Tale Collection (page 2)

Wolf Messing, German psychic
Wolf Grigorevich Messing (1899-1974), German psychic. Messing, born to a Jewish family in Germany, fled to the USSR before World War II

Nikolay Urvantsev, Soviet geologist
Nikolay Nikolayevich Urvantsev (1893-1985), Soviet geologist, speaking in public at his 80th birthday celebration. Urvantsev is best known for his exploration of northern Siberia and the Arctic

Sleeping Beauty by Arthur Rackham
Princess Briar Rose, aka Sleeping Beauty turns a key in the lock of a door, where she is about to meet the wicked old fairy, whose spindle will prick her finger sending her, and the royal household

Puss in Boots Master dressed in fine clothes
Puss in Boots Master dresses in fine clothes given to him by the King after his drowning incident. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Puss tries on his new Boots at the Cobblers Shop. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Puss in Boots presents a rabbit from his Master to the King
Puss in Boots presents a gift of a rabbit from his Master to the King. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Puss in Boots and the Poor Millers Son
The Poor Millers Son leaves the mill with his cat (Puss in Boots). Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Fairy Tales of Summer - Sleeping Beauty by Pauline Baynes
Sleeping Beauty by Pauline Baynes, one of a four illustrations of a fairy tale to reflect each season. In this instance, the handsome prince emerges from the forest to find Sleeping Beauty

The Mouses Tale

The Key to the Moon by Florence Mary Anderson
Enchanting illustration showing a small child climbing a ladder to unlock a small door in the moon while a group of fairies and elves hover around in the starlit sky. circa 1920

High Above the Town by Florence Mary Anderson
A group of children with a baby fly high above a town in a winged cradle, accompanied by a fairy. c.1925

Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Illustration, The Cat and Mouse in Partnership -- The Cat stole away behind the city walls to the church. Date: 1909

Death of Sardanapolis by Eugene Delacroix, (1798-1863) French Artist. The painting is based on the tale of Sardanapalus, last king of Assyria, from the library of Diodorus Siculus

Sleeping Beauty - 6
Beauty - and everyone else in the palace, human or animal - fall asleep under the witchs spell: only she and her familiars, cat and crow, are immune

Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling (drawing)
3760761 Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling (drawing) by Kipling, Joseph Rudyard (1865-1936); (add.info.: Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling)

Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho)
7149264 Ogre cooking people for breakfast (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ogre cooking people for breakfast)

Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrims leaving The Tabard Inn (colour litho)
5198825 Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales, The Pilgrims leaving The Tabard Inn (colour litho) by Haweis, Mary Eliza (1848-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geoffrey Chaucer)

Little Bo-Peep (coloured engraving)
6028108 Little Bo-Peep (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Bo-Peep)

The Babes In The Wood (colour litho)
6032859 The Babes In The Wood (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Babes In The Wood. Victorian scraps.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

In The Orchard. Illustration By Lucy Kemp Welch From The Book Black Beauty By A. Sewell Published 1915

Sleeping Beauty by Felix de Gray
Scene from the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty showing the moment when the Prince finds Aurora asleep but looking remarkably perfect considering shes been out like a light for over a hundred years

The three sister of Blue mountains, Australia
Three sister rock the spectacular landscape of Blue mountains, Australia

Poe / Tales / Telltale Heart
THE TELL-TALE HEART (Page footer: heart & head). Date: First published: 1842

Little Red Riding Hood
The wicked wolf disguises himself as Red Riding Hoods grandmother and asks her to get into bed with him

Fisherman and Djinn
The fisherman inadvertently rubs the lamp he has found, and is amazed by the apparition of the djinn (genie)

Pope Joan or Joanna, legendary female pope
Pope Joan or Joanna, a legendary female pope, thought to have reigned for a time during the Middle Ages, but probably a fabrication, as there is no contemporary evidence

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White makes herself useful in the home of the Seven Dwarfs

Illustration for Vassilisa The Beautiful (colour litho)
5998678 Illustration for Vassilisa The Beautiful (colour litho) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Vassilisa The Beautiful.); © Look and Learn

Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia (engraving)
6001037 Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia)

"One more step, Mr. Hands, "said I, "and I
STC321029 " One more step, Mr. Hands, " said I, " and I ll blow your brains out", an illustration from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub

Death of the Little Match-Seller (engraving)
3653542 Death of the Little Match-Seller (engraving) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Little Match-Seller)

Rising Moon over Mount Nanping Date: 1885

A Tale of Two Cities
A tale of two cities staged at the Lyceum Theatre, London Date: 1860

Hans Andersens Fairy Tales
Fairy tale illustration from Ole Lukole the Dustman. Date: circa 1930

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens - Coloured slide with handwritten inscription - Lorry reads the dispatch Recalled to Life

PROLOGUE: THE KNIGHT. Woodcut from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, from William Caxtons second edition, c1484

Starry Gazey Pie, Mousehole, Cornwall
A mouthwatering example of a Starry Gazey Pie, served up on Tom Bawcocks Eve (23 December) at Mousehole in Cornwall. The dish, with fish heads and tails sticking out of it, is unique to Mousehole

Chesney, Battle Dorking
THE BATTLE OF DORKING A future war tale about a Prussian invasion of England

The Tinder Box (Clarke)
Illustration to the tale by Hans Andersen

The Life And Adventures Of Robin Hood. Front Cover From The Book Of The Same Title By John B. Marsh Published Circa.1900

Illustration To The Story Catskin. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F. a
Illustration To The Story Catskin. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F.a. Steel With Illustrations By Arthur Rackham, Published 1927

Chelsea Pensioner and young boy
Chelsea Pensioner recounting tales to a young boy. 1891

David Copperfield, I am hospitably received by Mr. Peggotty

David Copperfield, Mr. Micawber delivers some valedictory remarks

Baron Munchausen finds a wonderful marksman in California, from The Adventures
KW315655 Baron Munchausen finds a wonderful marksman in California, from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe (1736-94) published c.1886 (colour litho) by Bichard

Tale of Ise. Print shows three women, two sitting on the floor and one standing, a third person sitting on the floor appears to be offering a small box containing two objects to the others as

Scene fifty-four of Tale of Genji. Japanese print showing scene from Murasaki Shikibus Tale of Genji with elaborately dressed woman and man separated by a screen. Date 1852

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In a world where imagination knows no bounds, tales come alive through the strokes of a brush and the words on a page. From chilling ghost stories to enchanting fairy tales, each tale weaves its own magical spell. Alfred Bestall's "The Ghost Story" transports us to a realm of spine-tingling suspense, where specters lurk in the shadows and secrets whisper in the wind. Richard Dadd's masterpiece, "The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke, " unveils an intricate world filled with tiny creatures and ethereal beauty. "The Pardoner's Tale" by Chaucer takes us on a moral journey through greed and redemption, while Jules Verne's Nautilus submarine artwork invites us to explore uncharted depths beneath the sea. Georgie Porgie dances across nursery rhymes, leaving mischief in his wake. Pauline Baynes' illustration of Hansel and Gretel captures both their innocence and their bravery as they navigate through an enchanted forest. As we embark on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales with pilgrims on the road, we witness diverse characters sharing their stories along this timeless pilgrimage. Meanwhile, Edward Lear enchants us with "The Owl and The Pussycat, " whisking them away in a romantic boat ride under moonlit skies. Florence Mary Anderson's haunting painting of "The Moonchild" evokes mystery and wonderment as celestial beings dance among stars. The Market Cross at Devizes stands tall as a symbol of history etched into stone for generations to admire. Finally, Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet reawakens our senses with its grandeur; from Aurora’s slumber to her triumphant awakening amidst swirling melodies that transport audiences into realms beyond reality itself. These they are more than mere stories; they are windows into worlds unseen yet felt deep within our souls. They remind us that within every stroke of artistry lies an invitation to escape, to dream, and to believe in the extraordinary.