Rogues Collection

The Pardoners Tale
The three rogues search in the woods for death

Fratres in Malo: or Tim Bobbin's Rap at the Pyrates. Gallery of rogues
FLO4718185 Fratres in Malo: or Tim Bobbin's Rap at the Pyrates. Gallery of rogues, thieves and cheats in the book trade of the north of England and Scotland

Walking the plank (colour litho)
PNP270209 Walking the plank (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: victim of pirate cruelty in the 18th century;)

Pirates making victims walk the plank, illustration from The Pirates Own Book
PNP270208 Pirates making victims walk the plank, illustration from The Pirates Own Book: Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers, by Charles Elm, published in Philidelphia

Repelling Pirates with a blast of the Swivel Gun (litho)
PNP269023 Repelling Pirates with a blast of the Swivel Gun (litho) by Hardy, Paul (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Sacking of Panama by Henry Morgans Pirates, 1887 (engraving)
PNP269020 The Sacking of Panama by Henry Morgans Pirates, 1887 (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Walking the plank, engraved by Anderson (engraving)
PNP270211 Walking the plank, engraved by Anderson (engraving) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Belman of London, 1608 (woodcut)
XJF100255 The Belman of London, 1608 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page of a tract by Thomas Dekker (c.1570-c.1641)

Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules (litho)
5224725 Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Then began the poor rogues to gape like old mules)

Chaucer: The Pardoners Tale
LLM462025 Chaucer: The Pardoners Tale by Clark, Walter Appleton (1876-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaucer: The Pardoners Tale)

Villains receiving their Lords Orders before going to Work
KW260577 Villains receiving their Lords Orders before going to Work, after a miniature in a 15th century manuscript, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84)

Titlepage of The Tryals of Captain John Rackham and other Pirates
PNP269033 Titlepage of The Tryals of Captain John Rackham and other Pirates, published in 1721 (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calico Jack)

Pirates capturing a ship (engraving)
PNP269029 Pirates capturing a ship (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Rogues in Porcelain by John Austen

Truth "Chamber of Horrors"(colour litho)
964610 Truth " Chamber of Horrors" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Truth " Chamber of Horrors")

A body of Police returning to Berlin with their prisoners after a night raid in the suburbs (litho)
1064395 A body of Police returning to Berlin with their prisoners after a night raid in the suburbs (litho) by English School

Arouji, brother of Barbarossa, attacks the treasure galleys of Pope Julius II
PNP270213 Arouji, brother of Barbarossa, attacks the treasure galleys of Pope Julius II, in 1504 (colour litho) by American School

Pirates carousing at Charleston (engraving)
PNP269022 Pirates carousing at Charleston (engraving) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Pirates attempting to foil a US Navy ship by posing as an innocent merchant vessel
PNP261482 Pirates attempting to foil a US Navy ship by posing as an innocent merchant vessel (colour litho) by American School

Peep O Days and Famiiy Men at the Finish, from "The English Spy", pub
3090264 Peep O Days and Famiiy Men at the Finish, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Family Men at Fault, or an Unexpected Visit from The Bishop and his Chaplains
3090246 Family Men at Fault, or an Unexpected Visit from The Bishop and his Chaplains, from, " The English Spy", pub

O per se O, or A New Cryer of Lanthorne and Candle-Light, 1612 (woodcut)
XJF110523 O per se O, or A New Cryer of Lanthorne and Candle-Light, 1612 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pirates counting their spoils (colour litho)
PNP269030 Pirates counting their spoils (colour litho) by Howard, C.T. (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; American, out of copyright

Barbary Corsairs return the French Consul at Algiers to his ship, by cannon (engraving)
PNP270212 Barbary Corsairs return the French Consul at Algiers to his ship, by cannon (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pirate stamps issued by Grenada in 1970 (colour litho)
PNP270206 Pirate stamps issued by Grenada in 1970 (colour litho) by West Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: featuring, clockwise from top left, Mary Read (c.1695-1721)

Construction of the Mont Blanc Tramway, France
Team of workers working on the construction of the Rogues line - Mont Blanc Tramway, France. Date: circa 1905

Philippines - Pirates
Balani pirates, based in Jolo - a volcanic island in the southwest Philippines. It is located in the Sulu Archipelago, between Borneo and Mindanao

Sancho Panza Tossed In A Blanket By A Band Of Rogues, From Don Quixote De La Mancha By Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra. From Die Gartenlaube, Published 1905

Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) rogue adult male, displaying in heather on fringe in pine forest, Cairngorm N.P. Highlands, Scotland, march

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"Rogues: Tales of Treachery, Planks, and Pirates" Step into the world as we explore their daring escapades and notorious deeds. From Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale" to the thrilling illustrations that bring these stories to life, get ready for an adventure on the high seas. In the depths of piracy, villains ruled with an iron fist. Witness pirates making victims walk the plank in a chilling color lithograph from "The Pirate's Own Book, " transporting you back to Philadelphia in 1837. The engraving depicting Henry Morgan's pirates sacking Panama in 1887 will leave you breathless as you witness their audacious raid. But not all they were confined to ships; some prowled the streets of London. Discover "The Belman of London, " a woodcut from 1608 that reveals cunning thieves lurking in every corner. These poor rogues would gape like old mules when caught red-handed, reminding us that even they had moments of vulnerability. Join us as we delve into literature and art intertwined with villainy and deception. Chaucer's timeless masterpiece, "The Pardoner's Tale, " offers insights into human greed and moral corruption that still resonate today. Meanwhile, villains receiving their lord's orders before embarking on nefarious missions remind us that even they have hierarchies. From repelling pirates with swivel guns to witnessing pirate captures through captivating engravings—these images transport us back to a time when lawlessness reigned supreme on the open waters. Immerse yourself in this captivating world where danger lurks at every turn. So come aboard our journey through history—a voyage filled with treacherous tales told by those who walked among rogues themselves. Prepare for an unforgettable experience where legends are born and forgotten souls find redemption or eternal damnation amidst these pages adorned with lithographs and engravings.