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Pamphlet Collection (page 2)

"Pamphlet: A Powerful Tool of Persuasion and Information" Throughout history, the humble pamphlet has played a significant role in shaping opinions

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Sir Edward Lloyd, 1750 (oil on canvas)

Sir Edward Lloyd, 1750 (oil on canvas)
NGW342618 Sir Edward Lloyd, 1750 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 127x101.6 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu, 1942 Creator: Unknown

China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu, 1942 Creator: Unknown
China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu broadcasting in the Eastern Service, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942

Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942
The Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of the Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Sinking of the Lusitania, poem by Baker and Cure

Sinking of the Lusitania, poem by Baker and Cure
RMS LUSITANIA: Rare pamphlet entitled Sinking of The Lusitania, a poem written by Lewis O. Baker and R. W. Cure, extending over three pages. Date: circa 1915

Background imagePamphlet Collection: RMS Lusitania - four items

RMS Lusitania - four items. Large sepia photograph, handwritten postcard, 1918 pamphlet Remember the Lusitania, and a card with technical data. Date: early 20th century

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Spanish Civil War Pamphlet Cover Illustration

Spanish Civil War Pamphlet Cover Illustration
Spanish, Civil, War, pamphlet, cover, illustration, Spain, at, war, United, Editorial, 1938, 11964757

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Illustration for L Education Sentimentale, 1894 (litho)

Illustration for L Education Sentimentale, 1894 (litho)
DGC288111 Illustration for L Education Sentimentale, 1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Almanac, Japan, 1883. Creator: Matsui Toka

Almanac, Japan, 1883. Creator: Matsui Toka
Almanac, Japan, 1883

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Cover of 'Le Rire', 1899-9-30 - Photography (engraving)

Cover of "Le Rire", 1899-9-30 - Photography (engraving)
ICA4873003 Cover of " Le Rire", 1899-9-30 - Photography (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) pour la Couverture de Le Rire

Background imagePamphlet Collection: A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints

A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
AQS254828 A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 1846 (print) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Title Page for King Charls his Starre: Or, Astrologie defined

Title Page for King Charls his Starre: Or, Astrologie defined
488986 Title Page for King Charls his Starre: Or, Astrologie defined and defended by Scripture, &c. published 1654 (letterpress) by English School

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Title Page for Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due

Title Page for Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due
488985 Title Page for Women Will Have their Will: or Give Christmas his Due, published 1648 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); British Museum, London

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Presidential Proclamation concerning Anglo-American Trade, 22nd April 1809 (newsprint)

Presidential Proclamation concerning Anglo-American Trade, 22nd April 1809 (newsprint)
PNP468324 Presidential Proclamation concerning Anglo-American Trade, 22nd April 1809 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Dracula (Vlad Tepes ), 1491 (woodcut) (see also 473197)

Dracula (Vlad Tepes ), 1491 (woodcut) (see also 473197)
473192 Dracula (Vlad Tepes ), 1491 (woodcut) (see also 473197) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vlad III)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: David Ogilvy & Sons, wholesail and retail booksellers, trade card (engraving)

David Ogilvy & Sons, wholesail and retail booksellers, trade card (engraving)
733780 David Ogilvy & Sons, wholesail and retail booksellers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: David Ogilvy & Sons)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Main Gate to Works, Pullman Town, 1893 (silver gelatin print)

Main Gate to Works, Pullman Town, 1893 (silver gelatin print)
3089855 Main Gate to Works, Pullman Town, 1893 (silver gelatin print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: George Mortimer Pullman (March 3)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: The Belman of London, 1608 (woodcut)

The Belman of London, 1608 (woodcut)
XJF100255 The Belman of London, 1608 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of a tract by Thomas Dekker (c.1570-c.1641)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Front page from Mercurius Civicus, published in 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Front page from Mercurius Civicus, published in 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF153398 Front page from Mercurius Civicus, published in 1644 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Cover of 'Le Rire', 1897-1-23 - Civilisation (engraving)

Cover of "Le Rire", 1897-1-23 - Civilisation (engraving)
ICA4868907 Cover of " Le Rire", 1897-1-23 - Civilisation (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Illustration de Lucien Metivet (1863-1932) pour la Couverture de Le Rire

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Cover of 'Le Rire', 1895-8-24 - Mode, Mode masculine - Soldats indigenes

Cover of "Le Rire", 1895-8-24 - Mode, Mode masculine - Soldats indigenes
ICA4868885 Cover of " Le Rire", 1895-8-24 - Mode, Mode masculine - Soldats indigenes (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Formulae, Oxford, 1878 (print)

Formulae, Oxford, 1878 (print)
480622 Formulae, Oxford, 1878 (print) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); 21.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imagePamphlet Collection: An Enemy to Parochial Peculators!, 1807 (hand-coloured etching)

An Enemy to Parochial Peculators!, 1807 (hand-coloured etching)
CHL404786 An Enemy to Parochial Peculators!, 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (19th century); 20.7x17.4 cm; Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: portrait of Thomas Battye)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Title Page for A Hymn to the Pillory by Daniel Defoe, 1703 (printed paper)

