Two Wheeled Vehicle Collection

Impatient Isabel (colour litho)
7157015 Impatient Isabel (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impatient Isabel)

Nests of Common Hornet, one of them in the hollow of a wooden post (engraving)
7155298 Nests of Common Hornet, one of them in the hollow of a wooden post (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nests of Common Hornet)

An early "Rover"(engraving)
7160528 An early " Rover" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An early " Rover." Illustration for Travel)

Early cycling, going to Hobby Fair, 1835 (colour litho)
7153630 Early cycling, going to Hobby Fair, 1835 (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early cycling, going to Hobby Fair)

Vespa, foaled 1830 (b / w photo)
7163530 Vespa, foaled 1830 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vespa, foaled 1830)

The "Xtraordinary"(engraving)
7160532 The " Xtraordinary" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Xtraordinary." Illustration for Travel)

The "Boneshaker"(engraving)
7160530 The " Boneshaker" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Boneshaker." Illustration for Travel)

The "Kangaroo"(engraving)
7160526 The " Kangaroo" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Kangaroo." Illustration for Travel, An Illustrated Monthly Magazine)

The "Salvo"tricycle (engraving)
7160525 The " Salvo" tricycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Salvo" tricycle)

Girls cycling off to a sports match (colour litho)
7148242 Girls cycling off to a sports match (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls cycling off to a sports match.); © Look and Learn

A motor tandem bicycle (b / w photo)
7192750 A motor tandem bicycle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A motor tandem bicycle)

Timing a motorcycle by a photo-electric cell (colour litho)
7202011 Timing a motorcycle by a photo-electric cell (colour litho) by Shuffrey, J. Allen (1859-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timing a motorcycle by a photo-electric cell)

A heavy load for a motor tricycle (b / w photo)
7192748 A heavy load for a motor tricycle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A heavy load for a motor tricycle)

Who forgot the Petrol? (colour litho)
7168993 Who forgot the Petrol? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who forgot the Petrol? Illustration for Chatterbox (1917).); © Look and Learn

Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow (chromolitho)
7153942 Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Father Christmas riding a tricycle in the snow)

The "Pony"(engraving)
7160523 The " Pony" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Pony." Illustration for Travel, An Illustrated Monthly Magazine)

Motor-Cycling, Salient points in decarbonizing a single-cylinder engine (litho)
7183340 Motor-Cycling, Salient points in decarbonizing a single-cylinder engine (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Motor-Cycling)

The "Hobby-Horse"(engraving)
7160529 The " Hobby-Horse" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Hobby-Horse." Illustration for Travel)

Boys and girls on a cycle ride (colour litho)
7186409 Boys and girls on a cycle ride (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys and girls on a cycle ride)

The "Ordinary"(engraving)
7160531 The " Ordinary" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Ordinary." Illustration for Travel, An Illustrated Monthly Magazine)

The "Crypto"tricycle (engraving)
7160527 The " Crypto" tricycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Crypto" tricycle)

Man on a penny-farthing bicycle (chromolitho)
7153665 Man on a penny-farthing bicycle (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man on a penny-farthing bicycle)

The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle (colour litho)
2809244 The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birth of a new sport, fox hunting on a motorcycle)

The Extravagant Enterprises (Colour Litho)
2778385 The Extravagant Enterprises (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The extravagant feats)

German motorized troops, who entered Bulgaria with the approval of the Bulgarian government... (colour litho)
2778542 German motorized troops, who entered Bulgaria with the approval of the Bulgarian government... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A characteristic race in Milan (colour litho)
2777636 A characteristic race in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A characteristic race in Milan)

Dramatic cycling race at the Berlin velodrome, ladies burned by the gasoline of a... (colour litho)
2815247 Dramatic cycling race at the Berlin velodrome, ladies burned by the gasoline of a... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A human bow hovering between two chairs and a motorcycle that passes under it in speed (colour litho)
2778176 A human bow hovering between two chairs and a motorcycle that passes under it in speed (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tragic Rehearsal in the Death Circle at the Teatro Price in Madrid (colour litho)
2798743 Tragic Rehearsal in the Death Circle at the Teatro Price in Madrid (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Turin, amid the fear of customers quietly sitting down to drink their drinks... (colour litho)
2778071 In Turin, amid the fear of customers quietly sitting down to drink their drinks... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Turin)

