Latham Collection (page 4)

Greater painted-snipe, Rostratula benghalensis (Cape snipe, Scolopax capensis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Hadada or hadeda ibis, Bostrychia hagedash? (White-headed curlew, Numenius leucocephalus.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Black-faced ibis, Theristicus melanopis (Tantalus melanops). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Crab plover, Dromas ardeola (Abyssinian erody, Ardea pondiceriana). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Wattled crane, Bugeranus carunculatus. Vulnerable. (Wattled heron, Ardea carunculata.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

Lesser adjutant, Leptoptilos javanicus. Vulnerable. (Modun crane.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Greater adjutant, Leptoptilos dubious. Endangered. (Gigantic crane, Ardea argala.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Hamerkop, Scopus umbretta (Tufted umbre). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Wood stock, Mycteria americana (American jabiru). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Horned screamer, Anhima cornuta (Palamedea cornuta). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Roseate spoonbill, Platalea ajaja. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Northern potoo, Nyctibius jamaicensis (Jamaican goatsucker, Caprimulgus jamaicensis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

Australian owlet nightjar or tawny frogmouth?
Australian owlet nightjar, Aegotheles cristatus or tawny frogmouth, Podargus strigoides? (Banded goatsucker, Caprimulgus vittatus)

Long-tailed nightjar, Caprimulgus climacurus (Long-tailed goatsucker). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1823

Wire-tailed swallow, Hirundo smithii. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1823

Pacific swallow, Hirundo tahitica (Otaheite swallow, Hirundo tahitiae). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1823

Edible-nest swiftlet, Aerodramus fuciphagus, and nest of saliva, used in bird s-nest soup. (Esculent swallow, Hirundo esculenta)

Indian cliff swallow, Petrochelidon fluvicola. (Rufous-headed swallow, Hirundo indica.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

South Island tomtit, Petroica macrocephala macrocephala (Great-headed titmouse, Parus macrocephalus). Native to New Zealand

Striated pardalote, Pardalotus striatus (Striped-headed manakin, Pipra striata). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1823

Blue-naped chlorophonia, Chlorophonia cyanea (Green-headed manakin, native to South America). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Regal wren. Unknown species of wren from South America, called le Roi by Azara and found int Buenos Aires. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Thorn-tailed rayadito, Aphrastura spinicauda (Thorn-tailed warbler, Sylvia spinicauda). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

Red-winged fairywren, Malurus elegans (Superb warbler, Sylvia cyanea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1823

Lesser whitethroat, Sylvia curruca, with nest and eggs. (Lesser white-throat warbler, Sylvia sylviella.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Bluethroat, Luscinia svecica (Blue-necked warbler, also known as gunpigera, neelkunthee, gunpedrab in India). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Grey fantail, Rhipidura albiscapa (Southern wagtail, based on a painting by the Port Jackson Painter). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

White-browed wagtail, Motacilla maderaspatensis
White-browed wagtail or large pied wagtail, Motacilla maderaspatensis. (Pied wagtail of India). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds

Australasian pipit, Anthus novaeseelandiae (New Zealand lark, Alauda novae zealandiae). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

Long-tailed tyrant, Colonia colonus (Peruvian flycatcher, Le Colon). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1823

Crimson-bellied flycatcher, Muscicapa coccinigastra. Unknown species of bird copied from an illustration by the Port Jackson Painter

Norfolk Pacific robin, Petroica multicolor multicolor (Red-bellied flycatcher, Muscicapa erythrogastra). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver C-FEYZ (msn 556), of Latham Island Airways (written-off on 14 August 1984, near Watson Lake YT). Date: circa 1980

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver C-FEYW (msn 475), of Latham Island Airways. Date: circa 1980

Hubert Latham, Henry Farman and Roger Sommer at Riems
Hubert Latham in his Antoinette IV, with Henry Farman in his Farman III biplane and roger Sommer, also flying a Farmn III at the Grande Semaine d Aviation de la Champagne, held near Reims in France

Dr. Latham - Editor of Dictionary, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
Dr. Latham - Editor of Dictionary, 1843-47

International Doubles At Philadelphia, 1900, (1903). International Racquets Doubles At Philadelphia. Peter Latham (1865-1953) and Mr

Hubert Latham prepares to take off after Louis Bleriot, near Calais, France, 25 July 1909. Flying an Antoinette aircraft, French aviator Hubert Latham (1883-1912)

Antoinette monoplane of French aviator Hubert Latham, c1910
Antoinette monoplane of French aviator Hubert Latham, (1883-1912), c1910. In 1909 Latham made two unsuccessful attempts in his Antoinette to become the first to fly across the English Channel

Hubert Latham attempting to fly his Antoinette monoplane across the English Channel, 1909. Hubert Latham (1883-1912), French aviator

FIRST TYPIST, 1872. Lillian Sholes, the first typist, using a prototype typewriter invented by her father, Christopher Latham Scholes. Photograph, 1872

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"Latham: A Legacy of Aviation and Love" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where Hubert Latham soared through the skies as an esteemed aviator. Known for his daring attempts and relentless spirit, Latham captivated audiences with his Antoinette monoplane. In Blackpool 1909, he left spectators in awe as he showcased his remarkable skills. But Latham's story goes beyond aviation. In 1933, Sir Paul Latham and Lady Patricia Moore announced their engagement, marking a union that would transcend time. Their love mirrored Hubert's passion for flight – both soaring high above any obstacles they faced. However, it was Hubert's historic attempt on July 19th, 1909 that truly etched his name into history books. Determined to conquer the English Channel in an Antoinette monoplane, he embarked on a journey filled with uncertainty and bravery. Though unsuccessful in this particular endeavor, Latham became a symbol of courage and determination for generations to come. As we delve deeper into the world of Latham, we encounter more than just aviation milestones. The Red-legged seriema or crested cariama (Cariama cristata) captures our attention – a magnificent bird whose elegance mirrors the grace with which Hubert navigated the skies. Caudebec en Caux stands proud as it pays tribute to the Heroes '47 – individuals who have carried forward Hubert's legacy by embracing adventure and pushing boundaries. Through these glimpses into history captured within DDE-90026323, DDE-90026322, DDE-90026321, and DDE-90026320 photographs; we are reminded of how one man's pursuit can inspire countless others across different realms - be it aviation or matters of the heart. Latham remains an emblematic figure whose name resonates with innovation and love alike - forever immortalized in the annals of history.