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Pease Porridge Hot, from The Real Mother Goose (1919), added on 1st Nov 200
2007-11-01 13:08:00
a woman wearing a white apron is carrying a steaming hot pot of porridge; two children each have an empty bowl and a spoon. PEAS PORRIDGE Pease Porridge Hot,     Pease Porridge cold, Pease Porridge in the pot,     Nine days old. Some like it hot,     Some like it cold, Some like it in the pot,     Nine days old.(read more...)
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Hot Codlins, from The Real Mother Goose (1919), added on 1st Nov 2007
2007-11-01 13:07:00
HOT CODLINS. There was a little woman, as I’ve been told, Who was not very young, nor yet very old; Now this little woman her living got By selling codlins, hot, hot, hot!(read more...)
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Initial Letter S, from A Treasury of Verse for Little Children (1923), adde
2007-11-01 12:57:00
A decorative drop-cap (initial letter) “S” from the poem “A Good Thankgiving Day.” A woman carries either a milking yoke or a hockey stick.(read more...)
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Great Tangley Manor, Surrey., from Art in England During the Elizabethan an
2007-10-30 08:57:00
A half-timbered Elizabethan manor-house with tiled roof is here seen from the garden. Notice the cat sitting in the porch!(read more...)
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Gravestone, from World's Best Music (1900), added on 28th Oct 2007
2007-10-28 13:28:00
A graveyard (churchyard) with a single tombstone/gravestone in the foreground. A creepy burial site.(read more...)
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Romantic and Atmospheric Graveyard, from World's Best Music (1900), added o
2007-10-28 13:27:00
Tombstones sit in long grass under a spreading tree. There is also a tomb visible, as well as a number of graves.(read more...)
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1787.---Hunting., from Old England: A Pictorial Museum (1845), added on 26t
2007-10-26 14:55:00
Men hunting deer with dogs and horses. In the backgrouond a church steeple, reminding us that this is supposed to be a typical country scene.(read more...)
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17. Seal of Botis., from The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (19
2007-10-25 03:23:00
(17.) Botis. — The Seventeenth Spirit is Botis, a Great President, and an Earl. He appeareth at the first show in the form of an ugly Viper, then at the command of the Magician he putteth on a Human shape with Great Teeth, and two Horns, carrying a bright and sharp Sword in his hand. He telleth all things Past, and to Come, and reconcileth Friends and Foes. He ruleth over 60 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal , etc.(read more...)
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16. Seal of Zepar., from The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (19
2007-10-25 03:22:00
(16.) Zepar. — The Sixteenth Spirit is Zepar. He is a Great Duke, and appeareth in Red Apparel and Armour, like a Soldier. His office is to cause Women to love Men, and to bring them together in love. He also maketh them barren. He governeth 26 Legions of Inferior Spirits, and his Seal is this, which he obeyeth when he seeth it.(read more...)
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15. Seal of Eligos., from The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (1
2007-10-25 03:21:00
(15.) Eligos. — The Fifteenth Spirit in Order is Eligos, a Great Duke, and appeareth in the form of a goodly Knight, carrying a Lance, an Ensign, and a Serpent. He discovereth hidden things, and knoweth things to come; and of Wars, and how the Soldiers will or shall meet. He causeth the Love of Lords and Great Persons. He governeth 60 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, etc.(read more...)
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14. Seal of Leraje., from The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (1
2007-10-20 13:17:00
(14.) Leraje or Leraikka. — The Fourteenth Spirit is called Leraje (or Leraie). He is a Marquis Great in Power, showing himself in the likeness of an Archer clad in Green, and carrying a Bow and Quiver. He causeth all great Battles and Contests; and maketh wounds to putrefy that are made with Arrows by Archers. This belongeth unto Sagittary. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal , etc. Note: the distinction between i and j in English spelling is relatively modern. Liam.(read more...)
