Historical Admirals and Nobility

A collection of monochrome portraits featuring male figures in naval uniforms, conveying authority and tradition, set against varied backdrops.

Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi (1873 - 1933), Italian nobleman, mountaineer and explorer of the royal House of Savoy. He is known for his Arctic explorations and for his mountaineering expeditions. Served as an Italian admiral during World War One.

Prince Luigi Amedeo, Duke of the Abruzzi (1873 - 1933), Italian nobleman, mountaineer and explorer of the royal House of Savoy. He is known for his Arctic explorations and for his mountaineering expeditions. Served as an Italian admiral during World War One.

Station champion J. M. Sahl.

Admiral Richard E. Byrd, 1927

'HRH The Duke of Connaught', 1937. Artist: Unknown.

L.G.Wallenius Stins Storlien 1947-1952

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Charles Herbert Best. Photograph by Ronny Jaques.

King George VI

Sir Cyril Newall gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives, studio portraits

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Cousin of Queen Elizabeth killed by the IRA 27th August, 1979.

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

Portrait of General Major of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee H.C. De Bruijn.

Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), French Leader

LOUIS DE FUNES in THE GENDARME GETS MARRIED (1968) -Original title: LE GENDARME SE MARIE-, directed by JEAN GIRAULT.

El productor teatral estadounidense Florenz Ziegfeld.

Black and white photograph of Prince Paul of Yugoslavia (1893-1976).

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Colour photograph of His Majesty King George VI (1895-1952) King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth. Dated 1940

06/13/1973. Admiral Don Luis Carrero Blanco, President of the Government.

Flug München-Berlin.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Field Marshall Lord Montgomery - Portraits - Personalities. March 24, 1948. (Photo by Pictorial Press).

Photograph of Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George (1895-1952). Dated 19th Century

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard in Marine Unform. 1965

Princess Mary

New Portrait Of England's Man Of The Hour -- A new and exclusive portrait of Major. G. H. Scott, England's man of the hour following the skillful man he commanded the R-101 on its first test flight. The 300-mile trip included a visit to London, which had all of the citizens of the English capital craning their necks for a sight of the Airqueen. Maj. Scott is expected to fly the dirigible to America shortly. October 15, 1929. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Prince Carol, Rumania

Josip Broz Tito - President of The Republic of Yugoslavia. July 10, 1955. (Photo by Camera Press)

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Richard Nixon (1913 - 1994) president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. A member of the Republican Party, Nixon previously served as the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961, he became the only president to resign from the office, following the Watergate scandal.

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Bernhard. June 1951

ALAN LADD in ALL THE YOUNG MEN (1960).

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Roscoe Turner. November 5, 1934.

Portrait of Luigi Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of Abruzzi (1873-1933), from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year LIV, No 26, June 26, 1927.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1965

Mr Flouret Prefect of the Seine. The release of Paris - Official Portrait of Mr Flouret Prefect of the Seine. Paris. Second World War. Roger Carlet. Official portrait of Marcel Flouret, Prefect of the Seine during the liberation of Paris. Draw Gelulator Bromide, 1944.

Stins Carl Bernhard Brandt.

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Mr CA Montgomery, May 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

British Statesman, SIR ANTHONY EDEN (1897-1977) , in uniform. Date: circa 1935

Portrait photography of Olof Knutsson . Portrait photography of Olof Knutsson, head of F 3 Östgöta fly fleet 1965-1971. Framed photo.

NOEL COWARD in IN WHICH WE SERVE (1942), directed by DAVID LEAN.

GEORGE VI as Duke of York in 1922 Date: 1895 - 1952

Galeazzo Ciano Portrait before 1944.

Mr. W.M. Gollan, MLA. September 17, 1953.

The New First Sea Lord -- Admiral Earl Mountbatten, who took over as first Sea Lord April 19, photographed for the first time in full uniform at his new dusk in the admiralty, London, today April 22. April 22, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Meir Amit (1921 - 2009); Israeli soldier, politician and cabinet minister. He served as the Chief Director and the head of global operations for Mossad from 1963 to 1968, before entering into politics

SERRANO SUÑER, Ramón (n. Zaragoza, 1901). Político español. Elegido diputado por la CEDA (1933). Ministro del Interior (enero-diciembre 1938), de Gobernación (diciembre 1930-octubre 1940) y presidente de la Junta Política (agosto 1939). Oleo de Ignacio ZULOAGA (1870-1945). (Detalle). Colección particular. Madrid. España.

Adolph Hitler (1889-1945) German dictator. Photograph c1935.

Johan Edvin Ahlgren.

Sir E. Ellington. September 1, 1938.

A portrait of Prince Albert (1895-1952), second son of King George V and father of Queen Elizabeth II, taken during his service in the Royal Navy in the First World War. After the war he married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII ascended the throne in 1936. As King George VI he ruled until his death in 1952. Date: 1916

GARY COOPER in SERGEANT YORK (1941), directed by HOWARD HAWKS.

STEWART GRANGER in THE SECRET INVASION (1964), directed by ROGER CORMAN.

Photograph of General Cemal Gürsel (1895-1966) a Turkish army officer and former President of Turkey. Dated 20th Century

HARRY ANDREWS in A CIRCLE OF DECEPTION (1960).

Sir F. Bowhill - Personality. April 15, 1941. (Photo by London News Agency Ltd.)

Photographic portrait of Konstantin von Neurath. Konstantin Hermann Karl Freiherr von Neurath (1873-1956) a German diplomat and Foreign minister of Nazi Germany

Death of Soviet leader Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev 1982. Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev was a Soviet politician who led the Soviet Union as General Secretary of the governing Communist Party (1964-1982)

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1967

Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, (1904 ñ 1973), Spanish Prime Minister, assassinated by members of the group ETA.

