Niger Collection (page 3)

Peacock blenny, flathead mullet, and black goby
Peacock blenny, Salaria pavo (Blennius pavo) 3, flathead mullet, Mugil cephalus 1, and black goby, Gobius niger 2. Handcolored engraving by Dumenil after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d

Black-headed gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, and black skimmer, Rynchops niger. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

Hellebore and globeflower species
Christmas rose, Helleborus niger, livid hellebore, Helleborus lividus, sweet-scented hellebore, Helleborus odorus, American globe-flower, Trollius americanus, European globe-flower

Teasel, Dipsacus fullonum, and pale globe thistle, Echinops sphaerocephalus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Perennial yellow woundwort and henbane
Perennial yellow woundwort, Stachys recta, and henbane, Hyoscyamus niger. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Black skimmer, Rynchops niger (Rhynchops nigra). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Sable antelope, Hoppotragus niger (Aigocerus niger). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1843

Red-eye piranha, Serrasalmus rhombeus. Black saw-bellied salmon, Serrasalmo niger. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of

Woodcock, red crossbill and black skimmer
Woodcock, Scolopax rusticola, red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra, and black skimmer, Rynchops niger Becasse, bec-croise, et bec en ciseaux

Black henbane and Peruvian primrose-willow
Black henbane, Hyoscyamus niger 1, and Peruvian primrose-willow, Ludwigia peruviana 2. Jusquiame, Jussiee. Handcoloured steel engraving by August Dumenil after an illustration by A

Map of the courses of the Niger River, Senegal River and Gambia River in West Africa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Black goby, Gobius niger. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Eastern fox squirre, Sciurus niger (Muzzled or masked squirrel, Sciurus capistratus)

Black flowered gonolobus, Gonolobus niger. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Swan after an illustration by William Jackson Hooker from Samuel Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1828

Eastern fox squirrel, Sciurus niger. Black squirrel with white nose, Sciurus niger. From the collection of Mr Jackson. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Peter Brown from his New Illustrations of

North American black tern, Chlidonias niger surinamensis (Surinam tern, Sterna surinamensis). From the collection of Thomas Pennant

Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, and fire
Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos, and African fire finch, Lagonosticta species. (Black-backed eagle, Falco niger, eating a fire bird)

Black henbane, Hyoscyamus niger (Annual black henbane, Hyoscyamus niger annua). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by John Curtis from William Curtis

Black pea, Lathyrus niger (Black bittervetch, Orobus niger). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical

Christmas rose or black hellebore, Helleborus niger. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh

Indian cobra and black snake
Indian cobra, Naja naja 1, and black snake, Anguis niger (Pantherophis obsoletus?) 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Christmas rose, Helleborus niger. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Henbane, Hyoscyamus niger. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Black henbane or stinking nightshade, Hyoscyamus niger. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Wooden idol from the Niger (engraving)
3653582 Wooden idol from the Niger (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden idol from the Niger)

Zinder, from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l
3251570 Zinder, from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique, deuxieme mission Haardt Audouin-Dubreuil, pub

Cavaliers Djerma (Niamey), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique
3251564 Cavaliers Djerma (Niamey), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique, deuxieme mission Haardt Audouin-Dubreuil, pub

The French Aggressions in West Africa, Scenes in the Royal Niger Companys Territory (b / w photo)
1615256 The French Aggressions in West Africa, Scenes in the Royal Niger Companys Territory (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Mountains and Market Canoes, near Bokweh on the Niger, West Africa (engraving)
1594557 Mountains and Market Canoes, near Bokweh on the Niger, West Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountains and Market Canoes)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 609
Diptera: Scenopinus rugosus = Scenopinus niger [Plant: Crocus maesiacus ] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 486
Coleoptera: Macronema unimaculata = Psilliodes chalcomera (Thigh-spotted Altica) [Plant: Hyoscyamus niger (Common Henbane)] Date: 1824-39

Antoine Mizon (1853-1899) being attacked on the river Niger in 1890 (chromolitho)
724792 Antoine Mizon (1853-1899) being attacked on the river Niger in 1890 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Attack on Eupatoria (engraving)
1602065 The Attack on Eupatoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attack on Eupatoria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 March 1855)

Loss of the "Niger, "at Santa Cruz de Teneriffe (engraving)
1609018 Loss of the " Niger, " at Santa Cruz de Teneriffe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loss of the " Niger)

