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Title: Hallowe'en unused Description: Hallowe'en Series 160 Witch and demons		Title: Ye Grandfather PM 1911 Sep-24 Description: Humorous Series 9003

Title: Oriental Hotel Coney Island New York (NY), Divided Back unused Description: The famous Hotel was erected by the Manhattan Beach Company in the spring of 1880, and opened during the summer of the same year. It is a unique and very imposing structure, nearly 500 feet long, six and seven stories high, and ornamented with circular towers. It contains about 500 sleeping rooms, prettily furnished, and is noted for its exclusiveness and unsurpassed cuisine.		Title: Log Section on Cars Divided Back unused Description: California-Giant Trees - This picture illustrates how the log lengths, into which a big tree is cut so it can be taken to the mill, are conveyed on special railroad trucks. The log shown in this picture, when cut up, made more than 40,000 shingles! The loading of these logs on to the railroad trucks is, in itself, a delicate and dangerous task. By means of chains the log is drawn up an incline pathway formed of dressed logs, and finally landed in place, when it is secured to the trucks.

Title: Home of James A Garfield Mentor Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused Description: James A. Garfield, twentieth President of the United States, was born in Orange Township, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, Nov. 30th, 1831. He was graduated from Williams College in 1856. In 1858 he married Lucretia Randolph. Monitor was their home except when his official duties called him elsewhere. On July 3rd, 1881, he was shot in the Baltimore and Potomac Railway Depot at Washington by Charles Gulteau. He lingered until Sept. 19th, when he died at Eiberon, NJ, where he had been removed on Sept. 6th. Garfield's remains rest in a beautiful Monument in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland.		Title: Home of Millard Fillmore Buffalo New York (NY), Divided Back unused


Title: Home of John Adams Quincy Massachusetts (MA), Divided Back unused Description: John Adams, second President of the United States, was born Oct. 30th, 1735, in that part of the town of Braintree, Mass., which is now called Quincy. He was graduated from Harvard in 1753, and on Oct. 26th, 1764, married Abigail Smith, a lady of culture and social distinction. After a brilliant political career, Mr. Adams passed a quarter of a century at his home in Quincy in peaceful, happy seclusion, devoting himself to literary work. He died in his 91st year, on July 4th, 1826 - the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He lived long enough to see his son John Quincy become President. Mrs. Adams died in 1818		Title: Home of John Quincy Adams Quincy Massachusetts (MA), Divided Back unused Description: John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States, was born in Quincy, Norfolk Co., Mass., July 11th 1767. He was graduated from Harvard in 1787. On July 26th, 1797, he married Louise Catherine Johnson. Adams was a devoted husband and father, and their home life was one of uninterrupted happiness. Mr. Adams died of paralysis in Washington on Feb. 2nd, 1848. His wife then returned to the Quincy home, and her death occurred on May 14th, 1852. Both are buried in Quincy.

Title: "Polk Place," Home of James K. Polk Nashville Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused Description: James K. Polk, eleventh President of the United States, was born in Pineville, Mecklenberg Co., N. C. on Nov. 2d, 1795. He was graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1818, and in 1924 was married to Sarah Childress. Before the expiration of his term of office (1845-49), he purchased a hiuse in Nashville, and here he died on June 15th, 1849. His remains are buried beneath a temple erected on the grounds., Mrs. Polk continued to live there until her death in 1891.		Title: Home of Franklin Pierce Hillsboro New Hampshire (NH), Divided Back unused Description: Franklin Pierce, fourteenth President of the United States was born at Hillsboro, N.H. on Nov. 23rd, 1804. He was graduated from Bowdoin College in 1824, and in 1834 married Jane Means Appleton.They both preferred the quiet of their New England life to the fashionable life at Washington, and were glad when they could return to Hillsboro at the end of Pierce's term of office in 1857. Later they moved to Concord, where they passed the remainder of their days in comfort and ease. Pierce died on Oct. 8th, 1869, six years after the death of his wife.

Title: Home of Grover Cleveland Princeton New Jersey (NJ), Divided Back unused Description: Grover Cleveland, twenty-second President of the United States, was born in Caldwell, N.J., on March 18th, 1837. He was twice elected to the office of Chief Magistrate, having served from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897. On June 2nd, 1886, he married Frances Folsom. At the expiration of his second term, Cleveland with his wife and family retired to their Princeton home - "Westland" - passing the greater part of each year there in a quiet, unostentatious life of comfort and ease. Cleveland died there on June 24th, 1908		Title: Home of Martin Van Buren Kinderhook New York (NY), Divided Back PM 1910 May-28

Title: Home of Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Indiana (IN), Divided Back unused Description: Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third President of the United States, was born in North Bend, Ohio, Aug.30th, 1833. He was a graduate of Miami University in 1852, and entered the army in 1862, becoming brigadier-general in 1865. He was twice married, the first time, in 1853, to Caroline Lavinia Scott, who died in 1892 in the White House, and the second time, in 1896, of pneumonia at his home in Indianapolis on March 13th 1903.		Title: Home of Zachary Taylor Louisville Kentucky (KY), Divided Back unused Description: Zachary Taylor, twelfth President of the United States, was born in Orange Co., Va., on Sept. 24th, 1784. In 1816, he married Margaret Smith. Taylor looked forward to living a private life upon the conclusion of his term of office, but he died very suddenly in the White House on July 9th, 1850. His wife survived him two years.

Title: Home of Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York (NY), Divided Back unused Description: Sagamore Hill, home of Theodore Roosevelt, twenty-fifth President of the United States, was born in New York City on Oct. 27th, 1858, and was graduated from Harvard University in 1880. He was twice married, first to Alice Lee in 1884, and in 1886, to Edith Kermit Carow. Their home is "Sagamore Hill" which commands a view of Long Island Sound and the Connecticut shore beyond, the estate embracing about 100 acres. The interior of the house is adorned with many souvenirs and trophies of Roosevelt's skill in hunting.		Title: Home of William Henry Harrison North Bend Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused Description: North Bend - Home of William Henry Harrison. William Henry Harrison, ninth President of the United States, was born in Berkclay, Charles City Co., Va., Feb. 9th, 1773. He was graduated from Hampden-Sidney College in 1790, studied medicine, then entered the army in 1791 as ensign, and rose rapidly in rank. On Nov. 22nd, 1795, he married Anna Symmes. Harrison was inaugurated in 1841. and served as President exactly one month, dying of pleurisy April 4th, 1841. He was the first Chief Magistrate to die in office. His wife was at their home in North Bend, Ohio, at the time of his death, and his remains were later removed there from Washington. Mrs. Harrison died in 1864.

Title: "Wheatland", Home of James Buchanan Lancaster Pennsylvania (PA), Divided Back unused Description: James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States, was born near Mercersburgh, Franklin Co., Pa, on April 23rd, 1791. He was graduated from Dickinson College in 1809, and was never married. In 1848, he purchased a small estate of twenty-two acres, known as "Wheatland." The house, a substantial brick mansion, was his home when not occupying an official residence in Washington or London. He died here on June 1st, 1868.		Title: Home of John Quincy Adams Quincy Massachusetts (MA), Divided Back unused

Title: Home of Thomas Jefferson Monticello Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: "Monticello" - Home of Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, was born in Shadwell, Albemarie County, Virginia April 2nd, 1743. He entered the College William and Mary at the age of 17, was graduated, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1767. On Jan 1st, 1772, he married Mrs. Martha Skelton, a widow of much grace and charm, and took her to his new home, "Monticello." His estate included 40,000 acres and 135 slaves. After 44 years of public service, Jefferson retired to private life in 1809, and died at "Monticello" on July 4th, 1826. His wife died in 1782.		Title: Home of Abraham Lincoln Springfield Illinois (IL), Divided Back unused Description: Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of the United States, was born near Hodgeville, Larue County, Kentucky, February 12th, 1809. He did not attend college. In 1836 he moved to Springfield and practiced Law. In 1842 he married Mary Todd. Lincoln served but a little more than a month of a second term as President when he was assassinated while at Ford's Theatre, Washington, on April 14th, 1865, by John Wilkes Booth. He expired on the following morning. He was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Ill. Mrs. Lincoln died in 1881.

