Tuck Collection (#4)

A Midnight Feast, 1866 (oil on panel)
CW224238 A Midnight Feast, 1866 (oil on panel) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 22x35.5 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Queens Dolls House (colour litho)
3643037 The Queens Dolls House (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Dolls House. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Box lid, Kindergarten Paper Modelling game
Box lid, Father Tucks Kindergarten Paper Modelling, childrens game

On the Coast. 1870

Colouring page, For Victory Paint Book, WW2
Colouring page, For Victory Paint Book, with a British flag and a little boy in John Bull costume. Date: 1940s

Frontispiece design, For Victory Paint Book, WW2
Frontispiece design, For Victory Paint Book, with the coats of arms of Allied countries during the Second World War -- Do Not Despair, written by Winston Churchill. Date: 1940s

Front cover design, For Victory Paint Book, WW2
Front cover design, For Victory Paint Book, with Allied flags, a V sign, and the first four notes of Beethovens Fifth Symphony, used as a propaganda symbol for Victory during the Second World War

Toy Rockers - This is the way the gentlemen ride. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

Flower & Fruit ABC - ABCD. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

Swinging Dolls - Clown. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

Merry Little Men - Cheerful Chinese Conjurers. Series of cut-out postcards published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1921

Ancient Egypt up-to-date - Can you keep a secret? Series of postcards published by Raphael Tuck to commemorate the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924/25. Artist: Agnes Richardson Date: 1924

The Goose that laid the Golden Egg - The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg from Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

Rock-a-bye Baby - Rock-a-bye Baby from Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

Once I saw a little bird - Once I Saw a Little Bird from Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

Simple Simon went a-Fishing - Simple Simon Went a-Fishing from Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

Thumbelina - Hans Andersens Fairy tale. Scene from Thumbelina published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

The Ugly Duckling - Hans Andersens Fairy tale. Scene from TheUgly Duckling published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

The Tinder Box - Hans Andersens Fairy tale. Scene from TheTinder Box published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

The Storks - Hans Andersens Fairy tale. Scene from The Storks published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

The Shepherdess & the Chimney Sweep - Hans Andersens Fairy tale. Scene from The Shepherdess & the Chimney Sweeper published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

Little Tuk - Hans Andersens Fairy tale. Scene from Little Tuk published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

Little Idas Flowers - Hans Andersens Fairy tale. Scene from Little Idas Flowers published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Mabel Lucie Attwell circa 1912

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056274 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

Our Fishing Industries, Pilchard Seining in Cornwall (engraving)
1624372 Our Fishing Industries, Pilchard Seining in Cornwall (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries, Pilchard Seining in Cornwall)

Boys and cake (engraving)
5227068 Boys and cake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys and cake. Illustration for Our Picture Book, Dedicated to the Duchess of Teck (S W Partridge)

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056276 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

portrait tuck position
2015 Goodwood Revival Meeting. Goodwood Estate, West Sussex, England. 11th - 13th September 2015. Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy. Julian Ide prepares in the paddock on his Manx Norton. Ref: _W5_5712

Tucks Great Postcard Competitions - Sandwich Man and Vendor
London Life - Raphael Tuck and Sons " Great" Postcard Prize Competitions - Sandwich Man and News Vendor. Prize pot of 6

Royal Outrider in Scarlet Livery, 1950s. Creator: Unknown
Royal Outrider in Scarlet Livery, 1950s. Two Outriders invariably precede Her Majestys [Queen Elizabeth II] carriage on ceremonial occasions

New Year card, inside
New Year card printed with a design of robins flying in a moonlit snowy scene, with holly motifs, orange fringing around the edge and a paper insert secured with orange thread

New year card
New Year card printed with JAN. 1st in red block lettering above a snowy village scene with a church and a bell ringing, sent from George to Derek, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd

Christmas postcard
Christmas Colored Crayon postcard No. 7674, with a design of two birds sitting on a branch of cherry blossom and a verse beneath, sent to Mrs Aspin (Aunty) from Dulcie Oates

In our off-duty, 1940. From Life as a Nurse, booklet on nursing during World War II, in Tucks Better Little Book series. At the beginning of the war it was estimated that up to 67

Examinations, 1940. From Life as a Nurse, booklet on nursing during World War II, in Tucks Better Little Book series. At the beginning of the war it was estimated that up to 67

Crisp white linen, 1940. From Life as a Nurse, booklet on nursing during World War II, in Tucks Better Little Book series

Interested in their lives, 1940. From Life as a Nurse, booklet on nursing during World War II, in Tucks Better Little Book series

I ve never had an appetite like this, 1940. From Life in the A.T.S. booklet on the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Never any lack of company, 1940. From Life in the A.T.S. booklet on the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Any game or sport you favour, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Experience as storewomen, 1940. From Life in the A.T.S. booklet on the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

On the gun-sites, 1940. From Life in the A.T.S. booklet on the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

A. T. S. dances are grand fun, 1940
A.T.S. dances are grand fun, 1940. From Life in the A.T.S. booklet on the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

A friendly spirit everywhere, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Life in the A. T. S. 1940
Life in the A.T.S. 1940. From Life in the A.T.S. booklet on the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

There are the cooks, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

At the nerve centres of the Service, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

A worth-while piece of work, 1940. From Life in the A.T.S. booklet on the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

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"Tuck: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of Tuck, where Victorian flower fairies dance among blooming gardens, captivating our hearts with their delicate beauty. As we turn the pages of "The Frog and the Rat, " a beloved children's tale from yesteryears, we are transported to Marlborough College, where mischievous boys embark on adventures that will forever shape their lives. In an era overshadowed by World War II, a comic postcard titled "For Evermore" brings laughter and respite to weary souls. We find solace in reading in a hammock under the warm embrace of sunshine, losing ourselves in tales spun by elegant ladies who grace us with their timeless wisdom. As apprentice hotpot chefs masterfully stir fragrant concoctions at B. B. Tuck's renowned kitchen, memories flood back to simpler times when families gathered around hearty meals filled with love and warmth. Walking across Wardown Park Suspension Bridge built in 1908 evokes nostalgia for days gone by – a testament to enduring craftsmanship that still stands strong today. Seeking solace within The Little Church nestled along Ros-on-Sea in Conwy, Wales transports us to a place of tranquility amidst crashing waves. And as we ascend St Margaret's Chapel perched atop Edinburgh Castle's ancient walls, whispers of history echo through time. B. B. Tuck himself left an indelible mark on our childhoods through his cherished creation - "Our Youngsters First Steps, " a wartime picture book that brought comfort during uncertain times. His legacy lives on as these precious moments continue to be treasured by generations past and present. Tuck is more than just a name; it represents an extraordinary journey through artistry and imagination spanning decades. It reminds us that even amidst chaos or change, there will always be stories waiting to be discovered – each one holding its own magic within the folds of time.