Libya Collection (#6)

Dolphin carving in front of stage, Sabratha, Libya, c. 190 AD
3477279 Dolphin carving in front of stage, Sabratha, Libya, c.190 AD by Roman, (2nd century AD); (add.info.: Theatre (2nd century AD)

WWII-1940 1941-North African Campaign-Italian invasion of Egypt
5314448 WWII-1940 1941-North African Campaign-Italian invasion of Egypt by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); (add.info.: WWII-1940 1941-North African Campaign-Italian invasion of Egypt)

Tobruk, Libya, after its capture by Australian troops, World War II, 22 January 1941 (b / w photo)
6015288 Tobruk, Libya, after its capture by Australian troops, World War II, 22 January 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobruk, Libya)

Six views and drawings of Lake Natron in Libya, made during the reconnaissance mission of
996598 Six views and drawings of Lake Natron in Libya, made during the reconnaissance mission of the Egyptian Army led by General Andreossy, 1799 (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Redoute

A great patriotic ceremony in Benghazi (colour litho)
2809180 A great patriotic ceremony in Benghazi (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A great patriotic ceremony in Benghazi)

The inauguration of the Tripoli-Zuara railway line, with the characteristic Muslim ceremony... (colour litho)
2808883 The inauguration of the Tripoli-Zuara railway line, with the characteristic Muslim ceremony... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Peaceful penetration into the interior of Libya, the Sahel Mudir welcomes our authorities (Colour Litho)
2808536 Peaceful penetration into the interior of Libya, the Sahel Mudir welcomes our authorities (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Another advance in Derna, Alpine troops forced by the roughness of the places to carry on their shoulders
2808523 Another advance in Derna, Alpine troops forced by the roughness of the places to carry on their shoulders... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Ambush by our soldiers and eventful arrest of some Arabs near the... (colour litho)
2808513 Ambush by our soldiers and eventful arrest of some Arabs near the... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sovereigns visit in the park of the Royal Palace of Caserta the Eritrean Ascari who were injured during
2808487 The Sovereigns visit in the park of the Royal Palace of Caserta the Eritrean Ascari who were injured during... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Valuable episodes, an officer who gathers on the field, in Homs, a wounded corporal and among the fire
2808452 Valuable episodes, an officer who gathers on the field, in Homs, a wounded corporal and among the fire... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The eviction of the Tripoli oasis, the flight of more than sixty thousand inhabitants in front of the advance of our
2815503 The eviction of the Tripoli oasis, the flight of more than sixty thousand inhabitants in front of the advance of our soldiers (colour litho) by Beltrame

An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho)
2814773 An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho) by Beltrame

The impact of modern civilisation in Tripolitania (colour litho)
2779766 The impact of modern civilisation in Tripolitania (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The impact of modern civilisation in Tripolitania)

University students visit to Tripolitania (colour litho)
2778144 University students visit to Tripolitania (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The visit of university students in Tripolitania)

With the Italian advance towards Fezzan, about 600 kilometers in the interior of Libya... (colour litho)
2777910 With the Italian advance towards Fezzan, about 600 kilometers in the interior of Libya... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho)
2777705 The Prime Ministers Triumphal Visit to Tripolitania (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prime Ministers triumphant visit to Tripolitania)

Italian in the Year XII (colour litho)
2778232 Italian in the Year XII (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italians of the Year XII)

The fight around Tobruk (colour litho)
2778559 The fight around Tobruk (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight around Tobruk)

Ships that transport thousands of families to Libya set sail from Genoa, where modern homes and vast... (colour litho)
2783846 Ships that transport thousands of families to Libya set sail from Genoa, where modern homes and vast... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Shews portion of my Coy on parade at Shusha - Libyan Desert 6: 30am
2914700 Shews portion of my Coy on parade at Shusha - Libyan Desert 6:30am, September 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Title page with vignette of enslaved man with chain around his neck under a palm tree. Copperplate engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes in Africa for the Amusement

World War II. Libya (North African Campaign). Italian troops in Cyrenaica progress to
CUL4893642 World War II. Libya (North African Campaign). Italian troops in Cyrenaica progress to Egypt. Illustration by Antonio Beltrame. " La Domenica del Corriere". September 22, 1940

Public bath built under emperor Hadrian, 2nd century
LRI4657455 Public bath built under emperor Hadrian, 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Leptis Magna, Libya; (add.info.: Roman art: view of the thermal baths of Emperor Hadrian)

