The Sphere. February 15th, 1908.
- Edition.
- £18.50
For Sale is an Issue of "The Sphere, for February 15th, 1908, this issue has been taken from a Bound Volume therefore the Binding Holes are showing.
Condition is Very Good, the Spine being strengthened with Filmoplast Tape.
Contents.
1- Front Page shows a Drawing by F. Matania of "The Portuguese Tragedy," showing "The KIng's Coffin Leaving the Necessidades Palace on Saturday."
2- The Newsletter. Week by Week. (Showing Events of the week at Home and Abroad)
3- Double Page of Photographs from "The Funeral of King Carlos and His Son, the Crown Prince of Portuga, at Lisbon," showing "The Sad Journey from the Necessidados Palace to the Church of Sao Vicente de Fora."
4- Full Page Article with Photographs showing "People Prominent in the Public Eye."
5- Full Page showing the following Pictures from "The Tragedy in Portugal," showing "Some Rare Heirlooms inherited by the Young King."
a- A Triptych in the Bedroom of the Late King Carlos.
b- King Carlos's Bedroom where the Triptych Hangs.
c- The Royal Partheon where the King was buried on Saturday.
d- Maria I., died 1816. (Portrait)
e- Isabella, Wife of Peter II. (Portrait)
f- Maria II., 1819-53. (Portrait)
g- Maria Pia. (Portrait)
6- Article called "The First Miner V.C." (Francis Chandler)
7- Article called "A Veteran Cattle-Drover." (William Thacker of Gedney)
8- Full Page Drawing by Seppings Wright called "The American Armada's Voyage Anticipated," showing "Magellan-Craft in the Straits Named after Him."
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9- Full Page Article "A Literary Letter." Written by C.K.S.
10- Full Page Portrait called "The Eightieth Birthday of the Doyen of English Literature," showing "Mr. George Meredith - Novelist and Poet."
(Photograph by Thomsom, New Bond Street.)
11- Full Page showing the following Photographs with Descriptive Text called " Unearthing the Story of the Past - At Home and Abroad."
a- In Ancient Greece - Tracing the Palace of Cadmus, the Founder of the Greek City of Thebes.
b- Roman Pottery and Combed Tile from Pevensey Excavation.
c- The Newly-discovered Roman Wall, 12ft. in Depth.
d- The Romans in Britain - What the Pick and Shovel have Revealed at Pevensey Castle.
12- Full Page showing the Following 2 Photographs called "Named after the Nation's Hero," showing "The New Battleship, "Lord Nelson," and the Type she Represents."
a- Broadside View of the new Battleship, "Lord Nelson" - Sister Ship to the "Agamemnon."
b- Bow View of H.M.S. "Lord Nelson" showing the Tripod Stern Mast."
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13- Double Page Drawing by F. Matania called "The Tragic First of February in Lisbon," showing "How King Carlos of Portugal Fell by Assassins' Hands in the Streets of His Capital."
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14- Full Page Portrait Photograph called "The Minister Who Feels the Pulse of Europe," showing "Sir Edward Grey, Minister of Foreign Affairs."
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15- A Short Story Part II, of III called "A Clear Field," written by Mary Stewart Cutting.
16- Full Page Photograph by Seton P. Gordon, F.Z.S. showing "The Region of Balmoral as it Looks at Present."
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17- Full page showing the following 5 Photographs called "Aldwych - The Progress of a Palatial Street."
a- Aldwych as it Appeared Three Years Ago, with a Gap between the two Theatres for the Waldorf Hotel.
b- A Great Book Shop - W. H. Smith's New Premises.
c- The Waldorf Theatre and the Waldorf Hotel.
d- "The Morning Post" Office and the Gaiety Theatre.
e- "The Moring Post" Office, Looking towards the Waldorf.
18- Full page showing the following Photographs called "Farming The Bee and The Butterfly."
Bees.
a- Food - Feeding Artificially.
b- Their Home - Making Hives and Frames for the Bees.
c- Produce - Collecting Honey.
d- Removing the Last of the Honey from the Frame.
e- Filling Frames with Foundation.
f- A General View of the Hives.
Butterflies.
a- A Rare Texan Moth.
b- The House where the Butterflies are Bred.
c- Elephant Hawk Moth Larvae.
d- Packing Ready for Post.
e- Changing a Bag of Larvae Caterpillars.
19- A 2 Page, 4 Sided Supplement showing many drawings by F. Matania of "The Tragic First of February in Lisbon." (Drawings for the Funeral of King Carlos and His Son)
20- Full Page Advert for "OXO"
21- Article called "Woman's Sphere," written by Angela.
22- Article called "A Motorist's Notebook," written by Max Pemberton.