Grande Bretagne Collection

Treasure Island, old book, c.1900-1920 (photo)
8615300 Treasure Island, old book, c.1900-1920 (photo); (add.info.: Cover of an early Cassell and Company edition (early 20th century)

Young woman using a hobby horse in England, circa 1900-10s (iIlustration)
8615288 Young woman using a hobby horse in England, circa 1900-10s (iIlustration); (add.info.: Young woman using one of the first hobby horse models in England (Great Britain) around 1817 - 1818

Portland vase in the British Museum. Cameo vase in blue and white glass with historical or mythological figures
FLO4974647 Portland vase in the British Museum. Cameo vase in blue and white glass with historical or mythological figures

depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British Museum
FLO4974646 depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars

Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with mythological or historical figures with parasol and vase
FLO4974642 Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with mythological or historical figures with parasol and vase

Allegory of the tomb of George Campbell, Duke of Argyll (1768-1839), Scottish politician
VEN5027621 Allegory of the tomb of George Campbell, Duke of Argyll (1768-1839), Scottish politician. painting by Francesco Monti, Nunzio Ferraioli, 18th century

Justicia coccinea or Pachystachys coccinea. Variete with ecarlate red flowers. Drawing by T. Boys
FLO4666669 Justicia coccinea or Pachystachys coccinea. Variete with ecarlate red flowers. Drawing by T. Boys. Engraving by George Cooke (1781-1834)

Variete of waterapple or pink apple, with crimson flowers (Eugenia malaccensis). Tropical plant of Malaysian origin
FLO4666557 Variete of waterapple or pink apple, with crimson flowers (Eugenia malaccensis). Tropical plant of Malaysian origin

A variety of Crinum Scabrum, the white and pink trumpet flowers emerge from a ribbon-shaped leaf mass
FLO4666556 A variety of Crinum Scabrum, the white and pink trumpet flowers emerge from a ribbon-shaped leaf mass. The bulb of this plant was received in 1810 from the island of Saint Michael

Variety of pink Jalap edging. Originally from South America, cultivated by Miller in 1768
FLO4666537 Variety of pink Jalap edging. Originally from South America, cultivated by Miller in 1768, but it is said that the root was brought back to Europe for its medicinal virtues in 1610

Variete of white gardenia (Gardenia angustifolia), has a close flower and dark green foliage
FLO4666519 Variete of white gardenia (Gardenia angustifolia), has a close flower and dark green foliage. Originally from India, named Dr

Variete of anemone from the western Mediterranean regions, has yellow flowers, native to Portugal, Spain
FLO4666149 Variete of anemone from the western Mediterranean regions, has yellow flowers, native to Portugal, Spain, Provence and coasts of North Africa. Illustration by George Loddiges

Variete of yellow-flowered asphodela of the Mediterranean basin (Asphodelus creticus). T.Boys illustration
FLO4666728 Variete of yellow-flowered asphodela of the Mediterranean basin (Asphodelus creticus). T.Boys illustration. Engraving by George Cooke (1781-1834)

Lygodium scandens, persistent climbing fern with greily stems that roll on the slightest support
FLO4666688 Lygodium scandens, persistent climbing fern with greily stems that roll on the slightest support. Engraving by George Cooke (1781-1834)

Begonia picta, has pale pink flowers with spotted leaves
FLO4666606 Begonia picta, has pale pink flowers with spotted leaves.; (add.info.: Begonia picta, has pale pink flowers with spotted leaves.); © Florilegius.

Twig of a shrub Templetonia retusa, with crimson red flowers. Native to Australia
FLO4666541 Twig of a shrub Templetonia retusa, with crimson red flowers. Native to Australia, named after John Templeton (1766-1825), Irish naturalist and botanist

Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines
FLO4672435 Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760)
FLO4672397 Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760), Long dresses with cuffs, fan and bridle hat

Primevere from Japan, Lilacina variety has pale purple flowers. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917)
FLO4671459 Primevere from Japan, Lilacina variety has pale purple flowers. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917), published in Floral Magazine, 1872

