Rarity Collection

African Wild Dog / Painted Hunting Dog
ROG-12907 African Wild Dog / Painted Hunting Dog Namibia Lycaon pictus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ocelot - (Leopardus pardalis albescens) (formerly Felis) Mexican subspecies; almost extinct in USA
ROG-13476 Ocelot Mexican subspecies; almost extinct in USA. Leopardus pardalis albescens Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rare Russian Postcard - Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) - sent from Odessa, Ukraine on 9th May 1900. Date: 1900

Pallass Warbler Phylloscopus proregulus Burnham Overy Dunes Norfolk Oct 13 2010

Cypripedium calceolus
Ladys Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) flowering in Loode Oak Wood, Saarema Island, Estonia

Mexican Gray Wolf
The endangered Mexican Gray Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi), possibly now extinct in the wild. This wolf is from a captive population in Arizona, USA

Twin flower, Linnaea borealis. Very rare in UK. Said to be Linnaeus favourite plant
ROG-12611 Twinflower Very rare in UK Linnaea borealis Said to be Linnaeus favourite plant. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Little Crake male vagrant on Unst Shetland June 2007

Kerry Lily (Simethis planifolia) in flower. This plant is very rare on heathland in the British Isles. Photographed in France

Platanthera chlorantha orchid
Greater butterfly orchid (Platanthera chlorantha) flowers. Due to intense argriculture and over grazing by cattle, this plant is considered to be in decline (as of 2008)

Twinflower (Linnaea borealis) in flower. Very rare in Scotland
ROG-12605 Twinflower in flower Very rare in Scotland. Linnaea borealis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cornflowers (Centaurea cyanus) in cornfield; now very rare in UK
ROG-12690 Cornflowers in cornfield now very rare in UK. Centaurea cyanus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lodge Park, built as a grandstand in the Sherborne Estate near the villages of Sherborne, Aldsworth and Northleach in Gloucestershire, England

Queen Anne Red Lacquer Cabinet
An illustration of a A Queen Anne Red Lecquer Cabinet. In the possession of Anthony Horderns Fine Art Gallery. The cabinet is decorated in relief in the Chinese manner

Nest of the Wild Ostrich (b / w photo)
3092353 Nest of the Wild Ostrich (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nest of the Wild Ostrich)

Rare Postcard - Alexandra Feodorovna - Empress of Russia
Rare Russian Postcard - Alexandra Feodorovna - Empress of Russia (1872-1918) - sent from Odessa, Ukraine on 9th May 1900. Date: 1900

Still-life, antique shoes, three pairs of colored Chinese slippers for deformed feet, decorated with tiny glass beads. Only for rest did not serve for walking, late nineteenth century

Still-life, antique shoes, Venetian pianelle (slippers), about 1760

Still-life, antique shoes, Chinese silk shoes for deformed feet, 1880-1895

Red-flanked Bluetail (Tarsiger cyanurus), 1 st winter Stiffkey Norfolk October 2012

Iberian Chiffchaff seen in Watermeal-Boistfort near Brussels, Belgium as a rarity The bird was singing, Phylloscopus ibericus, Belgium

Picture No. 10899413
Native Black Poplar / Black-poplar (Populus nigra ssp.betulifolia) Date:

White-crowned Sparrow Zonotrichia leucophrys Cley Norfolk winter 2008 N American vagrant

Nutcracker vagrant Stke on Trent UK 1990 s

Woman Reading 1869 1870 Oil canvas 21 3 / 8 x 14 3 / 4
Artokoloro

Jean-Baptiste Greuze A girl with a broken jug
Illustration of a Jean-Baptiste Greuze A girl with a broken jug

Picture No. 10760895
Giant Saguaro - The "Crested Saguaro" is a rarity in nature and its cause is unknown. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

Picture No. 10875061
Twitchers / Birdwatchers - with telescopes and binoculars - watching a rarity Date:

Picture No. 10899412
Native Black Poplar / Black-poplar (Populus nigra ssp.betulifolia) Date:

Felicia dregei
A rare shrubby Felicia (Felicia dregei) showing foliage and flowers. Photographed in the Cape of South Africa

Erica baueri ssp. baueri
Albertinia Heath (Erica baueri ssp. Baueri), also known as Bridal Heath, in flower. Photographed in South Africa

