Childrens Story Collection

Little Mermaid, by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) (colour litho)
CP9937 Little Mermaid, by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75) (colour litho) by Hardy, E.S. (19th century); Private Collection; eLady Inglewood; English, out of copyright

The Little Mermaid before a statue in the sea, illustration for a fairy tale by Hans
CHT157306 The Little Mermaid before a statue in the sea, illustration for a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75), from Album du Pere Castor published by Flammarion

The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood
LLM462168 The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood)

The Crow, illustration from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) (colour litho)
CHT181530 The Crow, illustration from 'Peter Pan' by J.M. Barrie (1860-1937) (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet.

French, Illustrated card, showing a children's story, the Chicken and the Golden Egg. 1900 (chromolithograph)
5669716 French, Illustrated card, showing a children's story, the Chicken and the Golden Egg. 1900 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Sleepy Town Express, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673329 The Sleepy Town Express, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Hansel and Gretel, illustration from Once Upon a Time published by Ernest Mister, c. 1900 (colour litho)
IL288829 Hansel and Gretel, illustration from Once Upon a Time published by Ernest Mister, c.1900 (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection

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from the song" Monsieur La Palisse. 1880 (engraving)
7312542 from the song" Monsieur La Palisse. 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Score of the song" Monsieur La Palisse)

One officer carried his big sword, the other carried nothing. (verse 6), 1880 (engraving)
7312529 One officer carried his big sword, the other carried nothing. (verse 6), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

One officer was wearing his breastplate, another his shield. (verse 5), 1880 (engraving)
7312528 One officer was wearing his breastplate, another his shield. (verse 5), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Couples 2 to 4, 1880 (engraving)
7312524 Couples 2 to 4, 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Couplets 2 to 4 in "Songs and rounds from childhood)

From the top of the tower, Madame sees her page return. 1880 (engraving)
7312522 From the top of the tower, Madame sees her page return. 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From the top of the tower)

The Duke having no more guards to give, we go back to him. 1880 (engraving)
7312508 The Duke having no more guards to give, we go back to him. 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

The officers and the guard sing back to the Duke. 1880 (engraving)
7312507 The officers and the guard sing back to the Duke. 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mother Michel is screaming out the window. Mr. Lustucur replies that his cat Moumouth is not lost (verse 1)
7312489 Mother Michel is screaming out the window. Mr. Lustucur replies that his cat Moumouth is not lost (verse 1), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Guilleri fell and broke his leg and half his arm (verse 4), 1880 (engraving)
7312481 Guilleri fell and broke his leg and half his arm (verse 4), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Pierrot laments about his fate. He did not eat partridge or pasta (verse 10), 1880 (engraving)
7312475 Pierrot laments about his fate. He did not eat partridge or pasta (verse 10), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

The cat steals Pierrot's roasted partridge (verse 9), 1880 (engraving)
7312474 The cat steals Pierrot's roasted partridge (verse 9), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Arlequin tries his luck with Leandre, Pierrot's neighbor (verse 5), 1880 (engraving)
7312470 Arlequin tries his luck with Leandre, Pierrot's neighbor (verse 5), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Couples 5 to 7, 1880 (engraving)
7312469 Couples 5 to 7, 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Couplets 5 to 7 in "Songs and rounds from childhood)

Mother Michel's cat gives him a nose when she offers him milk. (verse 5), 1880 (engraving)
7312495 Mother Michel's cat gives him a nose when she offers him milk. (verse 5), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

He never said a word at the table while emptying his glass. (verses 11 and 12), 1880 (engraving)
7312539 He never said a word at the table while emptying his glass. (verses 11 and 12), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

from the song "Malbrough Goes to War". 1880 (engraving)
7312531 from the song "Malbrough Goes to War". 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dagobert is brandishing an iron sword. Saint Eloi told him that he could bleed his throat. (verse 5), 1880 (engraving)
7312518 Dagobert is brandishing an iron sword. Saint Eloi told him that he could bleed his throat. (verse 5), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

The guard follows the two officers and the three of them walk around the Tower singing. 1880 (engraving)
7312505 The guard follows the two officers and the three of them walk around the Tower singing. 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

The Colonel and the Captain kneel before the Duke, coming to complain. 1880 (engraving)
7312504 The Colonel and the Captain kneel before the Duke, coming to complain. 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

The Colonel went to complain to the Duke of Bourbon. 1880 (engraving)
7312503 The Colonel went to complain to the Duke of Bourbon. 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The colonel and the captain are walking in front of the Tower. The Duke is seated, surrounded by his guards
7312501 The colonel and the captain are walking in front of the Tower. The Duke is seated, surrounded by his guards. 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