Title: Home of Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Indiana (IN), Divided Back unused Description: Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third President of the United States, was born in North Bend, Ohio, Aug.30th, 1833. He was a graduate of Miami University in 1852, and entered the army in 1862, becoming brigadier-general in 1865. He was twice married, the first time, in 1853, to Caroline Lavinia Scott, who died in 1892 in the White House, and the second time, in 1896, of pneumonia at his home in Indianapolis on March 13th 1903.		Title: Home of Chester A. Arthur New York City New York (NY), Divided Back unused Description: 123 Lexington Avenue, New York City - Chester A. Arthur, twenty-first President of the United States, was born in Fairfield, Vt., on Oct. 5th, 1830. He was graduated from Union College in 1848, and married Ellen Lewis Herndon in 1859. Arthur was genial in disposition, and his domestic life happy. As Vice-President, he succeeded to the Presidency by the death of Garfield on Sept. 19th, 1881. He died suddenly at his New York residence on Nov. 18th, 1886, having outlived his wife six years.

Title: Home of Zachary Taylor Louisville Kentucky (KY), Divided Back unused Description: Zachary Taylor, twelfth President of the United States, was born in Orange Co., Va., on Sept. 24th, 1784. In 1816, he married Margaret Smith. Taylor looked forward to living a private life upon the conclusion of his term of office, but he died very suddenly in the White House July 9th 1850. His wife survived him two years.		Title: Home of Franklin Pierce Hillsboro New Hampshire (NH), Divided Back unused Description: Pierce, fourteenth President of the United States, was born at Hillsboro on Nov. 23rd, 1804. He was graduated from Bowdoin College in 1824, and in 1834, married Jane Means Appleton. They both preferred the quiet of their New England home to the fashionable life at Washington, and were glad when they could return to Hillsboro at the expiration of Pierce's term of office in 1857. Later they moved to Concord, where they passed the remainder of their days in comfort and ease. Pierce died on Oct. 8, 1869, six years after the death of his wife.

Title: Home of Martin Van Buren near Albany Kinderhook New York (NY), Divided Back unused Description: Martin Van Buren, eighth President of the United States was born in the old town of Kinderhook on the Hudson on Dec. 5, 1782. He had no college education, but began practicing law in 1803. In 1807he married Hannah Hoes. She died in 1819. After 36 years of active public life, Van Buren returned to "Lindenwold," his fine estate in Kinderhook and here he lived quietly and peacefully until his death July 14, 1862.		Title: Home of Rutherford B. Hayes Fremont Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused Description: Rutherford B. Hayes, nineteenth President of the United States, was born in Delaware, Ohio Oct. 4, 1822. He was graduated from Kenyon College in 1642.In 1852, he married Lucy W. Webb, and his successful career was largely due to her intelligent appreciation of his aspirations. They celebrated their silver wedding in the White House. Hayes died in Fremont, his home for many years, on Jan 17th, 1893, his widow surviving him six years.

Title: Home of James Madison Montpelier Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: James Madison, fourth President of the United States, was born at Port Conway, Va., March 16th, 1751. He was graduated from Princeton in 1772. In September, 1794, he married a beautiful young widow, Mrs. Dorothy Payne Todd. About the time of his marriage, he built his home at Montpelier--a large, commodious mansion, designed more for comfort and hospitality than display; one wing was exclusively appropriated to his mother. Madison died here on June 28th, 1836, his widow surviving him thirteen years		Title: Home of John Tyler Sherwood Forest Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: John Tyler became the tenth President of the United States on April 6th, 1841, two days after the death of his predecessor, William Henry Harrison. He was born in Greenway, Charles City Co., Va. March with 1790, and was graduated from William and Mary College in 1807. In 1811 he was married to Letitia Christian. Mrs. Tyler died at the White House in September 1842. In June, 1944, Tyler married Julia Gardner. At the expiration of his term of office, he retired to Sherwood Forest, where he indulged in his scholarly tastes and dispensed agreeable hospitality. He died at his home on Jan. 17th, 1862, his wife surviving him 37 years.

Title: Home of James Garfield Mentor Ohio (OH), Divided Back unused Description: James A. Garfield, twentieth president of the United States, was born in Orange Township, Cuyahoga County on Nov. 18th, 1831. He was graduated from Williams College in 1836. In 1858 he married Lucretia Randolph. Mentor was their house except when his official duties called him elsewhere. On July 2nd, 1881, he was shot in the Baltimore and Potomac Railway Depot at Washington, by Charles Guiteau. He lingered until Sept. 19th when he died at Elberon, NJ where he had been removed on Sept. 5th. Garfield's remains rest in a beautiful monument in Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland.		Title: Home of James Monroe Oak Hill Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: James Monroe, fifth President of the United States, was born in Westmoreland Co., Va., April 28th, 1758. He was graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1776.

Title: "Polk Place," Home of James K. Polk Nashville Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused Description: James K. Polk, eleventh President of the United States, was born in Pineville, Mecklenberg Co., N.C. on Nov. 2d, 1795. He was graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1813, and in 1822 was married to Sarah Childress.Before the expiration of his term of office (1845-49) he purchased a house in Nashville, and here he died on June 15th, 1849. His remains are buried beneath a temple erected on the grounds. Mrs. Polk continued to live here until her death in 1892		Title: A Prostrate Giant California (CA), Divided Back unused Description: California-Giant Trees: The lumbering of the big trees of the Pacific Coast is an altogether unique industry. Where the old-time lumberman in other localities depended upon conveying his logs by ice roads in winter, or floating them down streams at spring freshets, the Pacific Coast lumberman has to get along without such an aid, for though the latitude in which the big trees are found is almost the same as that of Labrador, snow and ice are almost unknown.

Title: Greenville - Home of Andrew Jackson Greeneville Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused Description: Andrew Johnson, seventeenth President of the United States, was born in Raleigh, NC on Dec. 29th, 1808, and with a very limited education, began life as a tailor's apprentice at the age of ten. In 1826 he married Eliza McCantle. His wife, who was educated, thrifty and industrious, was of great assistance in his career. He was Vice President when Lincoln was assassinated, and succeedd to his unexpired term. Johnson died on July 31st, 1875, near Carter's Station, Tenn., and was buried near his home in Greenville, Tenn. His wife survived him one year.		Title: Home of Andrew Johnson Greeneville Tennessee (TN), Divided Back unused Description: Andrew Johnson, seventeenth President of the United States, was born in Raleigh, N.C.

Title: Home of George Washington Mount Vernon Virginia (VA), Divided Back unused Description: Mount Vernon-Home of George Washington. George Washington, first president of the United States, was born Feb. 2nd. 1732, on the banks of the Potomac, Virginia. Mount Vernon was built by his half-brother Laurence, who died in 1752, when George went to Mount Vernon to live. The house contains about twenty rooms; in the dining room (on the right) is the Carrara marble mantel sent to George Washington from Italy. On Jan. 6th 1759, Washington married Mrs. Martha Curtis, a young widow. he died of pneumonia on Dec. 14th, 1779, his wife surviving him three years.		Title: The Hermitage, Home of Andrew Jackson Divided Back unused Description: Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, and the founder of the Democratic Party, was born March 15th, 1767, in the Washaw Settlement, Union Co., on the border between North and South Carolina. He married Mrs. Rachel Donelson Roberts in 1794. After nearly 40 years of happy wedlock, Mr.s Jackson died at The Hermitage on Dec. 2nd, 1828. Jackson continued to live there until his death on June 6th, 1845.

Title: A Band of Hope PM 1907 Jul-24 Description: Lance Thackeray River Humor Series 9233 Four men sitting in a small boat fishing.		Title: Old Dad's Smile PM 1910 Aug-16 Description: Don't Worry Smile Series 9064

Title: Scarlet Sweetmeats unused Description: Oilette Series 7915, VII "Fair Japan" Here we see three demure little boys of the poorest class, intently studying a booth on which some scarlet sweetmeats are displayed. The Japanese child appears to be very precocious, for a baby box of three has been seen smoking and enjoying a cigarette.		Title: A Blondin of the Alps unused Description: Oilette In The Alps Series 9255 In the Alps - Some of the deep and dangerous Alpine ravines are crossed by no wider bridge than a fallen tree trunk, and cautious alpine climbers prefer not to trust their own feet and nerves in the crossing of these, but are carried over instead by the surefooted guides.

