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Monarchs Collection

"Exploring the Majestic World of Monarchs

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Cunard Line Poster

Cunard Line Poster
Cunard Line, Monarchs of the Sea poster for the Lusitania and Mauretania, 1907 Date: 1907

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of England

Early jigsaw puzzle showing Kings & Queens of England
A highly instructive jigsaw puzzle from the early nineteenth century, bearing representations of the Kings and Queens of England from William I to George IV. Date: 1937

Background imageMonarchs Collection: The young Napoleon Bonaparte studying (colour litho)

The young Napoleon Bonaparte studying (colour litho)
725683 The young Napoleon Bonaparte studying (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Two monarch butterflies rest for a moment in a garden of flowers. Px291

Two monarch butterflies rest for a moment in a garden of flowers. Px291
TOM-1055 Wanderer / MONARCH / Milkweed Butterflies - resting in garden of flowers. Danaus plexippus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly
JZ-2729 Wanderer / MONARCH / Milkweed Butterfly USA Danaus plexippus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMonarchs Collection: CLY02021

CLY02021
AUS-243 Wanderer / MONARCH / Milkweed Butterfly - female, on Sunflower (Helianthus sp.) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Danaus plexippus Densey Clyne / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

Background imageMonarchs Collection: The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving)

The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving)
XJF328605 The Union of the Roses of the Families of Lancaster and York, 1589 (plate engraving) by Hondius, Jodocus (1567-1611); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Grana Uile introduced to Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Anthologia Hibernica vol

Grana Uile introduced to Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Anthologia Hibernica vol
XJF486361 Grana Uile introduced to Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Anthologia Hibernica vol. II, print made by Clayton, published 1794 (engraving) by Beauford

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Wanderer / Monarch / Milkweed Butterfly - caterpillar

Wanderer / Monarch / Milkweed Butterfly - caterpillar
LB-3393 Wanderer / Monarch / Milkweed Butterfly - caterpillar Danaus plexippus Ian Beames Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Monarch / Wanderer / Milkweed Butterfly

Monarch / Wanderer / Milkweed Butterfly
FG-4751 Wanderer / Monarch / Milkweed Butterfly Overwintering, after migration. Mexico Danaus plexippus Distribution: North, Central & South America, New Zealand, Australia, Canary Islands

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Tiddy-Doll Great French-Gingerbread-Baker Drawing Out

Tiddy-Doll Great French-Gingerbread-Baker Drawing Out
Artokoloro

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c. 1904 (wax)

Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c. 1904 (wax)
1220227 Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c.1904 (wax) by De Saulles, George William (1862-1903); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Kings of England, reproduction of possibly the first jigsaw puzzle, c

Kings of England, reproduction of possibly the first jigsaw puzzle, c
1772350 Kings of England, reproduction of possibly the first jigsaw puzzle, c.1820, from The Sketch Magazine, Coronation Number, published 1937 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Imperial State Crown that George IV, was crowned 1821

Imperial State Crown that George IV, was crowned 1821
Imperial State Crown that George IV was crowned, on July 1821, also William IV, 40 cm (16 in) tall, encrusted with 12, 314 diamonds with the traditional de-lis

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Catholic Kings, Isabella and Ferdinand. Spain. Colored engra

Catholic Kings, Isabella and Ferdinand. Spain. Colored engra
Catholic Kings, Isabella I (1451-1504) and Ferdinand II (1452-1516). Engraving. Colored

Background imageMonarchs Collection: King Alfred the Great (colour litho)

King Alfred the Great (colour litho)
6025136 King Alfred the Great (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred the Great)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Imperial State Crown of George I, was crowned 1714

Imperial State Crown of George I, was crowned 1714
Imperial State Crown that George I was crowned, on 20 October 1714, showing the large spinel ruby which belonged to the Black Prince set in the front Cross-Patee

Background imageMonarchs Collection: King Edward VII (1841 - 1910), King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Date: 1901

King Edward VII (1841 - 1910), King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Date: 1901

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Four Generations of the English Royal Family, illustration from His Majesty

