Surprising Collection (#3)

Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Discovery of the Head of Summanus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Lebanon - Married Druze Woman with Tantour hat
The traditional vertigious tantour hat of a married Druze (a monotheistic religious community) woman of Lebanon (sadly not an example of the popular trend to replicate the landscape of late 19th)

Woman using a urinal - WW2
" I m doing a mans job ain t I?" A tall imposing lady World War Two Factory worker passes comment in reposte to the surprise shown at her appearance at the Gents Toilet urinals by a fellow

Kitten

British propaganda for Belgium
One of a series showing pretty ladies in National dress. This one is for Belgium. She looks rather glum which is not surprising because her country was over-run by the Germans in 1914 at the start of

English ladies swimming team - Stockholm Olympics 1912
The English ladies swimming team at the Stockholm Olympics in 1912, winners of the 4 x 100m race, wearing surprisingly revealing swimming costumes

Surprised Santa
Santa surprised at empty vault

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Surprised robot woman standing out from the crowd

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Surprised robot couple

Turkestan - One man riding a bull and two on a donkey! Date: circa 1909

Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris - Fontaine de Medicis. Built in about 1630 by Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France and regent of King Louis XIII of France

Munchausen, having tethered his horse to pole in snowstorm, in morning finds snow gone and horse on church spire. Ever resourceful, he severs tether with a shot, mounts and continues his journey

Fishing for Jack!!!. A fisherman makes an unexpected catch

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Frustrated robot woman watching paper flying from photocopier

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Surprised woman with fairy in hand

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Surprised woman staring at glowing hand

Mr Louis Napoleon Parker playing a solo on the Megaphone
Mr Louis Napoleon Parker (1852-1944) " playing a solo" on the Megaphone at the Warwick Pageant of 1906 (the only way he could successfully direct a vast cast)

A Washington Saw Log used as the home for a man and a bear! Date: circa 1907

Hand-drawn and painted postcard featuring a cricketing Duck
Rather unusual hand-drawn and painted French Birthday Greetings postcard featuring a cricketing Duck, dispatching the ball out of the ground! circa 1920s

Russian Soldiers hatching out of eggs - Easter Postcard
A rather odd Easter Greetings card depicting a unit of Russian Soldiers hatching out of eggs! Date: circa 1910s

Boating in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris
This couple boating on the lake in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, seem to be attracting a surprising amount of attention, including a vendor of things to eat... Date: 1905

Kitchener takes Egypt and its gods by surprise, 1914
Horatio, Lord Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum(1850-1916). Soldier; caricatured as El Lord, surprising the gods of Egypt

Maskelyne and Cookes Mysteries - The Artists Dream
Promotional postcard for 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

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Man robot surprising woman root with bouquet of roses

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Man robot arm in arm with surprised woman

Jason King, Plants

Jason King, houses

Jason King, a woman and two boys

Dreams of yesterday, group of people by Jason King

Jason King, stairs

Jason King, landscape in the twilight

Father William does a back somersault, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
KW320780 Father William does a back somersault, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, published 1891 (litho) by Tenniel

Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day
To Greet you on Easter Day ! Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day - or perhaps it is visa-versa!! Date: circa 1906

Tunisia - Jewish Community - Prayers in the Cemetery, Tunis. The devotees are almost totally encased within their tent-like robes. Date: circa 1903

Swiss National Costume - Fribourg. The nature, intention of the large medallion bearing the letter M is unclear... Date: circa 1904

Worm Farm - Japan - Straw Layers in which the worms are kept. Date: circa 1910s

British Bulldog Tank surprises Germans in a trench
A truly superb postcard showing a British Tank represented by an armour-plated Bulldog surprising three German soldiers in their trench. WWI era

Auguste, the First Elephant ever born in France
First Elephant ever born in France - named Auguste - on 5th August 1936 at Douai. Baptised with Champagne by the unlikely combination of pachyderm Admirers, Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker!!

Japan - Remarkable Fowl at Miyanoshita
Japan - Remarkable Onagadori at Miyanoshita with incredibly long tail feathers - nothing poultry about this display! Onagadori means " long-tailed fowl" in Japanese

Boer War: Boer forces under General Dewet surprising encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein, 25 December 1901. 368 British killed, wounded or taken prisoner and their guns

The Barons marvellous horse, presented to him by Count Przobossky. Continuing to carry its master, and to drink, even though its hindquarters have been severed by the towns portcullis

Munchausen, recovering his silver casket which had bounced up to the moon. He grew a turkey bean and climbed up to the moon

Munchausen, showing his prowess as a hunter by killing many widlfowl with a single shot. From RE Raspe The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, first published 1785

Munchausen, surprising artillerymen by arriving in their midst mounted on a cannon ball. From RE Raspe The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen, first published 1785

Daniel Defoe The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, London 1892, illustrated by John Dawson Watson (1832-1892). Book first published 1719

Robinson Crusoe makes contact with fright18ned Man Friday. From Daniel Defoe The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, London 1892, illustrated by John Dawson Watson (1832-1892)

Robinson Crusoe about twenty years after shipwreck, in his cave with family of pet parrot, cats and kids. From Daniel Defoe The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, London 1892

Robinson Crusoe and his companion Friday, left, with the English Captain whom he has helped to subdue the mutiny on his ship

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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.