Alice looking at a small door behind a curtain, 1889. Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland as illustrated by John Tenniel (1820-1914). From Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

Map of the Ancient Persian Empire, encompassing Greece to the north west, Arabia to the south east, Egypt and Libya to the south west and deep in the Caucasus in the north east. Date: 1798

Antique map of Tasmania

Map of the Empire of King Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedon 356323 BC), from Greece in the west to India in the east. Date: 1807

Battle of Omdurman, Friday, September 2, 1898. Chromolithograph, after A Sutherland, published by G W Bacon and Company Limited, 127 Strand, London, 1900 (c)

Map of Ancient Egypt. Date: 1814

Map of Palestine and the Holy Land - all places named in their Latin form. Date: 1806

Statue of St Peter, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Statue of St Peter in the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano (Basilica of St John Lateran) in Rome, Italy. This cathedral is the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, ie the Pope

Map of the Macedonian and Thracian Empire. Date: 1808

Docklands Blazing
1940: The docklands ablaze after the first mass air raid on London. Tower Bridge is in the background. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Standard periodic table, element types
Standard periodic table, colour-coded for element types. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Standard periodic table, element types
Standard periodic table, colour-coded for element types. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Eggs of 24 Birds
Eggs of two dozen birds - key inclosed

A map of Ladies and Gentlemans Clubs of London
A map of Ladies and Gentlemans Clubs of the West End of London - Clubland. Date: circa 1910

Diagram of Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine, Carburettor Date: 1942

Harvard University
circa 1930: A view of Harvard University and Harvard Square. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Pharaoh Amenhotep I. Egypt
Pharaoh Amenhotep I. Painting on stucco. New Kingdom. 20th Dynasty. 1152-1145 BC. Thebes. Grave 359. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Map of the Dacian Empire and Roman provinces. Date: 1801

Stand To Attention
29th September 1931: Peter, the mongrel dog of Tower View in London begging on a jetty near Tower Bridge. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Empire Air Day Poster
A poster for the Empire Air Day on Saturday 20th May 1939 at Warmwell near Dorchester. The Hawker Hurricane planes played a key role in attack and defence during WW2

Antique map of Victoria or Port Phillip in Australia with vignettes

Antique map of Russia

Antique map of Constantinople, present day Istanbul

Advertisement for Cadburys Golden Key -- male and female models (Barry Trengove and Geraldine Hill) posing. 1959

How Pianola Works 1912
How the player-piano works - air passes through the holes in the piano-roll and acts on the bellows mechanism, causing a hammer to strike a key

Maple seed flight path. Multi-flash photo composition of a maple seed (Acer sp.) spinning as it falls. Maple seeds are attached to the tree in pairs

Lough Key showing Castle Island near Boyle, Co Roscommon
Lough Key showing Castle Island near Boyle, County Roscommon, Republic of Ireland by P O Toole

Illustration of ancient Egyptian god Horus holding key of life (ankh)

Map of Persia (Iran) - all place names in their Latin form. The ancient realms of Assyria, Babylonia Date: 1807

Advert for Underwood portable typewriters 1931
Underwood creates the new portable typewriter. With a quiet carriage that never interrupts the train of thought, a quieter key action and shift key

STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 1814. The first page of the first printed sheet music edition of Francis Scott Keys The Star
STAR SPANGLED BANNER, 1814. The first page of the first printed sheet music edition of Francis Scott Keys " The Star Spangled Banner, " Baltimore, 1814. Note the misprint in the subtitle

Hogarth Rake Plate 7
The Rakes Progress 7. Scene in the Fleet prison

Alice Pulls Curtain
ALICE Alice draws back the curtain to reveal a little door

Cuba - First Pan American Airways service
Cuba - The First Pan American Airways (PAN-AM) service between Key West, United States and Havana, Cuba in October 1927. Pan American Airways was founded by Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney

Vimy Ridge Memorial
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, located on the site of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, 1936. The monument is inscribed with the names of the 11

Advert for Underwood portable typewriters 1931
Your personal letters... write them on the Underwood portable. With a quiet carriage that never interrupts the train of thought, a quieter key action and shift key

Sunset, Gulf Coast, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Beach, Florida, Usa

Paranormal Phrenology
Key to the animal propen- sities, religious and moral sentiments, perceptive faculties and reflective faculties, each one with its precise location

Antique map of South Australia with vignettes

Penrith, Cumberland, circa 1930. (Photo by Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Arecibo message and decoded key C016 / 6817
Arecibo message and decoded key. Diagram showing the binary transmission (left) known as the Arecibo message, with the message decoded and labelled at centre and right

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Antique map of the Middle East with Egypt, Syria, and Israel. Date unknown

Antique map of Arabian peninsula and Persia

Antique map of Israel

Antique map of the Middle East by Halma

Drunken man staggering home - about to hit lampost
Racing Illustrated - " Some delay at the post!" - a gentleman who has had a serious session at the Old Blue Bell (see 10909661) endeavours to make his way home

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"Unlocking the Past: A Journey Through Key Maps and Artifacts" Exploring the vastness of history, a map of the Ancient Persian Empire reveals the grandeur of an ancient civilization. Delicate lines etched on an antique map of Tasmania transport us to a time when this island was yet to be fully discovered. Tracing the footsteps of greatness, a map showcases the expansive Empire of King Alexander the Great, reminding us of his legendary conquests. Precision meets power in a detailed diagram depicting Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine's carburettor from 1942 - an engineering marvel that revolutionized aviation. Unveiling secrets buried beneath sands, a captivating map unravels mysteries surrounding Ancient Egypt's majestic pyramids and rich cultural heritage. Guided by faith and reverence, journey through Palestine and Holy Land with a meticulously crafted map that leads you to sacred destinations. Gazing upon St Peter's statue at Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano fills hearts with awe as it stands as a testament to unwavering devotion throughout centuries. Celebrating triumphs in skies above, an Empire Air Day Poster captures thrilling moments honoring aviators who soared high for their nations' pride. Discovering forgotten empires, delve into history with a mesmerizing map showcasing the once-mighty Macedonian and Thracian Empires' territories. Embark on an exclusive tour through London's elite social circles with a refined guide mapping Ladies and Gentlemen Clubs - gateways to privilege and camaraderie. Unlocking nature's building blocks, explore scientific wonders through the standard periodic table - revealing elemental truths shaping our world today. Eggs hold life’s beginnings.