EditorialThe land tax : its creation and management. With practical instructions for land tax commissioners, clerks, assessors and collectors, as well as for the public wishing to appeal or to redeem the tax : Chandler, Pretor Whitty, b. 1858.
EditorialReed Mat, first half 10th century, Attributed to present-day Israel, Tiberias, Hemp (warp), straw (weft); weft faced plain weave, brocaded, Rug: L. 63 3/8 in. (161 cm), Textiles-Rugs, Woven mats were commonly used throughout the Middle East as floor co...
EditorialLetter - Salutations from Migration Office, Myerscough, 1963, Letter dated 7/11/1963 from the Chief Migration Officer at the Office of High Commissioner for Australia to the Myerscough family, wishing them a happy voyage and success in their new life i...
EditorialPassport - Issued to Henrietta Garbett, by United Kingdom, 1881, British passport dated 1881, issued to Henrietta Garbett. The passport allows the holder, a British subject, to travel on 'the Continent'. This passport provide an insight into the proces...
EditorialThe gods and demons are locked in battle. Sumāli the rāk?asa, Rāva?a’s maternal grandfather, wishing to avenge his ignominious defeat earlier by Vi??u and the gods (see folio 17r), starts creating havoc amongst the ranks of the gods. Vasu,...
EditorialTaoist immortal flies through the clouds. A Keepsake from the Cloud Gallery/Yuntai Xianrui. China, 1750. The 'sage mother of Dongling' who studied the Way and could cure illnesses. One day, amidst a throng wishing to thank her, she ascended to the clou...
EditorialThe gods and demons are locked in battle. Sumāli the rāk?asa, Rāva?a’s maternal grandfather, wishing to avenge his ignominious defeat earlier by Vi??u and the gods (see folio 17r), starts creating havoc amongst the ranks of the gods. Vasu,...
EditorialTaoist immortal flies through the clouds. A Keepsake from the Cloud Gallery/Yuntai Xianrui. China, 1750. The 'sage mother of Dongling' who studied the Way and could cure illnesses. One day, amidst a throng wishing to thank her, she ascended to the clou...
EditorialHenry VIII, to Wolsey; intimating the queen’s pregnancy, and assigning his reasons for not wishing to come to London: the whole letter in the K’'s hand. [June? 1518]. Letter from Henry VIII to Thomas Wolsey, June 1518. The manuscript is undated, bu...
EditorialThe main character of the story, Clarita, sitting in her bedroom, wishing she could meet a 'Carlos'. Historia de una mujer: album de cincuenta cromos. (Translates as : One Woman's Story: album of fifty cards.). Barcelona : Trilla y Serra, Editores, [18...
EditorialTown Hall, Shoreditch. Saturday popular entertainments, under the management of Messrs. Hunt & Sparrow. Saturdays, April 5, 12, & 19, 1873. Henry & Walter Wardroper the twin-like mimics, in their refined and realistic mimicry. Original songs, and marve...
EditorialMI5 Greeting card. From Colonel Sir Vernon Kell, and staff of M.I.5 wishing you a happy & peaceful New year 1920. Source: Mss Euro E 267/10 B.
EditorialCup, 9th?10th century, Attributed to Egypt, Iraq or Syria, Glass; free blown and impressed, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.3 cm), Glass, The decoration on this cup consists of an impressed vertical inscription repeated eight times: baraka li-sahibihi ('Blessing upon ...
EditorialReed Mat, first half 10th century, Attributed to present-day Israel, Tiberias, Hemp (warp), straw (weft); weft faced plain weave, brocaded, Rug: L. 63 3/8 in. (161 cm), Textiles-Rugs, Woven mats were commonly used throughout the Middle East as floor co...
EditorialWorld War I (1914-1918). Battle of Champagne (France): a wounded captain and battalion chief, who also joined the struggle, shake hands wishing for luck. Year 1915.