Romances Collection

Rafael Sabatini / Cig Card
RAFAEL SABATINI Italian novelist who wrote mainly historical romances in English

The Castles of Loves
3785964 The Castles of Loves by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Castles of Loves - from miniature in Champion des Dames, 15th century manuscript)

Dietrich espies Queen Virginal (engraving)
5203954 Dietrich espies Queen Virginal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dietrich espies Queen Virginal)

Lid of a Casket depicting the Castle of Love and Knights Jousting, c
1113923 Lid of a Casket depicting the Castle of Love and Knights Jousting, c.1330-50 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 11.8x25.2x12.9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

King Rothers voyage (engraving)
5203958 King Rothers voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Rothers voyage)

Wolfdieterich fights with Drusian for his wife (engraving)
5203957 Wolfdieterich fights with Drusian for his wife (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfdieterich fights with Drusian for his wife)

Ilsan takes leave of the Holy Brotherhood (engraving)
5203951 Ilsan takes leave of the Holy Brotherhood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ilsan takes leave of the Holy Brotherhood)

Alboin forces Rosamund to drink out of her fathers skull (engraving)
5203960 Alboin forces Rosamund to drink out of her fathers skull (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Casket with scenes from romance literature, 1330s (ivory)
XCF306067 Casket with scenes from romance literature, 1330s (ivory) by French School, (14th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Casket with scenes from romance literature, 1330s (ivory)
XCF306066 Casket with scenes from romance literature, 1330s (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 11x25.5x13.5 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Beowulf fights with Grendels mother (engraving)
5203943 Beowulf fights with Grendels mother (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beowulf fights with Grendels mother)

Siegfrieds combat with the dragon (engraving)
5203949 Siegfrieds combat with the dragon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siegfrieds combat with the dragon)

Frontispiece for Epics and Romances of the Middle Ages (engraving)
5197506 Frontispiece for Epics and Romances of the Middle Ages (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

James Fenimore Cooper, 1789 -1851. American novelist of frontier tales. After a work by John Wesley Jarvis

Dusk, Iconic Island, Lake Superior, On

Hobsons Choice by Harold Brighouse
Promotional postcard for Hobsons Choice by Harold Brighouse. First produced in England at the Apollo Theatre, 22nd June 1916. The story is set in Salford in 1880

Barbara Cartland and Raine
Dame Mary Barbara Hamilton Cartland (1901-2000), married name Mrs Barbara McCorquodale, British novelist, pictured with her baby daughter Raine, later Raine Spencer, second wife of Earl Spencer

Romances of Old Japan
Plate from Romances of Old Japan by Madame Yukio Ozaki. Date: 1910

Giovanni Biondi
Sir GIOVANNI FRANCESCO BIONDI Venetian writer of romances and history, knighted for his services to the English court. Date: 1572 - 1644

John Banim, Writer
JOHN BANIM Irish writer, best known for a series of historical romances which will earn him the title the Walter Scott of Ireland. Date: 1892 - 1842

Dumas (Pere) Characters
ALEXANDRE DUMAS (PERE) depicted with scenes from his popular romances Date: 1802 - 1870

Merely Mary Anne by Israel Zangwill
Promotional postcard for Merely Mary Anne by Israel Zangwill. First produced at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, 8th September 1904

A Member of Tattersalls by Hs Browning
Promotional postcard for A Member of Tattersalls by H. S. Browning. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, 8th October 1909 and the Whitney Theatre

His Majestys Servant by Sarah Barnwell and Maud Hosford
Promotional postcard for His Majestys Servant by Sarah Barnwell & Maud Hosford. First produced at the Imperial Theatre, 6th October 1904

Jack O Jingles by Leon M Lion and Malcolm Cherry
Inside pages of promotional flyer for Jack O Jingles by Leon M. Lion and Malcolm Cherry. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Croydon, 18th August and New Theatre

The Happy Day by Seymour Hicks
Promotional postcard for The Happy Day by Seymour Hicks; music S. Jones & Paul A. Rubens. First produced at Dalys Theatre on 13th May 1916. The George Edwardes Co

Julia Neilson - English actress
Julia Neilson (1868-1957), English actress, wife of Fred Terry, best known for her numerous performances as Lady Blakeney in " The Scarlet Pimpernel" and for her roles in many tragedies

Number Engaged by Pat Charles
An impression by Pat Charles of the latest fiances and fiancees to announce their engagement in 1932, all interconnected by telephone lines

Georges De Scudery
GEORGES DE SCUDERY French writer of plays and romances; governour of Nostre- Dame de la Gard. Date: 1601 - 1667

Cover Designs Hawthorne Romances published Thomas Y
Artokoloro

Medallion portrait of Madame de La Fayette, French novelist (engraving)
XIR80062 Medallion portrait of Madame de La Fayette, French novelist (engraving) by Desrochers, Etienne Jehandier (1668-1741); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Perilous Honeymoon by David Wright
Front cover of Perilous Honeymoon, a title in the Famous Romance Library, painted by David Wright, best-known for his pin-ups during World War Two. Date: 1958

The Engagement that delighted the world

Royal Wedding 1934 - Princess Marinas arrival
Prince George, Duke of Kent welcomes his bride-to-be, Princess Marina of Greece to England with a spontaneous kiss in front of the assembled crowd of press and dignitaries at Dover

Royal Wedding 1986 - Kiss on the balcony
The newly married Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Lady Sarah Ferguson, now Duchess of York enjoy a kiss for the benefit of crowds on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Swimwear 1908 Le Rire
Two young bathing beauties in figure-hugging one-piece costumes walk are-in-arm along the waters edge. Discussing holiday romances no doubt!

Quixote in his Study
The Don in his study, excitedly reading old romances of days when knights were bold

Wartime Romances
Australian soldiers with their girls on the big dipper

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"Unveiling the Tales of Love: A Journey through Romantic Imagery" Step into a world where love conquers all, as we explore captivating glimpses from various eras and cultures. From the enchanting pen of Rafael Sabatini to the delicate strokes on a Cig Card, let us embark on an adventure through these timeless tales. The Castles of Loves stand tall, witnesses to countless stories that unfolded within their walls. As Dietrich espies Queen Virginal in an exquisite engraving, our hearts are filled with anticipation for what lies ahead. The lid of a casket reveals knights jousting at the Castle of Love, reminding us that chivalry and passion go hand in hand. In King Rothers voyage depicted in another mesmerizing engraving, we sail alongside him across treacherous seas towards his beloved. Wolfdieterich fights valiantly with Drusian for his wife's honor; their struggle immortalized forever in ink and paper. Ilsan takes leave of the Holy Brotherhood as he embarks on a quest for true love - a poignant moment frozen in time. But not all they can filled with sweetness; some delve into darker realms. Alboin forces Rosamund to drink out of her father's skull - an unsettling scene etched onto our minds forevermore. Yet even amidst such darkness, hope prevails as depicted on a casket adorned with scenes from romance literature dating back to the 1330s – reminding us that love endures throughout history. From epic battles against mythical creatures like Grendel's mother fought by Beowulf himself to Siegfried's awe-inspiring combat with a fearsome dragon captured intricately in engravings – these tales remind us that love knows no bounds or limitations. As we unravel each image and story within this collection, let your imagination soar beyond boundaries set by time and space.