Tales Collection (page 68)

Dragon & Grandmother
The dragon is finally defeated

The Iron Stove
The princess rides on a plough wheel over the three swords which are being wielded through holes in the ground. (Grimm story)

The Golden Crab
The fisherman brings the crab on the golden cushion. (German story)

Dragon of the North
The witch-maiden sees the young man under a tree. (German story)

The Six Swans Ford
The mysteriously silent girl in the tree throws down her golden chain and clothes to get rid of the huntsmen, but they insist that she comes down and is taken to the king

Comb & Collar / White Fox
The Princess saves the White Fox. (Italian story)

The Hoodie-Crow
The youngest of the farmers three daughters agrees to marry the hoodie crow (bird) whilst doing her washing under a tree with her sisters. (West Highland story)

The Battle of the Birds
How the Kings son saved the raven from the snake. (West Highland story)

Andersen Fairy Tales
Rackhams title page to an illustrated edition of Andersens Fairy Tales

Three Princes / Witch
The witch and the princes (Lithuanian story)

Tontlawald / Woodcutter
The Woodcutter in the Tontlawald. (German story)

Sleeping B / J. Harbour
The Prince looks down on Sleeping Beauty wondering how to wake her

Cinderella Askungen
ASKUNGEN (Swedish Cinderella) shocks her stepmother and stepsisters by saying how much she would like to go to the ball

Cinderella / Cruikshank
Frontispiece to Cinderella

Cinderella / Jennie Harbou
Cinderella runs away from the ball and the Prince

Rapunzel / Lefler&urban
Rapunzel lets down her golden hair

Goose Girl / Jennie Harbou
The Goose Girl brings her geese into line (Grimm)

Hansel & Gretel / Harbour
Hansel and Gretel follow the path up to the witches house (Grimm)

Pilgrims on the Road
The Pilgrims on the road, the Miller prominent in the foreground

Pilgrims Set Out
The Pilgrims set out

Fairy Tales / The Firebird
The hero of this Russian folk- tale plucks a feather from the tail of the Fire Bird as it imprudently passes within arms reach

Elves and Shoemaker

Little Mermaid / Lefler
The little mermaid watches the castle drawbridge being lowered (Hans Christian Andersen)

Grimm / Devil & G mother
The dragon dines with the devils grandmother

Hansel & Gretel in Woods
Hansel and Gretel asleep in the woods

Grimm / The Seven Swabians
The Swabians confront a hare in a field

Grimm / The Owl / Barn Fire
The townsfolk burn down the barn in which the Owl is hiding

Grimm / Devils Brother
Hans the soldier keeps the fires burning in hell for the devil and discovers his old general in one of the pots

Grimm / Sons of Fortune
The kings herald asked the cat to leave the palace

Red Riding Hood & Woof
Little Red Riding Hood meets the wolf in the woods

Rumpelstiltskin / Goble
Rumpelstiltskin visits the baby he hopes to win

Cinderella / Richter
Cinderella by the fireside is taunted by her two sisters before leaving for the Ball

Cinderella / Warwick Goble
Cinderella by the fireside

Gillray / Tales of Wonder
Tales of Wonder! Gillray satire on the taste for Gothic novels

Emile Gaboriau
EMILE GABORIAU - French writer, a pioneer of the detective story : his Mystery of the Yellow Room remains one of the finest tales in the genre

Fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs
The three little pigs build their respective houses out of bricks, straw and sticks

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Immerse yourself in a world of enchanting tales, where Chaucer's Pilgrims embark on a captivating journey depicted by Pauline Baynes. Feel the spine-tingling suspense as Alfred Bestall weaves 'The Ghost Story' with haunting precision. Lose yourself in the mesmerizing illustrations of Harry Clarke, as he brings to life the chilling Snow Queen and the mysterious Marsh King. Unlock your imagination with Richard Dadd's masterpiece, 'The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke', revealing an intricate realm beyond our wildest dreams. Step into the eerie forest and encounter the enigmatic 'Old Woman in the Wood', her secrets hidden within ancient trees. Delve into darkness with 'The Pardoner's Tale', unraveling moral dilemmas that still resonate today. Uncover Salem's bewitching history through Tituba, one of its infamous witches who ignited hysteria and fear. Witness bravery personified as a woman raises her skirts to scare off evil itself - a testament to resilience against all odds. Relive childhood memories with Georgie Porgie, whose mischievous adventures continue to captivate hearts across generations. Experience autumnal magic through Pauline Baynes' rendition of Hansel and Gretel - their tale reminding us that even amidst adversity, courage can lead us home again. Finally, join Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road to self-discovery; each character representing humanity’s diverse tapestry. In these tales lies an invitation: immerse yourself in worlds where reality intertwines seamlessly with fantasy – where legends come alive at every turn.