Regius Collection

Botanical print by Sir William Jackson Hooker, FRS, 1785 aaa 1865, English botanical
Botanical print by Sir William Jackson Hooker, FRS, 1785 aa 1865, English botanical illustrator. He held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University

King bird of paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Illustration copied from Pierre Sonnerat
FLO4640731 King bird of paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Illustration copied from Pierre Sonnerat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison

Clove spice tree, Caryophyllus regius
5856566 Clove spice tree, Caryophyllus regius; (add.info.: Clove spice tree, Caryophyllus regius. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Lesser king bird of paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641044 Lesser king bird of paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918
5614451 Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918; (add.info.: Henry Scott Holland, 1847-1918. Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford and a canon of Christ Church, Oxford)

Fish leech and freshwater leeches: Branchiobdellida 1, Pontobdella spinosa 2, Whitmania laevis 3, Hirudo vittata 4, Piscicola geometra 5, Ichthyobdella geometra 5, Geobdella trochetii 6

William Aubrey (1529 1595), Welsh Regius Professor of Civil Law at the University of Oxford from 1553 to 1559, one of the founding Fellows of Jesus College, Oxford, he was also a MP

DDE-90036842
Ball Python morph (Python regius) Date: 20/06/2011

DDE-90036841
Ball Python morph (Python regius) Date: 20/06/2011

Shadefish and porkfish
Shadefish, Argyrosomus regius (Sciaena aquila), and porkfish, Anisotremus virginicus (Pristipoma virginianum). Handcolored engraving by Dumenil after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

Paradise riflebird and blue-throated bee-eater
Paradise riflebird, Ptiloris paradiseus, and blue-throated bee-eater, Merops viridis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

King bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius, and two Suriname hummingbird species. (Le petit oiseau de Paradis, Paradisea regia, deux colibris de Surinam.) Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S

Royal goliath beetle, Goliathus regius. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwoods new edition of Dru Drurys Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Bohn, London, 1837

Emperor and king bird-of-paradise
Emperor bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea guilielm, and king bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff after Jean Baptiste Audebert from Th

A Royal / Ball Python making its way down a branch at London Zoo in October 1925 (b / w photo)
3245204 A Royal/Ball Python making its way down a branch at London Zoo in October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Champion Team of Mr Harry Rawsons Deerhounds, Regius, Rhyme, Roderick, and Ranger (b / w photo)
3652216 Champion Team of Mr Harry Rawsons Deerhounds, Regius, Rhyme, Roderick, and Ranger (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A keeper holding a knot of young Royal or Ball Python at London Zoo in 1931 (b / w photo)
3822564 A keeper holding a knot of young Royal or Ball Python at London Zoo in 1931 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Red bird-of-paradise, Paradisaea rubra, and king bird-of-paradise, Cicinnurus regius.. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary and Elizabeth Kirbys Beautiful Birds in Far-Off Lands, T

Henry Scott Holland, 1847 - 1918. Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford and a canon of Christ Church, Oxford. From The Strand Magazine, published January to June, 1894

Hyacinthus Rigaud pictor regius natus Perpiniani, Edelinck, Gerard, 1640-1707, Engraving, 1698

Petrus Dupuis Monsfortensis pictor Regius Academicus, Masson, Antoine, 1636-1700, 1663

Saint Augustine Of Hippo Aka St. Augustine Or St. Austin, Born 354 Died 430. Bishop Of Hippo Regius. Berber Philosopher And Theologian. From The Book Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Robert Jameson 1774 To 1854 Scottish Naturalist And Mineralogist Regius Professor Of Natural History In The University Of Edinburgh Engraved By J Jenkins After K Macleary From The Book National

St. Augustine (354-430). African bishop, doctor and father of the church. Colored engraving

Henry Wentworth Acland
Sir HENRY WENTWORTH ACLAND Prominent medical figure, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford, Fellow Royal Society, promoted teaching of biology and chemistry. Date: 1815 - 1900

Zeugopterus regius, or Blochs Topknot. Date: 1864

Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus, and meagre, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles

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"Exploring the Botanical World: Sir William Jackson Hooker's Regius Collection" Step into the enchanting world of botanical art with Sir William Jackson Hooker's exquisite regius collection. This English botanical artist, born in 1785 and revered until his passing in 1865, left behind a legacy that continues to captivate nature enthusiasts. One of Hooker's notable works is a stunning botanical print showcasing the vibrant Red bird-of-paradise, also known as Paradisaea rubra. With meticulous detail and precision, he brings this exotic species to life on paper, allowing us to marvel at its beauty from afar. In addition to his avian subjects, Hooker delved into the realm of aquatic creatures. His intricate illustrations depict fish leeches and freshwater leeches with such accuracy that one can almost feel their presence in the water. These prints labeled DDE-90036842 and DDE-90036841 offer a glimpse into an underwater world teeming with fascinating organisms. Moving beyond flora and fauna, we encounter Shadefish and porkfish depicted by Hooker's skilled hand. The delicate strokes capture these marine inhabitants' gracefulness as they navigate through their watery habitat. Similarly captivating are his renditions of Paradise riflebird and blue-throated bee-eater – two birds whose vivid colors come alive under his brushstrokes. However, it is perhaps King bird-of-paradise or Cicinnurus regius that steals the show within Hooker's regius collection. This majestic creature stands out among its peers with its resplendent plumage and elaborate courtship displays—a true symbol of royalty in nature. Finally, let us not forget about another royal resident found within this compilation—the Royal goliath beetle or Goliathus regius. Its sheer size coupled with striking patterns make it an awe-inspiring subject for any entomologist or admirer of the natural world.