Josip Broz Tito President of Yugoslavia (1892-1980)

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1965

Portrait of Italian general and Prefect Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa. Palermo, 1971

Queen Mary photographed in Sydney. March 1, 1942. (Photo by The Sunday Herald).

The Marquess Of Blandford -- The 22 year-old son and heir of the Duke of Marlborough, who has been ***** as a future husband of Princess Margaret. They have been seen together frequently. September 12, 1948. (Photo by Hay Wrightson).

JOHN HOWARD.

Italy: Count Gian Galeazzo Ciano (1903-1944), Italian (Fascist) Minister of Foreign Affairs (1936-1943), c. 1938

Josip Broz (1892 - 1980), commonly known as Tito. Yugoslav communist revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1943 until his death in 1980. During World War II, he was the leader of the Partisans,

Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, later Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, pictured during the Second World War in which he saw service in the Mediterranean and with the British Pacific Fleet in the British Royal Navy. Date: 1947

Sir Neil Hamilton Fairley. Photograph.

Retrato del general Amado Balmes (1877-1936).

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard in Air Force Uniform. 1973

Prince Peter Flies To Egypt -- Prince Peter of Greece photographed at Airways Terminal London, this morning (Wednesday) before leaving for the airport to travel to Cairo.Prince Peter of Greece, cousin of the King of the Hellenes, left London by air for Egypt this morning (Wednesday).Prince Peter "get here before the shooting starts". January 01, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

SA Obergruppenfuehrer Schwarz - Portrait. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

GUERRERO, JACINTO. COMPOSITOR ESPAÑOL. AJOFRIN 1895-1951. JUNTO AL ESCRITOR JOSE MUÑOZ ROMAN.

A small ***** spool carrying Princess Elizabeth's recorded comments of events, great and small, is airmailed each week to the Duke of Edinburgh at Malta.The Duke is captain of the frigate Magpie, stationed at Malta.The Royal pair bought recording machines shortly before the Duke's return to the Mediterranean.Now, instead of writing letters, they record news to each other.Princess Elizabeth's messages usually comprise 1000 words a day.The Duke of Edinburgh, in his replies, never fails to include a postscript for Prince Charles. July 09, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

MICHAEL DOUGLAS in THE FINAL COUNTDOWN (1980), directed by DON TAYLOR.

Britannia Trophy For World's Fastest Flier -- World's fastest flier, group captain E.M. Donaldson, pictured with the Britannia Trophy after the presentation to-day (Wednesday).The Britannia Trophy, which is awarded yearly for the best air performance, was this afternoon presented to group captain E.M. Donaldson, for his performance in raising the world's air speed record to 616 m.p.h. At the ceremony, held at the Royal Aero Club, London, many of the 22 previous holders of the trophy were present. March 19, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Various portraits of the royal family Prince Bernhard. 1945

French President's Son A Spectator At Welcoming Ceremonies for General De Gaulle.Unassuming Lt. Philippe De Gaulle, son of the French President was a side line spectator at the welcoming ceremonies staged for his distinguished father's arrival at the Washington national airport today. Picture shows young de Gaulle Watching as his father was whisked to the white house by State Department Officials. August 22, 1945. (Photo by ACME Photo).

Photographic portrait of Robert Falcon Scott, the English naval commander and explorer. A Captain in the Royal Navy, Scott led a number of expeditions to the Antarctic, dying in a 1912 attempt to reach the South Pole. 1900

His Excellency Lord Galway at Government House, Wellington, 1939, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Glenn Ford, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "Midway", Universal Pictures, 1976

CARY GRANT in GUNGA DIN (1939), directed by GEORGE STEVENS.

Lee Bowman, Publicity Portrait for the Film, "The Impatient Years", Columbia Pictures, 1944

King Edward VIII Abdicates: A close-up of the Duke of York (who now accedes to the throne following the abdication of King Edward VIII) taken when, together with the Duchess, he visited Auckland, New Zealand, in April, 1927. December 09, 1936. (Photo by Topical Press).

Black and white photograph of Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965), twice Prime Minister of Great Britain, shown in military uniform. Churchill was first elected in the General Election of 1940.

Portrait of Brigadiereraal der Cavaliie J.M.A. Thomas.

Cecil Beaton Photographs- Political and Military Personalities; Auchinleck, Claude John Eyre

Gary Merrill, on-set of the Film, "The Wonderful Country", United Artists, 1958

Prince Vong Savang of Laos. May 29, 1953.

Bäbele bei den Fliegern..Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Transparency - Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), about 1925

Marlon Brando, The Young Lions, 1958 directed by Edward Dmytryk (Twentieth Century Fox Pictures)

King Olav V of Norway (1903 - 1991), born Prince Alexander Edward Christian Frederik to Prince Carl of Denmark and Princess Maud of Great Britain at Sandringham in Norfolk. He became known as Prince Olav when his father became King Haakon VII of Norway in 1905. A well-loved monarch, he reigned from 1957 to 1991. He was also a proficient athlete, excelling at ski-jumping and winning an Olympic gold in sailing at the 1928 Olympics. He was the last surviving grandchild of King Edward VII and Qu

TYRONE POWER in THE LONG GRAY LINE (1955), directed by JOHN FORD.

ALEC GUINESS EN UNA ESCENA DE LA PELICULA "DOCTOR ZHIVAGO" - 1965. Author: DAVID LEAN (1908-1991). ALEC GUINNESS.

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