Nasty Collection

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

England / Nasty 1930S
Not so bad as the name suggests. An interesting old village with a " bad" name: Nasty in Hertfordshire

Cold mixture advertisement
An advert for Stotherts Chest and Lung Mixture where two boxers show how to defend yourself against nasty germs

Cycling Scrap
A girl cycles happily on a bicycle thats rather too small for her, and which at any moment may catch her skirt and cause a nasty accident

Golden-mantled tamarin (Saguinus tripartitus) captive

RF - Eyelash Pit Viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) Costa Rica

Ribbon sawtail fish (Idiacanthus fasciola) from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 800-1000m

Ghost Post Car
Peter Schade

Stictite Advertisement
Advertisement for Stictite. Promoting Stictite tree bonding compound, preventing nasty insects from laying eggs and damaging foliage. Date: circa 1930

Mr. Murdstone, from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465770 Mr. Murdstone, from David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Davids cruel stepfather)

Walking and Jumping in the Rain (chromolitho)
733325 Walking and Jumping in the Rain (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walking and Jumping in the Rain.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a... Bill
Cartoon, A Parcel of Old ------ Frightened at a Nasty! Great! Ugly! Jew Bill. A satirical comment on the House of Lords rejection of the Jewish Disabilities Bill

A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho)
1040901 A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to the Nore in a Cycle-Boat)

Robinson Crusoe (colour litho)
1046384 Robinson Crusoe (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robinson Crusoe. Illustration for The Graphic)

And the cock had a nasty knock, illustration from Johnny Crows Party, c
616110 And the cock had a nasty knock, illustration from Johnny Crows Party, c.1930 (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Fanny Squeers, from Nicholas Nickleby, 1923 (colour litho)
FAN465772 Fanny Squeers, from Nicholas Nickleby, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: daughter of Mr)

The Hemlock, from Les Fleurs Animees, engraved by Charles Goeffroy (1819-82)
CHT163280 The Hemlock, from Les Fleurs Animees, engraved by Charles Goeffroy (1819-82), 1847 (colour engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47) (after)

The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving)
1051204 The Story of an Auto-Motor Car (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of an Auto-Motor Car)

A Visit to a Peruvian Silver Mine (engraving)
1060278 A Visit to a Peruvian Silver Mine (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to a Peruvian Silver Mine)

Mr. Squeers, from Nicholas Nickleby, 1923 (colour litho)
KDC465773 Mr. Squeers, from Nicholas Nickleby, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wackford Squeers; cruel, one-eyed)

A caddie comments on the golf ball lying by a sleeping hobo Date: 1910

PICNIC & COW / SEYMOUR PICNIC & COW / SEYMOUR
O lawkes, theres that nasty cow walking all over our dinner! Oh dear, there goes his feet into the currant and raspberry pie!!! Date: circa 1835

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Dublin Road, Filthy Mc Nastys Liquor Saloon interior

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Ireland, North, Belfast, Dublin Road, Filthy Mc Nastys Liquor Saloon entrance

East Hertfordshire SG11 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of East Hertfordshire SG11 1

Monster soup commonly called Thames water... 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean
Monster soup commonly called Thames water, being a correct representation of that precious stuff doled out to us!!!, 1828; showing an ugly woman holding a spy glass which touches the circumference of

Most pernicious woman!, 1865. Artists: Hablot Knight Browne, John Leech
Most pernicious woman!, 1865. From Mr. Facey Romfords Hounds, written by Robert Smith Surtees, illustrated by John Leech and H.K. Phiz Browne. [Bradbury, Evans & Co. London, 1865]

The Cuckold Hat
A new type of hat - suitable for use by married men... the cuckold hat! Date: circa 1910s

Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Zeke -first flown in April 1939, the existence of the carrier-going fighters came as a nasty surprise to the Allies in December 1941

Wild Life on the Western Front - Rats in the Trenches
Rats grown to aldermanic size pictured scuttling around the trenches on the Western Front. The vermin were a perennial problem during the conflict. Date: 1917

Madame Vauquer, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850)
XIR239743 Madame Vauquer, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

NY Cycle Race Accident
During the 100 kilometre race at New York, a nasty pile-up occurs involving several riders. Date: August 1923

Saint Ursula & virgins
Saint Ursula of Koln, about to be martyred with her 11 companions each of whom is attended by 1000 virgins, but nasty Attila the Hun will spare not a single one of them 4th century

Horse and rider tumbling over a fence
A horse takes a tumble over a fence and throws its rider whose top hat flies off. A nasty fall. Date: 1905

Dangers of using a German razor
Ugh ! Nasty cut ! Serves me right for using a beastly German-made razor. Its a wonder it hasn t slipped and cut my throat before now !