Title: Life in Morocco unused Description: Oilette Life In Morocco Series 7500 Leaving the Temple - Here, at the gate of the temple, lie the shoes of the worshipers still within, awaiting them, and the red slippers provided for those whose hour of prayer is not yet come. Very beautiful is the temple gate, rich with wonderful carvings, and the wall-screen behind is latticed in a star-figure. The square hole in the base of the left-hand capital serves, the same purpose as the Bocca di Leone.		Title: Praying in the Temple unused Description: Wide Wide World Life In Morocco Series 7494 Life in Morocco-Women are not allowed here save on rare and stated occasions, but at all hours of the day set apart for religious exercises the Moors are warned by a muezzin from the tower outside that "Allah is great and there is no God but Allah," and always at such hours men are kneeling inside on the praying-carpets with their faces turned to Mecca, or reading from the Korans that lise open upon mushrabeyeh stands.

Title: The Narghileh Smoker unused Description: Oilette Series 7500 Life in Morocco - The Kaid sits at his ease smoking his narghileh whose gilded bowl his slave adroitly feeds with tiny lumps of tobacco, keef, or opium. The narghileh is of the hookah family, nearly related to the hubble-bubble (familiar in Anglo-Indian speech) and is smoked through water. Much money is sometimes lavished upon its carving and gilding.		Title: The Well unused Description: Oilette Wide Wide World Lift In Morocco Series 7494 Life in Morocco - Here is a little oasis of coolness where men can drink and rest and gossip, shaded from the overpowering noon sun. The cool drip of water is delicious to the ear, and gracious to the eye, are the graceful lines of the clay amphoras, and the black goatskins that are filled here in the cool dark depths of the well.

Title: Life In Russia - The Cossacks of the Don unused Description: Oilette Wide Wide World Life In Russia Series 1, 9263 Among the finest and most daring riders in the world. Clad in their thick fur-lined coats and picturesquely armed with rifle and daggers, they essay and perform difficult feats of horsemanship at full gallop, feat which the ordinary circus-rider only attempts in light and free clothing. Their lithe and active ponies seem to thoroughly enter into the spirit of the sport, and a very genuine affection exists between the Cossack and his horse.		Title: Playing For Life unused Description: Oilette Wide Wide World Life In Russia Series 9263 Frank Feller, Life in Russia-Wandering packs of Wolves are among the terrors of the steppes. The picture represents an actual incident. A travelling musician was pursued by one of these packs and in his terror commenced to play his clarionet in the hopes of driving them away! He was successful in restraining them from making an attack and continually playing and retreating he eventually reached a place of safety. History records it as his finest performance!

Title: Caught in a Blizzard unused Description: Oilette Life In Russia Series 1, 9263 The dread of the Russian traveller. These sudden and fierce storms are frequently met with on the plains of central Russia and especially in wintertime. The wind blows with hurricane force and the air is laden with snow and sleet rendering progress difficult and well nigh impossible; terror seizes the horses and ofttimes despair lays hold on the man, so that unless help is near, both are doomed to miserable end.		Title: Returning From Market unused Description: Oilette Wide Wide World Life In Russia Series 9263 Life in Russia - A frequent scene on the bleak snow-covered steppes. In Russia as in most countries, the business of the country districts is centered in certain towns-market towns-and thither in company with his neighbours, the Russian farmer journeys to dispose of his produce. Company is sought for the sake of the mutual protection from the dangers of the wilds, the dreary journey being enlivened by occasional calls at wayside inns, where, in a glass of vodka the cold and dreariness of the way are forgotten.

Title: Wide Wide World - Siberia unused Description: OIlette Series 7757 On the Road to Manchuria-Lake Baikal- At the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese War, ali troops on leaving Lake Baikal had to alight from the train, and in the winter time cross the lake on foot. This shows a party just about to start, and their baggage on the sledges.		Title: Insel Hotel Lobby unused Description: Oilette Series 783 Konstanz, Germany

Title: Inselhotel Gardens unused Description: Series 783 Konstanz, Germany M. Brunner		Title: Konstanz-zum Hohen Hafen unused Description: Konstanz Series 684 B Konstanz-zum Hohen Hafen, eines altesten Hauser Konstanz, hat eine historiche Bedeutung erlangt. Es fand darin im Jahre 1417 die Belehnung des Burggrafen von Nurnberg statt. Vor kurzer Zeit wurde das Haus ganzlich renoviert.

Title: Smugglers unused Description: Wide Wide World Series 9363 Life in Spain - Smuggling good across the French frontier is a means of livelihood for many of the natives. The custom charges very high on certain classes of goods, and these commodities, the smugglers convey across the borders by little-known paths, by which they usually successfully evade the vigilance of the Douaniers.		Title: The Trossaches unused Description: Oilette The Trossachs Series 7807 Loch Katrine, famous not only on account of its great natural beauties, but also from its association with Scott's "Lady of the Lake," is situated to the west of the Trossachs, which separates it from Lochs Achray and Vennachar. It is eight miles long and averages three-quarters of a mile wide.

Title: Abelard & Eloisa Surprised by Fulbert unused Description: The Olde Print Series 2651		Title: The Fishing Fleet unused Description: G.R. Cordingley Summer Seas Series 9735 Sumer Seas Series - G.R. Cordingley - "While the Sea Yet Glows with Fading Sunlight." ~Shelley

Title: What Are the Wild Waves Saying? unused Description: Connoisseur Series 3763 The waning sun in all its glory, Sinks on the ocean's breast		Title: A Sprig 'O Heather unused Description: Oilette Series 9485 Should auld acquaintance be forgot.

Title: A Sprig o' Heather - For "Auld Lang Syne" unused Description: Oilette Series 9485		Title: At the Hospital unused Description: Oilette Series 9910

Title: Life in Our Village, The Oldest Inhabitant unused Description: Oilette Series After the black & white drawing by Gunning King.		Title: The Defiant Reply of the Cossacks to Sultan Muhammed IV unused Description: OIlette Series 9910 Ilya Yefimovich Repin (1844-1930 Russian)

Title: Newly Married unused Description: Oilette Series 9910 Klavdi Vasilievich Lebedev - circa 1883.		Title: Fishing Boats on the Mediterranean unused Description: Oilette Series 9184

Title: The Pedlar, by Kosheloff unused Description: Oilette Series 9910		Title: The Return of the Fishing Boat unused Description: Oilette Series 6234

Title: As the broad ocean endlessly upheaveth with the majestic beating of his heart unused Description: Oilette Series 9633		Title: In the Teeth of the Gale unused Description: Oilette Connoseur Series 2761 Toilers of the Sea

Title: The Auld Folk At Home unused Description: Oilette Series 9479		Title: Toilers of the Sea unused Description: Oilette Series 2761

Title: At the Field Club Dance PM 1910 Apr-8 Description: Oilette Series 2416 Pickings from "Puck"-Gwendolyne: "Well, if a woman's 'No' means 'Yes' what does her 'Yes' mean?" Will Lander: "It means that she knows that the man knows what her 'No' means!		Title: Pickings From "Puck" unused Description: Oilette Series 2415 Alice: "Ethel says she really doesn't know whether he will propose or not." Jack:"Just like a novel, isn't it?" Alice: "Yes; but, in a novel, you could turn to the last chapter and find out."

Title: Men performing stunts unused Description: Oilette Series 562		Title: Turners unused Description: Oilette Series 562 Members of a gymnastics team look on, as a teammate performs on the parallel bars. A crowd looks on from the distance.

Title: A Gymnast on the Parallel Bars unused Description: Oilette Series 562		Title: The Cotter's Home unused Description: Scottish Life and Character Series 9995

Title: The Rt. Hon. D. Lloyd George, M.P., P.C. unused Description: Oilette Series 8481 Secretary of State for War, born in Manchester in 1863, has been M.P. for Carnarvon since 1890. President of the Board of Trade 1905-1908. Chancellor of the Exchequer 1908-1915. Minister for Munitions 1915-1916. Secretary for War 1916 in succession to the late Lord Kitchener. Prime Minister - December 1916.		Title: A Night at the Opera unused Description: Oilette Series 136P

Title: "A la Kubelik" Violinist unused Description: E.E. Shepherd Musical Prodigies Series 9104		Title: "Turner" Series Gymnastics unused Description: Series 562

Title: A Golden Sunset - Waves Against Large Rock, Flying Seagulls unused Description: Connoisseur Series 2762		Title: A stop watch unused Description: Lance Thackeray Oilette Series 9058

Title: Burnham Beeches - Tree with Multiple Branches Over Water unused Description: Oilette Burnham Beeches Series 9543 The Upper Pond. Bernham Beeches is a broad expanse of wooded land in Buckingshire covering an extent of ab out 400 acres which were purchased by the Corporation of London and opened to the public in 1883. Additional details are offered.		Title: Don't worry - smile unused Description: Don't Worry-Smile! Series 9064

Title: Gypsies in Cave with Two Men, One Holding a Card unused Description: Oilette Series 9363 Smugglers at Home - A paragraph detailing this topic is offered.		Title: Island Hotel on Dominican Island, Constance unused Description: Oilette Konstanz Series 783

Title: Large Waves Near Rocks Against Colorful Sky unused Description: Connoiseur Series 2762 The Restless Tide		Title: Rocky Shoreline with Wavy Water Against Pastel Sky unused Description: Oilette Series 9633 When setting suns o'er summer seas display a path of glory

Title: Tempestuous Waves Against Cloudy, Dark Sky unused Description: Oilette Connoseur Series 2884		Title: The New Forest. A Wet October unused Description: The New Forest Series 7559 The yearly fern cutting and fern carting in the New Forest, which takes place every October, is badly hindered by the rainy days that sometimes interrupt St. Luke's Summer. The heaps of cut dead fern turn to a picturesque rasset, and one day's thorough wetting may mean days of drying before it will be fit for bedding cattle.

