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  • Johann Gloisner. Lithograph by F. Herr, 1834.
  • Johann Burger. Lithograph by F. Herr after J. Danhauser.
  • [Leaflet advertising appearances by Herr Winkelmeier at the London Pavilion in February 1887].
  • Herr von Mamolocon, a character with a grotesque face. Line engraving attributed to D. Custos.
  • Herr von Mautzion, a character with a grotesque face. Line engraving attributed to D. Custos.
  • Herr von Mommongnon, a character with a grotesque face. Line engraving attributed to D. Custos.
  • [Single sheet programme (March 1887) for a variety programme featuring Herr Winkelmeier at the London Pavilion].
  • [Leaflet advertising appearances by Herr Winkelmeier and M. Brunin (French comedian) at the London Pavilion in March 1887].
  • Pangratz Pilgram, a German wine merchant, with gloves in hand. Engraving by J. Sandrart after M. Herr, c. 1659.
  • The tallest man in the world : Herr Winkelmeier, the celebrated Austrian giant, exclusively engaged at the London Pavilion.
  • The tallest man in the world : Herr Winkelmeier, the celebrated Austrian giant, exclusively engaged at the London Pavilion.
  • Herr Winkelmeier the tallest man in the world will appear every evening at 10.45 ... / London Pavilion, Piccadilly.
  • London Pavilion, Piccadilly, W. : every evening at 10.45 : the tallest man in the world : Herr Winkelmeier.
  • Henry S. Tanner before the start of his 40-day fast at Clarendon Hall, New York City. Photograph by Herr & Co., 1880.
  • [Leaflet advertising appearances by Herr Unthan, "the armless wonder" at theSouth London Palace, 15 April (1889?). Printed on pink paper].
  • [Leaflet advertising appearances by Herr Unthan, "the armless wonder" at theSouth London Palace, 15 April (1889?). Printed on pink paper].
  • [Leaflet advertising appearances by Herr Winkelmeier at the London Pavilion in January 1887, appearing with a wide variety of "versatile and comic artistes"].
  • [Page from The Entr'acte for 22 January 1877 showing a cartoon of "A bit of Herr Winkelmeier, the giant at the London Pavilion"].
  • [Leaflet advertising appearances by Herr Unthan, "the man without arms" at the Canterbury Theatre of Varieties, Westminster Bridge Road, London, 25 January 1886. Printed on yellow paper].
  • An alchemist concentrates on a book in his study, while Death next to him tells him "My dear Herr Collaborator, you are are too hardworking". Gouache painting.
  • [Leaflet advertising appearances by Herr Unthan, "the man without arms" at the Canterbury Theatre of Varieties, Westminster Bridge Road, London, 25 January 1886. Printed on white paper].
  • [Leaflet advertising appearances by Herr Ernest Schafer and Fraulein Jennie Wergen at the Trocadero Music Hall (18 February 1890?), both dwarfs, with a line up of other acts].
  • Special arrangement for Christmas holidays of Herr Joseph Drasal, the German Giant, the tallest man ever exhibited : and Colonel Dietrich Ulpts, the Tyrolese Dwarf, 34 inches high / The Royal (late Weston's), Holborn ; Arliss Andrews, printer, 31 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.
  • Boxing night and until further notice : special engagement of Herr Joseph Drasal, the Tyrolese Giant, aged 32 years, the tallest man in the world, measuring eight feet four inches also Colonel D. Ulpts, the Tyrolese Midget, aged 22 years, measuring 34 inches high. First appearance in England / South London Palace, London Road, near the Elephant & Castle ... under the sole management of Mr. H. Ulph, Jun.
  • Bericht an die Herren Liebhabere..., by Cuno
  • Bericht an die Herren Liebhabere Optischer..., by Cuno
  • Prognostication auff xxiii Jar zukünfftig ... geschriben zu dem groszmechtigsten, durchleüchtigsten Fürsten und Herren, Herren Ferdinanden, etc. Römischen Künig, Ertzhertzog zu Osterreych, etc.
  • Oxo : the Oxo habit : "Here is the beef, mother!".
  • Oxo : the Oxo habit : "Here is the beef, mother!".
  • Pharmacy reconstructhion: Trade sign hanging near the Old English Pharmacy:- "Here are prepared..."