The poor Belgians have suffered greatly - WWI
Nasty. He: The poor Belgians have suffered greatly. She: Yes they have suffered. Oh if I was a man I would go and fight. He: Would you. She Yes ! Wouldn t you

I do not hire people with children, plate 14 from the series Tenants and owners
XIR287006 I do not hire people with children, plate 14 from the series Tenants and owners (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Thenardier, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1862
XIR213005 The Thenardier, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (1802-85) 1862 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brion, Gustave (1824-77); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Tenor hits a high note and is met by a special bouquet
An Operatic Tenor hits a high note and is met by a special bouquet, comprising of eggs, carrots, a turnip and a dead cat! " He who pitches too high, won t get through his song"

The Tenor hits a high note and a special bouquet awaits
The Tenors Top Note. An Operatic Tenor hits a high note and is about to meet a special bouquet, comprising of rotten eggs, a carrot and a turnip !! Date: circa 1910s

CAPTAIN JACK. Modoc chief. Captain Jack (center) with some of his comrades including John Schonshin (upper right), Hooker Jim (lower right) and Shac Nasty Jim (lower left). Wood engraving, 1873

Lear / Nonsense / Vienna
There was an Old Man of Vienna, who lived upon Tincture of Senna; When that did not agree, he took Camomile Tea, that nasty Old Man of Vienna

Captured frogs bid for Freedom
A young schoolboy in his full school uniform get a nasty surprise when the frog he has captured makes a daring bid for freedom, leaping out and away as soon as the airhole-added lid has been lifted

Mishap with an Umbrella
An unthinking young lady in a long horizontal bonnet, while keeping her head down, accidentally stabs a unsuspecting man with the point of her umbrella. OUCH!

Hazardous Hairspray
An aerosol can of Harmony Hairspray, carelessly left on a hot Belling coal effect fireplace, which could cause a nasty explosion!

Dangerous Plug
A badly wired plug, liable to give anyone a nasty electric shock

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"Nasty Surprises: Exploring the Quirky and Unsettling Side of History" Step into a time machine and journey back to 1930s England, where even the strongest cheese could repel both diners and waiters alike. Discover the peculiar tastes of that era as we unravel the mysteries behind this culinary phenomenon. But that's not all. Prepare yourself for an icy encounter with a chilling mixture advertisement that will send shivers down your spine. Brace yourself for an unforgettable cycling scrap, where adrenaline meets chaos on two wheels. As you delve deeper into our historical odyssey, be prepared to witness the ghostly presence of a post car from yesteryears. Its ethereal essence lingers in every corner, leaving us pondering its mysterious purpose. Intrigued by vintage advertisements? Feast your eyes upon a Stictite advertisement that promises wonders beyond imagination. Let your mind wander through captivating illustrations and enticing promises from days gone by. Venture further into nature's realm as we encounter captivating creatures held captive; behold the golden-mantled tamarin in all its majestic glory or marvel at Costa Rica's mesmerizing Eyelash Pit Viper slithering through lush rainforests. Dive deep beneath Atlantic Ocean waves to discover the enigmatic ribbon sawtail fish lurking at depths between 800-1000m. Its elegant form dances amidst darkness, reminding us of nature's hidden treasures waiting to be explored. Immerse yourself in literary history with Mr. Murdstone from Charles Dickens' timeless masterpiece "David Copperfield. " This colourful lithograph brings his character vividly to life, transporting us back to an era filled with complex personalities and gripping tales. And finally, meet Lieut Goverr Gall-Stone—inspired by Alecto herself—in Hannah Humphrey's etching with aquatint dating back to 1790. Witness this mythical birth unfold before your eyes, as art and history intertwine to create a truly captivating experience.