Title: Two People at Water's Edge Near Mountains unused Description: Series 7108 Loch Katrine. Situated at the western end of the Trossachs is Lake Katrine, overshadowed by wild mountains and hills. The scenery at the upper end of the lake is very fine. Here is found Ellen's Isle, rendered famous by the poems of Sir Walter Scott.		Title: Valley with Colorful Sky, Lake, Small Town and Trees unused Description: Bonnie Scotland Series 7707 A paragraph about Loch Achray, Scotland is given

Title: Water Near Large Rocks Against Colorful Evening Sky unused Description: Oilette Series 9633 When the sun's last splendour lights the deep		Title: Corner of the Library The Queen's Dolls House Series II, 4501 unused

Title: Games: Croquet, Golf, Cricket, Tennis - The Queen's Dolls' House unused Description: The Queen's Dolls House Series VI, 4505 Well-known professionals (Ben Sayers and C. Gibson) have made the golf clubs for the Queen's Dolls' House. These average 3 1/2 inches in length, the spacious bag being about 2 1/2 inches high. The tennis racket is only seven-eighths of an inch across, with press complete, and the cricket, croquet and tennis balls are the size of peas.		Title: Square Gray Building with Garden and Patio - The Queen's Dolls' House unused Description: The Queen's Dolls House Series VI, 4505 Complete model of house and garden. This masterpiece of miniature realism, the Queen's Dolls' House, consists of 30 rooms, including bathrooms, boxrooms and nurseries, together with garage and garden, and is furnished and decorated i the most perfect taste. Over 1,600 leading artists, authors and craftsmen have lavished time and care upon its countless treasures. It is the complete expression in a nutshell of the art of our day, a gift to the Queen that will give boundless enjoyment to all who see it. The house, which is 8 feet in length and stands 5 feet high, is to the scale of an inch to a foot throughout. It has a sloping roof for which no less than 3,800 tiny old Delabole slates, quarried in North Cornwall, are utilised.

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House - Guns, Punch-Bowl, Screen and Stick-Stand unused Description: The Queen's Dolls House Series VI, 4505 The taste and care bestowed upon every item, however small, in the Queen's Dolls' House have achieved a triumph in microscopic arts and crafts. Midget guns and stick stand, punch bowl and screen, each and all worthy of detailed description and unqualified praise. This model mansion is undoubtedly a museum of tiny masterpieces.		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House - Hall Table and Chairs unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House Series I The Queen's Dolls' House is constructed to scale of one inch to a foot. So exactly is this carried out that the rooms and their contents look in the pictures like real rooms and real furniture, and do not show how diminutive they are. The Hall Table is of mahogany with Lapis Lazuli top. It is three inches high from the floor. On the backs of the chairs, which are in the style of William & Mary period (end of 17th Century) can be seen the Royal Coat of Arms.

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House - The Queen's Bedroom unused Description: Oilette The Queen's Dolls' House Series III, 4502 The hangings of this right royal apartment in the Queen's Dolls' House are of silk damask, the carpet is woven, and the ceiling is delightfully painted by Glyn Philpot, R. A. The lofty looking room is 20 inches high. Above the jade and white marble mantelpiece is a portrait of the Duchess of Teck, Her Majesty's mother, by Frank O. Salisbury, and on the wall is a painting of Mary Queen of Scots by Gerald Kelly, A. R. A. Over the door to the Bathroom is a barometer, and on the mantelpiece is a clock which shows the correct time.		Title: Titania's Palace - The Royal Dining Room unused Description: Oilette Titania's Palace Series II, 4522

Title: A Snow Drift unused Description: Professor Van Hier Series 7341 WONDERFUL WHITE WINTER		Title: A Snowstorm unused

Title: Bleak Winter unused Description: Professor Van Hier Professor Van Hier (Joachim Hierschel-Minerbi)		Title: Dark Ship unused

Title: Eventide unused Description: Professor Van Hier Professor Van Hier (Joachim Hierschl-Minerbi)		Title: Harbor Scene with Calm Water and Dark, Murky Sky unused Description: Professor Van Hier Gathering Clouds

Title: Le Brouillard Sur Le Fleuve unused		Title: People Trudging Through Town in Snow unused

Title: People Walking Away from Town unused		Title: People Walking Near Boats and Buildings unused Description: Journees d'ete

Title: Winter Evening unused Description: Professor Van Hier ~ Professor Van Hier (Joachim Hiersch-Minerbi)		Title: The Queen's Doll House Complete Set of 48 Postcards Divided Back unused Description: The complete series 4500, 4501, 4502, 4503, 4504, 4505 8 cards per set

Title: Changing Horses at the Red Lion-178 unused Description: Coaching Days Series 3478		Title: Rival Coaches - 1834 unused Description: Coaching Days Series 3478

Title: The Bell Inn, Stilton unused Description: Picturesque Coaching Inns Series 9377		Title: In Dickens Land - Little Dorrit Divided Back unused Description: In Dickens Land Series 7059 "None of your eyes at me, said Mr. F.'s aunt, shivering with hostility. "Take that." - chapter ix, Book II

Title: In the Alps (Edilweiss)Two men and a woman climbing the alps. Divided Back unused Description: In The Alps Series 9255 Edelweiss. This white velvety flower is the desire of every tourist and the disaster of some, for it grows in places so steep and difficult that even chamois hunters themselves are shy of seeking it. It does not grow on the lower heights of the Alps but only at altitudes higher than 5,000 to 7,000 feet and therefore its possession is regarded as the "hallmark" of an Alpine Climber.		Title: In the Alps "The Echo" Divided Back unused Description: In The Alps Series 9255

Title: Shetland Ponies Divided Back PM 1907 Aug-26 Description: Horse Studies Series 9065 Horse Studies		Title: The Dispatch Orderlies Passing Marlborough House Divided Back unused Description: Military in London Series III , 9081

Title: The Scotch Express Midland Railway Divided Back unused Description: Oilette Famous Expresses Series VIII		Title: Winter Travel Divided Back Description: Bernard F. Gribble Bringing patients to on of the hospitals in the International Grenfell Association

Title: Gardens of Kent - Knole Divided Back unused Description: Gardens of Kent Series 6237 Knole is about a half-a-mile from Sevenoaks, and is the seat of that distinguished diplomatist Lord Sackville. The estate can be traced to the 15th century. The mansion combines the late Gothic style with early 17th century Italian. The first Earl of Dorset built most of the Great Hall. The Garden of Knole is charming and its park is magnificent.		Title: Beautiful Scenic Garden Divided Back unused Description: All in a garden fair Series F.O. 2390

Title: Man and Hose Drawn Cart Through Town Divided Back		Title: In Dickens Land - Scene from "David Copperfield" Divided Back unused Description: Oilette Series 6047 After the picture by "Phiz." "All was over in a moment. I had fulfilled my destiny. I was a captive and a slave. I loved Dora Spenlow to distraction!" - Chapter XXVI

Title: "All These Women Married Warriors; Married Brave and Haughty Husbands." Divided Back PM 1908 Jan-28 Description: Oilette Hiawatha Series 11 9011 from "The Song of Hiawatha", Longfellow.		Title: "Fighting The Flames" - A Great City Fire Description: Oilette Series 6459 Firemen fighting large fire.

Title: "Fighting The Flames" - A Great Fire In The City Description: Oilette Series 6459		Title: Ascension Du Mont Blanc Divided Back unused Description: Mont Blanc Series 105, 15 Ascension Du Mont-Blanc. Entree Dans La Region Des Glaciers. Les touriests s'attachent a las conde avant de s'engager sur ces glaciers car la neige cashe souvent de profondes crevasses.

