Surprising Collection

Bermuda - Humorous Greetings Postcard - Onion
Blessed is the man who comes to Bermuda (The modern paradise) And is tempted to eat a sweet onion instead of a forbidden apple

Masses Paul Et Virginie
PAUL ET VIRGINIE Its surprising that more composers haven t had a go at this idiotic story with its ludicrously dramatic plot and splendidly unhappy ending

The Lords Prayer in ten different languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Irish, Portuguese, Greek, German, Latin and Welsh) Date: 1841

A Barn Owl hunting a rat. Pen & ink illustration by Raymond Sheppard

Landlady discovers the lodger in the bath
The Lodger was in the bath. A landlady receives a nasty surprise as she comes across the lodger taking a bath

Maskelyne and Cookes "The Artists Dream". John Nevil Maskelyne and George Co
Maskelyne and Cookes " The Artists Dream". John Nevil Maskelyne and George Cooke, presented for the first time to a West End audience an entertainment they had been giving for several years

The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
526428 The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. First published in 1719, it is claimed to be the first English novel

Boer War 25 December 1901 (print)
533165 Boer War 25 December 1901 (print); (add.info.: Boer War: Boer forces under General Dewet surprising encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein, 25 December 1901)

Water Spaniel Surprising a Swan on its Nest, 1740. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Water Spaniel Surprising a Swan on its Nest, 1740

Kusunoki Tamonmaru Masatsura Surprising a Fox Raccoon dog Ghost, Published in 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kusunoki Tamonmaru Masatsura Surprising a Fox Raccoon dog Ghost, Published in 1865. From One Hundered Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Flirtation in a Cowshed, 1645-1672. Creator: Govert Dircksz. Camphuysen
Flirtation in a Cowshed, 1645-1672

WW1 - Four Gurkha Bagpipe Pipers - British Indian Army forces on the Western Front in France. Date: 1915

A South African Man with skin pigmentation condition
A South African Man with the skin pigmentation condition vitiligo, creating a remarkable patched appearance, captioned here as Leopard Skin (!). Date: circa 1900

A view through the window
Marcin Delektowski

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire
The Passage and doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Doorway
The Doorway of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

The Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire - Sitting Room
The Sitting Room of the Crooked House, Himley, Staffordshire. During the early 19th century, mining in the area caused one side of the building to begin gradually sinking

Russia - Tsar Nicholas II in a canoe
Russia - Tsar Nicholas II going for a spin in a perissory (perissoire), a type of long canoe. Date: circa 1905

Stork-powered baby transport! Date: circa 1910s

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Mary I surprising Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon, and Princess Elizabeth. Although they were all related as second cousins

Punch and Judy with elves, Dorothy M Wheeler
Christmas Command Performance! illustration of elves watching Punch and Judy show, surprising the drummer and the dog. Dorothy M Wheeler, illustrator, (1891-1966)

In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho)
2777985 In the cemetery of Portici (Naples), two carabinieri, to surprise a blackmailer who had to... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The talking head (chromolitho)
1094434 The talking head (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The talking head)

Hercules surprising Fanus who mistook him for Omphale, 1540-56 Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules surprising Fanus who mistook him for Omphale, 1540-56

Bertrand du Guesclin surprises the English (colour litho)
3622094 Bertrand du Guesclin surprises the English (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand du Guesclin surprises the English)

Our First Advance into the Enemys Country, Colonial Troops surprising the Boers at Lubbes Hoop Farm (litho)
1599249 Our First Advance into the Enemys Country, Colonial Troops surprising the Boers at Lubbes Hoop Farm (litho) by Begg

Baron Munchausen: Highwaymen / brigands, by Dore
3780006 Baron Munchausen: Highwaymen / brigands, by Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen: Highwaymen / brigands prepare to rob Baron Munchausen)

Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, by Dore
3779999 Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, by Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, engraving by Gustave Dore)

Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, by Dore
3780052 Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, by Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, engraving by Gustave Dore)

After surprising a Party of Boers, distributing the Booty (litho)
1040028 After surprising a Party of Boers, distributing the Booty (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: After surprising a Party of Boers)