Archeological site and roman theater, 2nd-3rd century
LRI4657452 Archeological site and roman theater, 2nd-3rd century by Roman, (3rd century AD); Sabratha, Libya; (add.info.: Roman art: view of the ruins and the Roman theatre)

Map of Western African coasts (Libya, Guinee, Sierra Leone, Senegal), c
LRI4595783 Map of Western African coasts (Libya, Guinee, Sierra Leone, Senegal), c.1581 (mural painting) by Buonsignori, Stefano (d.1589); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Guinea, Lybia - Africa (engraving, 1596)
LRI4718633 Guinea, Lybia - Africa (engraving, 1596) by Mercator, Gerardus (1512-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guineae nova descriptio, 1632: Guinea)

Sabratha ship returning to the port of Ostia (mosaic, 1st century BC-1st century AD)
LRI4643143 Sabratha ship returning to the port of Ostia (mosaic, 1st century BC-1st century AD) by Roman, (1st century BC); Aree archeologiche di Ostia Antica e Isola Sacra, Rome

The duce Benito Mussolini on a trip to Libya is greeted by the crowd
XEE4142933 The duce Benito Mussolini on a trip to Libya is greeted by the crowd. Illustration of Achille Beltrame in " La domenica del Corriere" from 28/03/1937

WWII-1940 1941-Campaign in North Africa- A clash between Bersaglieri
5314445 WWII-1940 1941-Campaign in North Africa- A clash between Bersaglieri and British armored elements in Cyrenaica from La Domenica del Corriere del 28 July 1940, illustration by A by Beltrame

Rosita Forbes (1890 - 1967), English travel explorer, a week before her marriage to Lieutenant-Colonel A T McGrath. Forbes was noted for her travel writing and exploration of Libya

Libyan Chain of Mountains from the Temple of Luxor, from "Egypt and Nubia", Vol
STC67154 Libyan Chain of Mountains from the Temple of Luxor, from " Egypt and Nubia", Vol.1 (litho) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Triumphal Arch, Tripoli, plate 4 from A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa
STC89096 Triumphal Arch, Tripoli, plate 4 from A Narrative of Travels in Northern Africa, engraved by George Harley (1791-1871) 1821 (litho) by Lyon

Bas-reliefs on the Proscenium of the Roman theatre, Sabratha, Libya, 2nd century AD
3477278 Bas-reliefs on the Proscenium of the Roman theatre, Sabratha, Libya, 2nd century AD by Roman, (2nd century AD); (add.info.: LIBYA, Sabratha Theatre (2nd century AD)

Italian conquest of the distant Fezzan, parties and tributes to the black population of the country of Brak
2815607 Italian conquest of the distant Fezzan, parties and tributes to the black population of the country of Brak... (colour litho) by Beltrame

In Tripoli, the solemn presentation of the gold medal to the glorious 84th infantry
2815500 In Tripoli, the solemn presentation of the gold medal to the glorious 84th infantry, the kiss of the award-winning flag (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Italian Tripolitania, the first flights of military airplanes to Tripoli between the deep... (colour litho)
2815487 The Italian Tripolitania, the first flights of military airplanes to Tripoli between the deep... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tripoli, vue de terre (engraving)
2789660 Tripoli, vue de terre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tripoli, vue de terre. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1861)

Citadelle de Tripoli (engraving)
2789659 Citadelle de Tripoli (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citadelle de Tripoli. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1861)

The Libyans against the Ethiopians (colour litho)
2778455 The Libyans against the Ethiopians (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Libyans against the Ethiopians)

The occupation of Giarabub (colour litho)
2777687 The occupation of Giarabub (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of Giarabub)

The new uses of the airplane (colour litho)
2809160 The new uses of the airplane (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new uses of the airplane)

The dangers of aviation, Captain Moizo during a flight between Tripoli and Zuara must descend... (colour litho)
2808516 The dangers of aviation, Captain Moizo during a flight between Tripoli and Zuara must descend... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The poetry of war, the latest folk songs inspired by the war in Libya are now... (colour litho)
2808510 The poetry of war, the latest folk songs inspired by the war in Libya are now... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poetry of war)

A sharp advance of an artillery battery in Tripoli to transport it to the trenches (colour litho)
2808469 A sharp advance of an artillery battery in Tripoli to transport it to the trenches (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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