Title: Mont Blanc - Glacier des Bossons Divided Back unused		Title: Hanover - Welfenschloss Divided Back unused Description: Hannover Series 630 B

Title: Nurnberg - Hauptmarkt mit Neptunbrunnen Divided Back unused Description: Nurnberg IV Series 662 B		Title: Nurnberg - Schoner Brunnen Divided Back unused Description: Deutscher Stadte Series 611 B

Title: Nurnberg - Schoner Erker Divided Back unused		Title: Nurnberg - Bratwurstglocklein Divided Back Description: Deutscher Stadte Series 612 B

Title: Two Girls on a Forest Path Divided Back unused Description: Harz Mountains Series 9120		Title: Painting of The Albert Hall in London Divided Back unused Description: London Series 7036 London, The Albert Hall

Title: Schwerin in Mecklenburg Divided Back unused Description: Schwerin Series 754		Title: Ludgate Hill Divided Back unused Description: London Series 769 St. Paul's Cathedral is the central object and one of the most prominent features of present-day London, and stands at the top of LUDGATE HILL. Its massive dome (the cross is 365 feet about the ground) towers above all its surroundings, and gives an impression of grandeur appropriate to the first ecclesiastical building in England. The present edifice was begun by Sir Christopher Wren in 1674, after the destruction of the old building in the Great Fire of London, 1666.

Title: National Gallery. London Divided Back unused Description: London Series 7924 National Gallery. The National Gallery on the north of Trafalgar Square was erected, at a cost of £96,000, in 1832-38 on the site of the old King's Mews. The Gallery was altered and enlarged in 1860. Its original collection of pictures has been much extended by donations, legacies, and purchases, and four collections were presented or bequeathed between 1846 and 1871, of which Turner's is one. The older Italian masters are splendidly represented.		Title: Evening, Mists Painting by Professor Van Hier Divided Back unused

Title: Evening Glow Divided Back unused Description: Evening Glow Series 7159		Title: Torquay, UK - The Gardens Divided Back unused Description: Torquay Series 7171

Title: View of Torquay, UK Divided Back unused Description: Torquay Series 7171		Title: View of Torquay, UK Divided Back unused Description: Torquay Series 7171

Title: Kynance Cove, Cornwall Divided Back unused Description: Picturesque Counties - Cornwall Series 7117		Title: Picturesque Counties - Cornwall Divided Back unused Description: Picturesque Counties - Cornwall Series 7117

Title: Picturesque Counties - Cornwall Divided Back unused Description: Picturesque Counties - Cornwall Series 7119		Title: The Giant's Causeway Divided Back unused Description: The Giant's Causeway Series 7215

Title: The Giant's Causeway Divided Back unused Description: The Giant's Causeway Series 7215		Title: The Giant's Causeway Divided Back unused Description: The Giant's Causeway Series 7215

Title: The Middle Causeway, Port Rush Divided Back unused Description: The Giant's Causeway Series 7215		Title: English Cottage Homes - Old Man and Two Chuldren Divided Back unused Description: English Cottage Homes, Ser. 1 Series 1531

Title: The Giant's Causeway Divided Back unused Description: The Giant's Causeway Series 7215		Title: The Giant's Causeway Divided Back unused Description: The Giant's Causeway Series 7215

Title: English Cottage Homes Divided Back unused Description: English Cottage Homes, Ser. I Series 1531		Title: English Cottage Homes - Girl with Flowers Divided Back unused Description: English Cottage Homes, Ser. 1 Series 1531

Title: Country Life - Cottage Divided Back unused Description: Country Life, Ser. IV Series 9044		Title: Gathering Wood in the Forest Divided Back unused Description: Return from the Wood.

Title: Stratford-on-Avon - Memorial Theater Divided Back unused Description: Stratford-on-Avon Series 7920		Title: Rich Man Poor Man Comedic Exchange Cigarettes Divided Back PM 1905 Jul-28 Description: First Johnnie: "Aw-why do you make your own cigarettes?" Second Ditto: "My-aw-doctor ordered me some light exercise" Phil May Series

Title: Coldstream Guards Divided Back unused Description: The Coldstream Guards Series 9993		Title: Evening Shaddow Divided Back unused Description: Professor Van Hier Connoisseur Series 2577

Title: Indian Chiefs Divided Back unused Description: Indian Chiefs Series 3495		Title: Playing for Life Divided Back unused Description: Life in Russia, Ser. 1 Series 9263

Title: Stratford-on-Avon Church Stratford-on-Avon, Divided Back unused Description: Stratford-on-Avon Series 7920		Title: "A Welsh Rarebit" - Cambrian Railways PM 1909 Apr-14

Title: London, King William Street Divided Back Description: London Series 7219		Title: Woman in Purple Gown Reclined on Green Sofa, Mary Morsfall Divided Back Description: Maidens Fair - "Day Dreams" Series 2733

Title: Shall Be Leaving Soon Divided Back PM 1907 Nov-7 Description: Tally Ho! Series Illustration of rider on white horse losing hat while jumping over fence.		Title: Whitby Jet Stall Divided Back Description: A. Whitby Whitby Series 778

Title: The Scots Guards Divided Back unused Description: Oilette The Scots Guards Series 8625 A Field Day in Drill Order		Title: The Common Wolf Divided Back unused Description: Wild Animals Series 3210

Title: 21st Lancers Divided Back unused Description: The Military in London - Series II 9081 The Despatch orderlies passing Marlborough House		Title: The Black Watch Divided Back unused Description: The Black Watch Series 9994 Field Officer and Company Officer

Title: Pipers of the Highland Light Infantry Divided Back unused Description: The Military in London Series 6412		Title: The Scots Guards Divided Back unused Description: H. Payne The Scots Guard Series 8625 The Officers Visiting Patrol

Title: The Royal Scots Greys Divided Back unused Description: The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons) Series 9980 File Out. Trooper Review Order.		Title: The Coldstream Guards Divided Back unused Description: Oilette The Coldstream Guards Series 9993 Field Officer Review Order

Title: R.A.M.C. in the trenches Divided Back unused Description: Oilette Series 8821		Title: Pheasants Roosting Divided Back unused Description: Oilette Game Birds Series II, 8782

Title: Two Partridges in Field Divided Back unused Description: Game Birds Series II 8782 Partridges. This species of game-birds is distinguished by teh short and strong bill, short rounded wings and tail, feet not spurred and four toes, three in front and one behind. The eggs are laid in April or May and number from twelve to twenty, while the young are cared for by both parents.		Title: Two Partridge in a Field Divided Back unused Description: Game Birds Series II 8782 Red-Legged Partridge. The red-legged or French partridge was introduced into Britain about 1770 by the Marquis of Hertford. It cannot be compared to the English species as a game-bird, but is swifter in flight.

Title: At the Seaside in Dollyland Divided Back PM 1910		Title: A Happy Easter Divided Back PM 1909 Apr-9 Description: Oilette Postcard Series 36

Title: "Supper Time" - Boy Eating Soup and Bread by Canglelight Divided Back unused Description: Oilette Postcard Series 212		Title: A Happy Christmas Divided Back PM 1906 Dec-24 Description: Series 8458

Title: St.Antony Hospital Divided Back unused Description: St. Antony Hospital.St.Antony,the chief hospital and centre for the various activities of the International Grenfell Association		Title: Painting of Westminster Abbey Divided Back unused Description: Series 769

Title: The Summit of Snowdon Divided Back unused Description: Picturesque Wales - Snowdon Series 7877 Snowdon is the highest and also the finest mountains in Wales and is about 3650 feet above sea-level.Its ascent is made easy by a railway which runs nearly to the top		Title: Pisturesque Wales-Snowdon Divided Back unused Description: Picturesque Wales - Snowdon Series 7877 Snowdon from Pont-y-Garth.Snowdon,the highest mountain in Wales is 3560 meters above sea-level.As viewed from Pont-y-Garth, the scenery is one of magnificent grandeur

Title: Snowdon,Capel Curig,North Wales Divided Back unused Description: Picturesque North Wales Series VII, 7892		Title: Snowdon,from Capel Curig Divided Back unused Description: Picturesque North Wales Series 3287 Snowdon is the highest and also the finest mountain in Wales,is 3650 metres above sea level.The best view is from Capel Curig and when climatic conditions are favourable,is both magnificent and extensive.The surrounding peaks and ridges are hardly less majestic than the Snowdon Itself