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yyy, from The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (1904), added on 2
2007-10-20 13:16:00
(13.) Beleth. — The Thirteenth Spirit is called Beleth (or Bileth, or Bilet). He is a mighty King and terrible. He rideth on a pale horse with trumpets and other kinds of musical instruments playing before him. He is very furious at his first appearance, that is, while the Exorcist layeth his courage; for to do this he must hold a Hazel Wand in his hand, striking it out towards the South and East Quarters, make a triangle, ?, without the Circle, and then command him into it by the Bonds and Charges of Spirits as hereafter followeth. And if he doth not enter into the triangle, ?, at your threats, rehearse the Bonds and Charms before him, and then he will yield Obedience and come into it, and do what he is commanded by the Exorcist. Yet he must receive him courteously because he is a Great King, and do homage unto him, as the Kings and Princes do that attend upon him. And thou must have always a Silver Ring on the middle finger of the left hand held against thy face, as they do...
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14. Seal of Leraje (second version), from The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Sol
2007-10-20 13:16:00
A second version of the seal for Leraje. Be careful to use the right one.(read more...)
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Cherubs Package, from Gallery: What people did with the images (2004), adde
2007-10-20 05:21:00
A package of seven images containing cherubs, prepared from the scans on fromoldbooks by Liam Quin and released by resugere on deviantArt. They are better images than the versions on this Web site, generally higher resolution and in PNG rather than JPEG, but the file size is larger. THis is only the preview image; to get the package you need to go to deviantArt: The package on deviantArt(read more...)
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An Assyrian King., from Religion in the Home (1913), added on 20th Oct 2007
2007-10-20 04:24:00
This engraving was used as a filler at the end of a section, and is not mentioned in the text.(read more...)
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The Book of the Law Found.---2 Kings 22 : 10, 11., from Religion in the Hom
2007-10-19 04:23:00
A priest with a long beard (actually a Scribe by the name of Shaphan) reads to King Josiah from an old book on a stand. The cited scripture (using, as the book does, the King James Bible) is: 10 And Shaphan the scribe showed the king, saying, Hilkiah the priest hath delivered me a book. And Shaphan read it before the king. 11 And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.(read more...)
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Agra Palace and part of wall and gateway to the fort., from Travels In The
2007-10-17 12:08:00
While the centre of attraction in Agra is the Taj Mahal, the fort, palace, and Moti Musjid (Pearl Mosque) are of equal interest. here we see the impress of three rulers, Akbar (the grandson of the noted Mogul king, Baber, and son of Humauyn, both of whom lived at Agra), Jahangir, his son, and Shah Jahan, his grandson.(read more...)
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Figure 3.55.---Corinthian Ornament., from A Textbook on Ornamental Design (
2007-10-15 04:24:00
89. Corinthian Order.—In Fig. 55, however, is shown a section of ornament from the choragic monument of Lysicrates at Athens. This is the principal structure of Greek origin designed in the Corinthian order. fig. 55 is an ornament from the top of the above monument, and shows not only the elaboration of ornament characteristic of this order, but also a principle of ornamental design that is of the utmost importance in its relation to the lack of invention of new forms and the restraining influences of certain art periods.(read more...)
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Figure 3.56.---Acanthus Leaf., from A Textbook on Ornamental Design (1901),
2007-10-15 04:24:00
In Fig. 56 is shwon a form of the acanthus leaf taken from the Tower of the Winds at Athens. it is purely conventional in form, possessing a broad, bold treatment, necessary or its execution in stone, and following closely the principles of the growing plant, as do all other developments in Greek ornament. (p. 65) You could probably repeat this decorative leaf, perhaps interspersed with something circular for variety, to make a border.(read more...)
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Figure 3.54.---Ionic Frieze, from A Textbook on Ornamental Design (1901), a
2007-10-15 04:23:00
88. Ionic Order.—In Fig. 54 is shown a frieze from the principal Ionic temple in Athens, the Erechtheum, the style of which is typical of this class of relief ornament throughout Greek design. it is plainly a development, in relief, of the brush forms shown in Fig. 47; and the addition of scrolls at the bottom, and leaves, from which the forms appear to spring, is due to a conventionalization of the acanthus leaf, which first makes its appearance in art through its introduction into Greek architecture.(read more...)