To pay his due to Mr. Lustucur, Mother Michel offers him her hand and her heart. (verse 8), 1880 (engraving)
7312498 To pay his due to Mr. Lustucur, Mother Michel offers him her hand and her heart. (verse 8), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Couples 5 to 7, 1880 (engraving)
7312494 Couples 5 to 7, 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Couplets 5 to 7 in "Songs and rounds from childhood)

Mother Michel on her knees implores her cat to climb on a beam. (verse 4), 1880 (engraving)
7312493 Mother Michel on her knees implores her cat to climb on a beam. (verse 4), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Mother Michel goes into the attic. Lustucur and his 3 marmitons follow her (verse 3), 1880 (engraving)
7312492 Mother Michel goes into the attic. Lustucur and his 3 marmitons follow her (verse 3), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Guilleri thanks the ladies of the Hospital for caring for him and kissing them (verse 8), 1880 (engraving)
7312486 Guilleri thanks the ladies of the Hospital for caring for him and kissing them (verse 8), 1880 (engraving) by Froelich, Lorentz (1820-1908); 27, 5x18

Song: Il pleut, Il pleut bergere, 1895 (Illustration)
7304350 Song: Il pleut, Il pleut bergere, 1895 (Illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

This little pig went to market
7269193 This little pig went to market.; Private Collection; (add.info.: This little pig went to market. After a work by an unidentified artist in a 19th century childrens nursery rhyme book)

Cover illustration for Alice in Wonderland, published by Hachette in Paris, c. 1930 (colour litho)
CHT195287 Cover illustration for Alice in Wonderland, published by Hachette in Paris, c.1930 (colour litho) by Pecoud, Andre (1880-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

They bounced about on the springs, illustration from Josephine Keeps House, published by Blackie & Co
IL288820 They bounced about on the springs, illustration from Josephine Keeps House, published by Blackie & Co. 1930s (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection

Bred en Bawn in a brier-patch, Br er Fox (colour litho)
IL335178 Bred en Bawn in a brier-patch, Br er Fox (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mawnin says Brer Rabbit (colour litho) Brer Rabbit (gouache on paper)
IL335176 Mawnin says Brer Rabbit (colour litho) Brer Rabbit (gouache on paper) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chansons de France: La danse des gorets (colour litho)
7183319 Chansons de France: La danse des gorets (colour litho) by Renault, Emile Auguste (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: La danse des gorets)

Mother goat and her little ones, illustration from Once Upon a Time published by Ernest Mister, c. 1900 (colour litho)
IL288832 Mother goat and her little ones, illustration from Once Upon a Time published by Ernest Mister, c.1900 (colour litho) by Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933); Private Collection; British

Everybody except Charlie did look unhappy, illustration from Josephine Keeps House, published by Blackie & Co
IL288821 Everybody except Charlie did look unhappy, illustration from Josephine Keeps House, published by Blackie & Co. 1930s (colour litho) by Appleton

Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby, illustration for The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314914 Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby, illustration for The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Tom entangled in the fishing net, illustration from The Water Babies by the Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314909 Tom entangled in the fishing net, illustration from The Water Babies by the Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Br er Rabbit, he say he makin dollar minnit (colour litho)
IL350913 Br er Rabbit, he say he makin dollar minnit (colour litho) by Rountree, Harry (Herbert R.) (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

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In the depths of the sea, a young mermaid named Ariel gazed longingly at a statue. It was her dream to become human and explore the world above. This enchanting illustration brought to life Hans Christian Andersen's beloved fairy tale, "The Little Mermaid. " The vibrant colors of this lithograph captured the magic and wonder of Ariel's journey. Another captivating illustration depicted "The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, " a timeless tale that has captivated generations. The intricate details showcased the princess peacefully slumbering amidst a thorny forest, waiting for true love's kiss to awaken her from her deep sleep. Transporting us back in time, an engraving from 1880 portrayed two officers singing about their contrasting attire - one carrying a mighty sword while his companion stood empty-handed. The verse painted a vivid picture of their distinct personalities and roles within their ranks. Continuing with this whimsical theme, another engraving showcased couples twirling gracefully on an elegant dance floor. Their elaborate costumes and graceful movements evoked images of grand balls held in magnificent castles. From high atop a tower, Madame eagerly awaited her page's return as depicted in yet another enchanting engraving. Her anticipation was palpable as she peered into the distance, hoping for news or perhaps even an unexpected surprise. Meanwhile, we find ourselves immersed in yet another scene where guards surround Duke who had no more soldiers left to give. In unity and defiance against adversity, they sing back to him with unwavering loyalty - showcasing camaraderie amidst challenging times. Amidst all these tales of fantasy and adventure lies an amusing moment captured by an engraving from 1880: Mother Michel screaming out her window while Mr. Lustucur reassures her that his mischievous cat Moumouth is not lost after all. This lighthearted verse adds humor and charm to our collection of illustrations.