Title: Famous Old Gardens-The Japanese Garden,Hinchingbrooke Divided Back unused Description: Famous Old Gardens Series II, 9484		Title: Famous Old Gardens-Compton Place,Eastbourne Divided Back unused Description: Famous Old Gardens Series II, 9484 Compton Place, the beautiful residence of the Duke of Devonshire,is situated between the Eastbourne Old Town and the popular and modern seaside resort.The gardens are charmingly laid out and enjoy the reputation of being one of the finest specimens of landscape gardening

Title: Newspaper Headlines-"Personal Notes" Divided Back PM 1905 Dec-23 Description: Oilette Postcard Series 704 After the black & white drawing by John Hassall		Title: Highland cattle Divided Back unused Description: Famous British Cattle Series 9507

Title: Devon Cattle Divided Back Description: Famous British Cattle Series 9507 Devon cattle are deep red in colour.Their headquarters are Devonshire and Somersetshire,where they have held undisputed sway for hundreds of years		Title: The Head of Glen Navis Divided Back unused Description: The West Highlands, Glen Nevis Series 6200 Glen Navis is perhaps the finest example of the Scottish Glen,which the West Highlands can produce.It is situated in the district of Lochaber and runs from the rocky heights of Ben Nevis to the town of Fort William

Title: Old Inverlochy Castle Divided Back Description: The West Highlands, Glen Nevis Series 6200		Title: Glen Navis-Near Sgor Chalum Divided Back unused Description: The West Highlands, Glen Nevis Series 6200

Title: The Scotch Coast-off Anstruther Divided Back unused Description: Rough Seas, Scotch Coast Series I, 7061		Title: The Scotch Coast Divided Back unused Description: Rough Seas, Scotch Coast Series I, 7061

Title: Wreck on the Scotch Coast Divided Back unused Description: Rough Seas, Scotch Coast Series I, 7061		Title: The Scotch Coast Divided Back Description: Rough Seas, Scotch Coast Series I, 7061

Title: With Best Easter Wishes Divided Back unused Description: British Fish Series 1544		Title: Parisians "The Carnival" Divided Back PM 1905 Sep-20 Description: Oilette Postcard Series 439

Title: A Red Indian Divided Back unused Description: Hiawatha Series II, 9011 On His Head His Eagle Feathers, Round His Waist His Belt of Wampum- The song of Hiawatha by Longfellow		Title: A Red Indian Divided Back unused Description: Hiawatha Series II, 9011 On his head his eagle feathers, Around his waist his belt of wampum.-The song of Hiawatha by Longfellow

Title: A Red Indian Woman Divided Back unused Description: Hiawatha Series II, 9011 With her moods of shade and Sunshine Eyes that smiled and frowned Alternate.-The song of Hiawatha by Longfellow		Title: Chief Black Thunder Divided Back PM 1914 Aug-3 Description: Indian Chiefs Series 2171 Black thunder is a prominent member of the 'Thunder' clan,another leader of which is known as Yellow Thunder.When an Indian child is born,a person is paid to give it the name chosen by the parents and kindred.The child is held up and turned to all sides of the heaven

Title: A Red Indian Divided Back unused Description: Hiawatha Series 1360 "Wampum belts,and strings and pouches, Quivers wrought with beads of wampum"- The song of Hiawatha by Longfellow		Title: A Red Indian Divided Back unused Description: Hiawatha Series "On his head his eagle feathers, Round his waist his belt of wampum"-The song of Hiawatha,Longfellow

Title: A Red Indian Woman Divided Back unused Description: Hiawatha Series II, 9011 Clad in all their richest Raiment Robes of fur and belts of wampum. The song of Hiawatha by Longfellow		Title: A Red Indian Divided Back unused Description: Indian Chiefs Series 2171 Red Owl is an Indian Counselor who has the reputation among the whites of being very taciturn,but as is true of all Indians,he is just the opposite of being reserved

Title: A Red Indian Divided Back unused Description: Indian Chiefs Series 2171		Title: A Red Indian Divided Back PM 1904 Sep-11 Description: Hiawatha Series "Streaked with crimson,blue and yellow,Crested with great eagle feathers"-The Song of Hiawatha-Longfellow

Title: A Red Indian Chief Divided Back PM 1909 Aug-3 Description: Indian Chiefs Series 2171 Not Afraid of Pawnee illustrates the significance which frequently attaches to Indian Names		Title: Children's Playground Divided Back unused Description: Farm Life Series 9335

Title: In Dickens Land, The Pickwick Papers Divided Back Description: The Pickwick Papers Series 6012 "I never met with anything so awful as this," thought poor Mr. Pickwick, the cold perspiration starting in drops upon his night-cap. Never. This is fearful." Chapter xxii		Title: Chief Stranger Horse Divided Back unused Description: Indian Chiefs Series 2171 Stranger Horse,a well known chief,is here shown holding a pipe bag,which constitutes a particular fine example of Indian bead-work.The pipe work is an Indian's most significant-if not his most valuable

Title: In Dickens Land Divided Back unused Description: The Pickwick Papers Series 6012 The Pickwick Papers- He would not deny that he was influenced by human passions,and human feelings(cheers)-possibly by human weakness		Title: Geisha with Samisen PM 1904 Description: Playing the Samisen

Title: "To the Rescue" - Ye Mariners of England unused		Title: The Arctic Regions: The Humboldt Glacier, North Greenland unused Description: 300 feet high, 60 miles long. Discovered and named by Dr. E.K. Kane, 1853

Title: "After Dinner Toasts" unused		Title: "After Dinner Toasts" unused

Title: Men in Top Hats on Sidewalk unused Description: Harold Copping Dickens' Characters Series 3406		Title: Watching the Seahorses Divided Back Description: Little Folks at the Seaside, Series II 9849

Title: Head of Derwentwater, Ruskin's View Divided Back unused Description: After the original painting by E. Longstaffe. The view from the Head of Derwentwater is superb, the rich colouring of the rocks and crags at its lower end completing the charm of the prospect. The chief beauty of Derwentwater is in the blending of the tints of the crags, fells, and woods rising abruptly from its waters. Ruskin's View, as depicted, is probably the finest of the lake		Title: Trossacks Pier Loch Katrine Divided Back unused Description: The Trossachs Series 7807

Title: Derwentwater Divided Back unused Description: Oilette Series 7324		Title: Aberdeen Terriers Divided Back unused Description: Types of Canine Beauty Series 9534 The Aberdeen Terrier is a variety of the ordinary Scotch Terrier, but somewhat smaller in size. The head is large in proportion to the body, and the coat is long and rough. Aberdeen Terriers are very intelligent dogs and, perhaps, their chief recommendation, they are very faithful and devoted to their owner. Black and brindle is their normal colour, though occasionally white specimens are bred

Title: Four Bright Orange Poppies Divided Back PM 1906 Aug-28 Description: Poppies Series 9241		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: Hall Table and Chairs. The Queen's Dolls' House is constructed to scale of one inch to a foot. So exactly is this carried out that the rooms and their contents look in the pictures like real rooms and real furniture, and do not how how diminutive they are. The Hall Table is of mahogany with Lapis Lazuli top. It is three inches high from the floor. On the backs of the chairs, which are in the style of the William & Mary period (end of 17th Century) can be seen the Royal Coat of Arms

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Garden Entrance. This wonderful miniature Palace, the great show-piece of the British Empire Exhibition, will be of permanent interest as showing a representative Mansion of the 20th Century. A marvellous company of over 1,600 artists and craftsmen have combined to produce the marvel. The scale is one inch to the foot and the effect is harmonious and realistic. The picture shows the beautiful garden with its handsome entrance gates, its tall trees and clustering roses, its clipped hedges and seats, its lawns and flowers, its shelter for birds and fairy ring in the grass, and even the dog waiting on the step		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series 1 4500 China Coffee Services. Wherever one looks in the Queen's Dolls' House, one is struck by the infinite pains taken to ensure accuracy and artistic effect in every item from the greatest to the least. The china and glass are no exception and the Coffee Services shown in the picture are worthy, by reason of their beautiful style and colouring, of a place in this most famous miniature mansion

