Surprise Collection (page 2)

Comic postcard, woman at the races with bookie, placing a bet both ways Date: 20th century

Rough coated Jack Russell Terrier puppy, black and tan, portrait

A humorous portrait of Diana Dors
with a copy of an article about glamour and British Cinema written by Dick Richards

"I'd Just Love to Join You, Dear" (colour litho)
8656960 "I'd Just Love to Join You, Dear" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I'd Just Love to Join You, Dear")

Hauling conger eels (colour litho)
8656892 Hauling conger eels (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the seaside. Hauling conger eels)

Joan of Arc, 1883 (oil on canvas)
8724036 Joan of Arc, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Americo, Don Pedro di Figueredo (1843-1905); Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires, Argentina; (add.info.: By Pedro Americo).

The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo)
8713225 The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel)

Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho)
8669366 Sea Adventure: Pirates decoying an American ship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirates decoying an American ship)

The Surprise (engraving)
8631743 The Surprise (engraving) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surprise. Illustration for Birthday Keepsake by H Wood Smith (James B Knapp)

Here's a nice how d'ye do! (colour litho)
8656805 Here's a nice how d'ye do! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here's a nice how d'ye do! Girl throwing her arms around a boy)

Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo)
8671630 Pastimes of Our King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastimes of Our King)

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If the tide had receded when King Canute ordered it to (engraving)
8672626 If the tide had receded when King Canute ordered it to (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Woman wearing culottes (b/w photo)
8672202 Woman wearing culottes (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman wearing culottes at Auteuil Hippodrome, Paris, 1911)

Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_1_6: Combes Emile (1835-1921) Illustration by J Wely
ICA4939556 Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B, 1904_1_6: Combes Emile (1835-1921) Illustration by J Wely; (add.info.: Cover of " L'Indiscret", Satirique en N & B)

Letter H: hood, hippo. Engraving in ' ABC of toys''. , 1931 (engraving)
DUV4208324 Letter H: hood, hippo. Engraving in ' ABC of toys''. , 1931 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter H: hood, hippo)

Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors
DUV4207617 Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century
DUV4207605 Letter T: Temptation! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24,5x18,5cm

Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214918 Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Fashionable couple running in the rain. The gallant Mr de Boissec gives his coat and top hat to his lady
FLO4677421 Fashionable couple running in the rain. The gallant Mr de Boissec gives his coat and top hat to his lady, and carries her hat in his kerchief and her dog under his arm

Large magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata, and Camberwell Beauty butterfly or grand surprise, Nymphalis antiopa
FLO4638693 Large magpie moth, Abraxas grossulariata, and Camberwell Beauty butterfly or grand surprise, Nymphalis antiopa

French infantry launch a surprise night attack on German heavy guns during WWI (litho)
3252849 French infantry launch a surprise night attack on German heavy guns during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

These gentlemen made an exact inventory of everything they saw. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963121 These gentlemen made an exact inventory of everything they saw. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. Illustration from Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo ©

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285486 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex " Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

mid-19th century French illustration showing two passengers in a railway carriage. 1850
3665950 mid-19th century French illustration showing two passengers in a railway carriage. 1850; (add.info.: mid-19th century French illustration showing two passengers in a railway carriage)

The Disappointment: an old woman interrupts an amorous couple in a hotel room
FLO4718220 The Disappointment: an old woman interrupts an amorous couple in a hotel room. A peeping Tom watches from behind a folding screen

The Child. A cottage owner's wife prepares a family meal when death arrives
FLO4675821 The Child. A cottage owner's wife prepares a family meal when death arrives and takes away the youngest of her children

S for Surprise, 1908 (photo)
8713228s for Surprise, 1908 (photo); 31,5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Apparition at Fatima, c.1930 (illustration)
8698369 Apparition at Fatima, c.1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Marian apparition at Fatima to the three young sheperds, Portugal, 1917)

Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho)
8668733 Sea Adventure: The last fight of the "Revenge" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy playing a prank on a policeman (b/w photo)
8635315 Boy playing a prank on a policeman (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy playing a prank on a policeman)

Policeman struck by a snowball (colour litho)
8635192 Policeman struck by a snowball (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman struck by a snowball)

Don't leave things to the last moment (colour litho)
8656170 Don't leave things to the last moment (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don't leave things to the last moment)

Don't call on your best girl in the morning (colour litho)
8656213 Don't call on your best girl in the morning (colour litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don't call on your best girl in the morning)

The comet at last! (colour litho)
8656011 The comet at last! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The comet at last! Little girl walking her dog with a bird on her hat)

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646642 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

A great catch (litho)
8677514 A great catch (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A great catch.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

A salute with difficulties (litho)
8664169 A salute with difficulties (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: A salute with difficulties. Cartoon from Punch, 1916)

The Tiger in the Barrel (chromolitho)
8663993 The Tiger in the Barrel (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tiger in the Barrel)

England's unknown heroes (colour litho)
8656797 England's unknown heroes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England's unknown heroes. The man who rang the bell at a tea shop)

Good Luck. Best wishes (colour litho)
8656774 Good Luck. Best wishes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good Luck. Best wishes. Dog with a good luck sign tied to his tail)

Gussy receives his bill (colour litho)
8656816 Gussy receives his bill (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gussie's holiday. Gussy receives his bill. Ho yes I always charge extras)

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Woman covering a man's eyes with her hands, , historical illustration, ca. 1893
UIG5413803 Woman covering a man's eyes with her hands, , historical illustration, ca. 1893; UIG.

Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting Supper at Emmaus
5306070 Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting Supper at Emmaus. the moment when the resurrected but incognito Jesus

Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the resurrection of Christ
5306069 Illustration from the 'Grand Catechism for Families'. 1907. depicting the resurrection of Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A surprise
MMM5482610 A surprise by Stanfield, George Clarkson (1828-78); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A surprise)

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"Capturing the Essence of Surprise: A Kaleidoscope of Unexpected Moments" In a world full of surprises, one cannot help but be captivated by the sheer wonder that unfolds before our eyes. Just like a Basset Hound with outstretched ears, we eagerly await those unexpected delights that life has in store for us. As we wander through the woods, an old woman emerges from the shadows, her mysterious presence leaving us intrigued and curious about what secrets she holds. Much like Harpo Marx in Leo McCarey's Duck Soup (1933), she brings laughter and astonishment to our lives. Amidst the urban chaos of London, Rose-ringed parakeets take flight towards their roost in an unlikely place - an urban cemetery. This remarkable image, captured by a finalist in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2014, reminds us that even amidst concrete jungles, nature finds its way to surprise and amaze us. The innocent gaze of an orangutan baby at Semengoh Nature Reserve in Sarawak leaves us spellbound. Its head portrait speaks volumes about curiosity and innocence - reminding us that they can come from even the most unexpected sources. Fra Angelico's masterpiece "The Annunciation" transports us back to c1438-1445 when this iconic painting first graced our world. The divine revelation depicted within it serves as a reminder that sometimes they are not just delightful but also profound and life-changing. A scene from "The Ladykillers" (1955) captures a moment where suspense meets humor - reminding us how they are take many forms. Similarly, a young Little Owl gazes into our souls with its piercing eyes - showcasing how beauty often lies hidden within unexpected places. "The Winter Egg, " crafted meticulously with quartz, platinum, orthoclase, and diamonds in 1913 evokes awe-inspiring wonderment at human creativity. It symbolizes the power of surprises to transcend our expectations and leave us in awe.