Guide Collection (page 5)

'Taking a Lunar Distance' Illustration from Dunkins Night Sky, c.1869 (print)
7337581 'Taking a Lunar Distance' Illustration from Dunkins Night Sky, c.1869 (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 30x37.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt
5855626 Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt.; (add.info.: Green and red seeds of nutmeg and mace, Myristica fragrans Houtt)

Leaves and stems of galanga, Alpinia kumatake Mak
5855613 Leaves and stems of galanga, Alpinia kumatake Mak.; (add.info.: Leaves and stems of galanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak. (Zingiberacea, ginger). Kumatakeran

Rhizome and leaves of Alpinia chinensis Rose, mogyaku
5855609 Rhizome and leaves of Alpinia chinensis Rose, mogyaku.; (add.info.: Rhizome and leaves of Chinese alpinia, Alpinia chinensis Rose (Zingiberacea, ginger), Mogyaku or Aonokumatakeran

Four opposing leaves on a single stem of Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou
5855600 Four opposing leaves on a single stem of Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou.; (add.info.: Four opposing leaves on a single stem of Inula helenium. Yellowhead. Mokkou)

Leaves and flowers on a delicate, curved stem of carum. Ibukiseri
5855588 Leaves and flowers on a delicate, curved stem of carum. Ibukiseri; (add.info.: Leaves and flowers on a delicate, curved stem of carum)

gut9790
PCT5618116 gut9790; (add.info.: Pierre Gaspard (ne en 1834 a Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - Isere, France - et mort le 16 janvier 1915 dans ce meme village)

Roots, reeds and flowers of variable flatsedge
5855646 Roots, reeds and flowers of variable flatsedge; (add.info.: Roots, reeds and flowers of variable flatsedge or smallflower umbrella-sedge, Cyperus difformis L)

Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush, Scirpus maritimus L (Cyperaceae)
5855638 Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush, Scirpus maritimus L (Cyperaceae); (add.info.: Rhizome and root of the alkali bulrush)

Leaf of round turmeric, Curcuma rotunda L. (Zingiberacea)
5855636 Leaf of round turmeric, Curcuma rotunda L. (Zingiberacea); (add.info.: Leaf of round turmeric, Curcuma rotunda L. (Zingiberacea), used in Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurveda

Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice
5855633 Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice.; (add.info.: Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice

Yellow flowers and leaves of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea)
5855632 Yellow flowers and leaves of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea); (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice

Rhizome and fruit of the round China cardamom, Amomum globosum Lour. (Sauzuku)
5855615 Rhizome and fruit of the round China cardamom, Amomum globosum Lour. (Sauzuku).; (add.info.: Rhizome and fruit of the round China cardamom, Amomum globosum Lour. (Sauzuku). Aromatic herb

Roots and round, brown, ball-like valerian plant. Valerian celtica. Kanshou
5855604 Roots and round, brown, ball-like valerian plant. Valerian celtica. Kanshou; (add.info.: Roots and round, brown, ball-like valerian plant. Valerian celtica)

Yellow root, stem and green leaves of lovage. Ligusticum ibukiense. Ibukitouki
5855576 Yellow root, stem and green leaves of lovage. Ligusticum ibukiense. Ibukitouki.; (add.info.: Yellow root, stem and green leaves of lovage. Ligusticum ibukiense. Ibukitouki)

Licorice-root plant (lovage). Ligusticum acutilobum. Touki
5855573 Licorice-root plant (lovage). Ligusticum acutilobum. Touki.; (add.info.: Leaves and delicate white florets of the licorice-root plant (lovage). Ligusticum acutilobum. Touki

Feeding birds on a farm, 1775
3480660 Feeding birds on a farm, 1775; (add.info.: Feeding birds on a farm. Scene, from the 1775 edition of 'Oeconomie generale de la campagne, ou Nouvelle maison rustique', Paris, 1700)

Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clover's apparatus
527508 Administering gas and ether to a patient in a sitting position, using Clover's apparatus. From RJ Probyn-Williams A Practical Guide to the Administration of Anaesthetics, London, 1901

London: St James's Park and the Government Buildings (litho)
8629751 London: St James's Park and the Government Buildings (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James's Park and the Government Buildings)

London: St Paul's Cathedral (litho)
8629749 London: St Paul's Cathedral (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul's Cathedral)

London: Kew Gardens (litho)
8629737 London: Kew Gardens (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kew Gardens. Illustration for London Town and Country)

Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho)
8629732 Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of London-related advertisements, 1928)

Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho)
8629730 Page of London-related advertisements, 1928 (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of London-related advertisements, 1928)

London: Hyde Park and Kensigton Gardens (litho)
8629753 London: Hyde Park and Kensigton Gardens (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyde Park and Kensigton Gardens)