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House Series 1 Dining Room Sideboard. Furniture, fittings and decorations have all been specially made by British artists and craftsmen for the Queen's Dolls' House. Over 1,600 have worked on this miniature replica of all that is best in 20th Century domestic art and culture. The Dining Room sideboard is decked with silver salvers, rosewater dishes, racing trophies and above it is a still life picture by W. Ranken, R.I. The two pictures of the Coronation of the King and Queen were painted by Captain Pearse, N.Z.R.B		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Doll House, Series 1 4500 Dining Room. A stately and fascinating room for a banquet is the Dining Room of the Queen's Dolls' House. It is 42 inches long, 20 inches wide, 15 inches high, the scale being 1 inch to the foot. It has a painted ceiling; Royal portraits and pictures in miniature by eminent artists adorn the walls. The table, 2 1/2 inches high, is set for a dinner party with snowy damask tablecloth and is fully equipped--flowers and fruit, china, cutlery, silver candelabra--all complete to the smallest detail

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series V 4504 Nursery Toys & Father Tuck's Annual. The picture displays some of the many attractive items provided in the Royal Nursery of the Queen's Dolls' House. The toy Soldiers with movable arms and the model Train with Windsor Station as the stopping place will appeal to every boy. We have here also the fine bright Rocking Horse, a copy of one in the London Museum, once owned by the Duke of Clarence. The tail is made of a baby's curl		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House Series V The Royal Nursery. The Day Nursery in the Queen's Dolls' House is complete from fireguard to toy cupboards. The decoration of the walls by Edmund Dulac illustrates fairy tales, "Sinbad the Sailor," "Cinderella," etc., and there are two volumes of Nursery Rhymes, a Rocking Horse, a model Train, toy Soldiers, a Noah's Ark and "Father Tuck's Annual." This is indeed "the Land of Heart's Desire!" We have not mentioned the Biscuits, Sweets and Crackers--what more could any doll wish for?

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series V 4504 The Royal Kitchen. In the Queen's Dolls' House every room and every corner of every room seems to have been the subject of infinite care and forethought. The Kitchen is no exception. Range, hot plate, pastry ovens, all with movable doors and sliding trays, pots and pans of gold and copper. This reads like a catalogue from a fairy tale, but more is left to tell. There are two noble dressers, on which stand Doulton jars for sugar, salt, currants, etc., and a mincing machine and a coffee mill are seen on the table		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Kitchen Table. The Queen's Dolls' House, one of the most remarkable models of modern times, complete in every detail, boasts of a Kitchen containing everything for culinary requirements of which the Kitchen Table is naturally the centre. This is here shown separately, with a variety of the miniature Doulton crockery, and, as befits a Queen's kitchen, solid gold moulds, a gold frying pan, etc., all correct to the scale of one inch to a foot

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series VI 4505 Guns, Punch Bowl, Screen & Stick Stand. The taste and care bestowed upon every item, however small, in the Queen's Dolls' House have achieved a triumph in microscopic arts and crafts. Midget guns and stick stand, punch bowl and screen, each and all worthy of detailed description and unqualified praise. This model Mansion is undoubtedly a museum of tiny masterpieces		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: China Tea Service and Toilet Set. The Queen's Dolls' House is fascinating in the extent and variety of its miniature equipment. Nothing seems to be left out and every wish is anticipated. The picture shows the lovely China Tea Service and the beautiful Toilet Set complete even to the sponge bowl and soap dish with perforated tray, the gift of Her Majesty The Queen and made in Stoke-on-Trent, the home of so much beautiful English Art Pottery

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls House, Series VI 4505 Stores in Cellar. We cannot think that anything has been forgotten in the furnishing and equipment of the Queen's Dolls' House. Here in the picture we see stores of every description. Jams, Marmalade, Lime Juice, Nestles' Milk, Biscuits, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, Chocolate, Vinegar, Oil, etc., all so minute and beautiful that a microscope is needed to appreciate fully the details. All the labels are legible and are true to the originals		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series VI 4505 Section Showing Electric Lighting and Water System. The picture gives a wonderful idea of the completeness and up-to-dateness of the Queen's Dolls' House and shows the arrangements for the Electric Lighting (seen in the foreground), and Water Supply. All the tiny taps are workable and the water is supplied from a cistern in the roof. The electric lamps are all practical and effective. So also are the automatic electric lifts for passengers and for luggage, which work admirably

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Garage, Showing Interior of Rooms Above. The walls of the Queen's Dolls' House are here shown elevated, and reveal to our view the rooms of the four floors. Below is seen the Garage with its fleet of Limousines and Touring Cars; on the first floor we see the noble Library, above that, the King's Bedroom and Bathroom, and higher still, the Boudoir and the Night Nursery with its adjoining Bathroom. An excellent idea of the arrangement of this marvellous Dolls' House is given by this picture		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series VI 4505 "Safety First," The Fire Escape. On the same level as the garden of the Queen's Dolls' House there is a garage with Motor Cars, Cycles and a Fire Escape. Attention to detail characterises the entire scheme from first to last and there is no doubt that millions will marvel at the microscopic and artistic finish of the miniature palace and its contents. The Fire Escape is complete with buckets, hose, ladder, etc., and can be speedily rigged up ready for use in an emergency

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series IV 4503 Her Majesty's Boudoir. There are over 30 rooms in the Queen's Dolls' House and despite their diminutive size they are realistic and marvelously complete to the smallest detail. In this intimate royal apartment we are lost in admiration of the wall designs of lotus flowers, by Edmund Dulac, painted on brown silk, the beautiful bamboo Chippendale chairs and the lovely jade ornaments and vases. The rug is an exact reproduction of a Chinese carpet of the Chi'en Lung period		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: In the Linen Room. We gasp with amazement at the care displayed in every detail in the Queen's Dolls' House. Here in the picture of the Linen Room there is a Singer Sewing Machine that actually works. The reel of thread is no larger than a match-head and there are 6 dozen of these reels. Note also the Wicker Linen Baskets, on which are displayed some of the towels, pillow slips, and other household linen, all marked with the Royal monogram

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series IV 4503 Her Majesty's Dressing Table. Her Majesty's Dressing Table in the Queen's Dolls' House strikes the note of perfect taste and its artistic realisation. We note the glass top over the brocade cover, the miniature portrait of the King, which is an excellent likeness, the exquisite trinket boxes encrusted with jewels and the mirror in a frame of diamonds. The two powder boxes, pot of cold cream, the bottles of scent, and the miniature medicine chest filled with tabloids, complete the ensemble		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series III 4502 The Queen's Bathroom. Among the most delightful of the Royal apartments in the Queen's Dolls' House is the Queen's Bathroom with walls in shagreen and ivory, and an alabaster bath with silver fittings fit for a fairy Queen, though mortals may like to know that real water is laid on. Bath-mat, bath-salts, and weighing book--every detail conceivable, only waiting for a Queen of Lilliput to use them. The fine ceiling is painted by Maurice Greiffeahagen, R.A

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: Princess Royal's Room. Although this room shows none of the luxuriousness of the Queen's Bedroom, it is in every way worthy of the Queen's Dolls' House. It has much that makes for comfort. Note the ermine rug by the bed and the electric reading lamp. The St. Ursula Bed, 7 inches high, is an exact copy of one designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens himself. The etching over the mantlepiece by Miss Borcel represents the state coach used for the Coronation and other state occasions		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series III 4502 The King's Bathroom. The King's Bath is of a dark green marble known as Verdite and the six tiny taps work with real water, showers and spray. The enclosure of the hand-basin is of the same green marble and on a white marble shelf is a minute bottle of bath salts. The ceiling is beautifully painted, and the walls are decorated with "Punch" Cartoons by Bernard Partridge and L. Raven-Hill. There are towels one-twelfth the ordinary size and tablets of soap the size of a pea, nail brushes and sponges--all complete in this dainty and marvellous palace--the Queen's Dolls' House

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series III 4502 The Queen's Bedroom. The hangings of this right royal apartment in the Queen's Dolls' House are of silk damask, the carpet is woven, and the ceiling is delightfully painted by Glyn Philpot, R.A. The lofty-looking room is 20 inches high. Above the jade and white marble mantelpiece is a portrait of The Duchess of Teck, Her Majesty's mother, by Frank O. Salisbury, and on the wall is a painting of Mary Queen of Scots by Gerald Kelly, A.R.A. Over the door to the Bathroom is a barometer and on the mantelpiece is a clock which shows the correct time		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series II 4501 Regalia in Strong Room. Behind the close-set steel bars in the Strong Room of the Queen's Dolls' House may be seen the Sceptre and Orbs and other symbolic emblems of the Regalia. The King's Crown and the Queen's Crown, encrusted with real tiny jewels, are veritable masterpieces. These beautiful miniatures are replicas of the real crowns so safely guarded by the Beef-eaters in the Tower. Not only is every stone represented, but the great treasures of the Black Prince's ruby, Edward the Confessor's sapphire and the great diamond, Koh-i-noor, are shown in their true proportions