Mufliers varietes: a darker crimson flowers of the W.Robinson variety and white flowers spotted with pink
FLO4671434 Mufliers varietes: a darker crimson flowers of the W.Robinson variety and white flowers spotted with pink and yellow tinted with the variete delicatum

Varieties of calceolaires, also called small slipper or lady's purse: type Madame Paul (red)
FLO4671419 Varieties of calceolaires, also called small slipper or lady's purse: type Madame Paul (red) and type Madame Forest (yellow).; (add.info.: Varieties of calceolaires)

Variety of thoughts and violas: Eyebright (1), Canary (2), In Memoriam (3), White Perfection (4), Advancer (5)
FLO4671345 Variety of thoughts and violas: Eyebright (1), Canary (2), In Memoriam (3), White Perfection (4), Advancer (5), Dicksons King (6)

Variety of orchid Lycaste skinneri, the white is of type Alba or Monja Blanca, purple and purple is called nigro rubra
FLO4671341 Variety of orchid Lycaste skinneri, the white is of type Alba or Monja Blanca, purple and purple is called nigro rubra

Crimson red hibiscus variete, rosa sinensis miniatus semi plenus type. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917)
FLO4671338 Crimson red hibiscus variete, rosa sinensis miniatus semi plenus type. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917), published in Floral Magazine, 1872

Coliole (Coleus) variete tryoni by M.Guildford (gardener in Leicester, United Kingdom)
FLO4671324 Coliole (Coleus) variete tryoni by M.Guildford (gardener in Leicester, United Kingdom), variete whose particularity is its foliage the tip up to half of the leaf is golden yellow the other

Variete of lily washintonianum type, with crimson and yellow flowers. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917)
FLO4671317 Variete of lily washintonianum type, with crimson and yellow flowers. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917), published in Floral Magazine, 1872

Fragrant Orchid Trichopilia has white and yellow flowers
FLO4671234 Fragrant Orchid Trichopilia has white and yellow flowers.; (add.info.: Fragrant Orchid Trichopilia has white and yellow flowers.); © Florilegius.

Orchidee Masdevallia ignea has orange flowers. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917)
FLO4671180 Orchidee Masdevallia ignea has orange flowers. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917), published in Floral Magazine, 1872

Lord Eldon rose hybrid variete with pale orange and creme flowers. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917)
FLO4671144 Lord Eldon rose hybrid variete with pale orange and creme flowers. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917), published in Floral Magazine, 1872

Vriesia brachystachys, description of the plant with ornamental leafy and with epi inflorescence in gold
FLO4671139 Vriesia brachystachys, description of the plant with ornamental leafy and with epi inflorescence in gold and purple colors.; (add.info.: Vriesia brachystachys)

Portrait of King James I (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland (Jacques Stuart, Jacques I of England)
FLO4669828 Portrait of King James I (1566-1625), King of England and Scotland (Jacques Stuart, Jacques I of England), in ermine cloak and lace ruff. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Portrait of King James II (1633-1701), King of England and Scotland (James II King of England)
FLO4669818 Portrait of King James II (1633-1701), King of England and Scotland (James II King of England) - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Travelling lavender saleswoman with her basket of bouquets, in front of the temple bar
FLO4667034 Travelling lavender saleswoman with her basket of bouquets, in front of the temple bar and the door designed by Christopher Wren

Little potato saleswoman with her wheelbarrow. Engraving, in the way of Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815)
FLO4667015 Little potato saleswoman with her wheelbarrow. Engraving, in the way of Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815), published in Les Cris de Londres

A walking saleswoman holding a paper cone filled with strawberries and carrying a basket of fruit on her head
FLO4666970 A walking saleswoman holding a paper cone filled with strawberries and carrying a basket of fruit on her head, in front of the fruit and vegetable market in Covent Garden (London)

Little girl with a hat held by a bloody, holding a basket of strawberries and accompanied by a small dog
FLO4666933 Little girl with a hat held by a bloody, holding a basket of strawberries and accompanied by a small dog. Engraving, in the way of Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815)

Travelling saleswoman with her egg basket. Wood engraving, published in The Cris of London
FLO4666918 Travelling saleswoman with her egg basket. Wood engraving, published in The Cris of London: with six charming children and nearly 40 illustrations, by Andrew Tuer, Field and Tuer