Four Generations of the English Royal Family, illustration from His Majesty
KW392355 Four Generations of the English Royal Family, illustration from His Majesty King Edward VIII, published 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageMonarchs Collection: King William the Conquerer (colour litho)

King William the Conquerer (colour litho)
6025142 King William the Conquerer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William the Conquerer)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: King Edward VIII (colour litho)

King Edward VIII (colour litho)
6025092 King Edward VIII (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VIII)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Portrait of King Charles I (engraving)

Portrait of King Charles I (engraving)
820141 Portrait of King Charles I (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles I, King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Portrait of King Charles II (engraving)

Portrait of King Charles II (engraving)
820143 Portrait of King Charles II (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles II, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, wearing a wig)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Chocolat Guerin-Boutron trade card, Historic Words series (chromolitho)

Chocolat Guerin-Boutron trade card, Historic Words series (chromolitho)
963888 Chocolat Guerin-Boutron trade card, Historic Words series (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Guerin-Boutron trade card)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Imperial State Crown of George II, was crowned 1727

Imperial State Crown of George II, was crowned 1727
Imperial State Crown that George II was crowned, on October 1727, this was George Is state crown, the arches were pulled upwards surmounted by 440 brilliant set jewels with the fleur-de-lis

Background imageMonarchs Collection: The billiard monarchs, contestants in the grand national bil

The billiard monarchs, contestants in the grand national bil

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly
JZ-2764 Wanderer / MONARCH / Milkweed Butterfly USA Danaus plexippus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Monarch Butterfly - on purple coneflower. U. S. A. Summer. px240

Monarch Butterfly - on purple coneflower. U. S. A. Summer. px240
TOM-934 Wanderer / Monarch / Milkweed Butterfly - on purple coneflower, (Echinacea purpurea) U.S.A. Summer Danaus plexippus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Monarch butterfly - on purple coneflower. Px277

Monarch butterfly - on purple coneflower. Px277
TOM-1057 Wanderer / MONARCH / Milkweed Butterfly - on purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Danaus plexippus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageMonarchs Collection: A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's 'Arte of Navigation'

A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's 'Arte of Navigation', published 1577 (engraving)
3789056 A Hieroglyphic of Britain, the frontispiece to John Dee's 'Arte of Navigation', published 1577 (engraving) by Unknown Artist

Background imageMonarchs Collection: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. George VI, Albert Frederick Arthur George 1895 to 1952

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. George VI, Albert Frederick Arthur George 1895 to 1952
2638456 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. George VI, Albert Frederick Arthur George 1895 to 1952. King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Le pied de Nez de Milord Pit, 1805

Le pied de Nez de Milord Pit, 1805
1575005 Le pied de Nez de Milord Pit, 1805; (add.info.: Le pied de Nez de Milord Pit. Cartoon shows Napoleon I, wearing laurel wreath and ermine robe, pushing down one side of a scale with his sword)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Four generations of British monarchs, 1894. Queen Victoria holding infant future Edward VIII

Four generations of British monarchs, 1894. Queen Victoria holding infant future Edward VIII, flanked by, right
527784 Four generations of British monarchs, 1894. Queen Victoria holding infant future Edward VIII, flanked by, right, her son the future Edward VII

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800

Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800
3507969 Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800; (add.info.: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, which was)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: King Henry VIII of England (print)

King Henry VIII of England (print)
6116554 King Henry VIII of England (print) by English School; (add.info.: King Henry VIII of England, 1491-1547. After a contemporary engraving. Later colourisation.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800

Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800
3507970 Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, 1800; (add.info.: Gilded surfaces and lavish silk wall coverings in the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia, which was)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Queen Elisabeth/Elizabeth I, 1896 (chromo)

Queen Elisabeth/Elizabeth I, 1896 (chromo)
3788659 Queen Elisabeth/Elizabeth I, 1896 (chromo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Queen Elisabeth/Elizabeth I)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: The Royal Wedding between Albert Edward, and Alexandra of Denmark, 1910 (engraving)