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series II 4501 Some of the Drawing Room Furniture. The finest of delicately worked tapestry covers the Louis XV furniture in the Drawing Room of the Queen's Dolls' House. The settee (standing 3 1/2 inches high), and the chair are wonderfully and beautifully upholstered, while one can almost see the dates on the jade and platinum "Raphael Tuck" calendar which stands on the little table		Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: Drawing Room Cabinet. In several apartments of the Queen's Dolls' House there are beautiful specimens of Lac work of which this Cabinet is a handsome example. Standing 7 1/4 inches high it has numerous drawers which run smoothly and a minute lock which works with an almost invisible golden key. It is an exact reproduction in miniature of the full size Cabinet in the possession of the Marquis of Londonderry, and was presented by the Marchioness

Title: The Queen's Dolls' House Divided Back unused Description: The Queen's Dolls' House, Series II 4501 The Library. The Library ceiling of the Queen's Dolls' House is painted by William Walcot, R.B.A. The picture of Queen Elizabeth is by William Nicholson, and the portrait of Henry VIII at the end of the room is a copy by Sir Arthur Cope, R.A., of the original by Holbein. The gilt bronze horse is by Herbert Haseltine, and is a model of one of the King's champion Shire horses. The large Walnut Cabinet on which are reproductions of the King's Despatch Boxes from the various Ministries, is one of a pair which contain 750 miniature water colours, etchings and drawings, contributed by the leading artists of the day		Title: W.C. Bryant PM 1965 Aug-14 Description: Men of Letters Series 4 The American poet and journalist, was born November 3rd, 1794, at Cummington, Massachusetts. He was for a time at Williams College but chiefly received his education at home. By profession he was a barrister. His beautiful poem "Thanatopsis" was published in the "North American Review" in 1817, immediately brought him fame. Among others of his poems are "The Rivulet," "The West Wind," "The Forest Hymn," "June," and "The Flood of Years." Besides other literary appointments he was at one time editor of the "New York Review". He died on Jun 12th, 1878 from the result of a fall

Title: Easter Greetings, With Chick and Lilacs Divided Back Description: Easter Series II		Title: Greater Bird of Paradise Divided Back PM 1906 Mar-3

Title: Burnham Beeches Divided Back unused Description: Oilette Series 6219		Title: Burnham Beeches Divided Back unused Description: Series 6219

Title: Burnham Beeches Divided Back unused Description: Series 6219		Title: Oil Painting of Trees Known as Burnham Beeches Divided Back unused Description: Series 6219

Title: Roe Deer in the Woods Divided Back unused Description: In The Woods Series 9250 The Roe Deer has a beautiful red-brown coat for its summer dress and a darker and duller brown one for the winter. It is always a more or less wood-loving creature. The fawns, generally two in number, are born about the end of May		Title: Hippopotamus Divided Back unused Description: Oilette - Wild Animals Series 3051 A native of Africa and next to elephants, the largest living creatures. Bulky animals with long, round, barrel-shaped bodies, short thick legs, enormous head and gigantic mouth. The eyes, however, and ears are small, and the narrow nostrils well elevated so that when under water they can breathe without exposing more than a few inches of the head above the water

Title: Burnham Beeches Divided Back unused Description: Series 6219		Title: Lion Divided Back unused Description: Wild Animals Series 8785 Though believed by some to be less powerful than the tiger, the lion is the king of beasts and is certainly the handsomest. The impression of size and strength is due to the flowing mane present in almost all adult males. Another characteristic is the tuft of long hair at the extremity of the tail

Title: Pulling Nets into Boat Divided Back Description: Fifeshire Coast Series 7230		Title: Still Life - Oranges and Grapes Divided Back unused Description: Still Life Series 3126

Title: Still Life - Peach and Grapes Divided Back unused Description: Still Life Series 3126		Title: The Blue Lagoon Divided Back unused Description: Series 3804

Title: Tiger in Grass Divided Back unused Description: Wild Animals Series 8785 The female of the species, smaller in size than the males, who measure 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 feet in length to the root of the tail, which is about 3 ft. long. Typically a jungle animal, the tiger is found in forest regions or in grassy plains. It is intolerant of extreme heat and is usually found near water		Title: The Eagle - The King of Birds - Hans Schmidt Divided Back unused Description: Series 4083

Title: Changing Pastures by Gilbert Foster Divided Back unused Description: In the Country Series 9031		Title: Steeplechasing - Taking The Hurdle Divided Back unused Description: Steeplechasing Series 9118

Title: Hackney Mare and Foal Divided Back PM 1907 Mar-22 Description: Horse Studies Series 9065		Title: The Stepping Stones at Ambleside Divided Back unused Description: The Stepping-Stones, Ambleside, are a number of large stones used as a path over the River Duddon. After rain it is impossible to walk across as the stones are covered with water. This spot is extremely picturesque owing to the magnificent woods and high mountains in the distance. Wordsworth's poem, "The Stepping Stones," describes the place exactly

Title: Jaguar in the Wild Divided Back unused Description: The Jaguar is one of the largest and most beautiful of the Cat family. It is nearly equal in size to its cousin the Tiger. Jaguars are found in most parts of South America, and in North America as far north as Texas and South California. The fur is soft and rich in colour, and the skins are imported to Europe in great numbers		Title: Several Sea Shells on Display Divided Back unused Description: Oilette - Sea Shells Series 2, 2378

Title: The Eagle - The King of Birds Divided Back unused Description: Series 4083		Title: Shepherd with Flock in Snowstorm Divided Back unused Description: Returning to the Fold

Title: Game Birds: the Common Snipe Divided Back unused Description: Common Snipe. Closely related to the woodcock, which it resembles in the great length of bill and total absence of webs on the toes, but the head bears longitudinal markings absent in the woodcock. It is found in marshy localities in England and Wales and on the moorlands of Scotland		Title: The Hunt Day unused Description: English hunting scene, with riders, dogs, and lady at garden gate

Title: Easter Greetings PM 1907 Mar-29		Title: The Shopping Trip Divided Back unused Description: Flemish Village "Shop" Series 1535

Title: The Water Test - Punch & Judy Divided Back PM Jun-13 Description: From "Punch": Hulloah! Who've you got there?		Title: A Waiting Maid Divided Back unused Description: Trow Dutch Natives Series 763

Title: Carnarvon Castle Divided Back unused Description: F. W. Hayes Oilette Series		Title: Dog and Two Bunnies Divided Back unused Description: Bernard H. Cobbe Among the Bunnies Series 9539

Title: Friday Divided Back unused Description: Walter Dendy Sadler Gailery Reproduction Series 11 The sequel picture to "Thursday," by the same artist, in the Tate Gallery. It shows the abbot, his monks and guests partaking of fish prescribed by the rules of their order for Fridays. The sequel picture is a canvas, measuring 84 in by 22 in., and artist is Walter Dendy Sadier. The picture was presented to the Walker Art Gallery by James pegrain."		Title: In The Scottish Highlands Divided Back unused Description: Sidney Pike Oilette Series 9245

Title: In The Summer Time Divided Back PM 1908 Nov-05 Description: Oilette Series 1527		Title: Lovely Seashells on a Table Divided Back unused Description: Sea Shells Series 1, 2377 Names Upper - Hallotis Iris (Ear) New Zealand Left to Right, Lower - Trochus maximus (Top) Indian Ocean, Turbo. Cyclophoralae India."

Title: Miss Farren Divided Back unused Description: Sir Thomas Lawrence Old English Masters Series II, 9727 Sir Thomas Lawrence R. A. was born at Bristol, 1769, died 1830. He was a famous portrait painter, and among his celebrated pictures is that of Miss Farren, who afterwards married Lord Derby."		Title: Miss Kemble Divided Back unused Description: Sir Joshua Reynolds Old English Masters Series I, 9726 Sir Joshua Reynolds, P. R. A., the great portrait and subject painter, was born at Plympton Earls, near Plymouth, on 16th July, 1723. After various continental visits, he finally settled in London in 1752, and quickly became the most popular portrait painter of the day. His authentic works are estimated to number between two and three thousand. He died on 23rd February, 1792."

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