Dictionary Collection (page 8)

Crown imperial, Fritillaria imperialis
5855147 Crown imperial, Fritillaria imperialis; (add.info.: Crown imperial, Fritillaria imperialis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural)

Lords and ladies, Arum maculatum
5855146 Lords and ladies, Arum maculatum; (add.info.: Lords and ladies, Arum maculatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Apricot, Prunus armeniaca
5855229 Apricot, Prunus armeniaca; (add.info.: Apricot, Prunus armeniaca. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence)

Chimpanzee, Simia troglodytes, and moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus
5855185 Chimpanzee, Simia troglodytes, and moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus; (add.info.: Chimpanzee, Simia troglodytes, and moustached monkey, Cercopithecus cephus)

Anatomy of the human ear showing ear flap, anvil, stirrrup, cochlea, eustachian tube and internal parts
FLO4591705 Anatomy of the human ear showing ear flap, anvil, stirrrup, cochlea, eustachian tube and internal parts. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal

Anatomy of the human ear within the brain. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or
FLO4591518 Anatomy of the human ear within the brain. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

Anatomy of human musculature from the front showing inner muscles, 1820 (copperplate engraving)
FLO4591280 Anatomy of human musculature from the front showing inner muscles, 1820 (copperplate engraving); (add.info.: Anatomy of human musculature from the front showing inner muscles)

Human skeleton from the back. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary
FLO4590971 Human skeleton from the back. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

Ionic column from the temple of Minerva Polias at Priene. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees'
FLO4592929 Ionic column from the temple of Minerva Polias at Priene. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Anatomy of the human eye, showing musculature, tear duct, etc. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees'
FLO4592148 Anatomy of the human eye, showing musculature, tear duct, etc. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Zenith sector telescopes by astronomical instrument makers George Graham, Jesse Ramsden and John Dolland
FLO4594441 Zenith sector telescopes by astronomical instrument makers George Graham, Jesse Ramsden and John Dolland. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Astronomical telescopes, chiefly reflecting, including Dr. David Brewster's patent telescope
FLO4594333 Astronomical telescopes, chiefly reflecting, including Dr. David Brewster's patent telescope and John Smeaton's telescope support

Equatorial instrument (refracting telescope) made by Jesse Ramsden for Sir. George Shuckburgh
FLO4594236 Equatorial instrument (refracting telescope) made by Jesse Ramsden for Sir. George Shuckburgh. Copperplate engraving by Sidney Hall after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Josef de Mendoza y Rios's refinement to the reflecting circle, an astronomical instrument, 1801
FLO4594139 Josef de Mendoza y Rios's refinement to the reflecting circle, an astronomical instrument, 1801. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Astronomical instruments: Tobias Mayer's reflecting circle of 1752 and Jean-Charles Borda's improved version of
FLO4594118 Astronomical instruments: Tobias Mayer's reflecting circle of 1752 and Jean-Charles Borda's improved version of 1777. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Anatomy of birds: the crop or gullet. Copperplate engraving by T. Milton after a drawing by W
FLO4594096 Anatomy of birds: the crop or gullet. Copperplate engraving by T. Milton after a drawing by W. Clift from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Artillery - cannon carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees'
FLO4594071 Artillery - cannon carriages of the early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

The Pandean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall pleasure gardens circa 1800
FLO4593919 The Pandean Minstrels in performance at Vauxhall pleasure gardens circa 1800. This popular band all played pan pipes and percussion instruments such as drum, triangle

Details of the astronomical clock made by the Scottish clockmaker Thomas Reid in 1791
FLO4593692 Details of the astronomical clock made by the Scottish clockmaker Thomas Reid in 1791. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Clock with chimes showing clockwork mechanism. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr
FLO4593679 Clock with chimes showing clockwork mechanism. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Ancient Roman musical instruments. A timbrel of Basque drum (1), a citharistria or female minstrel (2)
FLO4593639 Ancient Roman musical instruments. A timbrel of Basque drum (1), a citharistria or female minstrel (2), a double Lithuus (3), Pan playing on the syrinx (4)

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"Diving into the World of Words: Exploring the Dictionary" Discovering hidden wonders in nature, like the Ghost plant or Indian pipe (Monotropa uniflora) and Twinflower (Linnaea borealis), through the pages of a dictionary. Traveling back in time with enchanting engravings from 1895, such as a Chicken poultry engraving and a detailed map of Peru. Immersing ourselves in vibrant colors with stunning Chromolithographs from 1896 featuring Parrots and exploring historical cities like Venice and Prague through beautifully crafted maps from 1897. Unveiling knowledge and history with meticulously designed maps showcasing Berlin in 1895, while also admiring the majestic Red kite (Milvus milvus) soaring across its pages. Delving into culinary delights by learning about Pistachio nut trees (Pistacia vera) that have tantalized taste buds for centuries. Appreciating artistry beyond brushstrokes, as Chloe Preston's "A Picture WITH Words" captures our imagination by blending visual beauty with linguistic expression. Honoring Noah Webster, known as the schoolmaster of the Republic, whose dedication to education shaped language itself. The dictionary stands as his legacy - an invaluable tool for generations to come.