Lobostemon belliformis
Gouriqua Lobostemon (Lobostemon belliformis) in flower. This is a very rare plant that is endemic to the Cape of South Africa

Melampyrum sylvaticum C016 / 3550
Small Cow-wheat (Melampyrum sylvaticum) in flower

Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) C016 / 3549
Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) growing in deep shade in woodland in south Germany

Rye Brome (Bromus secalinus) C016 / 3546
Rye Brome (Bromus secalinus) growing in a cornfield at Ranscombe Farm nature reserve, Kent, UK. This is a rare grass in the UK

Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) C016 / 3548
Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) growing in deep shade in woodland in south Germany

Daphne blagayana C016 / 3537
A rare mountain daphne (Daphne blagayana) in flower. Photographed in the Pindos Mountains, Greece

Daphne jasminea C016 / 3518
A rare daphne (Daphne jasminea) flowering on limestone at Delphi in Greece

Nit-grass (Gastridium ventricosum) C016 / 3509
Nit-grass (Gastridium ventricosum), an uncommon native annual grass, in short turf at Berry Head, Devon

Small Hare s-ear (Bupleurum baldense) C016 / 3504
Small Hare s-ear (Bupleurum baldense) growing in limestone turf on Berry Head, Devon. This is a very rare UK plant

Honewort (Trinia glauca) C016 / 3505
Honewort (Trinia glauca) growing in limestone grassland on Berry Head, Devon. This is a rare UK native plant

Captive giraffe, 17th century
Captive giraffe. 17th-century artwork of a man leading a captive giraffe, considered the first depiction of a giraffe in a European printed book

Spreading Bellflower - rare plant in UK
ROG-13647 Spreading Bellflower - rare plant in UK Romania Campanula patula Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cypress Spurge - with autumn colour. Very rare in UK
ROG-13670 Cypress Spurge - with autumn colour. Very rare in UK Romania Euphorbia cyparrisias Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Field Cow-wheat - in grassland above Mihai Viteazu
ROG-13676 Field Cow-wheat - in grassland above Mihai Viteazu Romania Melampyrum arvense Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Crested Cow-wheat - very rare in UK
ROG-13672 Crested Cow-wheat - very rare in UK Romania Melampyrum cristatum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

A rare Red Bugloss - near Viscri. Transylvania
ROG-13660 A rare Red Bugloss near Viscri, Transylvania, Romania Echium russicum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Downy Woundwort - very rare in UK
ROG-13663 Downy Woundwort - very rare in UK Romania Stachys germanica Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Embracing the Beauty of Rarity: A Glimpse into Nature's Treasures" In a world filled with wonders, some treasures remain hidden and elusive. Take, for instance, the African Wild Dog or Painted Hunting Dog, an enchanting creature known for its vibrant coat and intricate social structure. Its rarity only adds to its allure. Another rare gem is the Ocelot - Leopardus pardalis albescens - a Mexican subspecies on the brink of extinction in the USA. Once abundant across North America, this majestic feline now serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect endangered species. Speaking of rarities from distant lands, imagine stumbling upon a Rare Russian Postcard featuring Tsar Nicholas II himself. This historical artifact offers us a glimpse into bygone eras and reminds us of the value that lies within preserving our past. Nature's rarities extend beyond animals and artifacts; they also encompass botanical marvels like Cypripedium calceolus, commonly known as Lady's Slipper Orchid. Its delicate beauty captivates all who are fortunate enough to witness its bloom. The Mexican Gray Wolf stands tall among nature's most endangered creatures. With their dwindling numbers serving as an urgent call for conservation efforts, these wolves symbolize both fragility and resilience in equal measure. Venturing further into flora rarities brings us to Linnaea borealis or Twin Flower – said to be Linnaeus' favorite plant – which graces Scotland with its presence but remains scarce throughout the UK. Its subtle elegance reminds us that true beauty often lies in simplicity. On occasion, Mother Nature surprises us with unexpected visitors such as the Little Crake male vagrant spotted on Unst Shetland in June 2007. These chance encounters remind us that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, there is always room for wonderment. Delving deeper into botanical rarities reveals Simethis planifolia, commonly known as Kerry Lily.