
The Sphere. April 27th 1901.
- Edition.
- £18.50
For Sale is an Issue of "The Sphere," April 27th 1901, Volume V. No. 66. This issue contains 15 Pages, 30 Sides, and has been taken from a Bound Volume, therefore the Binding holes are showing.
Contents.
1- Front Page shows a Drawing by C. A. Buchel of "Mrs. Langtry as Marie Antoinette at the Imperial Theatre, Westminster."
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2- The Weekly Article "The Newsletter," showing London Week by Week.
3- Full Page drawing by Fred Pegram of "Sir Michael Hicks-Beach Expounding the Budget in the House of Commons."
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4- Full Page Illustration drawn by J. Finnemore of "Lord Beaconsfield's Grave at Hughenden. - The Primrose Offering." Showing Queen Victoria placing a Wreath of Flowers on the Tomb.
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5- Full Page showing a Print called "The Opening of the New Gallery ." Showing Mr. G. F. Watt's great Picture. "Greed and Labour."
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6- Full Page called "Preparing for the America Cup Contest. The Launch of "Shamrock II." Showing the following 2 Photographs
a- Sir Thomas Lipton's Yacht, "Shamrock II.," Taking the Water at Dumbarton.
b- "Shamrock II." Floating on its Specially-Constructed Pontoon, which concealed the Lines of her Keel.
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7- Full Page Drawing by Wal Paget of "The Pilgrimage to Mecca," showing "The Procession of the Holy Carpet.
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8- Full Page Article called "Mr. Kensit's Objection to the New Bishop of London."
9- Full Page showing a Photograph of "The New Bishop of London : Dr. Winnington- Ingram."
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10- Full Page showing an Article called "The Growth of the Free Churches : Baptists and Congregationalists in Conference," written by Fred Rick Atkins.
With the following Portraits.
The Leaders of Congregationalism.
a- Rev. Dr. Parker (President).
b- Rev. Dr. R. F. Horton.
c- Rev. R. J. Campbell (of Brighton).
d- Rev. J. H. Jowett.
The Leaders of the Baptist Denomination.
a- Rev Dr. McLaren. (President).
b- Rev. W. Cuff.
c- Rev. Dr. Clifford.
d- Rev. E. Greenhough.
11- Full page showing a Photograph of "The Holy Sepulchre. Easter Ceremonies of the Greek Church." With Descriptive Text.
12- Full Page drawing by W. B. Wollen, showing "Australian Bushmen at the Front - Steeplechasing on the Veldt."
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13- Full Page drawing by Lancelot Speed, called "The Difficulty of Transport in South Africa," showing an Overturned Gun.
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14- Double Page Print Drawn by Sidney Paget called "Home Sweet Home," - showing "King Edward and Queen Alexandra returning to Sandringham House, their Favourite Residence."
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15- The Weekly Article "Amusements." Showing a Portrait of Mr. Johnston Forbes-Robertson.
16- Full Page called "The Citizen Council which Presides over "The Great Glasgow Exhibition." Showing the following Portraits with Descriptive Text for each.
a- Sir David Richmond.
b- Mr. Robert Gainlay.
c- Mr. H. A. Hedley.
d- Sir John Muir.
e- Lady Marwick.
f- Miss Grace Paterson.
g- Lady Gairdner.
h- Lady Muir.
i- Sir Charles Tennant.
j- Sir William Arrol.
k- Lord Overtoun.
l- Sir Thomas Glen-Coats.
17- The Weekly Story "Clementina." Written by A.E.W. Mason, illustrated by Bernard Partridge. Chapter IV. "Shows that there are better hiding places than a Window Curtain." (To be Continued).
18- The Weekly Article "The Literary Letter." Showing a small Photograph of the "Monument to Dr. Donne in St. Paul's Cathedral."
19- Full Page called "The Outbreak of Plague in South Africa," showing a Drawing by Lance Thackeray of the "Removal of Patients to the Plague Hospital at Maitland, near Cape Town."
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20- Quarter Page Advert for "Warings." (Waring and Gillow Ltd.)
21- Quarter Page Advert for "Fox Brothers & Co. Ltd. Wellington, Somerset."
22- Half Page Advert for "Mappin Brothers."
23- The Weekly Article "Outlook on Foreign Affairs," written by A. R. Ropes.
24- Half Page Advert for "Hall's Wine."
25- Quarter Page Advert for "Ivory Soap."
26- Article called "Gossip of the Week."
27- Full Page Advert for the "Memorial Prayer and Hymn Book." printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode, His Majesty's Printers.
28- The Weekly Article "Woman's Sphere," written by Angela.
Condition is Good, with very few Marks.