Rare Collection (page 14)

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305835 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305832 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305831 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305821 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305820 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305818 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305804 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305797 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305794 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305790 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305787 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305784 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

A rare early 20th-century life preserver, worn by Mabel Francatelli as she escaped from R.M.S
1766609 A rare early 20th-century life preserver, worn by Mabel Francatelli as she escaped from R.M.S. Titanic and autographed by her and fellow survivors from lifeboat No. 1

Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands
527483 Woman suffering from Lupus Vulgaris, a tubercular skin infection. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5304519 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305809 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

A rare silver souvenir teaspoon from R.M.S. Titanic (silver)
1766610 A rare silver souvenir teaspoon from R.M.S. Titanic (silver); Private Collection; (add.info.: A rare silver souvenir teaspoon from R.M.S. Titanic); Photo © Christie's Images.

Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773)
5305813 Watercolour illustration from a book of rare birds by G Edwards 1750. George Edwards (1694-1773) was a British naturalist and ornithologist

A leopard, Benin, Nigeria, 19th century (ivory and copper)
HSC104257 A leopard, Benin, Nigeria, 19th century (ivory and copper); 47x88 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Collection of Her Majesty the Queen;); Photo © Heini Schneebeli.

Rare birds From Navigators' Islands: the Didunculus strigirostris, 1864. Creator: Pearson
Rare birds From Navigators' Islands: the Didunculus strigirostris or tooth-billed pigeon, 1864. Engraving from a drawing by E. Thomas

Issaquah, Washington State, USA. Close-up portrait of a rare heritage breed, golden guernsey billy goat with long horns. (PR)

Issaquah, Washington State, USA. A rare heritage breed, golden guernsey billy goat with long horns, standing looking forward in a meadow. (PR)

Issaquah, Washington State, USA. Herd of rare breed of does and baby golden guernsey goats. (PR)

An endangered red ruffed lemur from Madagascar

A Malayan tiger has penetrating eyes

A grass pink orchid in south Florida

A Limpkin along a creek in south Florida

A grass pink orchid in south Florida

Portrait of a rare white rhinoceros, Ceratotherium simium, from behind. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

The Quagga in the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Pearson
The Quagga in the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, 1858. A male quagga has long been a desideratum in the society's menagerie [sic]

American Aloe in Bloom in the Gardens of the Royal Botanic Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
American Aloe in Bloom in the Gardens of the Royal Botanic Society, Regent's Park, [London], 1858....a rare spectacle in our clime...[the plant] is supposed to be now about one hundred

The Red-breasted Goose at the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Red-breasted Goose at the Zoological Society's Gardens, Regent's Park, 1858. The red-breasted Goose (Bernicla ruficollis)

The Mooruk, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Mooruk, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. The mooruk is a bird of the same order as the ostrich, rhea, emu, and cassowary; the wings are abortive, that is to say

Ixia viridiflora Lam. (Turquoise ixia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ixia viridiflora Lam. (Turquoise ixia), 1777-1786

Ixia viridiflora Larn. (Turqoise ixia), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ixia viridiflora Larn. (Turqoise ixia), 1777-1786

Rare plant of the island of Gozo, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Rare plant of the island of Gozo, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Male Bustard taken near Hungerford, Berks. 1856. Creator: Unknown
Male Bustard taken near Hungerford, Berks. 1856. A very valuable specimen of this almost extinct bird has been seen by the celebrated ornithologist, Mr

Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire, 1850. Creator: Pearson
Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire, 1850. 1. Black-throated Diver (Colymbus arcticus). 2. Pink-footed Goose (Anser phoenicopus). 3. Waxen Chatterer (Ampelis garrulus). 4

After Strike
Fauzan Maududdin

The musk deer, 1862. Creator: Pearson
The musk deer, 1862. The true musk perfume has been brought to Europe for many years, but the animal which yields it has never yet been seen alive in this hemisphere...Musk is contained in an

The aye-aye, recently added to the Zoological Society's collection, Regent's Park, 1862. Creator: Pearson
The aye-aye, recently added to the Zoological Society's collection, Regent's Park, 1862. The aye-aye (Cheiromys Madagascariensis)

Title page of First Folio of Shakespeares Plays
The Title page of First Folio of William Shakespeares Plays, published in London by Isaac Jaggard and Edward Blount (Blunt) in 1623

Two Turtle doves (Streptopelia turtur) perched on a rusting iron rail in a rain shower, Essex, England, UK, June

Domestic cat, Sphynx, Canadian hairless, head portrait

Block of twenty Penny Black stamps, 1840, (1910). Valuable one-penny British stamps with the head of Queen Victoria. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (July 1910)

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A Florida panther (Felis concolor coryi) is one the endangered species found on White Oak that was established by the late Howard Gilman, then acquired by TWF Conservation

sulphur-breasted parakeet (Aratinga maculata), or sulphur-breasted conure [Here as Psittacus maculatus Spotted-Breasted Parrakeet ] Coloured Plate from The Naturalist's repository, or

macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are small to large, often colourful New World parrots

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"Capturing the Rare Beauty of Nature and Machines" Majestic African Elephants stand tall against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, Africa. A heartwarming sight as a baby elephant takes its first steps in the wilds of Kenya. Behold the elusive Lowland Gorilla, a symbol of strength and grace in its natural habitat. The iconic MG MGC Roadster roams the streets of Britain, an embodiment of classic British automotive design. Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - forever associated with James Bond's thrilling adventures on screen. Dive into the enchanting world beneath South Australia's waters to discover the Leafy Sea Dragon, a true marvel of nature's artistry. Witness another magnificent African Elephant roaming freely through vast plains, showcasing their grandeur and resilience. Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang: An ultra-rare gem limited to just five cars worldwide; behold its silver-black allure at Goodwood 2009. Delve into Wiltshire's underwater realm to catch a glimpse of a single adult male Great Crested Newt – an extraordinary creature thriving beneath our feet in England, UK. Experience love taking flight as Wandering Albatrosses perform their mesmerizing courtship dance on Albatross Island in South Georgia – Antarctica JPF30636 captures this rare spectacle for eternity. Enter the wild domain where African Wild Dogs roam together with unmatched teamwork and painted coats that make them truly unique hunters. At San Diego Zoo, witness pure joy as a Giant Panda mother cradles her four-month-old young – an adorable rarity born under human care in California, USA.