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Childs sofa
Mahogany-framed miniature sofa, upholstered in black horsehair, with a carved and scrolled decoration centred on an anthemion, scrolled ends, and carved lyre-shaped front fascias

Punch bowl
Tin-glazed earthenware punch bowl hand-painted with figures in a watery landscape in blue and black, with bamboo and pine trees, possibly made in Brislington

Parasol
Textile and cane parasol with a design of stylised daisies and foliage on a red ground, probably made in Japan c.1900. Date: c.1900

Vase
Twin-handled glazed earthenware vase, stamped on the base with the makers mark BF and the shape number 774, made by Burmantofts in England c.1883-1887. Date: 1883-87

Cream jug made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground, part of a tea service thought to date c.1880

Tea cup made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground, part of a tea service thought to date c.1880

Plate made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground, part of a tea service thought to date c.1880

Side plate made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground

Plate made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Milk jug made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Tea canister and lid made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Teapot stand
Teapot, lid and stand made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Tea pot and stand
Teapot, lid and stand made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Tea pot
Teapot, lid and stand made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Saucer made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Tumbler
Barrel-shaped glass tumbler engraved with a border of meandering foliage and stylised flowers, made in England c.1780. Date: c.1780

Cover of Les Multituds, collection of stories, edition printed in Barcelona in 1906, work by the Catalan writer and art critic Raymon Casellas

Emilia Pardo Bazan (1851-1921), Galician writer at the age of 30 years, engraving

North America, USA, New Mexico, Aztec, Aztec Ruins National Monument, West Ruin with over 500 rooms and three stories, Small Kivas

Illustration, Gullivers Travels
Illustration to Gullivers Travels, showing Gulliver captured and tied down in Lilliput. circa 1860s

Honore Balzac, Satirical caricature
HONORE DE BALZAC (1799 - 1850) French novelist and playwrite. Considered one of the founders of European Realism for his short stories

Amazing Stories scifi magazine cover - Machine Man of Ardathia
Cover design, Amazing Stories. Machine Man of Ardathia (Francis Flagg) -- 35, 000 years hence, man lives in a container fitted with controls for everything, including powerful rays. Date: 1927

Illustration, Hans in Luck -- Just then a butcher came along the road trundling a young pig in a wheelbarrow. Date: 1909

Judith, Slayer of Holofernes by Matania
Judith, slayer of Holofernes, about to do some slaying as the latter lies asleep, unconcerned that her dress is about to fall off. No

Helen of Troy by Matania
Helen of Troy and King Priam watch Paris and Menelaus fight for her sake. Illustration to accompany the first story in a series on Famous Women from History written by Kenneth Bell

Repeating Pattern - Alice in Wonderland characters. *PLEASE NOTE that the magnifying glass is solely to show the detail of the repeating pattern and will not feature on the final file.*

Wee Willie Winkie " Wee Willie Winkie runs through the town, upstairs and downstairs in his nightgown, rapping at the window, crying through the lock

Sleeping Beauty, from a Berlin edition of Grimms Fairy Tales, 1865. Antique hand-colored illustration

Family storyteller
Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Amazing Stories, February 1942
Kidnapped Into the Future. A man from the year 4230 travels by time machine back to mid 20th century America

Futuristic Human Cloning, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE 4-SIDED TRIANGLE, by William F Temple. A scientist clones the body of a young woman in his laboratory in this futuristic science fiction magazine cover

The Raid from Mars, Amazing Stories SciFi Magazine Cover
The Raid from Mars - Martians raid Earth in search of radium

Sisera Jael Barak Israelites Canaanites Army
Sisera, commander of the Canaanite army defeated by the Israelites, lies dead in his tent after Jael hammered a spike into his head as he slept

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Vintage hardback books on a wooden bookshelf

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Vintage hardback books on a wooden bookshelf

Alice Gryphon Mock Turtle Adventures Wonderland
Alice and the Gryphon listen to the Mock Turtle's story. From Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, published 1941

Turtle Island is the name for the lands now known as North and Central America. It is a name used by some Indigenous peoples who believe their land was formed on the back of a turtle

The Deluge. (Old Testament: Genesis 7, 1 - 6). After a work by French artist Gustave Dore

Dragon of the caverns of Mount Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland. A medieval legend tells of dragons with healing powers living on the mountain

King David, King of Israel, playing his harp. After a 17th century facsimile of the 4th century Psalter of St. Augustine; Illustration

Cinderella. After a 19th century work by Gustave Dore. Here, the Fairy Godmother works on turning a pumpkin into a golden carriage so Cinderella can attend the ball

Cinderella at the Ball. After a 19th century work by Gustave Dore

Cover of a book of popular fairy tales illustrated by Gustave Dore and published in New York, 1871

Sleeping Beauty. After a 19th century work by Gustave Dore. The handsome prince finds Sleeping Beauty and will awaken her with a kiss

Lots departure from Sodom. Sent from the city of Sodom by angels before its destruction, Lot and his family were warned not to look back to avoid the wrath of God but Lots wife did look back

The fable of the greedy bird-catcher, based on the fables of Aesop. The bird-catcher has greedily tried to trap so many birds that he can t spring his net

Christmas at the court of King Arthur, after the painting by Sir John Gilbert. From The Illustrated London News, published 1865

Alice and the Sheep. Illustration by Sir John Tenniel, (1820 - 1914). From the book Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, by Lewis Carroll, published London, 1912

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"Unveiling the Magic: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into a world where feline independence reigns supreme, as "The Cat that Walked by Himself" weaves its enchanting tale. Feel your spine tingle with anticipation as Alfred Bestall's "The Ghost Story" takes you on a thrilling ride through the realms of the supernatural. Delight in the whimsical verses of Lear's "Owl & Pussycat, " transporting you to a charming C19 setting filled with love and adventure. Embark on daring escapades alongside Flying Officer W E Johns' iconic character, Biggles, as his stories captivate readers in Modern Boy magazine. Immerse yourself in mind-bending science fiction with Astounding Stories' captivating cover featuring "Shadow out of Time, " leaving you questioning reality itself. Rediscover childhood innocence within Lear's timeless poem, "Georgie Porgie, " evoking memories of nursery rhymes and simpler times. Experience biblical tales come alive through Pauline Baynes' illustrations in "Stories of the Old Testament, " connecting generations through faith and storytelling. Marvel at hidden lunar cities on Amazing Stories' scifi magazine cover, igniting dreams of extraterrestrial exploration beyond our wildest imagination. Let your heart race with fear as M. R. James returns to haunt us once more in his chilling sequel, "Whistle and I'll Come " Witness mechanical marvels come alive on Amazing Stories' scifi magazine cover featuring "The Mad Robot, " reminding us that technology can both awe and terrify us simultaneously. Indulge in autumnal enchantment with Pauline Baynes' rendition of Hansel and Gretel from her collection, Fairy Tales of Autumn—where magic lurks around every corner.