Translation Collection (page 8)

Moose or elk, Alces alces. The Moose, Deer or Elk in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Hippo or hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius. Hippopotamus in the Zoological Gardens. In enclosure in a zoo with spectators and a zookeeper

The Waterfall of Niagara. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

South American tapir, Tapirus terrestris, vulnerable. The Tapir in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons

Zebu, Bos primigenius indicus
Zebu, indicine cattle or humped cattle, Bos primigenius indicus The Zebus in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Russell after an illustration by Horace S

Brazilian three-banded armadillo and seven-banded armadillo
Brazilian three-banded armadillo, Tolypeutes tricinctus, vulnerable, and seven-banded armadillo, Dasypus septemcinctus. Three-Banded Armadillo, Seven-Banded Armadillo

Map of the World, 1829. Copperplate drawn and engraved by Alex Findlay from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

African hunting dog, Lycaon pictus. The Tortoise Shell Hyaena or Hyaena Dog in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Panormo after an illustration by W

The Striped Hyena and Spotted Hyena
The Striped Hyena, Hyaena hyaena, and Spotted Hyena, Crocuta crocuta, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

The Caracal or Lynx
The Caracal, Caracal caracal, or Eurasian lynx, Lynx lynx, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Panther, Panthera pardus or Panthera onca, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Panormo after an illustration by W

Black Panther, Panthera pardus or Panthera onca, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by H. Canton after an illustration by W

Leopards, Panthera pardus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus. The Chittahs or Hunting Leopards in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W. Symns after an illustration by Horace S

Tiger, Panthera tigris, endangered. The Tigers in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of

The Puma or Cougar, Puma concolor
Cougar or The Puma, Puma concolor, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

Portrait of Count Georges Buffon inside laurel garland. Copperplate from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature, Thomas Kelly, London, 1829

Lion, Tigress and Cubs
Lion, Pantera leo, Tigress, Panthera tigris, and hybrid cubs in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by I. W. Cook after W

Lion, Lioness and Cubs, Panthera leo. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Newton after an illustration by W. Berthoud from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

The Lion Cubs in the Gardens of the Zoological Society
The Lion Cubs, Panthera leo, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth

White or Silver Lions, Panthera leo melanochaita, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Ratel or honey badger, Mellivora capensis, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by W. Symns after an illustration by Horace S

Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger
The Thibet bear or Himalayan black bear, Ursus thibetanus laniger, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by W. Symns after an illustration by Horace S

Wolves of Hudson Bay, Canis lupus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, London. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by W

Calligraphic title page with vignette of tiger by J. Webb. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth and Animated Nature

The Lords Prayer in 14 languages
LLM338911 The Lords Prayer in 14 languages by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lords Prayer in 14 languages)

Window depicting Julienne moving the relics of St. Stephen to Constantinople
PC316429 Window depicting Julienne moving the relics of St. Stephen to Constantinople (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of St

Notes on the colouring of certain hieroglyphs, from Grammaire Egyptienne
JHG161915 Notes on the colouring of certain hieroglyphs, from Grammaire Egyptienne by Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832) 1836 (colour litho) by French School

Thomas Cromwell presenting Cranmers Bible to Henry VIII Thomas Cromwell presenting
Thomas Cromwell presenting a copy of Cranmers Bible to King Henry VIII. 1530s

Swamp deer or barasingha, Rucervus duvaucelii
5893794 Swamp deer or barasingha, Rucervus duvaucelii. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Swamp deer or barasingha, Rucervus duvaucelii)

Useful Domestic Dogs, Canis lupus familiaris
5893789 Useful Domestic Dogs, Canis lupus familiaris. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Useful Domestic Dogs, Canis lupus familiaris)

Domestic goats and fallow or venison deer
5893787 Domestic goats and fallow or venison deer. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Domestic goats, Capra aegagrus hircus, and fallow or venison deer, Dama dama)

Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis
5893785 Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Ocelot, Leopardus pardalis. The Ocelots in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Llama, Lama glama
5893781 Llama, Lama glama. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Llama, Lama glama. The Llamas in the Gardens of the Zoological Society. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by A.A)

Indian antelope or blackbuck, Antilope cervicapra
5893778 Indian antelope or blackbuck, Antilope cervicapra. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Indian antelope or blackbuck, Antilope cervicapra)

Arabian oryx or white oryx, Oryx leucoryx. Vulnerable
5893777 Arabian oryx or white oryx, Oryx leucoryx. Vulnerable. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Arabian oryx or white oryx, Oryx leucoryx. Vulnerable)

South American tapir, Tapirus terrestris, vulnerable
5893773 South American tapir, Tapirus terrestris, vulnerable. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: South American tapir, Tapirus terrestris, vulnerable)

Brahma breed of zebu cattle, Bos taurus indicus
5893771 Brahma breed of zebu cattle, Bos taurus indicus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Brahma breed of zebu cattle, Bos taurus indicus)

Asian elephant, Elephas maximus, endangered
5893767 Asian elephant, Elephas maximus, endangered. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Asian elephant, Elephas maximus, endangered. The Elephant in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

African civet, Civettictis civetta
5893765 African civet, Civettictis civetta. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: African civet, Civettictis civetta. The Civet Cat in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

The Striped Hyena and Spotted Hyena
5893763 The Striped Hyena and Spotted Hyena. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: The Striped Hyena, Hyaena hyaena, and Spotted Hyena, Crocuta crocuta)

Panther, Panthera pardus or Panthera onca
5893761 Panther, Panthera pardus or Panthera onca. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Panther, Panthera pardus or Panthera onca, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

The Black Leopard, Panthera pardus
5893759 The Black Leopard, Panthera pardus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: The Black Leopard, Panthera pardus, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus
5893757 Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus. The Chittahs or Hunting Leopards in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

The Raccoon, Procyon lotor
5893750 The Raccoon, Procyon lotor. by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: The Raccoon, Procyon lotor, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society)

Passions from Physiognomy, 1829 (engraving)
5893741 Passions from Physiognomy, 1829 (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Passions from Johann Caspar Lavaters Physiognomy)

Map of the World, 1829 (engraving)
5893738 Map of the World, 1829 (engraving) by Smellie, William (1697-1763); (add.info.: Map of the World, 1829. Copperplate drawn)

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