Stories Collection (page 4)

WW2 - The V For Victory Book For Boys
An illustrated front cover for a children's WW2 book of short stories, The V For Victory Book For Boys. The image shows a boy looking to the skies

Illustration, The train is just coming in now, said the little porter. Date: 1938

Illustration, In Nursery-Rhyme Land - Why, all the people are alive, cried Betty. Date: 1938

The Sleeping Beauty and the old woman at a spinning wheel
Illustration, The Sleeping Beauty and the old woman at a spinning wheel, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

The Queen gave him a glass of the richest cordial
Illustration, The Queen gave him a glass of the richest cordial, the Wishing Cup, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

The Fearless Prince and the little Imps, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, The Fearless Prince and the little Imps, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

The Enchanted Dumplings, Lappit and Lob, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, The Enchanted Dumplings, Lappit and Lob, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

Rumplestiltskin, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, Rumplestiltskin, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

Loaves were brought from all the bakers, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, Loaves were brought from all the bakers, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

Little Tom Thumb, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, Little Tom Thumb, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

A Trip to the Moon, by Muriel Baines
Illustration, A Trip to the Moon, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century

Cover design, Schoolgirls Adventure Book, Christmas 1938 Date: 1938

The ogre dragged the children from under the bed
Book illustration, The ogre dragged the children from under the bed Date: circa 1920

Lifeboatman's tales of the sea Date: 1920

Jack and the Beanstalk, descending with the hen that laid golden eggs Date: circa 1920

The Teller Of Tales
This illustration shows a man, engaging with a crowd of transfixed people, eagerly listening to the stories he has to tell. Date: circa 1915

Cover design, Other Worlds, pulp science fiction magazine, January 1953 Date: 1953

Cover design, Imagination, Stories of Science and Fantasy, pulp fiction science fiction magazine, January 1952 Date: 1952

Cover design, Super Science Stories, science fiction pulp magazine, November 1949 Date: 1949

Cover design, Startling Stories, science fiction pulp magazine, September 1947 Date: 1947

Cover design, Stirring Science Stories, science fiction and fantasy pulp magazine Date: 1941

Cover design, Marvel Science Stories, science fiction pulp magazine Date: 1939

Cover design, Dynamic Science Stories, science fiction pulp magazine Date: 1939

Cover design, Blue Book Magazine, pulp fiction, January 1934 Date: 1934

A week of political stories
Headlines of different newspaper for the week. The Pall Mall Gazette, The Globe, The Daily Telegraph and the Evening standard all giving the top stories for that week. The left image is of Mr

Advert, W & G Du Cros Ltd, luxury motor car hire
Advert, W & G Du Cros Ltd, Luxury Motor Car Hire, Acton Vale, West London Date: 1910

Advert, The Riviera Baby Carriage, Great Portland Street, London Date: 1910

Advert, The London Corset Co, New Bond Street, London Date: 1910

Advert, The Krieger electric car, Eccleston Square, London SW Date: 1910

Nicola Zerola, opera singer
Signor Nicola Zerola, opera singer, tenor Date: 1910

Vanni Marcoux, H G Moore and Lalla Miranda
Signor Vanni Marcoux (L), bass, H G Moore (R), assistant stage manager, Mme Lalla Miranda, soprano Date: 1910

G Mario Sammarco, opera singer
Signor G Mario Sammarco, opera singer, baritone Date: 1910

Ettore Panizza, orchestral conductor
Signor Ettore Panizza, orchestral conductor Date: 1910

Riccardo Martin, opera singer, tenor Date: 1910

Peter Cornelius, Danish opera singer, tenor (and baritone in his earlier career), seen here in a Wagnerian role Date: 1910

Percy Pitt, musical director, Covent Garden Opera Date: 1910

Paul Franz, French opera singer, tenor Date: 1910

Nicolas Rostowsky, opera singer, tenor Date: 1910

Neil Forsyth, Covent Garden Opera, General Manager
Neil Forsyth, general manager of the Royal Opera Covent Garden Date: 1910

Advert, Moselaris sparkling natural table water
Advert, Moselaris Sparkling Natural Table Water, Prevents Kidney Disease, D Wheatley & Sons, London Date: 1910

Marie Louise Edvina, opera singer
Mme Marie Louise Edvina, opera singer, soprano Date: 1910

Louise Kirkby Lunn, opera singer
Mme Louise Kirkby Lunn, opera singer, contralto Date: 1910

Maria Kousnietzoff, opera singer
Mme Maria Kousnietzoff, opera singer, soprano Date: 1910

Maurice Frigara, orchestral conductor Date: 1910

Edith Clegg, Armand Crabbe and Murray Davey
Mme Edith Clegg, contralto, Armand Crabbe (L), baritone, Murray Davey (R), baritone, opera singers Date: 1910

Jane Bourgeois, Jules Bourbon and Edmund Burke
Mlle Jane Bourgeois, Jules Bourbon (L), baritone, Edmund Burke (R), bass baritone, opera singers Date: 1910

Emmy Destinn, opera singer
Mlle Emmy Destinn, opera singer, soprano Date: 1910

Amy Evans, Edith Evans and Fernando Gianoli-Galletti
Miss Amy Evans (L), soprano, Miss Edith Evans (R), soprano, Fernando Gianoli-Galletti, bass, opera singers Date: 1910

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"Unveiling the Magic: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into a world where feline independence reigns supreme, as "The Cat that Walked by Himself" weaves its enchanting tale. Feel your spine tingle with anticipation as Alfred Bestall's "The Ghost Story" takes you on a thrilling ride through the realms of the supernatural. Delight in the whimsical verses of Lear's "Owl & Pussycat, " transporting you to a charming C19 setting filled with love and adventure. Embark on daring escapades alongside Flying Officer W E Johns' iconic character, Biggles, as his stories captivate readers in Modern Boy magazine. Immerse yourself in mind-bending science fiction with Astounding Stories' captivating cover featuring "Shadow out of Time, " leaving you questioning reality itself. Rediscover childhood innocence within Lear's timeless poem, "Georgie Porgie, " evoking memories of nursery rhymes and simpler times. Experience biblical tales come alive through Pauline Baynes' illustrations in "Stories of the Old Testament, " connecting generations through faith and storytelling. Marvel at hidden lunar cities on Amazing Stories' scifi magazine cover, igniting dreams of extraterrestrial exploration beyond our wildest imagination. Let your heart race with fear as M. R. James returns to haunt us once more in his chilling sequel, "Whistle and I'll Come " Witness mechanical marvels come alive on Amazing Stories' scifi magazine cover featuring "The Mad Robot, " reminding us that technology can both awe and terrify us simultaneously. Indulge in autumnal enchantment with Pauline Baynes' rendition of Hansel and Gretel from her collection, Fairy Tales of Autumn—where magic lurks around every corner.