
The Sphere, June 8th 1901.
- Edition.
- £18.50
For Sale is an Issue of "The Sphere," June 8th 1901, Volume 5. No. 72. This issue contains 17 Pages, 34 Sides, and has been taken from a Bound Volume, therefore the Binding holes are showing.
Contents.
1- Front Page shows an Illustration drawn by Ernest Prater, showing the "Charge of the 21st Lancers in the Military Tournament at Islington."
2- The Weekly Article "The Newsletter," talking about "London Week by Week." This week shows the following small Photographs.
a- Board of Trade Permanent Secretary, Mr. Francis J.S. Hopwood.
b- A Famous Architect, Mr. J. M. Brydon.
c- A Conservative M.P. who has died, Colonel Victor Milward.
d- Lord Roberts arriving at the Military Tournament.
e- The Coaching Meet in Hyde Park.
f- "Rambling Katie" winning the Manchester Cup.
g- Major-General Smith-Dorrien, D.S.O., and his Mother.
h- The Floral Fete at Bournemouth.
3- Full Page drawing by Hal Hurst, showing "The Floral Fete at Bournemouth.
(Descriptive Text at bottom of Page).
4- Full Page showing the following 2 Half Page pictures.
a- Drawing by G. Grenville Manton, showing "General French on His well-earned Holiday."
b- Half Page showing 6 Phtoographs of "The Sale of the King's Horses at Wolferton Stud."
5- Full Page drawing by J. Finnemore, of "The Melancholy Mine Disaster in Wales.
(Descriptive Text at bottom of Page).
6- Full Page showing the following 11 Photographs from "The World-Famous Derby Race : Scenes and Actors in the Great Contest."
(Descriptive Text with each).
a- The Downs as they appear on 6 days of the year.
b- The Approaches to the Downs on 359 days of the year.
c- Epsom Grand Stand for 6 Days of the year.
d- Epsom Grand Stand for 359 Days of the year.
e- A Typical Horse-Dealer.
f- "Orchids" rider (F. Pratt).
g- "Volodyovski's rider (L. Reiff).
h- Tramping it to the Downs.
i- "Volodyovski," Derby Favourite.
j- "Volodyovski's" Mother and Father.
k- "Orchid," Derby Favourite.
7- Full page showing an Article written by S. L. Bensusan, called "The Crisis in Spain. a Letter from Madrid." Also showing the following Portrait Photographs.
a- The Minister of the Interior : Senor Moret.
b- The Minister for Foreign Affairs : The Duke of Almodover del Rio.
c- The Minister for War : General Weyler of Cuban Fame.
d- The Prime Minister : Senor Sagasta.
e- The Young King of Spain : Alphonso XIII.
8- Article called "The Position of Hostilities in South Africa."
9- Full Page Illustration drawn by Victor Prout called "A Troop Train in South Africa." Showing "Kaffirs waiting for Biscuits."
10- Full Page Article with the following Photographs called "The Maori Question in New Zealand : As a Subject of Interest for the Duke of Cornwall."
a- A Scene at Ohinemutu.
b- Cooking the Dinner over a Fumarole at Ohinemutu.
c- Washing Clothes in a Tepid lake at Ohinemutu.
11- Full Page showing 5 Photographs from "The Famous Society Club at Hurlingham."
12- Full Page Article with the following Photographs for "The Present Polar Expeditions.
a- Captain Stoekken : Commands the Abruzzi Ship.
b- The "Capella," : The Abruzzi search Expedition Vessel.
c- Captain Bernier : Commands an Expedition which will start from Canada.
d- The British Antarctic Expedition Ship, "Discovery".
e- The American Explorer Mr. Evelyn C. Baldwin.
f- The Baldwin-Zeigler Boat, "American," at Dundee.
g- The Chicago Millionaire : Mr. W. Wiegler.
13- Full Page Illustration drawn by C. F. Underwood, called "American Stocks on the London Market," Showing "A Typical Scene at Shorter's Court."
(Descriptive Text at bottom of Page).
14- Full Page Article with the following Photographs called "England's History in Brick and Stone : Some Ancient Buildings Saved, Threatened, and Destroyed."
a- The Threatened Market-House at Godalming.
b- The Saved 14th-Century House at Long-Crendon.
c- The Doomed Market-House at Minehead.
d- Trinity Hospital, Leicester, before Demolition.
e- The Old Chapel of Trinity Hospital which is to be Preserved.
f- The Interior of Trinity Hospital Chapel.
g- Trinity Hospital, as it appeared during the Demolition.
15- Full Page showing the following 2 Half Page Photographs of "Pictures Exhibited at the Royal Academy."
a- "Constance Cast Adrift." Painted by Fred Stead.
b- "The Echo of a Voice." Painted by Sigismund Goetze.
16- Double Page Print drawn by Lucien Davis, showing "Society's Way of Entertaining itself on Sunday - "Church Parade" in Rotten Row."
17- Full Page showing the following 4 pictures from "A Remarkable Exhibition at the Dowdeswell Galleries." showing "Heer Nico Jungmann's Frescoes and Water Colours."
a- "The Angelus"
b- "A Little Gondolier"
c- " Devotion"
d- "The Little Carpenter"
18- Chapter IX of a Story called "Clementina." Written by A. E. W. Mason, and Illustrated by Bernard Partridge.
19- Full Page Picture of "A Famous Painting by Randolph Caldecott, called "The Girl i Left Behind Me."
(Descriptive Text at bottom of Page).
20- The Weekly Article called "Amusements." Written by J. M. B.
21- Full Page showing an Article called,"L'Aiglon" in London." The Play being brought to London by Sarah Bernhardt.
22- Full Page showing the following 2 Half Page drawings from "Sarah Bernhardt at Her Majesty's Theatre."
a- The Young Napoleon on the Battlefield of Wagram.
b- The Death of the Young Napoleon in the Presence of His Mother and Metternich.
23- The Weekly Article called "A Literary Letter". Showing a Portrait of Winifred Vida Canton.
24- Half Page Advert for "Mappin Brothers."
25- Half Page Article for "Hennessy's Three Star Brandy."
26- Half Page Article for "Ivory Soap."
27- The Weekly Article "Woman's Sphere," written by Angela.Half Page Advert for "The Perry's Patent Check Luggage Labels."
28- The Weekly Article called "Outlook on Foreign Affairs," written by A. R. Ropes.
Condition is Good, with just one Foxing Spot on Front Page.