Portrait of King George I, 1660-1727, King of England, in laurel wreath, chainmail armour with an angry face depicted
FLO4669839 Portrait of King George I, 1660-1727, King of England, in laurel wreath, chainmail armour with an angry face depicted on the chest. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

William III of Orange Nassau (1650-1702), King of England, in 1694, behind him Robert Bruce, Earl of Aylesbury
FLO4672344 William III of Orange Nassau (1650-1702), King of England, in 1694, behind him Robert Bruce, Earl of Aylesbury, after William Faithorne (1626-1691)

Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685)
FLO4672337 Barbara Palmer (1640-1709), Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II (1630-1685), in a blue dress with lace and a red cape. By Peter Lely (1618-1680)

William Villiers (1614-1643), Viscount Grandion, wearing a shirt with a wide lace collar under a blue jacket
FLO4672284 William Villiers (1614-1643), Viscount Grandion, wearing a shirt with a wide lace collar under a blue jacket, with trousers of the boots, a feather hat and a cape

Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period
FLO4672282 Frances Howard (1578-1639), Duchess of Richmond. From an engraving of the period. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar
FLO4672269 Woman in winter dress, 1641, composed of a long dress and a jacket covered with a lime and a collar. She's holding a sleeve and a mask

Men's costume at the time of Elisabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a tunic and padded panties and a collar (strawberry)
FLO4672265 Men's costume at the time of Elisabeth I (1533-1603), wearing a tunic and padded panties and a collar (strawberry) with a cape. From a period engraving

Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House (London, England)
FLO4672234 Lady of the Court of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) during the Queen's Procession at Hunsdon House (London, England), wearing a high lace collar, a tight corset, and a wide skirt

Dracanea or dragonnier metalica, with foliage dark purple bronze. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917)
FLO4671247 Dracanea or dragonnier metalica, with foliage dark purple bronze. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917), published in Floral Magazine, 1872

Hybrid cineraries: of purple colour Lady kilmorey and black and purple variete John Standish
FLO4671208 Hybrid cineraries: of purple colour Lady kilmorey and black and purple variete John Standish. Lithograph by Worthington G.Smith (1835-1917), published in Floral Magazine, 1872

Variete of Aucuba Luteocarpa, with pale gold-coloured berry cluster
FLO4671160 Variete of Aucuba Luteocarpa, with pale gold-coloured berry cluster.; (add.info.: Variete of Aucuba Luteocarpa, with pale gold-coloured berry cluster.); © Florilegius.

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"Grande Bretagne: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Adventure" Step into the world of Grande Bretagne, where history comes alive through captivating illustrations and stories. Catherine de Valois, a queen whose influence shaped England's destiny, is immortalized in an enchanting illustration from Mary Howitt's Biographical Sketches of the Queens of England. Travel to Calcutta and witness the vibrant tapestry of nationalities that have left their mark on India. From Northern Indian to Arab, Chinese to British - each contributing to the rich cultural mosaic that defines this diverse land. Experience daring escapades like Sir H. M. Stanley's heroic act in Uganda as he saves an old prisoner condemned to be burned alive. Emile Bayard's evocative drawing brings this gripping tale from "Through the Mysterious Continent" vividly to life. Embark on Laurence Sterne's Sentimental Journey through France and Italy with his timeless words taking you on a sentimental voyage filled with love, longing, and discovery. Relive historic battles such as Fontenoy where Joseph d'Anterrocks famously declared "Gentlemen of the English, shoot first. " Immerse yourself in Louis VI le Gros' defiant spirit at the Battle of Bremule – reminding all that even kings are not easily captured. Witness tradition at Eton Public School during Regency era muster roll call. Robert Cruikshank's handcoloured copperplate captures boys answering morning rolls – a glimpse into education steeped in heritage. Join Napoleon I on Saint Helena during his exile after 1815. This poignant illustration transports you back in time as he reflects upon his tumultuous reign and ultimate downfall. Indulge in aristocratic elegance at London races depicted by William Nicholson. Experience high society mingling amidst excitement and glamour - a quintessential scene from Victorian London. Immerse yourself in mythology with Persee et les gorgones from Walter Crane's A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys.