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LSE4327022: A man shoots the president of the Paris Court of Justice while reading the judgment on appeal where he was convicted. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 8/4/1900. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327042: An accident in the field of March, the bridge built over the avenue de Suffren has crashed, the fault is attributed to the weapon cement, whose recent discovery does not allow to use it with caution. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 13/5/1900. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327193: The Spanish government has taken measures of repression: searches, seizures and arrest of all members of the clergyman suspected of belonging to a Carlist society (a royalist political tendency), members of the high clergymen have not escaped this anti-Carlist repression, many of them are already exiles. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 11/11/1900. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327199: Rail disaster: derailment of the south express, 20 kilometres from Dax, causing 14 deaths, the illustration shows the restaurant wagon, completely smashed and containing the majority of the victims in its debris. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 18/11/1900. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327215: Portrait of Queen Victoria of Hanover (1919-1901), 1901 (print), Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327223: Official portrait of the coronation of the new King Edward VII (1841-1910) King of the United Kingdom of England and Ireland and Emperor of India. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 3/2/1901. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327242: In Noisy Le Sec, where a terrible accident occurred during the night, the old men suffering from the cold lit the stove, forgetting to close the lid, letting the carbon dioxide escape that caused them to suffocate. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 17/3/1901. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327267: Accident in a circus set up in Rosny under wood, the third bleachers collapsed on the lower bleachers during the performance of the clown, there are many injuries. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 31/3/1901. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327276: Three walkers suspended from a rope descend to the bottom of an underground, to rescue a corporal who has fallen to the bottom for 28 days, in the mountain that runs along the road to Saint Marc au Gaz, near Brest. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 14/4/1901. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328157: The big plains steer and its hitch. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au far west americain, by M. L. Simonin, in 1867, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328160: The railway has Omaha Station (Nebraska), the starting point of the lines leading to the Pacific. Engravure pour illustration le voyage au far west americain, by M. L. Simonin, in 1867, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328229: The bridge and the castle of Saint Angelo (Castel Sant'Angelo) in Rome, located on the right bank of the Tiber, decided by Emperor Hadrian, in 135, to be his mausolee and the counterpart of the tomb of Augustus on the left bank, it was completed in 139 and was very quickly turned away from his funeral purpose to become a military by being integrated into the wall as than fortress. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Rome, by Francis Wey, in 1864-1868, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328306: The service of sake, is what is most ceremonial in banquets, sake is brought in large lacquered pots or bronze cans, placed on a bamboo bar, heated in a bath bath in porcelain bottles; the cuts of materials and various sizes are richly decorated, but the pieces of honour are the large bowls shaped like a shield that is filled to the brim to make them go round and throw challenges. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328311: Japanese players in the middle of cards. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328321: A doctor posing moxas (small sagebrush cones burned in specific parts of the body), a preventive treatment against various symptoms from indigestion to lack of appetite, crying and toothache, employs twice a year and has fixed time by the Japanese. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328343: The matsouri (fair, procession) of Roksamia, Kami temple in the vicinity of Yedo (or Edo, present-day Tokyo), on the 5th day of the 5th month of the year, the crowd gather to collect medicinal herbs in the forest and in the evening, the priests organize a solemn procession to walk the relics and holy objects in the forest until a bucher, to the sound of fives, gongs and drums, illuminated by many paper lanterns, the crowd joins them for a festive celebration.Engraving to illustrate Japan, a travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328349: Fire fishing in Yedo Bay (or Edo, present-day Tokyo), during the night, each boat carries a kind of grill at the front lights, the light attracts fish who are caught with a large net. Engraving to illustrate Japan, travel story by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328356: The Arcturus, a Danish liner serving between Copenhagen and Iceland, on which the author embarks to reach Reykjavik, sailing among the whales. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in Iceland, story by Noel Nougaret, in 1866, published in “” Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328377: Young Indians from Cerro de Pasco (central Peru), gather for breakfast. Engraving to illustrate Les iles Chincha, rect by L.Simonin, in 1860, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages””, edited by Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328428: The hour of rest in Argamasilla, the many railway workers lying on the track, rest in full sun. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Spain by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) illustrator and Baron Ch. Davillier reactor, in 1862, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328440: The tinajas of the Channel, the use of these huge earthen jars replaces the use of barrels and their use is very old. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Spain by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) illustrator and Baron Ch. Davillier reactor, in 1862, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328444: A sale (inn) in Estremadure, which welcomes workers and travellers as well as various pets or not, you can drink on the common jug suspended from the beams or individually and you can also eat a soup always on the fire. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Spain by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) illustrator and Baron Ch. Davillier reactor, in 1862, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328448: the gleaners of Estremadure, with their large wooden rakes to pick up the part of the crop that was forgotten in the fields after the harvest. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Spain by Gustave Dore (1832-1883) illustrator and Baron Ch. Davillier reactor, in 1862, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Dore, Gustave (1832-83) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328456: At the foot of Piazza Navona, Rome (Italy). Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Rome, by Francis Wey, in 1864-1868, published in “Le tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages”, under the direction of Edouard Charton, 1868, Paris. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328471: A barber working in the streets of Calcutta. Engraving to illustrate the voyage in the meridional provinces of India, by Alfred Grandidier, in 1862-1864, published in “” le tour du monde””, edited by D'Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris, 1869. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328526: A cosmopolitan sailboat, the fastest fish in the world, thanks to its sail-shaped fin on its back, faulted on the shore and attacked by crows. Engraving to illustrate the story Quatre mois en Florida, by M. Pousselgue, in 1851-1852, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4328534: Back from hunting at night, the prey, a bear, is tied up and suspended from a branch that the hunters carry on the shoulder. Engraving to illustrate the story Quatre mois en Florida, by M. Pousselgue, in 1851-1852, published in “” le tour du monde””, under the direction of D'Edouard Charton, Hachette, Paris 1869.Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326884: Allegory to celebrate the return of the Easter bells, with the representation of the children of Alsace and Lorraine (Alsace-Lorraine) in traditional costumes, while these regions are disputed between the German empire that administers them and France, which, fed by revanchism, aspires to attach them to its territory. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 2/4/1899. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326900: Balloon accident in Beuzeville, following a loss of gas, the aeronaut lost control and fell from his balloon, in which he had embarked without a nacelle. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 30/7/1899. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4326914: Jules Dalou (1838-1902) sculptor, decorated the legion of honor by the President of the Republic Emile Loubet (1838-1929), on the occasion of the inauguration of the statue “The triumph of the republic”” on the Place de la Nation in Paris. Engraving in “” Le petit journal”” 3/12/1899. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327038: Serious motorcycle accidents on the Paris Roubaix road, while they tried to follow the famous bicycle race, a false maneuver struck a hedge of spectators. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 6/5/1900. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4327154: Li Hung Chang, a Chinese diplomat, has a mandate to trade with foreign powers in China, is here escorted by Russian and Japanese troops, both for his security and for his surveillance. Engraving in "Le petit journal" 14/10/1900. Selva Collection., Unknown Artist, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329458: The Indians of the state of Boyaca, descending a mountain covered with grass on straw horses, consisting of a bundle of long grass on which one sits a caliphourchon to descend the slopes at full speed, by the force of gravite alone, engraving after the drawing of A. de Neuville, illustrating the journey to New Granada, by the doctor Saffray, in 1869, published in “Le tour du monde”” 1873, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection., Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329470: Portrait of Dr. Saffray, arms on his mount, in travel dress, engraving after the drawing of A. de Neuville, illustrating the voyage to New Granada, by Dr. Saffray, in 1869, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1873, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection., Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329479: The Bulgarian harvesters, during their break, with their fake and the objects of their daily laborious: pipe, bottle of wine and a kind of biniou, engraving after the drawing by E.Metzmacher, illustrating the journey to Bulgaria, by Guillaume Lejean, in 1867, published in “Le tour du monde”” 1873, edited by Edouard Charton, Hachette edition, Paris. Selva Collection., Metzmacher, Emile Pierre (1815-90) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4329568: Pelerins Bambaras (mollem or Muslim religious leaders), respectful of all the populations they try to moralize, they manufacture grisgris and practice a little medicine, very employed as carriers of news and for the preliminaries of peace, here, during a stop in Baoure, stage on the way to Boudougou (Ivory Coast), engraving after the drawing by P. Sellier, illustrating the voyage to the Côte d'Afrique in 1868, by Vice Admiral Fleuriot de Langles, published in “” Le tour du monde””” 1873, edited by Edouard Charton, edition Hachette, Paris. Selva Collection., Sellier, P. (19th century) (after) / Bridgeman Images