Surely Collection

Paddington Platforms 2
View of the platforms, on what must surely be an exceptionally busy day - perhaps an excursion train to Henley Regatta Date: circa 1905

Troilus And Cressida (colour litho)
3653303 Troilus And Cressida (colour litho) by Margetson, William Henry (1861-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troilus And Cressida)

Illustration for Good Wives by Louisa M Alcott (colour litho)
5210064 Illustration for Good Wives by Louisa M Alcott (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Wait for me, my friend, I may be a little late)

A Bitter Disappointment, the Tragedy of a Pate a la Russe (colour litho)
1040895 A Bitter Disappointment, the Tragedy of a Pate a la Russe (colour litho) by Guillaume, Albert (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bitter Disappointment)

NIGHT WATCHMEN / LONDON
A constable goes his nightly round, patrolling the streets accompanied by what must surely be one of the first police dogs ! Date: circa 1660

FRENCH CAVALRYMAN HIT
GARDES DHONNEUR 3rd regiment (It is surely very unusual for a costume illustration to show the soldier in the process of being hit !) Date: 1854

Waltzing Couple
Her charming dress swirls as her handsome partner - Major Fotheringham, just back from the Boer War, surely - skilfully guides her through the waltz

Georg Baron Fleckenstein
GEORG, baron von FLECKENSTEIN Though ignored by todays reference books, he was surely a mighty military commander in his day... Date: 17TH CENTURY

Gold mining on the moon
The Moon will surely be rich in valuable minerals: a gold mine there could be a profitable investment. Date: 1895

WWI Poster, Surely you will fight
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Surely you will fight for your King and Country. Come along, boys, before it is too late. Date: 1915

Surely you Will Fight for you King and Country. Come Along, Boys, before it is too Late. Poster

Surely I must be approaching the zone of fire
Flying. Enemy Aviator (beginning to realise) Himmel ! Surely I the zone of fire approaching be. Or the English version - Aviator (beginning to realise) Surely I must be approaching the zone of fire

Horace Walpole & Friend
HORACE WALPOLE - writer author of The Castle of Otranto etc. here linked with a Mrs Heidelberg, though their relationship was surely a chaste one. Date: 1717 - 1797

Marguerite Power
MARGUERITE POWER niece of Lady Blessington, noted social leader - but also a writer in her own right : and surely an archetypal Victorian miss ! Date: 1815 - 1867

John Musgrave Lamb
JOHN MUSGRAVE LAMB hat manufacturer of Warwick - one of the few hat manufacturers in our files, and surely the only one from Warwick... Date: 1781 - 1835

Francoise De Grignan - 8
FRANCOISE MARGUERITE, comtesse de GRIGNAN, marquise de SIMIANE, daughter of mme de Sevigne who surely wrote the letter her daughter is holding - they corresponded famously. Date: 1646 - 1705

Holy Family Two Angels 1598-1654 Black chalk
Artokoloro

First Fruits Earth Offered Saturn 1555-56 Pen
Artokoloro

Wold war one Poster the British King George V and a slogan Surely you will fight for your (King, implied) and country (implied).This was a propaganda poster in England during the First World War

Surely the world is growing better. Illustration shows an imaginary battle where aircraft, battleships, and submarines are engaged in shooting at each other. Date 1909 October 27

Schloss at Eltz
Eltz, overlooking the Mosel river, must surely be one of the most romantic of castles. Easily defended by the narrow bridge, and enjoying divine protection from that shrine. Date: 1850

Voodoo Charm
A Louisiana planter finds a Voodoo charm, much to the alarm of his black workers who tell him if he takes the steamboat to New Orleans, it will surely sink (it didn t !) Date: 1886

Boy with Clover
A boy carries a basket of four-leaf clover which will surely bring you good luck during the year to come... Date: 1909

Marie De Medicis Crowned
Henri IV ditches Marguerite de Valois and weds Marie de Medicis instead : she is crowned at Saint-Denis. [print dated 1610 but surely this is a misprint ?]

Radium Airship
Other worlds will surely develop their own technologies for space travel : this radium-powered airship of Saturn uses the planets natural resources

Napoleon Steamship
There must be many vessels with this name but this is surely one of the most elegant. She also has the distinction of being Frances first propeller-driven ship

17th Century Police Dog
A constable goes his nightly round, patrolling the streets accompanied by what must surely be one of the first police dogs !

Sacrifices to Confucius
The emperor Kao Tsu (personal name Liu Pang), founder of the Han dynasty, sacrifices a pig, a goat and a cow at the tomb of Confucius, who surely would not have approved !

Confucius Honoured
The emperor Kao Tsu (personal name Liu Pang), founder of the Han dynasty, sacrifices a pig, a goat and a cow at the tomb of Confucius, who surely would not have approved !

Bar in the Sky
Air travel will surely lead to the setting-up of bars and cafes in the skies for those who like to get away from it all for a while

Crowded Air-Lanes
When air travel becomes popular, the sky routes will become as crowded as those on the surface : some kind of air traffic control will surely be needed

Asking for a Ride
A donkey-boy tries to induce two children to take a ride. The children are eager enough, and Mama will surely say yes

Elsie Marley / Greenaway
Elsie Marley has grown so fine, she won t get up to serve the swine, but lies in bed till eight or nine, and surely she does take her time !

Learn from Flying Fish 1
If birds taught mankind to fly, what can the inventor learn from flying fish ? Combining the submarine and the aeroplane must surely be the next development

Prehistoric Aviation
Our earliest ancestors were surely inventive enough to experiment with flight, even if their efforts were not always crowned with success

Tomorrows Monorail
The monorail is surely the railway of tomorrow, making it possible to span wide valleys with a single rail. What if all the passengers crowd to one side to admire the view ?

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Surely, there is a world of wonders waiting to be explored on the Paddington Platforms From the bustling crowds to the enchanting destinations, every journey promises an adventure like no other. In the realm of art, Troilus And Cressida (colour litho) captures the essence of love and tragedy in vivid hues. The emotions depicted are so palpable that they transport you into a different era altogether. Illustration for Good Wives by Louisa M Alcott (colour litho) brings forth nostalgic memories of childhood innocence and sisterhood bonds. It reminds us that even in challenging times, family remains our greatest support system. A Bitter Disappointment, the Tragedy of a Pate a la Russe (colour litho) serves as a reminder that life doesn't always go according to plan. Sometimes, even our most anticipated moments can turn sour unexpectedly. As Night Watchmen patrol London's streets under moonlit skies, their unwavering dedication ensures safety for all. Their vigilance symbolizes resilience and protection in uncertain times. The French Cavalryman Hit painting immortalizes bravery amidst chaos—a testament to those who fearlessly charge forward despite danger lurking at every corner. Georg Baron Fleckenstein's work captures fleeting moments frozen in time—each stroke revealing stories untold. Surely his artistic prowess leaves us captivated and craving more. Gold mining on the moon may seem like an idea from science fiction novels; however, human ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to exploration and discovery beyond Earth's boundaries. During World War I, posters with powerful messages emerged urging citizens: "Surely you will fight. " These words echoed through nations as reminders of duty towards one's country during trying times. "Surely You Will Fight for your King and Country, " another call-to-action poster evokes patriotism within individuals—inspiring them to stand tall against adversity while protecting what they hold dear. As the zone of fire draws near, uncertainty looms.