The Royal Wedding between Albert Edward, and Alexandra of Denmark, 1910 (engraving)
955259 The Royal Wedding between Albert Edward, and Alexandra of Denmark, 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding between Albert Edward, Prince of Wales)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Queen Elizabeth, Consort of George VI (print)

Queen Elizabeth, Consort of George VI (print)
3788170 Queen Elizabeth, Consort of George VI (print) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth in 1936 (1900 - 2002), consort of George VI (1895-1952)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denamrk riding in Windsor

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denamrk riding in Windsor Great Park England in
955261 Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denamrk riding in Windsor Great Park England in 1863

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, consort of King George VI, 1923 (b/w photo)

Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, consort of King George VI, 1923 (b/w photo)
3789161 Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, consort of King George VI, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: The Royal Family, after King George VI 's Coronation (photo)

The Royal Family, after King George VI 's Coronation (photo)
3785786 The Royal Family, after King George VI 's Coronation (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Royal Family, after King George VI 's Coronation)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: George V meeting peasants on the Western Front

George V meeting peasants on the Western Front
3786047 George V meeting peasants on the Western Front; (add.info.: George V meeting peasants on the Western Front during World War 1)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Franz Joseph Is Diamond Jubilee Parade

Franz Joseph Is Diamond Jubilee Parade
3786160 Franz Joseph Is Diamond Jubilee Parade; (add.info.: Franz Joseph Is Diamond Jubilee Parade, 1908. (Vienna?). Emperor of Austria, King of Bohemia, King of Croatia, Apostolic King of Hungary

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Wilhelm II, German Emperor from 1888 - 1941

Wilhelm II, German Emperor from 1888 - 1941
3787521 Wilhelm II, German Emperor from 1888 - 1941; (add.info.: Wilhelm II, German Emperor from 1888 - 1941. The last emperor of Germany, and King of Prussia, b. January 1859 - d)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Coronation cortege of a Holy Roman Emperor

Coronation cortege of a Holy Roman Emperor
3787662 Coronation cortege of a Holy Roman Emperor; (add.info.: Coronation cortege of a Holy Roman Emperor in Medieval Rome. Illustration on Liebig collectible card. Early 20th century)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Colonade at Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark

Colonade at Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark
3787985 Colonade at Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: Colonade at Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark. Danish royal residence. Early 20th century)

Background imageMonarchs Collection: Prince Alexander of Serbia in Hyde Park, London

Prince Alexander of Serbia in Hyde Park, London
3786763 Prince Alexander of Serbia in Hyde Park, London; (add.info.: Prince Alexander of Serbia in Hyde Park, London during World War 1. April 1916. Accompanied by a Serbian nurse)




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"Exploring the Majestic World of Monarchs: From Kings & Queens to Butterflies" Delve into history with an early jigsaw puzzle showcasing the illustrious Kings & Queens of England. Witness a young Napoleon Bonaparte engrossed in his studies, captured beautifully in a vibrant color lithograph. Embark on a luxurious voyage through time with a captivating Cunard Line poster, evoking the grandeur past. Experience nature's enchantment as two delicate monarch butterflies find respite amidst a garden blooming with vibrant flowers (Px291). Grana Uile is introduced to Queen Elizabeth, depicted in an exquisite illustration from Anthologia Hibernica vol (CLY02021). Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of English history as you witness "The Union of the Roses, " symbolizing the merging families of Lancaster and York through an intricate plate engraving from 1589. Observe the fascinating life cycle of wanderer/monarch/milkweed butterflies, from caterpillar to majestic winged creatures that grace our gardens. Marvel at the ethereal beauty and graceful flight patterns displayed by these magnificent monarch butterflies. Discover how Tiddy-Doll Great French-Gingerbread-Baker drew inspiration from royal elegance while creating delectable treats fit for kings and queens throughout history. Behold George IV's Imperial State Crown, worn during his coronation in 1821, representing regal splendor at its finest. Join us on this captivating journey where we explore various aspects of monarchy - be it historical figures or mesmerizing butterfly species - each offering their own unique allure and significance.