Daniel Lambert, of surprising corpulency (engraving)
609498 Daniel Lambert, of surprising corpulency (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Lambert)

The surprising performance of Mr Price (engraving)
610705 The surprising performance of Mr Price (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Anthony Madox, the surprising English posture master (engraving)
586398 Anthony Madox, the surprising English posture master (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthony Madox, the surprising English posture master)

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth (engraving)
587864 Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prince Charles surprising the Infanta in Orchard (engraving)
654439 Prince Charles surprising the Infanta in Orchard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Charles surprising the Infanta in Orchard)

A Party of Bersaglieri, supported by the 10th Infantry, fording the Sesia at Vercelli... (engraving)
2772015 A Party of Bersaglieri, supported by the 10th Infantry, fording the Sesia at Vercelli... (engraving) by Vizetelly, Frank (1830-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Party of Bersaglieri)

Say it with Flowers
A wish from me.... Depicting a young boy surprising his girl with a bunch of flowers. Artist: HGC Marsh Lambert Date: 1919

English grocer entering a dining room and surprising his family, 19th century. Mr. John Jorrocks enters to find Mrs Jorrocks in red and gold turban

Resurrection, detail of a Renaissance altarpiece (painted and gilded wood)
REV345866 Resurrection, detail of a Renaissance altarpiece (painted and gilded wood) by Spanish School, (16th century); Monasterio de Santa Maria de San Salvador, Canas

Cartoon, The Amenities of the Circus are positively surprising, showing London circus owners George Sanger (left) and Frederick Charles Hengler (right) with William Holland (centre)

An unexpected visit (Colour Litho)
2783471 An unexpected visit (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unexpected visit)

The Brighton and Rottingdean Seashore Electric Railway - a unique coastline railway running through the shallow coastal waters of the English Channel between 1896 and 1901. Date: 1896

A singular passenger (colour litho)
2779960 A singular passenger (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A singular passenger. An escaped monkey climbing aboard a bus on the Pont-Neuf in Paris)

Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, by Dore
3780228 Baron Munchausen: Voyage to the moon, by Dore. by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen engraving by Gustave Dore)

Jack-in-the-box, c. 1870-1900 (mixed media)
NYH185456 Jack-in-the-box, c.1870-1900 (mixed media) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

A Surprise (colour litho)
2818166 A Surprise (colour litho) by Lobrichon, Timoleon Marie (1831-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Surprise. A painting by Lobrichon. Une Surprise. Tableau de Lobrichon)

Hunting Wapiti in Montana (engraving)
1597161 Hunting Wapiti in Montana (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting Wapiti in Montana)

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth (engraving)
5224964 Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and the Princess Elizabeth (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Unexpected: From Bermuda's Humorous Greetings Postcard to Tsar Nicholas II in a Canoe" Discover the hidden surprises that await. Journey through Bermuda's vibrant streets, where a Humorous Greetings Postcard will leave you chuckling. Delve into the enchanting world of "Masses Paul Et Virginie, " where love knows no boundaries. Expand your horizons with The Lord's Prayer in ten different languages, a testament to unity amidst diversity. Step into Maskelyne and Cooke's "The Artists Dream, " an illusionary masterpiece that will leave you questioning reality. Witness nature's cunning as a Barn Owl gracefully hunts its prey, reminding us of the unexpected beauty found in every corner. Prepare for laughter as a landlady stumbles upon her lodger taking an unconventional bath - truly surprising. Escape to Jardin du Luxembourg and marvel at Fontaine de Medicis, an exquisite oasis brimming with serenity and charm. Peer through windows revealing captivating scenes waiting to be explored. Embark on an adventure to The Crooked House in Himley, Staffordshire - its twisted architecture defying expectations at every turn. Enter its Doorway and step inside the Sitting Room; prepare for whimsy like never before. Travel back in time as Russia unveils Tsar Nicholas II gliding across waters in a canoe - who knew royalty could be so adventurous? Prepare yourself for astonishing encounters around every corner; let these surprising hints ignite your curiosity and open doors to extraordinary experiences.