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Annual Collection (#6)

"Step into the enchanting world of annuals, where nature's wonders and artistic mastery collide

Background imageAnnual Collection: Damon Albarn, lead singer of the British rock band Blur at the Brit Music Awards at Earls

Damon Albarn, lead singer of the British rock band Blur at the Brit Music Awards at Earls Court. 24th February 1997

Background imageAnnual Collection: ageratum houstonianum, floss flower

ageratum houstonianum, floss flower
4380 Agapanthus Agapanthus Blue Horizon

Background imageAnnual Collection: Castor oil plant, Ricinus, Ricinus communis

Castor oil plant, Ricinus, Ricinus communis
Castor Oil plant, Ricinus communis, Close up of red coloured plant showing spiky detail.-

Background imageAnnual Collection: clock vine, thunbergia mysorensis

clock vine, thunbergia mysorensis
4310 Clock vine Thunbergia mysorensis

Background imageAnnual Collection: Tomato, Beef tomato, Lycopersicon cultivar, Studio shot of red fruit against white background

Tomato, Beef tomato, Lycopersicon cultivar, Studio shot of red fruit against white background

Background imageAnnual Collection: St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936

St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936. Francis of Assisi (c1181-1226) returns to the monastery after walking the city in discussion with a young monk

Background imageAnnual Collection: Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Creator: Philip Hermogenes Calderon

Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Creator: Philip Hermogenes Calderon
Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi with Orpah standing in the Moab desert by Philip Hermogenes Calderon, at Walker Art Gallery, first exhibited 1886. Oil on canvas

Background imageAnnual Collection: Humulus lupulus, Hops Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Humulus lupulus, Hops Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Humulus lupulus, Hops Plants, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Background imageAnnual Collection: The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1619, (1914). Creator: Peter Paul Rubens

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1619, (1914). Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1619, (1914). Also known as Day of Pentecost, biblical scene depicting fiery tongues descending on the heads of the Virgin and Disciples, with the Holy Ghost above

Background imageAnnual Collection: Forget Me Not, Scorpion Grass, Myosotis, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Forget Me Not, Scorpion Grass, Myosotis, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Forget Me Not, Scorpion Grass, Myosotis, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Background imageAnnual Collection: Thistle, Milk Thistle, Plume Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Thistle, Milk Thistle, Plume Thistle, Scotland, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Background imageAnnual Collection: Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Flowers of the Garden: Plate 58, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Background imageAnnual Collection: Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Vine, Lonicera, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Vine, Lonicera, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Vine, Lonicera, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Background imageAnnual Collection: Thyme, Majorum, Oregano, Germander, Teucrium, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Thyme, Majorum, Oregano, Germander, Teucrium, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thyme, Majorum, Oregano, Germander, Teucrium, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Background imageAnnual Collection: Daisy, Shasta Daisy, Aster, Marigold, Chamomile, Mayweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Daisy, Shasta Daisy, Aster, Marigold, Chamomile, Mayweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Daisy, Shasta Daisy, Aster, Marigold, Ox Eye, Chamomile, Mayweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Background imageAnnual Collection: Bog Plants, Wildflowers, and Water Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Bog Plants, Wildflowers, and Water Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bog Plants, Wildflowers, and Water Plants: Plate 17

Background imageAnnual Collection: Lilium or Lily Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Lilium or Lily Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Lilium or Lily Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 59

Background imageAnnual Collection: Wildflower and Medicinal Herbal Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Wildflower and Medicinal Herbal Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wildflowers, Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Plate 31

Background imageAnnual Collection: Thistle, Star Thistle, Knapweed, Blue Bottle, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Thistle, Star Thistle, Knapweed, Blue Bottle, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thistle, Star Thistle, Knapweed, Centaurea, Blue Bottle, Absinthe, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Background imageAnnual Collection: Hope, 1886, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts

Hope, 1886, (1912). Artist: George Frederick Watts
Hope, 1886, (1912). Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

Background imageAnnual Collection: Saved!, c1856, (1911). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer

Saved!, c1856, (1911). Artist: Edwin Henry Landseer
Saved!, c1856, (1911). From Bibbys Annual 1911, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1911]

Background imageAnnual Collection: A night scene on the Nile near the mouth of the Cairo canal, during the festival of Gebr... 1862

A night scene on the Nile near the mouth of the Cairo canal, during the festival of Gebr... 1862. Creator: Unknown
A night scene on the Nile near the mouth of the Cairo canal, during the festival of Gebr-el-Haleeg, or breaking the canal, 1862

Background imageAnnual Collection: The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862

The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The annual regatta of the Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club, recently held at Glasgow, 1862. This regatta - the "Scottish Henley" - which came off at Glasgow, on Thursday and Friday

Background imageAnnual Collection: New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862

New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. New Year's Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Americans generally

Background imageAnnual Collection: The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of Parliament by Royal Commission, 1862. Our Illustration represents the House of Lords as it appeared on the 6th February during the ceremony of delivering her Majesty's Speech...the

Background imageAnnual Collection: Electric Permanent Waving Machine 1928

Electric Permanent Waving Machine 1928
A permanent electric waving machine, medusa, Serpents, exhibited at the Hairdressers Annual Exhibition. Date: 1928

Background imageAnnual Collection: Exhibition of Fine Arts, Salon of Palais de L Industrie

Exhibition of Fine Arts, Salon of Palais de L Industrie
Scene at the opening of the annual exhibition of fine arts in the salon of the Palais de L Industrie, Champs Elysee, Paris

Background imageAnnual Collection: Annual dinner of the Royal Stuart Society at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Date: 1932

Annual dinner of the Royal Stuart Society at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Date: 1932

