Anglo-Persian Oil Company., HistoryBritish Petroleum Company, Petroleum industry and trade--History, Petroleum industry and trade--History--Iran
The page features an advertisement published for the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and British Petroleum. With an illustrated map of “Persia Ancient... Show moreThe page features an advertisement published for the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and British Petroleum. With an illustrated map of “Persia Ancient and Modern”, described as “a pleasing map of Persia, setting forth her ancient history and her modern industry-with special note of the ANGLO PERSIAN OIL Company and its operations”. Under the map comes a text describing the activities of the oil companies in Persia, “gateway of the East and a cradle of civilization”, where “[…] railways and motor roads run where Alexander and his armies trod […]”. Title and date from item. Page xxiv. Map is signed "MANN". Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2020.0020.03-0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26582296 BIB-ID: 2832915 Show less
Public relationsPeninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, Tourism, Tourism--Middle East--20th Century, Ocean liners, Ocean liners--British--20th Century
Vintage poster advertising the services run by the British company P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company). The poster shows the... Show moreVintage poster advertising the services run by the British company P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company). The poster shows the ocena liner RMS Strathaird approaching a dock where two men in oriental costumes are selling fruits. Title from item, date devised by Library Staff. The poster is signed and tagged "Printed in England by The Lamson Agency Ltd." Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.P.2019.0064 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26202372 BIB-ID: 2799331 Show less
Postcard showing the Kursaal Casino and Music Hall, which was on Alfi Bey Street in the Ezbekiyya district of Cairo. Title from item, date devised... Show morePostcard showing the Kursaal Casino and Music Hall, which was on Alfi Bey Street in the Ezbekiyya district of Cairo. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Serie 645. Edit.The Cairo Post-Card Trust - Ph. N. 831".Postally unused. Manuscript notes on the verso. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0072 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26826021 BIB-ID: 2854721 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Serie 647" Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0069 2-D Graphic Item-ID:... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Serie 647" Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0069 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825971 BIB-ID: 2854717 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "k 44486" Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0058 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825788 ... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "k 44486" Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0058 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825788 BIB-ID: 2854696 Show less
Shepheard's Hotel (Cairo, Egypt), Architecture, Modern, Architecture, Modern--Cairo (Egypt), Hotels
Shepheard's Hotel was the leading hotel in Cairo and one of the most celebrated hotels in the world from the middle of the 19th century until its... Show moreShepheard's Hotel was the leading hotel in Cairo and one of the most celebrated hotels in the world from the middle of the 19th century until its destruction in 1952 during the Cairo Fire. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "The Collector - Cairo". Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0060 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825806 BIB-ID: 2854698 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Serie 599". Manuscript annotations on the verso. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. On the verso: "Serie 599". Manuscript annotations on the verso. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0089-0065 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26825880 BIB-ID: 2854708 Show less