The circle of death a stones throw from a lion (colour litho)
2778339 The circle of death a stones throw from a lion (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The circle of death a stones throw from a lion)

A terrible collision between cars interrupted the circulation on the... (colour litho)
2783573 A terrible collision between cars interrupted the circulation on the... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho)
2778314 Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The weird misfortunes)

An exceptional shutdown (colour litho)
2783893 An exceptional shutdown (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional shutdown)

On the Parma-Mantua road, at night, two motorcyclists noticed too late that... (colour litho)
2783746 On the Parma-Mantua road, at night, two motorcyclists noticed too late that... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Parma-Mantua road)

He loses his wife on a motorcycle... and he doesn t notice it (colour litho)
2783713 He loses his wife on a motorcycle... and he doesn t notice it (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: He loses his wife on a motorcycle)

In a very violent clash, which took place on the outskirts of London, between a motorcycle and a... (colour litho)
2777913 In a very violent clash, which took place on the outskirts of London, between a motorcycle and a... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Precision acrobatics (colour litho)
2783524 Precision acrobatics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Precision stunt)

A speed challenge between a small aircraft, a Tignola, and a powerful motorcycle (colour litho)
2783469 A speed challenge between a small aircraft, a Tignola, and a powerful motorcycle (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A new genre of sport, A group of Parisian actresses try, in Saint Cloud, in a race... (colour litho)
2808894 A new genre of sport, A group of Parisian actresses try, in Saint Cloud, in a race... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of sport)

A new sport for motorcyclists (colour litho)
2808975 A new sport for motorcyclists (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new sport for motorcyclists)

The latest in sport (colour litho)
2777715 The latest in sport (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The latest in sport)

Italian Gorizia, The entry of the victorious troops into the conquered city (colour litho)
2777573 Italian Gorizia, The entry of the victorious troops into the conquered city (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Gorizia)

A Tragic Leap (Colour Litho)
2783800 A Tragic Leap (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic leap. A motorcyclist running at full speed on the Novara-Vercelli road collided against)

An exceptional race (colour litho)
2778038 An exceptional race (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exceptional race)

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"From Tragedy to Triumph: The Evolution of the Two-Wheeled Vehicle" In this captivating collection of lithographs and engravings, we witness the remarkable journey of two-wheeled vehicles throughout history. From tragic collisions between motorcycles driven by priests on their way to Paris, to daring motorcycle shooters in the Balkans, each image tells a unique story. One striking scene depicts a motorcycle with two people racing through the night between Varese and Arcisate, only to collide with a bar. This dramatic moment serves as a reminder of the risks involved in early motorcycling adventures. Moving beyond Europe, we are transported to Africa where an intense struggle unfolds. A vibrant colour lithograph captures a significant episode in this conflict, showcasing the courage and determination of those fighting for their cause. The lithographs also shed light on lighter moments in transportation history. In "Impatient Isabel, " we see a comical illustration that reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously when navigating these innovative machines. Delving further into time, an engraving reveals nests of Common Hornets nestled within wooden posts - nature's unexpected encounter with human invention. Another engraving showcases an early "Rover, " offering glimpses into how cycling has evolved over centuries. Transporting us back even further is a colourful lithograph capturing early cycling enthusiasts heading towards Hobby Fair in 1835. It serves as evidence that our fascination with two-wheeled vehicles dates back centuries before modern innovations took hold. Amongst these historical depictions lies Vespa - born in 1830 - captured beautifully in black and white photography. Its timeless elegance stands as testament to enduring design principles that have shaped today's iconic scooters. Finally, we encounter engravings depicting both "The Xtraordinary" and "The Boneshaker. " These names evoke images of innovation and resilience; qualities inherent within every iteration of the two-wheeled vehicle throughout its storied history.