Trade's Cake Book: Piped Three-Tier Wedding Cake, By Mr James Fortt, Bath (b/w photo)
8674434 Trade's Cake Book: Piped Three-Tier Wedding Cake, By Mr James Fortt, Bath (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Trade's Cake Book: Two-Tier Wedding Cakes, By Mr Pannell, By Mr W A Graham;, By Mr W G Dyer (b/w photo)
8674418 Trade's Cake Book: Two-Tier Wedding Cakes, By Mr Pannell, By Mr W A Graham;, By Mr W G Dyer (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Trade's Cake Book: Simnel Cakes (coloured photo)
8674472 Trade's Cake Book: Simnel Cakes (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simnel Cakes)

Trade's Cake Book: Examples of Lettering and Writing (coloured photo)
8674554 Trade's Cake Book: Examples of Lettering and Writing (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Examples of Lettering and Writing)

Trade's Cake Book: Piped Three-Tier Wedding Cake, By Mr R Jeskins, Belgravia (b/w photo)
8674426 Trade's Cake Book: Piped Three-Tier Wedding Cake, By Mr R Jeskins, Belgravia (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Trade's Cake Book: Decorated Gateaux, Ribbon Gateau, Heart Gateau, Horse-shoe Gateau
8674425 Trade's Cake Book: Decorated Gateaux, Ribbon Gateau, Heart Gateau, Horse-shoe Gateau, Triangular Gateau (coloured photo) by English Photographer

Trade's Cake Book: One-Tier Wedding Cakes, Silver Wedding Cake, By Mr G A Brand, Gravesend, Golden Wedding Cake
8674420 Trade's Cake Book: One-Tier Wedding Cakes, Silver Wedding Cake, By Mr G A Brand, Gravesend, Golden Wedding Cake, By The Zetland Cafe, Stafford, Silver Wedding Cake, By The Zetland Cafe

Trade's Cake Book: Two-Tier Wedding Cake, By Mr R Jeskins, Belgravia (b/w photo)
8674419 Trade's Cake Book: Two-Tier Wedding Cake, By Mr R Jeskins, Belgravia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two-Tier Wedding Cake)

Trade's Cake Book: Christmas Cakes, By Mr Grandvoinet, By Mr R Jeskins; Belgravia, By Mr Cooper
8674416 Trade's Cake Book: Christmas Cakes, By Mr Grandvoinet, By Mr R Jeskins; Belgravia, By Mr Cooper, Nuneaton (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Trade's Cake Book: Decorated Savoy Moulds (coloured photo)
8674414 Trade's Cake Book: Decorated Savoy Moulds (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorated Savoy Moulds)

Trade's Cake Book: Plain Savoy Moulds (coloured photo)
8674399 Trade's Cake Book: Plain Savoy Moulds (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plain Savoy Moulds)

Trade's Cake Book: Marzipan Cake Top (coloured photo)
8674397 Trade's Cake Book: Marzipan Cake Top (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marzipan Cake Top)

Trade's Cake Book: Piped Flowers, Stages in making Narcissi, Forget-me-nots, Maidenhair Fern
8674386 Trade's Cake Book: Piped Flowers, Stages in making Narcissi, Forget-me-nots, Maidenhair Fern, Lillies of the Valley, Rosebuds, Shamrock, Half-opened Rose, Pansies

Trade's Cake Book: Charlotte Ecossaise; Trifle (coloured photo)
8674384 Trade's Cake Book: Charlotte Ecossaise; Trifle (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlotte Ecossaise; Trifle)

St Bride's (engraving)
8645363 St Bride's (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Bride's, Or St Bridget's, Fleet Street)

Marlborough House (engraving)
8645357 Marlborough House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlborough House, Pall Mall)

The Conservative (engraving)
8645290 The Conservative (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conservative, St James's Street)

Primrose Hill Tunnel (engraving)
8645275 Primrose Hill Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primrose Hill Tunnel)

Mr J C Cording (engraving)
8645271 Mr J C Cording (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr J C Cording, Waterproofer, 231, Strand, near Temple Bar)

The London Mantle and Shawl Company (engraving)
8645266 The London Mantle and Shawl Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Mantle and Shawl Company, 61, and 62, St Paul's Church Yard)

St Michael's (engraving)
8645352 St Michael's (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Michael's, St Michael's Alley, Cornhill)

Cremorne Gardens (engraving)
8645337 Cremorne Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cremorne Gardens, Chelsea)

The Jewel House (engraving)
8645316 The Jewel House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel House. Illustration for London As It Is To-Day (H G Clarke)

St Luke's Hospital (engraving)
8645313 St Luke's Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Luke's Hospital, Old Street, City Road)

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