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Title Page, from A Textbook on Ornamental Design (1901), added on 15th Oct
2007-10-15 04:23:00
a textbook on ORNAMENTAL DESIGN International Correspondence Schools scranton, PA. Geometrical drawing freehand drawing historic ornament [5223] scranton International Textbook Co. A-1(read more...)
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Front Cover, from A Textbook on Ornamental Design (1901), added on 15th Oct
2007-10-15 04:23:00
The front cover of “Ornament al Design ” is not itself very ornamented.(read more...)
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front cover, from The Holy Court (1663), added on 13th Oct 2007
2007-10-13 07:30:00
The book is quarter leather. It has obviously been rebound at some point after some damage, as some of the pages are trimmed.(read more...)
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Crown from title page at p. 637, from The Holy Court (1663), added on 13th
2007-10-13 07:30:00
A woodcut of a crown, used as decoration on the title page of Disturbers of the Holy Court .(read more...)
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Bookplate in Volume 1, from Dictionnaire (1815), added on 12th Oct 2007
2007-10-12 12:12:00
The same bookplate is pasted into each of the four volumes. It has an heraldic crest, family shield, or coat of arms, with the motto tenax in fide, which is, “Steadfast in [the] faith” and is the motto of the Smith family. The name ‘Abel Smith’ appears under the crest, and this may be Abel Smith of Woodhall Park, born 17th July 1788 and died 23rd February 1859; a theory strengthened by the words ‘Woodhall Park’ appearing on the bookplate.(read more...)
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Sleighing, from The Leisure Hour (1896), added on 10th Oct 2007
2007-10-10 09:21:00
A driver and two passengers (a man and a woman) ride a horse-driven sleigh over the ice. The image, which is printed using a dot-screen method to simulate gray, is signed Davey, and also (I think) Carson.(read more...)
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Chapter Heading Woodcut featuring Neptune and Mermaids, from A Compleat Col
2007-10-10 06:52:00
A decorative woodcut from above the Introduction; it is not related to the text. The engraving features Neptune , the God of the Ocean; he is naked, crowned, complete with trident, and rides a chariot with water-wheels, pulled by horses. He is accompanied by mermaids.(read more...)
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9. Seal of Paimon (second version), from The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solo
2007-10-09 14:59:00
(9) Paimon. — The Ninth Spirit in this Order is Paimon, a Great King, and very obedient unto Lucifer. He appeareth in the form of a Man sitting upon a Dromedary with a Crown most glorious upon his head. There goeth before him also an Host of Spirits, like Men with Trumpets and well sounding Cymbals, and all other sorts of Musical Instruments. He hath a great Voice, and roareth at his first coming, and his speech is such that the Magician cannot well understand unless he can compel him. This Spirit can teach all Arts and Sciences, and other secret things. He can discover unto thee what the Earth is, and what holdeth it up in the Waters; and what Mind is, and where it is; or any other thing thou mayest desire to know. He giveth Dignity, and confirmeth the same. He bindeth or maketh any man subject unto the Magician if he so desire it. He giveth good Familiars, and such as can teach all Arts. He is to be observed towards the West. He is of the Order of Dominations [or Dominions,...
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190.---Arms and Costume of an Anglo-Saxon King and Armour Bearer., from Old
2007-10-09 07:22:00
A King brandishes a sword; he holds a large shield. At his side and slightly behind him, a boy or young man has a smaller shield.(read more...)
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10. Seal of Buer., from The Goetia: The Lesser Key of Solomon the King (190
2007-10-09 04:00:00
(10.) Buer. — The Tenth Spirit is Buer, a Great President. He appeareth in Sagittary, and that is his shape when the Sun is there [I think he can only be invoked at this time. ???]. He teaches Philosophy, both Moral and Natural, and the Logic Art, and also the Virtues of all Herbs and Plants. He healeth all distempers in man, and giveth good Familiars. He governeth 50 Legions of Spirits, and his Character of obedience is this, which thou must wear when thou callest him forth unto appearance.(read more...)
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