Bona Collection

Miracle Fire in Temple
When a mysterious flame bursts out in the temple of fertility goddess Bona Dea, the Vestal Virgins interpret it as a portent favorable to Cicero; but it is probably a trick

The purge, illustration from Le Rire, 6th March 1897 (engraving)
REV382361 The purge, illustration from Le Rire, 6th March 1897 (engraving) by Cadel, Eugene (1865-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: ca commence-t-il a te gargouiller un peu, mon tresor)

Sketches of the Cat Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1107268 Sketches of the Cat Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Cat Show at the Crystal Palace)

Bona fide picture of the Mayflower (engraving)
2780771 Bona fide picture of the Mayflower (engraving) by Opper, Frederick Burr (1857-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bona fide picture of the Mayflower)

Yachting on the Clyde, "Rainbow, "Gleniffer"and "Bona"off Garroch Head (litho)
1042807 Yachting on the Clyde, " Rainbow, " " Gleniffer" and " Bona" off Garroch Head (litho) by Wyllie

With the British Expedition from Accra to the Gold Coast Hinterland (litho)
1615346 With the British Expedition from Accra to the Gold Coast Hinterland (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Loss of "The Avenger"(engraving)
1606959 The Loss of " The Avenger" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of " The Avenger")

MIRACLE AND CICERO
When a mysterious flame bursts out in the temple of fertility goddess Bona Dea, the Vestal Virgins interpret it as a portent favorable to Cicero; but it is probably a trick Date: 63 BC

MIRACLE FIRE IN TEMPLE
When a mysterious flame bursts out in the temple of fertility goddess Bona Dea, the Vestal Virgins interpret it as a portent favorable to Cicero; but it is probably a trick Date: 63 BC

Sailing yacht Bona being towed, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Sailing yacht Bona being towed, 1912

Sea chart island Sardinia part coast North Africa Passport map
Sea chart of the island of Sardinia and a part of the coast of North Africa Passport map of the sea coasts of the eyland Sardinia with the coast of Barbaria, between the sea C. de Ferro and C. Bona

Map islands Sicily Malta part coast Tunisia New pass
Map of the islands of Sicily and Malta and a part of the coast of Tunisia New pass of the sea coasts of the land of Sicily and the coasts of Barbaria between C. Bona and I. Zerby

Algeria Bona
The harbour viewed from the sea, with a variety of boats and ships. Date: 1836

Good Thing is threatened, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

Dutch fort at the Cabo de Bona Esperanca, Jan Luyken, Aart Dircksz Oossaan, 1687

AURENGA, Raimbaut d (1147-1173). Proven硬minstrel
" AURENGA, Raimbaut d (1147-1173). Proven硬 minstrel. " Can篮 er Gil" by Raimbaut d Aurenga, fol. 47r. with the poem " Bona dona un consell vos deman"

A prospect of Rio Bona harbour in the parish of St. Anns, a
A prospect of Rio Bona harbour in the parish of St. Ann s, and the tavern, wharf, and stores, in the parish of St. James s, the north side Jamaica

Bona, Algeria. Date ca. 1899

Merchants of eatables, Bona, Algeria. Date ca. 1899

Racial /s Africa / Natives
A South African native couple from Bona Esperance

Francis Blesses Two
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI admits the blessed Luchesio and his wife Bona-Donna as the first members of his Third Order of Penitence, 1221

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"Bona: A Journey Through Time and Wonders" Step into the enchanting world of Bona, where miracles unfold and history comes alive. From the mesmerizing Miracle Fire in Temple to the thrilling adventures during The Purge, Bona captivates with its intriguing tales. Illustrated in Le Rire on 6th March 1897, witness the extraordinary events that unfolded through an engraving. Winter Resorts on the Mediterranean take center stage as Algiers and the French Province of Algeria come to life before your eyes. Delve into Sketches of the Cat Show at Crystal Palace, where feline elegance reigns supreme in this captivating engraving. And behold a bona fide picture of the Mayflower, a historical gem etched forever in time. Yachting enthusiasts will be enthralled by "Rainbow, " "Gleniffer, " and "Bona" off Garroch Head as they gracefully sail on Clyde's waters. Meanwhile, Emperor Napoleon III's visit to Algeria unfolds vividly through an exquisite engraving. Embark on an unforgettable expedition from Accra to Gold Coast Hinterland alongside British explorers captured beautifully in litho form. Brace yourself for heart-wrenching moments as you witness The Loss of "The Avenger" depicted intricately through an engraving. Miracle and Cicero intertwine their destinies within Bona's realm, leaving spectators spellbound by their mystical bond. And once again, experience awe-inspiring Miracle Fire in Temple—a sight that defies explanation yet leaves all who witness it breathless with wonder. In 1912, Kirk & Sons' Sailing yacht Bona takes center stage as it is towed across vast waters—an image that encapsulates both grace and adventure simultaneously. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time and wonders—where legends are born and mysteries unravel—only within the captivating world of Bona.