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White Violet, Small Bindweed, Red and White Rosebud and Asiatic Ranunculus from The Language of Flowers, or, Floral Emblems of Thoughts, Feelings, and Sentiments (1896) by Robert Tyas.

Different kinds of Actiniae, or Animal Flowers from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Crowned crane from Adventures in the far interior of South Africa; including a journey to Lake Ngami, and rambles in Honduras. To which is appended a short treatise on the best mode of skinning and preserving Birds, Animals (1866) published by J Leyland.

Shrinking frog (Pseudis Merianae) and Black-spotted casque-headed tree (Trachycephalus geographieus) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Elephant trunk snake (Acrochordus Javanicus) and Columbrine Sea Krait (Platurus Fasciatus) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Alligator (Alligator incius) and Lilford'swall lizard (Podarcis lilfordi) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

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Montagu's Harrier male (Circus pygargus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Leser black-backed gull (Larus fuscus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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Eurasian stone curlew (burhinus oedicnemus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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Two-barred crossbill (Loxia leucoptera bifasciata) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Young common house-martin (Hirundo urbica) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Eurasian jay (Garrulus glandarius) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Red-throated pipit (Anthus cervinus bird) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Redwing (Turdus iliacus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Red-backed Shrike male (Lanius collurio) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Reed bunting ♀ ♂ (EMBERIZA SCHOENICLUS) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Wood Swallow (Artamus sordid) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-rumped Wood Swallow) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fuscous Gerygone (Gerygone fuscus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Brown Colluricincla (Colluricincla brunnea) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Crested Oreoica (Oreoica gutturalis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black-fronted Dottrel (Hiaticula nigrifrons) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Fire-tailed Finch illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Little chthonicola (chthonicola minima) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Tricoloured chat (Ephthianura tricolor) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Great Sandpiper (Schoeniclus magnus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Australian Pratincole (Glareola grallaria) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Great-footed Tern (Gelochelidon macrotarsa) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Red-chested Hemipode (Hemipodius pyrrhothorax) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Beautiful Pygmy Goose (Nettapus pulchellus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Lanceolate Honey-eater (Plectorhyncha lanceolata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Varied Honey-eater (Ptilotis versicolor) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Downy Pycnoptilus (Pycnoptilus floccosus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Shining starling (Aplonis metallica) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Tawny Sphenoeacus (Phenoeacus galactotes) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

1. Wattle bird (Anthochaera mellivora) 2. Red wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata) 3. Western wattlebird (Anthochaera lewinii) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

112. The Spotted Warbler (Sylvicola maculosa) 113. The Blackburnian Warbler (Sylvicola blackburniæ) 114. The Black-throated Green Warbler (Sylvicola virens) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

17. The Red-tailed Buzzard (Buteo borealis) 18. The Fish Hawk (Pandion carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

17. The Red-tailed Buzzard (Buteo borealis) 18. The Fish Hawk (Pandion carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

25. & 26. The Little Screech Owl (Bubo asio) 27. The Short-eared Owl (Otus palustris) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Masked Gerygone (Gerygone personata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Orange-winged Sittella (Sittella chrysoptera) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black-capped Sittella (Sittella pileata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Cook's Petrel (Procellaria Cookii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Masked Gannet (Sula personata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Giant Petrel (Procellaria gigantea) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Allied Petrel (Puffinus assimilis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Brown Gannet (Sula fusca) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Diving Petrel (Puffinuria Urinatrix) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Emperor bird-of-paradise head, claw, feather and tail from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Twelve wired bird of paradise from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

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common linnet (Acanthis linaria) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Striated Sittella (Sittella striata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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1. Eyed Balistes (Balistes oculatus); 2. Amboina Balistes (Balistes Amboinensis); 3. Armed Balistes (Balistes gubarmatus) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

1. Armed Hairtail (Trichiurus armatus); 2. Chacca Flathead (Platycephalus Chacca); 3. Indian Cheilodipterus (Cheilodipterus Batis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Pine Grosbeak male (Pinicola enucleator) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Water pipit (Anthus spinoletta rupestris) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Northern Pintail (Anas(dafila) acuta) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Great black-backed gull (LARUS MARINUS) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Common Pochard male ♂ (Nyroca ferina) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

Blackbird ♀ (Turdus merula) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

134. The Chestnut-sided Warbler (Sylvicola icterocephala) 135. The Hemlock Warbler (Sylvicola parus) 136. The Pine Finch (Carduelis pinus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

165. Horned Lark (Alauda cornuta) 166. Fox-colored Sparrow (Fringilla iliaca) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Vintage European style binoculars illustration London (illustrated). A complete guide to the leading hotels, places of amusement. Also a directory of first-class reliable houses in the various branches of trade by Anonymous (1872).

Greater adjutant from Adventures in the far interior of South Africa; including a journey to Lake Ngami, and rambles in Honduras. To which is appended a short treatise on the best mode of skinning and preserving Birds, Animals (1866) published by J Leyland.

Floral designs Japanese imperial crests Japanese antique pattern from The Practical Decorator and Ornamentist (1892) by G.A Audsley and M.A. Audsley. Digitally enhanced from our own original first edition of the publication.

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Ornithology from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Lazuli Finch, Clay-coloured Finch, Oregon Snow Finch from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

Striated Pardalote (Pardalotus striatus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Allied Pardalote (Pardalotus affines) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Buff-breasted Gerygone (Gerygone laevigaster)illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Little Australian Eagle (Aquila Morphnoides) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Australian Goshawk (Astur approximans) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Brown Hawk (Ieracidea Berigora) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Grey Struthidea (Struthidea cinerea) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Bennett's Cassowary (Casuarius Bennetti) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Notornis (Notornix Mantelli) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Australian Bustard (Otis Australasianus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Sombre Partridge (Synoicus sordidus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Semipalmated Goose (Anseranas melanoleuca) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Torres' Tern (Thalasseus Torresii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Ewing’s Acanthiza (Canthiza Ewingii) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Cautious Wren (Hylacola cauta) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fasciated Honey-eater (Ptilotis fasciogularis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Fuscous Honey-eater (Ptilotis fusca) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Great Warbler (Cysticola magna) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Lineated Warbler (Cysticola lineocapilla) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Cautious Albatros (Diomedea cauta) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

New Holland Snipe (Scolopax Australis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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Regent Bird (Sericulus chrysocephalus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Young violet roller from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

1. Yellow Rosella (Platycercus flaveolus) 2. Yellow-bellied Parrakeet (Platycercus flaviventris) 3. Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus palliceps) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Collection of insects illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

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Small Cabbage White (Pieris Rapae) from Moths and butterflies of the United States (1900) by Sherman F. Denton (1856-1937). Digitally enhanced from our own publication.

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Shorthorn bull from On the Domesticated Animals of the British Islands: Comprehending the Natural and Economical History of Species and Varieties; the Description of the Properties of External Form; and Observations on the Principles and Practice of Breeding (1845) published by David Low.

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