"The Tiger"Ashore off Odessa (engraving)
1619065 " The Tiger" Ashore off Odessa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Tiger" Ashore off Odessa)

A Vulpine or Fox Squirrel perched on rocks at London Zoo. August 1916. (b / w photo)
1218686 A Vulpine or Fox Squirrel perched on rocks at London Zoo. August 1916. (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Scene of daily life: women pounding millet, in Sekou (Niger), surrounded by children
LSE4328065 Scene of daily life: women pounding millet, in Sekou (Niger), surrounded by children. Engraving to illustrate the voyage to Western Sudan of Lieutenant (Navy) M.Mage, in 1863-1866

Death of Lieutenant Grivart (colour litho)
2819028 Death of Lieutenant Grivart (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Lieutenant Grivart)

Captives carrying wood in the bush. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story "
LSE4335696 Captives carrying wood in the bush. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee", by Captain Louis Gustave Binger (1856-1936), in 1887-1889

Meet two griots, Captain Binger, sitting in the shade, enjoys the show
LSE4335566 Meet two griots, Captain Binger, sitting in the shade, enjoys the show. Engraving by Riou, to illustrate the story " From Niger to the Gulf of Guinee" by Captain Louis Gustave

Muslim schoolchildren singing a prayer in the courtyard of a house
LSE4335613 Muslim schoolchildren singing a prayer in the courtyard of a house, practiced in the country of Kong (Niger), the schoolchildren receive a handful of cauris

The Sierra Leone Troubles, at the Source of the Niger (b / w photo)
1051786 The Sierra Leone Troubles, at the Source of the Niger (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sierra Leone Troubles)

View of Yamina on the Niger (engraving)
967285 View of Yamina on the Niger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Yamina on the Niger)

The Royal Niger Companys Expedition, everyday Scenes on the River Niger (litho)
1036676 The Royal Niger Companys Expedition, everyday Scenes on the River Niger (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Church Congress at Wakefield (engraving)
1055079 The Church Congress at Wakefield (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church Congress at Wakefield)

The Fighting in the Niger Country, surprising the Emir of Lapaies War Camp (litho)
1063615 The Fighting in the Niger Country, surprising the Emir of Lapaies War Camp (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in the Niger Country)

The Royal Niger Company (b / w photo)
1615303 The Royal Niger Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Niger Company)

The French Expedition to Timbuctoo (engraving)
1604596 The French Expedition to Timbuctoo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Expedition to Timbuctoo)

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"Niger: A Land of Diversity and Discovery" Embark on a captivating journey to Niger, a country that encompasses an array of fascinating elements. From its poisonous plants to the political map of Africa, every corner holds surprises waiting to be explored. Venture into the Tenere region of the central Sahara, where an expedition vehicle braves the vast desert expanse. Feel the thrill as you traverse this arid landscape, discovering hidden wonders along your path. Delve into history and uncover Nigerian Rising 1895, a pivotal moment in this nation's struggle for independence. Witness how resilience and determination shaped its future. Marvel at nature's beauty with the Christmas rose or black hellebore (Helleborus niger), showcasing its delicate petals against harsh surroundings. This resilient flower symbolizes hope amidst adversity. Trace Senegal and Niger on a French colonies' map in Africa, unraveling their intertwined histories and cultural connections. Explore how these nations have evolved over time under colonial influences. Observe European Goldfinches gracefully feeding from hanging nyger seed feeders in gardens across Essex, England. Witness this harmonious interaction between humans and wildlife transcending borders. Discover an abundance of diverse plant life like Helleborus niger thriving in Niger's fertile lands. These vibrant blooms add splashes of color to the country's natural tapestry. Encounter Antilopina antelopes gracefully roaming through Niger's expansive plains – a testament to its rich biodiversity. Marvel at their elegance as they navigate their habitat with grace and agility. Unearth remnants from prehistoric times as dinosaur tail bones emerge from ancient sedimentary layers beneath Niger's soil – connecting us with our planet's distant past. Witness ants diligently building intricate colonies (litho) - exemplifying teamwork and perseverance within nature’s complex web of life found throughout Niger’s ecosystems Immerse yourself in chromolitho illustrations capturing Hellebores' enchanting allure.