The Thousand And One Nights Collection

New Lamps for Old, 1901. Creator: Joseph Edward Southall
New Lamps for Old (in frame), 1901. The subject is taken from story of Aladdin in the One Thousand and One Nights (The Arabian Nights)

Man in a tree is grabbed by a snake, 1910 or earlier. Creator: Louwerse, H.C
Man in a tree is grabbed by a snake, 1910 or earlier. Two bearded men in turbans on their heads have climbed into a tree. A giant serpent attacks them

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Griffith Park - Opens Aug. 4th - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales" - Adults 25 c[ents]

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Ave Entrance to Griffith Park - Again - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales" - cast of 110

Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Ave Entrance to Griffith Park - Opens Aug. 4th - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales"

An Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
An Arabian Nights Fantasy, Los Angeles, 1936. Greek Open Air Theatre, Vermont Ave Entrance to Griffith Park - Now - "Arabian Nights Fantasy" "The Teller of Tales" - cast of 110

Haymarket - Scene from "The Second Calendar and the Queen of Beauty...", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Haymarket - Scene from "The Second Calendar and the Queen of Beauty who had to fight with the Genie", 1850. London stage production by the brothers Brough

The Pantomimes, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
The Pantomimes, 1845. Christmas stage shows at London theatres. Drury Lane: The adventures of Mr. Lemuel Gulliver form the subject for the Christmas entertainment at this house

The Dervise Plucks the Hairs from the Cats Tail, 1906. Creator: Dalziel Brothers
The Dervise Plucks the Hairs from the Cats Tail, 1906. From " Chats on Old Prints", by Arthur Hayden. [T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1906]

Little Princess, 1928. Creator: John Kettelwell
Little Princess, 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp", retold and decorated by John Kettelwell, (Alfred A Knopf, London, 1928)

Abahnahzur, 1928. Creator: John Kettelwell
Abahnahzur, 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp", retold and decorated by John Kettelwell, (Alfred A Knopf, London, 1928)

Illustration for a fairy story, 1953. Creator: Shirley Markham
Illustration for a fairy story, 1953. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, c1950. Book cover design. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Route of the protest march to free the Tolpuddle Martyrs, (1834), 1934
The route that the protest march to free the Tolpuddle Martyrs took. A vast demonstration took place on 21st April 1834 with up to 100, 000 people taking part

The tomb of Zubaidah bint Ja far, also Zobeide or Zobaida, Baghdad, Iraq, seen here in the 19th century. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

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Step into a world of enchantment and wonder as we explore the timeless tales of The Thousand and One Nights. From Aladdin's magical lamp to Sinbad's perilous voyages, these stories have captivated audiences for centuries. Join us as we journey through illustrations inspired by the classics, including Joseph Southall's "New Lamps for Old," Alfred Crowquill's "The Pantomimes," and Dalziel Brothers' "The Dervish Plucks the Hairs from the Cat's Tail." Witness the courage of the Little Princess and Abanazar's deceit, the sorrow of Ganem's mother and sister, and the grandeur of Zubaidah bint Ja far's tomb. Let the magic transport you to a land of imagination and adventure.