Nights Collection (#16)

Judar and His Brother. From Playhour (1957)

Ali Baba. From Playhour (1958)

Richard Burton (Leighton
RICHARD BURTON Traveller in Arabia and translator of the Arabian Nights and other exotic texts. Date: 1821-1890

Fireflies - male - Italy
RD-340 Fireflies - male Italy Luciola italica Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Firefly - male - Tuscany
RD-190 Firefly - male Tuscany Luciola italica Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fireflies - The flight of male Fireflies during a summer night - Italy
RD-322 Fireflies - The flight of male Fireflies during a summer night Italy Luciola italica Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Shakspeare - Midsummer Nights Dream Act IV Scene I, William
Shakspeare sic - Midsummer Nights Dream Act IV Scene I--A wood - Titiania i.e. Titania, queen of the fairies, Bottom, fairies attending & etc. /. Date 1796 Sept. 29

The hunchback story-teller of Damascus. Reciting in a Coffee

Home work on tags. Home work on tags. Home of Martin Gibbons, 268 ? Centre Street, Roxbury Mass. James 11, years old; Helen 9 years and Mary 6, work on tags

The Arabian nights Aladdins wonderful lamp. Date 1888

Arabian nights. Date 1888

Mrs. Caudill and her daughter in their dugout, Pie Town, New Mexico. The Caudills have one of the few radios in their neighborhood

Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines as presented 200 nights at Garrick Theatre, NY : Clyde Fitchs best comedy. Date c1902

Charles Frohman presents the newest laughing hit, Oh, Susannah! as played for over 100 nights at Hoyts Theatre, New York. Includes portrait of actress in upper right corner. Date c1898

Programme for Magic Nights at the Trocadero
Programme cover for Charles B. Cochrans Magic Nights at the Trocadero Grill Room, London from November 1932 1932

Farndon Bridge, an old bridge across the River Dee, Cheshire England. The bridge is allegedly haunted by two children, whose screams can be heard on rainy nights. Date: 1960s

Sinbad the Sailor carried high above the earth by the Roc. 20th century

Aladdin by Lilian Govey. The Genie appears from the bottle. A fairy tale from One Thousand and One Nights Date: 1912

From Aladdin by Katharine Cameron. Cameron was a Glasgow born illustrator and an associate of Jessie M King and the Mackintoshes. 1904

Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp in Rhyme

Street Trades / Bread
London characters: the BAKER spend his nights baking, then in the day he carries his loaves from door to door. Does he ever sleep ? Date: circa 1870

Aladdin New Lamps 1933
" New lamps for old" : the old merchant makes his way along the street. 1933

Mini Limo conversion

Phyllis and Jack Dare in Arabian costume
The actress and singer Phyllis Dare (1890-1975) with her elder brother Jack. They are dressed in costume for an Arabian Nights Ball

Summer Nightmares
A Good Suggestion For Stuffy Summer Nights. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Heinrich IV at Canossa
Emperor Heinrich IV spends 3 days and nights in penance to avoid excommunication by pope Gregorius VII. He is usually depicted outdoors in the snow, but this is more credible

Flying on a Horse
The prince returns secretly by night to carry away the daughter of a foreign king; they flee on a magical flying horse

Aladdin Summons Genie
After rubbing the lamp, Aladdin comes face-to-face with a huge genie of a frightful appearance

Robber Captain Hides Men
As soon as I throw some stones out of my window, come out!, the robber captain tells his men as they try to steal Ali Babas gold

NEW LAMPS FOR OLD
The magician offers new lamps for old, hoping that someone will unknowingly offer him the magic lamp - as, indeed, happens

Afrite Turns into a Dog
An Afrite, or evil genie, turns into a dog and rushes at the kings daughter

Fisherman and Afrite
A poor fisherman unwittingly releases an Afrite, or evil genie, from a brass bottle that he drew up from the lake

Family / Getting Married
Advice to young ladies about to be married - try sitting up for the milk a few nights, it is good practice!

Sinbad on his Raft
Sinbad on his raft: For several days the raft floated on in total darkness through the long tunnel

Sinbad See Strange Sight
Sinbad sees strange sea creatures: Many large and curious fishes were swarming in the waters

Shakespeare illustrated title page
An illustrated title page, showing vignette scenes from the Comedies, with Shakespeare himself above and below in youth and old age

Jesus in the Desert
He goes into the desert where he fasts for 40 days/nights; the Evil One tries to tempt him with offers Jesus can t refuse, but he is wasting his time - Jesus refuses them !

Enchanted Horse Print
The flight of the enchanted horse - the Prince uses a smoke screen to conceal their departure from the evil Sultans palace

Sinbad and the Giant
He was as tall as a palm tree, and perfectly black and had one eye which flamed like a burning coal... Sinbad and his crew are understandably alarmed by the giant

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Nights have always been a canvas for tales of enchantment and wonder. Just like Scheherazade, we weave stories that captivate the imagination and transport us to distant lands. From the tragic love story of Hiawatha and Minnehaha, to the thrill of salmon fishing in Ballina, Co Mayo, Ireland, nights hold secrets waiting to be discovered. In the realm of Arabian Nights, Aladdin's lamp grants wishes while Puck and Titania dance under moonlit skies. Gossip about fairies spreads through enchanted forests as they play mischievous tricks on unsuspecting mortals. The Northern Lights paint a breathtaking spectacle across the icy landscape in Svensby Lyngen Alps Tromsø Lapland Norway Europe. The Milky Way stretches its arms above Lavaredo's Three Peaks on warm summer nights, casting a celestial glow upon those who dare to look up. As stars twinkle above Zermatt Canton's Lake Stellisee, their reflection mirrors the majestic Matterhorn - a sight that leaves us humbled by nature's grandeur. Pollocks Toy Theatre sets the stage for Aladdin's adventures with vibrant scenery that sparks our imagination. And amidst it all, scenes from Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream come alive; lovers entangled in magical spells find themselves lost in an ethereal world where dreams become reality. These they can more than just darkness; they are gateways to realms beyond our own. They remind us that there is beauty even when light fades away – whether it be through captivating stories or awe-inspiring natural phenomena. So let us embrace these nights with open hearts and curious minds as we embark on journeys filled with mystery and enchantment.