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Extraordinary Collection (page 2)

"Unveiling the Extraordinary: From Poe to Princesses

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary pieces of artillery

Extraordinary pieces of artillery: view and section of the culverine of Nancy, a triple cannon, a twin cannon and an ancient screwpiece

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season

Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season
532233 Extraordinary Mildness of the Political Season : Disraeli congratulating Gladstone on Sovereigns speech at Opening of Parliament

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary wave at Ramsgate; Alarming position of ladies bathing (engraving)

Extraordinary wave at Ramsgate; Alarming position of ladies bathing (engraving)
736056 Extraordinary wave at Ramsgate; Alarming position of ladies bathing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Don Quixotes Extraordinary Battle (colour litho)

Don Quixotes Extraordinary Battle (colour litho)
2813432 Don Quixotes Extraordinary Battle (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Quixotes Extraordinary Battle)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Girl in extraordinary head-dress (colour litho)

Girl in extraordinary head-dress (colour litho)
2775220 Girl in extraordinary head-dress (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in extraordinary head-dress. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: The Mother of John Paul Jones (colour litho)

The Mother of John Paul Jones (colour litho)
3623256 The Mother of John Paul Jones (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mother of John Paul Jones)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: The Horse with the Longest Mane and Tail in the World (engraving)

The Horse with the Longest Mane and Tail in the World (engraving)
3627719 The Horse with the Longest Mane and Tail in the World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horse with the Longest Mane and Tail in the World)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary Submarine Adventure with a Sword-Fish (engraving)

Extraordinary Submarine Adventure with a Sword-Fish (engraving)
1616026 Extraordinary Submarine Adventure with a Sword-Fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extraordinary Submarine Adventure with a Sword-Fish)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Last Weeks Extraordinary High Tide In Venice, Gondolas And Boats In St Mark (colour litho)

Last Weeks Extraordinary High Tide In Venice, Gondolas And Boats In St Mark (colour litho)
2798729 Last Weeks Extraordinary High Tide In Venice, Gondolas And Boats In St Mark (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: How a wise woman charmed away the foot and mouth disease near Ilchester (engraving)

How a wise woman charmed away the foot and mouth disease near Ilchester (engraving)
736223 How a wise woman charmed away the foot and mouth disease near Ilchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary scene on the Manchester Exchange (engraving)

Extraordinary scene on the Manchester Exchange (engraving)
736147 Extraordinary scene on the Manchester Exchange (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Advert for the appearance of two extraordinary individuals (engraving)

Advert for the appearance of two extraordinary individuals (engraving)
609400 Advert for the appearance of two extraordinary individuals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: View of the extraordinary appearance in a mist near Lancaster (engraving)

View of the extraordinary appearance in a mist near Lancaster (engraving)
609454 View of the extraordinary appearance in a mist near Lancaster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Advert for treatment for obesity (engraving)

Advert for treatment for obesity (engraving)
609338 Advert for treatment for obesity (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for treatment for obesity; extraordinary success of F C Russells new)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: A Steam Man (engraving)

A Steam Man (engraving)
3627738 A Steam Man (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Steam Man. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary attempt to bury a child (engraving)

Extraordinary attempt to bury a child (engraving)
736108 Extraordinary attempt to bury a child (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: An extraordinary child born in France in 1683 (engraving)

An extraordinary child born in France in 1683 (engraving)
729692 An extraordinary child born in France in 1683 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An extraordinary child born in France in 1683)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Grouse-Driving Extraordinary (engraving)

Grouse-Driving Extraordinary (engraving)
1044383 Grouse-Driving Extraordinary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grouse-Driving Extraordinary)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: George Bidder, the extraordinary Mental Calculator, aged 12 years (engraving)

George Bidder, the extraordinary Mental Calculator, aged 12 years (engraving)
1108391 George Bidder, the extraordinary Mental Calculator, aged 12 years (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Bidder)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: The Estrapade, or Question Extraordinary (engraving)

The Estrapade, or Question Extraordinary (engraving)
668415 The Estrapade, or Question Extraordinary (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Estrapade)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary presentation to a judge (engraving)

Extraordinary presentation to a judge (engraving)
604313 Extraordinary presentation to a judge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Sketches in the Northern Provinces of Brazil (engraving)

Sketches in the Northern Provinces of Brazil (engraving)
1596416 Sketches in the Northern Provinces of Brazil (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Northern Provinces of Brazil)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Extraordinary session held by Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles (engraving)

Extraordinary session held by Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles (engraving)
820427 Extraordinary session held by Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Sir John Falstaff by his extraordinary powers of persuasion not only induces Mrs Quickly to

Sir John Falstaff by his extraordinary powers of persuasion not only induces Mrs Quickly to withdraw her Action but
1093011 Sir John Falstaff by his extraordinary powers of persuasion not only induces Mrs Quickly to withdraw her Action but also to lend him more money

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Man in a Fantastic Helmet, c. 1470 / 1480. Creator: Unknown

Man in a Fantastic Helmet, c. 1470 / 1480. Creator: Unknown
Man in a Fantastic Helmet, c. 1470/1480

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: bald

bald
Jan Slotboom

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Schleicher ASW17 26

Schleicher ASW17 26, on the grid at a gliding competition in the UK. This aircraft, owned by the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association (RAFGSA)

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: A Rickshaw boy of Durban in their remarkable costume. Introduced from Japan

A Rickshaw boy of Durban in their remarkable costume. Introduced from Japan, the rickshaw became a form of transport in Durban in the late 19th century

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: The Most Extraordinary and Tragic Affair Has Occurred During the Night, Said

