Mediterranean Collection (page 2)

Rock of Gibraltar in the British Empire
British troops occupying Gibraltar, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

PLM Cote d Azur poster
Travel poster advertising the French Cote d Azur reached by the Paris Lyon Mediteranee railway on a sleeper train

Marseille poster
French PLM poster for Marseille on the Cote d Azur. A steam train and a charabanc full of people look out on the blue Mediterranean

The Forum. View of some of its ruins with Vesuvius in the background
ITALY, Campania, Pompeii, The Forum. View of some of its ruins with Vesuvius in the background

Italy, Sicily. Beach at Cefalu

Two white horses of the Camargue, head to head at water, Camargue, Southern France

Nudibranch (Janolus cristatus) Vela Luka, Korcula Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

Axel Munthe / Anacapri
AXEL MUNTHE Home of the Swedish physician and writer on Anacapri, Italy Date: 1857 - 1949

Picture No. 11676343
Mahimahi / Common Dolphinfish (composite image) Date:

SHIPS: HMS VICTORIA. HMS Victoria, launched in 1859, the last British wooden three-decker 1st rate ship-of-the-line, and flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet from 1864-67

View of the Lebanese Coastline at Beirut Date: circa 1910s

Albania, Tirana, Skanderbeg statue in Scanderbeg square

CRESQUES, Jafuda (1350-1410); CRESQUES, Abraham ( -1381). Catalan Atlas. 1375. Third and Fourth Leaves. Map of the world known in the 14th c. (Finisterre and the Mediterranean)

Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat, St Jean Cap Ferrat, View from Helicopter, Cote d Azur, France

Imperial Airways Poster, seaplane Scipio
Imperial Airways Poster, showing a diagrammatic drawing of the seaplane Scipio, one of the new Kent class, for use on the trans-Mediterranean service. 1931

Holy Monastery of Kykkos, Troodos Mountains, Cyprus: mosaic, Jacob wrestling with an angel, Genesis 32 and Hosea 12 Date: 2011

16th century map of Venice showing the lagoon. Venice is a coastal city in the north-east of Italy. The main bulk of Venice is in the upper frame of the image

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

A trireme, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans
A trireme, with three banks of oars, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Poster advertising French railways to Mediterranean coast
Poster advertising French railways to the Mediterranean coast, from Marseilles to Menton

Sun Bathers
Two sunbathers set in Cap d Antibes, South of France

Scene in the Mediterranean
Artist: Carmichael, John Wilson - Title: Scene in the Mediterranean - Date: 1842 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 113 x 154.9

Map of Western Europe, 1590
16th century map of Western Europe. Published around 1590, this map shows the coasts of Western Europe and the Mediterranean

Tamarisk tree, by the sea. Chios, Greece
ROG-11696 Tamarisk tree, by the sea Chios, Greece Tamarix parviflora Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Vue sur L Estaque et le Chateau d If, c. 1883-85 (oil on canvas)
3697148 Vue sur L Estaque et le ChAteau d If, c.1883-85 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 73x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Countries Travelled By The Apostles And Showing The Journeys Of St Paul Between Asia And Europe. From The Holy Bible Published By William Collins, Sons, & Company In 1869

Nice, France - Les Ponchettes, le Chateau and Mont Boron
Nice, France - Les Ponchettes (formerly row of small houses of local fishermen, nowadays mostly Galleries), the Chateau and Mont Boron. circa 1930s

Major Herbert George Brackley - Superintendant
Major Herbert George Brackley, Superintendant, Imperial Airways, right, receives the Certificate of Airworthiness for Canopus from an Air Ministry Official in October 1936 prior to its leaving for

Map of Italian Peninsula, Islands of Corsica and Sardinia and Adriatic coast. Engraving. 16th century

Malta - Valletta - Interior of St Johns Co-Cathedral Date: circa 1920s

HMS Exmouth - Royal Navy predreadnought battleship
HMS Exmouth - a Duncan class predreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy. HMS Exmouth was launched in August 1901 and served as a flagship for various fleets including the Mediterranean Fleet

Map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal (prior to the Portuguese Revolution in 1910). Date: circa 1908

Albania, Tirana, Skanderbeg square, buildings in Italian Fascist style

Hawker Sea Hawks parked adjoining the angled deck area on board HMS Ark Royal during operations in the Mediterranean. March 1957. Date: 1957

Europe, Italy, Sicily, Taormina. Souvenir limoncello

GREECE, Northeastern Aegean Islands, LESVOS (Mytilini), Sykaminia: Hillside Town View

Lebanon / Sidon
The former Crusader fortress at Sidon, Lebanon. Sidon was originally the most important Phoenician trading centre in the Mediterranean. Date: 1930s

Adana, Turkey - The Bridge
Adana, capital of Adana Province in south east Turkey. The ancient Antioch on the Sarus. One of the largest cities in Turkey - the gateway to the Cilician Plain

Valletta / Malta / Yacht
View into the Dockyard Creek in the Grand Harbour showing some of the luxury sailing (and powered) craft moored there

Common Octopus, Atlantic and Mediterranean. Shows special rectangular pupil
PM-404 Common Octopus Atlantic and Mediterranean Octopus vulgaris Shows special rectangular pupil and double row of sensitive suckers along the arms

Bee Orchid. Chios, Greece
ROG-11702 Bee Orchid Chios, Greece Ophrys tenthredinifera Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Malta - Spinola Bay - once a thriving fishing port, but in recent years tourism has taken over
DAD-1855 Malta - Spinola Bay - once a thriving fishing port, but in recent years tourism has taken over. The brighly coloured traditional Maltese fishing boats are called "Luzzu". November

Map of Corsica. Italian engraving. 16th century

Island of Thassos, Greece Date: circa 1930s

Europe, Spain, Minorca (aka Menorca). Fishing village of Fornells on the north side of the island, harbor

Tortoiseshell & White Cat - Santorini Island - Greece
WAT-6685 CAT- Tortoiseshell & white, town in background Santorini Island - Greece M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Discover the captivating beauty of the Mediterranean, a region steeped in rich history and breathtaking landscapes. From ancient empires to modern-day allure, this enchanting destination has something for everyone. Embark on a journey through time as you explore the Al-Idrisis world map from 1154, marveling at how civilizations have thrived along these shores for centuries. Immerse yourself in luxury at Reids Palace Hotel with its stunning views of Madeira, as depicted in an advertisement from 1928. Trace the footsteps of great conquerors with maps showcasing the Byzantine Empire and Ancient Persian Empire. Feel their power resonate through every corner of this land, just like Juan les Pins travel poster beckoning you to indulge in its vibrant atmosphere. Uncover Sicily's charm through a map dating back to 1895, envisioning picturesque towns and pristine beaches awaiting your arrival. Experience summer on the French Riviera where azure waters meet golden sands, capturing moments that will forever be etched into your memory. Delve into ancient history with maps depicting Palestine's kingdoms of Judah and Israel or King Alexander the Great's vast empire. Marvel at how borders have shifted over time but remnants of these legacies still linger today. Take a step back even further with an Anglo-Saxon 10th-century world map, reminding us that exploration has always been ingrained within human nature. Finally, witness Europe come alive under twinkling lights in a satellite image capturing its nocturnal beauty. The Mediterranean is more than just a geographical location; it is an embodiment of cultural diversity and natural wonders waiting to be discovered. So set sail on this voyage filled with endless possibilities - immerse yourself in its timeless allure.