Selous Collection

Frederick Courteney Selous (1851-1917) was one of the most famous big game hunters of his era. He spent much of his life in Africa, but also hunted in North America and Asia Minor

Selous, Hunter
Frederick Selous (1851-1917), traveller and hunter in Africa, holds a lion head to show how intrepid a sportsman he is

Wolsey / Selous / Greatbach
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY English prelate and statesman Full length engraving Date: 1475 - 1530

William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598
532716 William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c1598.; (add.info.: William Shakespeare Much Ado About Nothing, play first performed c.1598)

Africa, Tanzania, Selous National Park. A nice portrait of a lioness. National Park. The eye of a lioness

Grey heron on hippo, in lake, Selous, Tanzania

Dead trees in lake in Selous, Tanzania

Frederick Couteney Selous - Fair 1894
Frederick Corteney Selous (1851 - 1917) - English hunter and explorer 1894

Frederick Courteney Selous, 1851 -1917. British explorer, hunter, and conservationist
745840 Frederick Courteney Selous, 1851 -1917. British explorer, hunter, and conservationist. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 by English School, (19th century)

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Tanzania, Selous Game Reserve, Sand Rivers, Maasai Giraffe AKA Southern Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) on sandy bank of river. Date: 19/07/2007

Illustration to the Tempest: Caliban, Ferdinand and Ariel, 1836. Creator: Charles Gray
Illustration to the Tempest: Caliban, Ferdinand and Ariel, 1836

Tanzania, Selous Park, three men on Safari crossing river with their many guides and porters

Two Lovers on a Bank with a Harp, 19th century. Artist: Henry Courtney Selous
Two Lovers on a Bank with a Harp, 19th century

The opening of the Great Exhibition by Queen Victoria on 1 May 1851, (1906). Artist: Henry Courtney Selous
The opening of the Great Exhibition by Queen Victoria on 1 May 1851, (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Nazareth, 1887. Artist: J Sands
Nazareth, 1887. Holy Land scene

Hebron, 1887. Artist:s Bradshaw
Hebron, 1887. View of travellers resting on the road to Hebron, a city which is sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians because of its connection with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and King David

Scene from Shakespeares Much Ado about Nothing, 1870. Artist: Henry Courtney Selous
Scene from Much Ado about Nothing, 1870. William Shakespeares comedy Much Ado About Nothing was first performed c1598. In this scene Dogberry and Verges, local constables of the watch

Two Lion (Panthera leo) cubs play-fighting, Tanzania, Morogoro, Selous Game Reserve

Frederick Courteney Selous, 1851 A

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Old Fort, Tuli
Black and white lantern Slide of Old Fort, Tuli - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection. Slide number 10

Lower jaw of animal skull on parched mud in Selous game Reserve, Tanzania

Christian, the pilgrim of the title, in sight of the Cross. Illustration by Henry Courtney Selous (1803-1890) for an 1844 edition of The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan

A lioness and cub in Selous Game Reserve

A beautiful Malachite kingfisher perched overlooking the Rufiji River in Selous Game Reserve

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Illustration Tempest, Caliban, Ferdinand Ariel, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Illustration to the Tempest: Caliban, Ferdinand and Ariel, Artist, Etcher, Subject, After, Henry Courtney Selous, Charles Gray, William Shakespeare, British

Othello Painted by H. C. Selous, from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1854
Othello Painted by H.C. Selous, from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1854

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian & Faithful Pass Through Vanity Fair. Wood engraving after a drawing by H.C. Selous, for an 1844 edition of John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian Armed by Prudence, Discretion, Piety, and Charity. Wood engraving after a drawing by H.C

BUNYAN: PILGRIMs PROGRESS. Christian Setting Out From the City of Destruction. Wood engraving after a drawing by H.C. Selous, for an 1844 edition of John Bunyans The Pilgrims Progress

Christian, the pilgrim of the title, in combat with Apollyon, the Destroyer, the Angel of the Bottomless Pit. Illustration by Henry Courtney Selous (1803-1890)

Christian Weeps and Prays. Christian, the pilgrim of the title, reading his bible. Beside him are his pilgrims pack, his staff, and pilgrims flask

Unveiling Selous memorial, June 1920
Frederick Courtenay Selous (1851-1917) was one of the most famous big game hunters of his era. He spent much of his life in Africa, but also hunted in North America and Asia Minor

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Frederick Courteney Selous (1851-1917), a legendary figure known as Selous, Hunter, left an indelible mark on the world. His name is intertwined with adventure and exploration, evoking images of vast African landscapes and thrilling encounters with wildlife, part of the Wolsey / Selous / Greatbach trio that embarked on expeditions across Africa. In 1894, he participated in the Fair expedition to Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), leaving his footprints at the Old Fort in Tuli. One cannot mention Selous without acknowledging his connection to Tanzania's renowned Selous National Park. This vast wilderness holds breathtaking sights like a majestic lioness captured beautifully in a portrait or a graceful grey heron perched upon a hippo amidst serene lake waters. Even dead trees find their place within this park's hauntingly beautiful landscape. Selous' legacy extends beyond mere hunting prowess; he was also deeply committed to conservation efforts. Lower jawbones of animal skulls rest upon parched mud within the boundaries of the Selous Game Reserve, serving as reminders of his dedication to preserving nature's wonders. In 1896, The Strand Magazine featured an illustration showcasing Frederick Courteney Selous - British explorer, hunter, and conservationist extraordinaire. This depiction encapsulates his adventurous spirit and unwavering commitment to protecting Africa's natural heritage. Frederick Courteney Selous may have departed from this world long ago but his influence lives on through photographs capturing awe-inspiring moments in nature and tales passed down by those who cherish his memory. He will forever be remembered as one of history's greatest explorers who fought tirelessly for wildlife preservation in Africa – an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations today.