The Most Extraordinary and Tragic Affair Has Occurred During the Night, Said
" The Most Extraordinary and Tragic Affair Has Occurred During the Night", Said the Vicar, 1910. " Mr Holmes", said the vicar

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Margaret McAvoy, An extraordinary Blind Girl, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper

Margaret McAvoy, An extraordinary Blind Girl, 1821. Creator: Robert Cooper
Margaret McAvoy, An extraordinary Blind Girl, 1821. Portrait of Margaret M Avoy (1800-1820) who claimed she could sense colours through the medium of her fingers despite having lost her sight

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Miss Elsie Craven - child actress and dancer

Miss Elsie Craven - child actress and dancer
Miss Elsie Craven (1898-1983) - child actress and dancer Date: circa 1910s

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: I d like to Swagger All My Life

I d like to Swagger All My Life - But I ll have to be trotting back to work next week confund it. Comic Postcard - satire on the penchant for women to wear large

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Basalt columns, Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

Basalt columns, Skaftafell National Park, Iceland

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Goats -Capra- feeding on Argan fruits or Argan nuts on an Argan tree -Argania spinosa-, Chouaker

Goats -Capra- feeding on Argan fruits or Argan nuts on an Argan tree -Argania spinosa-, Chouaker, Essaouira Province, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Morocco Goats have the ability to climb trees

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Horse with very long mane and tail, 1897

Horse with very long mane and tail, 1897
This extraordinary animal was bred at Marion, Oregon, United States, and was owned by Messers. C.H and H. W Eaton. The animal was shown at Fells Waxworks, Trongate, Glasgow

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Giacomo Poro

Giacomo Poro
GIACOMO PORO from Genoa, born with an extraordinary twin which he exhibited in London in 1714

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Fog obscures silhouetted trees at sunrise

Fog obscures silhouetted trees at sunrise and creates a moody atmosphere

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Abstract art of pouring rain in a Yukon forest, creating a fairy tale setting; Whitehorse, Yukon

Abstract art of pouring rain in a Yukon forest, creating a fairy tale setting; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Dramatic colourful sky with a row silhouetted trees in the foreground; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Dramatic colourful sky with a row silhouetted trees in the foreground; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Dramatic colourful sky with sun beams coming down from the sky reflecting on a lake with trees

Dramatic colourful sky with sun beams coming down from the sky reflecting on a lake with trees silhouetted in the foreground; Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Temperate rainforest in Tutoko Valley, Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Temperate rainforest in Tutoko Valley, Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand
Path through temperate rainforest in Tutoko Valley, Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Site; Southland, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: The Crooked Bush in central Saskatchewan, Canada

The Crooked Bush in central Saskatchewan, Canada
The Crooked Bush in central Saskatchewan; Saskatchewan, Canada

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Beyond the Ice Forest

Beyond the Ice Forest
Beams of light illuminate the path through a cathedral of trees enshrouded in fog, Stanmer Woods; Brighton, East Sussex, England

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Full moon over Gerlache Strain, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Full moon over Gerlache Strain, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Full moon sets over an iceberg in the Gerlache Strait off the coast of the Antarctic peninsula; Antarctica

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Mallard on a misty lake

Mallard on a misty lake
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) male on a tree at a lake with mist in the early morning; Bavaria, Germany

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: Leafless trees in fog

Leafless trees in fog in the winter; Kortgene, Zeeland, Netherlands

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: James Johnson 1777 To 1845 Physician Extraordinary To William Iv Engraved By W Holl After J Wood

James Johnson 1777 To 1845 Physician Extraordinary To William Iv Engraved By W Holl After J Wood From The Book The National Portrait Gallery Volume Iv Published C1820

Background imageExtraordinary Collection: In Re Guppy. Extraordinary Proceedings. Illustration By Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne) 1815-1882

In Re Guppy. Extraordinary Proceedings. Illustration By Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne) 1815-1882. From The Book Bleak House By Charles Dickens. Published London 1853




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"Unveiling the Extraordinary: From Poe to Princesses, Landmarks to Legends" Step into a world where extraordinary tales come alive - a realm of mystery and wonder that transcends time and space. Explore the enigmatic mind of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), as his haunting words continue to captivate readers even today. Delve deeper into the supernatural with Dd home and Chair, where spirits from beyond communicate through mysterious means. Venture underground to Quincy Copper Mine in Hancock, Michigan - Shaft No. 2, where miners once toiled tirelessly in search of precious minerals, leaving behind an indelible mark on history. Ascend High Cup Nick in Teesdale, England, and be awestruck by nature's grandeur as towering cliffs embrace you with their majestic presence. Journey across continents to Rock Fungo, a landmark nestled in Lacco Ameno overlooking the mesmerizing Gulf of Naples in Italy. Feel the echoes of Charles Mackay's timeless prose reverberate through your soul as you immerse yourself in his literary genius. Embark on a voyage aboard White Star Line's RMS Olympic with Tucks postcard as your guide; let it transport you back to an era when ocean liners ruled the seas with elegance and grace. Witness remnants of Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches Normandy - silent witnesses to bravery and sacrifice during World War II. Discover PALLISTER STIGMATA – an enigma shrouded in mysticism that challenges conventional beliefs; its origins remain elusive yet undeniably extraordinary. Unearth Opal's precocious childhood diary page from 1920 which unveils her audacious claim as a French princess who sought refuge across oceans - though met with skepticism by some, her story remains truly remarkable. Marvel at the traditional art fountain adorning Plaerrer square in Nuremberg, Bavaria.