Anecdote Collection

Nikolay Urvantsev, Soviet geologist
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (1893-1985), Soviet geologist, speaking in public at his 80th birthday celebration. Urvantsev is best known for his exploration of northern Siberia and the Arctic

Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870 (chromolitho)
3621654 Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Bapaume, Franco-Prussian war, 3 January 1870)

Listening to The Old Curiosity Shop in the West. Illustration for Bret Hart's poem 'Little Nell'
527973 Listening to The Old Curiosity Shop in the West. Illustration for Bret Hart's poem 'Little Nell', based on a popular anecdote

Capture of the brigand Giuseppe Musolino in Acqualagna by the Carbinieri, 1900 (engraving)
5314295 Capture of the brigand Giuseppe Musolino in Acqualagna by the Carbinieri, 1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Banditry and brigandage-9 October 1901 the capture of the brigand Giuseppe Musolino in)

Sailing boat Medusa (inspiration for Gericault's painting) 1801 (engraving)
1745731 Sailing boat Medusa (inspiration for Gericault's painting) 1801 (engraving); (add.info.: Sailing boat Medusa lost on Arguin sandbank off the coast of Senegal june-july 1816 before)

French policeman shooting a gunman in a gunfight in a Paris street, 1911
3480928 French policeman shooting a gunman in a gunfight in a Paris street, 1911; (add.info.: Illustration depicting French policeman shooting a gunman in a gunfight in a Paris street)

Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print)
2757528 Miss Stone affair, 1901 (print); (add.info.: USA. Illustration in: Le Petit Journal, France,27/10/1901. Coll. Part. History. USA. The Miss Stone Affair)

Lindbergh affair : view of the ladder used for the kidnapping of child Charles Jr Lindbergh
1703503 Lindbergh affair : view of the ladder used for the kidnapping of child Charles Jr Lindbergh, Ann Morrow and Charles Lindbergh's son, by Bruno Richard Hauptmann

Sailing boat Medusa lost on Arguin sandbank off the coast of Senegal june-july 1816 before shipwreck
1759677 Sailing boat Medusa lost on Arguin sandbank off the coast of Senegal june-july 1816 before shipwreck (inspiration for painter Theodore Gericault for his painting "Le radeau de la)

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. From almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. From almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. From almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. From almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. From almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Original Anecdotes of Peter the Great, 1789. From almanac: Pocket Calendar, 1790

The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff, 1881 (engraving)
7132009 The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff, 1881 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff which sank in bad weather off Ireland in 1881)

The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff, 19th century (engraving)
7132008 The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff, 19th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The loss of the steamship Clan Macduff which sank in bad weather off Ireland in)

Slut, the female pig trained to be a pointer-dog or gun-dog by Richard Toomer, gamekeeper to Sir Henry Mildmay
6337376 Slut, the female pig trained to be a pointer-dog or gun-dog by Richard Toomer, gamekeeper to Sir Henry Mildmay by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Slut)

Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906
541357 Coal mining accident: Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906. by French School

A young maid committed suicide by throwing herself into the bear den in Frankfurt am Main, 1891 (engraving)
7315363 A young maid committed suicide by throwing herself into the bear den in Frankfurt am Main, 1891 (engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901) & Meyer

The arrest of the Corsican bandit Bellacoscia, 1892 (illustration)
7312246 The arrest of the Corsican bandit Bellacoscia, 1892 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: "The arrest of the Corsican bandit Antoine Bonelli dit Bellacoscia (1827-1907)

The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers, 19th century (engraving)
7312236 The robber Cartouche dining with the Marshal of Boufflers, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The brigand Cartouche during his escape attempt in 1721 at For-l'Eveque, 19th century (engraving)
7312233 The brigand Cartouche during his escape attempt in 1721 at For-l'Eveque, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arsonists, 1871 (wash drawing)
904981 The Arsonists, 1871 (wash drawing) by Vernier, Charles (1831-87); Musee d art et histoire, Saint Denis, France; (add.info.: by Charles Vernier (1831-87))

The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas)
7291005 The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas) by Pringle, Agnes (1853-1934); 99.6x198.7 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: [TWCMS)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Captivating Anecdotes: Unveiling Fascinating Tales from the Past" Step into a time machine and embark on a journey through captivating anecdotes that have shaped history. Join Nikolay Urvantsev, the Soviet geologist who unraveled the secrets of our planet's ancient past with his groundbreaking discoveries. Travel back to 1906, where tragedy struck in Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. Le Petit Journal Paris captured the heart-wrenching coal mining accident that shook an entire community. Witness the invaluable lesson learned from the SS Titanic as passengers participate in a lifeboat drill aboard a passenger liner in 1912. The importance of preparedness etched forever in maritime history. Marvel at La Republique, the French military airship that gracefully soared through skies during her maiden flight from Paris to Compiegne in 1909. A testament to human ingenuity and progress. Delve into Frankfurt am Main's dark tale of despair as a young maid tragically chose to end her life by throwing herself into a bear den in 1891. An engraving capturing both sorrow and mystery. Experience the thrilling arrest of Corsican bandit Bellacoscia depicted vividly in an illustration from 1892. Justice prevailing over lawlessness amidst dramatic landscapes. Indulge your senses with Cartouche dining alongside Marshal Boufflers - an unlikely encounter between robber and authority showcased through intricate engravings dating back centuries. Hold your breath as you witness Cartouche's daring escape attempt at For-l'Eveque during his infamous reign as a brigand in the early 18th century. Engravings preserving tales of audacity against all odds. Immerse yourself within Antony and Cleopatra's epic love story as they flee from the Battle of Actium immortalized on canvas by skilled artists' brushstrokes in 1897. Passion transcending time.