Tuck Collection

Victorian flower fairies
Flower fairy dancing on a bed of poppies and lilies from a postcard published by Raphael Tuck Date: 1900

Life in the W. A. A. F. 1940
Life in the W.A.A.F. 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

The Frog and the Rat. circa 1900

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Evermore
The Caption is For evermore. Ground facilities for the fly boys was the responsibiiity of the RAF Regiment. The Prime Ministers message on the back is We shall continue steadfast in faith

Boys at Marlborough College, a public boarding school in Marlborough, Wiltshire, with their brew boxes. The boys eat from tins, pans or wrappers or drink from cups or bottles. Date: 1962

Old Curiosity Shop
A view of The Old Curiosity Shop in Holborn, London, in the 1930s. Artist: Alker Tripp

Reading in a hammock
Children in the garden reading. From Travels in Toyland, published by Raphael Tuck. Artist: Rosa Petherick Date: 1912

Elegant lady
An elegant lady in art nouveau style. From a Valentine card published by Raphael Tuck Date: 1904

Apprentice Hotpot
A group of hungry apprentices get ready to tuck into a hotpot at a aeronautical school. Date: 1930s

2019 French GP
LE MANS CIRCUIT BUGATTI, FRANCE - MAY 17: Marc Marquez, Repsol Honda Team saving a crash during the French GP at Le Mans Circuit Bugatti on May 17, 2019 in Le Mans Circuit Bugatti, France

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Girl Friend
The Caption is The Girl Friend. The printed message on the back says Your country needs your L.S.D. [Pounds, Shillings and Pence] to help it win the Victory. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - There is still a lot to do
The war is over. The message on the back by Churchill exhorts There is still a lot to do. The card, captioned Love for Love, carries the senders message Dear Granny

Title page design, For Victory Paint Book, WW2
Title page design, For Victory Paint Book, with Allied flags and a V sign, used as a propaganda symbol for Victory during the Second World War. Date: 1940s

Robin Hood and the Sheriff of Nottingham
Robin Hood tricks the Sheriff of Nottingham (and robs him of his gold). circa 1195

Central African cannibal
Pahouins of Central Africa tuck in to a fellow creature. Date: 1905

Zuyder Zee, a revue, Cardiff and Swansea, Wales
Zuyder Zee, a revue by R E Jones Ltd, in Cardiff and Swansea, Wales -- None but the Brave Deserve the fair. early 20th century

Wardown Park Suspension Bridge, built in 1908, is situated within Wardown Park in the northern suburbs of Luton in the valley of the River Lea, Bedfordshire - Raphael Tuck postcard 1914 Date: 1908

The Little Church, Ros-on-Sea, Conwy, Wales - Raphael Tuck real photo postcard 1952 Date: 1952

St Margaret's Chapel, Edinburgh Castle - Raphael Tuck postcard 1930s Date: 1930s

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Our Youngsters First Steps, Wartime Picture Book
An illustrated page for a wartime Tuck book, Our Youngsters First Steps Picture Book. The image shows a little boy playing with some blocks and animals. Date: circa 1940s

The reverse of a Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard detailing information about this famous card publisher, information of the different types of card they published

Hanging up the Xmas Stocking
The night before Xmas, young children hanging up their stockings over the fireplace. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1907

Children & Their Sleigh
Christmas. Happy children racing along with a sleigh full of toys. Artist: Ada Leonora Bowley Date: circa 1907

Blackcock (or Black Grouse) Shooting
Country pursuits. Two men with their dog shooting grouse on moorland. (The black grouse is now an endangered species). Artist: Norah Drummond Date: 1908

Beware of Submarines WW1
Lady swimmer mimicking a submarine with her fake periscope. Date: circa 1916

The Home Front, WW2 Lookout
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's book, The Home Front, a Tuck book by Hilde Marchant. The image shows a lookout standing on a roof top trying to spot enemy raiding planes

Sir Adolph Tuck, Chairman of Raphael Tuck and Sons
Sir Adolph Tuck, 1st Baronet, Chairman of fine art postcard publishers Raphael Tuck and Sons, portrait by Solomon J Solomon Date: circa 1910

I dreamed you were with me in Fairyland - fairy and flowers Date: circa 1920s

Let me build a castle in the air and carry you off in a chariot fair - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

I dreamed of a little random elf, born in the sport of nature for simple, sweet enjoyment - fairy and elves Date: circa 1920s

Hie away neath shades of night to the castle of delight - fairies and bubbles Date: circa 1920s

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic - three postcards, Tucks Oilette celebrated liners series. Date: early 20th century

RAF trainee pilots working out courses and speeds, WW2
RAF trainee pilots working out courses and speeds Date: circa 1941

RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots, WW2
RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots Date: circa 1941

RAF recruits undergoing mechanical training, WW2
RAF recruits undergoing mechanical training Date: circa 1941

RAF sea plane, WW2
RAF sea plane Date: circa 1941

RAF scramble, pilots race to their planes, WW2
RAF scramble, pilots race to their planes Date: circa 1941

RAF Sergeant John Hannah VC in his gun cockpit, WW2
RAF Sergeant John Hannah, 18 year old VC in his gun cockpit Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets, pilots of tomorrow, WW2
RAF cadets, pilots of tomorrow Date: circa 1941

RAF recruit checking the kit list, WW2
RAF recruit checking the kit list Date: circa 1941

RAF plane taking off from deck of aircraft carrier, WW2
RAF plane taking off from the deck of an aircraft carrier Date: circa 1941

Cover design, Taking Off! by Noel Monks, WW2
Cover design, Taking Off! by Noel Monks, showing an RAF pilot looking up at the sky Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets watching an instructional film, WW2
RAF cadets watching an instructional film Date: circa 1941

RAF lookout on flight deck of aircraft carrier, WW2
RAF lookout on flight deck of aircraft carrier Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls, WW2
RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets stripping planes, WW2
RAF cadets stripping planes Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets learning tactics by the use of models, WW2
RAF cadets learning tactics by the use of models Date: circa 1941

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"Tuck: A Journey through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of Tuck, where Victorian flower fairies dance among blooming gardens, captivating our hearts with their delicate beauty. As we turn the pages of "The Frog and the Rat, " a beloved children's tale from yesteryears, we are transported to Marlborough College, where mischievous boys embark on adventures that will forever shape their lives. In an era overshadowed by World War II, a comic postcard titled "For Evermore" brings laughter and respite to weary souls. We find solace in reading in a hammock under the warm embrace of sunshine, losing ourselves in tales spun by elegant ladies who grace us with their timeless wisdom. As apprentice hotpot chefs masterfully stir fragrant concoctions at B. B. Tuck's renowned kitchen, memories flood back to simpler times when families gathered around hearty meals filled with love and warmth. Walking across Wardown Park Suspension Bridge built in 1908 evokes nostalgia for days gone by – a testament to enduring craftsmanship that still stands strong today. Seeking solace within The Little Church nestled along Ros-on-Sea in Conwy, Wales transports us to a place of tranquility amidst crashing waves. And as we ascend St Margaret's Chapel perched atop Edinburgh Castle's ancient walls, whispers of history echo through time. B. B. Tuck himself left an indelible mark on our childhoods through his cherished creation - "Our Youngsters First Steps, " a wartime picture book that brought comfort during uncertain times. His legacy lives on as these precious moments continue to be treasured by generations past and present. Tuck is more than just a name; it represents an extraordinary journey through artistry and imagination spanning decades. It reminds us that even amidst chaos or change, there will always be stories waiting to be discovered – each one holding its own magic within the folds of time.