Title Page for A Hymn to the Pillory by Daniel Defoe, 1703 (printed paper)
XJF440665 Title Page for A Hymn to the Pillory by Daniel Defoe, 1703 (printed paper) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: We Need an Army to Protect Us, propaganda pamphlet from the National Security

We Need an Army to Protect Us, propaganda pamphlet from the National Security
870113 We Need an Army to Protect Us, propaganda pamphlet from the National Security League, c.1914-18 (litho) by American School

Background imagePamphlet Collection: How the War Commenced, and How Near it is Ended, 1 October 1864 (litho)

How the War Commenced, and How Near it is Ended, 1 October 1864 (litho)
695958 How the War Commenced, and How Near it is Ended, 1 October 1864 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 46.3x29.2 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Ms 43. 268. 10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving)

Ms 43. 268. 10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving)
CHT170962 Ms 43.268.10 Frontispiece of the Livret d Ouvrier, 1864 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Frontispiece of Areopagitica, a speech of John Milton (1608-74) pub

Frontispiece of Areopagitica, a speech of John Milton (1608-74) pub
XJF106627 Frontispiece of Areopagitica, a speech of John Milton (1608-74) pub. in 1644 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Depopulation and Repopulation in France, booklet by Arthur Le Creps against

Depopulation and Repopulation in France, booklet by Arthur Le Creps against
CHT220321 Depopulation and Repopulation in France, booklet by Arthur Le Creps against Malthusianism, 1895 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePamphlet Collection: The Sons of Liberty, a secret movement founded in 1765 in opposition to British

The Sons of Liberty, a secret movement founded in 1765 in opposition to British
PNP328627 The Sons of Liberty, a secret movement founded in 1765 in opposition to British taxes (litho) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Jackson)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Broadside with an Address to the American Army, Salem, 1775 (print)

Broadside with an Address to the American Army, Salem, 1775 (print)
AQS254876 Broadside with an Address to the American Army, Salem, 1775 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Title page to Christian Ethicks by Thomas Traherne

Title page to Christian Ethicks by Thomas Traherne
XJF451361 Title page to Christian Ethicks by Thomas Traherne, published in 1675 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Title page to The Unreasonableness of Infidelity by Richard Baxter

Title page to The Unreasonableness of Infidelity by Richard Baxter
XJF451360 Title page to The Unreasonableness of Infidelity by Richard Baxter, published in 1655 (engraving) by English School

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (coloured engraving)

Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (coloured engraving)
1201761 Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes[a] (3 May 1748 - 20 June 1836)

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Magnifying glass - Town Hall

Magnifying glass - Town Hall
German Environmental protest group pamphlet cover illustration: Osnabruck unter der grunen Lupe : eine Stadt verliert ganz langsam ihr Gesicht

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Student - Graduate - Gown - Mortar board

Student - Graduate - Gown - Mortar board
Socialist Society pamphlet cover illustration: Spartacus edited by Frank Wright and Alison Finch, Socialist Society, 1968 Date: 1968

Background imagePamphlet Collection: Student - Graduate

Student - Graduate
UCS pamphlet cover illustration: Red letter Upper Clyde Shipbuilders socialist society 1971 Date: 1971



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"Pamphlet: A Powerful Tool of Persuasion and Information" Throughout history, the humble pamphlet has played a significant role in shaping opinions, disseminating information, and rallying support. From political propaganda to knitting patterns, these compact booklets have left an indelible mark on society. In the 16th century, during the English Civil War, woodcut illustrations adorned pamphlets like "To Him Pudel" and "Bite Him Peper, " stirring emotions and fueling political unrest. These visual representations became potent weapons in spreading ideas and influencing public sentiment. Fast forward to World War I when Baldwins knitting leaflet provided comfort for soldiers on the frontlines. Amidst chaos and uncertainty, this simple pamphlet offered solace through the art of knitting - a reminder of home and warmth amidst turmoil. One cannot discuss influential pamphlets without mentioning Thomas Paine's iconic work "Common Sense. " The second edition's title page owned by John Adams stands as a testament to its impact on American independence. With over 120, 000 copies sold within three months of publication in 1776 Philadelphia, it ignited a flame that would shape history forever. Sir Francis Ronalds pioneered scientific communication with his groundbreaking electrical experiments documented in pamphlets. His contributions paved the way for future advancements in technology while highlighting the power of sharing knowledge through printed materials. In more recent times, George Lansbury's provocative pamphlet titled "Smash Up the Workhouse" challenged societal norms during times of economic hardship. It called for radical change and sparked conversations about social inequality that still resonate today. Pamphlets also captured moments of historical significance such as soldiers going ashore during Italy's invasion or King Charles II attempting to suppress coffee houses in 1675 – showcasing how these small booklets encapsulated snapshots from different eras. Even tragedies found their voice within pamphlets.