Background imageAnnual Collection: A soldier from the Green Jackets giving a demonstration to children at the St Helens show

A soldier from the Green Jackets giving a demonstration to children at the St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. Circa 1973

Background imageAnnual Collection: Young children enjoy their day out at St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside

Young children enjoy their day out at St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. 27th July 1996

Background imageAnnual Collection: St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. Pictured

St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. Pictured, standing to attention are (left to right) Lewis Purnell, Jamie-Lee Purnell and Kerry Purnell

Background imageAnnual Collection: The newly-crowned St Helens show Queen, Isobel Reynolds, of St Helens

The newly-crowned St Helens show Queen, Isobel Reynolds, of St Helens, drives through the show ground crowds. St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. July 1973

Background imageAnnual Collection: Young children enjoy St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. 27th July 1996

Young children enjoy St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. 27th July 1996

Background imageAnnual Collection: Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse at Ascot racecourse. She was racing against other

Queen Elizabeth II riding a horse at Ascot racecourse. She was racing against other members of the Royal Family and guests who are staying with her at Windsor Castle

Background imageAnnual Collection: The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Neil Tennant of of Pet Shop Boys

The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Neil Tennant of of Pet Shop Boys. London, 15th April 1987

Background imageAnnual Collection: The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, John Deacon, Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor of Queen

The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, John Deacon, Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor of Queen. London, 15th April 1987

Background imageAnnual Collection: The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury and John Deacon of Queen

The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury and John Deacon of Queen, with their awards. London, 15th April 1987

Background imageAnnual Collection: The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics

The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, with his wife Siobhan Fahey of the band Bananarama. London, 15th April 1987

Background imageAnnual Collection: The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Robin Gibb. London, 15th April 1987

The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Robin Gibb. London, 15th April 1987

Background imageAnnual Collection: The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of Eurythmics

The Ivor Novello Awards. Pictured, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of Eurythmics. London, 15th April 1987

Background imageAnnual Collection: His Royal Highness The Price of Wales escorts Her majesty Margrethe II Queen of Denmark

His Royal Highness The Price of Wales escorts Her majesty Margrethe II Queen of Denmark at the Order of the Garter service. 16th June 1980

Background imageAnnual Collection: Young Eton goes wild with delight on beating Harrow at Earls Court

Young Eton goes wild with delight on beating Harrow at Earls Court. 20, 000 people saw Eton beat Harrow at Lord s, when all was over feelings were relieved in the time-honoured fashion

Background imageAnnual Collection: Wet weather at the Wimbledon Championships. 28th June 1982

Wet weather at the Wimbledon Championships. 28th June 1982

Background imageAnnual Collection: Lord Lothian starts the a Medieval football game played annually on Shrove Tuesday

Lord Lothian starts the a Medieval football game played annually on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire The Ashbourne game also known as " hugball" has

Background imageAnnual Collection: Mark Morrison flanked by dancers dressed as policewomen

Mark Morrison flanked by dancers dressed as policewomen, enters the stage to perform Return Of The Mack. The Brit Music Awards at Earls Court. 24th February 1997

Background imageAnnual Collection: Scottish author of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh, and Damon Albarn of Blur on stage at The

Scottish author of Trainspotting, Irvine Welsh, and Damon Albarn of Blur on stage at The Brit Music Awards at Earls Court. 24th February 1997

Background imageAnnual Collection: Twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss of the pop group Bros arriving at the Brit Music Awards

Twin brothers Matt and Luke Goss of the pop group Bros arriving at the Brit Music Awards at Royal Albert Hall, London. 13th February 1989

Background imageAnnual Collection: Musician Tricky, in a wheelchair pictured with another guest at the Brit Music Awards at

Musician Tricky, in a wheelchair pictured with another guest at the Brit Music Awards at Earls Court. 24th February 1997




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"Step into the enchanting world of annuals, where nature's wonders and artistic mastery collide. 🌳✨🎆 Immerse yourself in the majestic presence of the mighty Oak Tree or Quercus, captured with meticulous detail in a Victorian Botanical Illustration. Its sprawling branches whisper tales of resilience and wisdom. Transport yourself to The Garden of Eden, as envisioned by Hugh Goldwin Riviere in 1901 (1911). Lose yourself amidst lush foliage and vibrant blooms that evoke a sense of paradise reborn. Discover the rugged beauty of Scotland through the delicate petals of Thistle, Milk Thistle, Musk Thistle - an exquisite Victorian Botanical Illustration that pays homage to this proud nation's flora. Witness Daniel's courage in facing his fears within the Lions Den, immortalized by Briton Riviere in 1872 (1917). This captivating artwork reminds us that bravery can overcome even the most daunting challenges. Marvel at New Year fireworks illuminating Funchal harbor in Madeira, Portugal. A dazzling display symbolizing hope for a brighter future as we bid farewell to one year and welcome another with open arms. Delve into Victorian Botanical Illustrations showcasing both beauty and danger - from Poisonous Mushrooms to fragrant Herbs and Spice. These intricate artworks serve as reminders of nature's duality; its ability to heal or harm. Experience adrenaline-pumping action at The Interport Field Gun Competition - Royal Navy. Witness teams pushing their limits while displaying precision teamwork – a testament to human strength and determination. Pay tribute to our fearless firefighters who bravely battle flames with hoses held high. LFB annual review captures their unwavering commitment at Lambeth HQ LFB150 – true heroes protecting lives and communities. Finally, gaze upon John Seymour Lucas' masterpiece "The Armada in sight" depicting Plymouth hoe in 1880 (1911).