Largest Collection (page 8)

Titanus giganteus L. titan beetle
The titan is the largest beetle in the world. Measuring between 12 and 20 cms in length, this specimen was 15 cms. They live in the rainforests of French Guiana and Brazil

Macrocheira kaempferi, giant Japanese giant spider crab
Specimen of the giant Japanese spider crab (Macrocheira kaempferi). This bottom-feeding, deep-sea crustacean is the largest crab in the world reaching a leg span of almost 4m

Largest animals size comparison. Array of past and present large animals, compared to a human (lower right). At top is the blue whale, a marine mammal and the largest-ever animal

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Giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, or North Pacific giant octopus, British Columbia, Canada

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Late light at the Kuthodaw Pagoda in Mandalay in Myanmar

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) crossing a dirt road in the forest; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

The Hundred-Horse Chestnut, the largest and oldest known chestnut tree in the world possibly bettween 2, 000 to 4, 000 years old, found in Sant Alfio, on the eastern slope of Mount Etna, Sicily

An African native inspects a warrior termite nest. The Warrior Termite (Macrotermes bellicosus) is the largest termite known and builds nests in the shape of mounds that can reach 17 feet in height

The Battle of the Nile aka the Battle of Aboukir Bay, 1798. Early in the fight the largest French ship L Orient caught fire, and the flames spreading to her powder magazine, the ship blew up

The Colosseum, Regents park, London, England, 19th century. Built to exhibit Thomas Hornors "Panoramic view of
The Colosseum, Regents park, London, England, 19th century. Built to exhibit Thomas Hornors " Panoramic view of London", the largest painting ever created, it was demolished in 1874

A Short S. 14 Sarafand Flying Boat, considered Britains largest flying boat in 1932
A Short S.14 Sarafand Flying Boat, considered Britains largest flying boat in 1932. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

The Dornier Do X, the German flying boat, seen here with her flag at half mast in honour of the Armistice Day, 1930. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Giant Pacific Octopus, Enteroctopus dolfleini, British Columbia, Canada
Giant Pacific octopus (Enteroctopus dolfleini), or North Pacific giant octopus; British Columbia, Canada

Men on ladders painting a small section of the largest tote board in the world which was erected in the White City Stadium, London, England in time for the Greyhound Derby of 1932

The worlds largest typewriter on display at the Business Efficiency Exhibition, White City, London, England in 1931. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

The British ocean liner RMS Lusitania on the Hudson River, New York in 1909, during the Hudson-Fulton Celebration. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

EDITORIAL HMS Hood, the largest and last battle cruiser of the British Royal Navy, seen here carrying an airplane on the forward turret. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

The Waterfront / Marina / Quayside at Douala (Duala) - the largest city in Cameroon and capital of the Littoral Region. Date: circa 1910s

Zohrn Schiiga Land Hunter 1917 pencil crayon
The Zohrn, Schiiga and Land = Hunter, 1917, pencil and crayon, sheet: 29 x 22.4 cm, recto [above, from left to right] South. Soleil. 1, 917. Zohrn =, Hohrn. Zitter =, Linden. Senner =, Alp

Sardinia Sassari Porto Torres S. Gavino Italy
Sardinia Sassari Porto Torres S. Gavino, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Romanesque architecture 11th century onward and architectural sculpture

The Nose Dance, After A 16th Century Woodcut By Nikolaus Meldemann. A Rural German Dance Festival From The Middle Ages. Prizes Suspended From A Pole Are For Largest Noses Entered In The Competition

Le Flesselle Balloon Made By The Montgolfier Brothers 1784 From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

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Cloud Covering A Mountain, Greenland

Saint Peters Basilica, The Worlds Largest Church, At Nighttime; Vatican City, Italy

Side view of African Elephant with lake in background

RMS Olympic andTitanic - compared to building heights
White Star Line, RMS Olympic and Titanic American postcard showing length in comparison to the heights of a number of important buildings and monuments. Date: early 20th century

HMHS Britannic - dinner menu, WW1
HMHS Britannic - extremely rare dinner menu from the hospital ship Britannic, Titanic's ill-fated sister ship. The menu is dated 25 September 1916, in the middle of WW1

Gauromydas heros
The worlds largest fly

Rafflesia (Rafflesia Keithii) flower attracts flies, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Pompeys Pillar, a triumphal memorial column, Alexandria, Egypt
Pompeys Pillar, a triumphal memorial column, and Sphinx in the ancient necroplois of Alexandria, Egypt

E & H. T. Anthony Co. 591 Broadway, NYC, USA
E. & H. T. Anthony & Company was the largest supplier and distributors of photographic supplies in the United States during the 19th century - here is there fine office building situated at 591

Bosnia and Herzegovina - Drvar - Timber industry
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Drvar - already well known in the Austrian-Hungarian era due to the high-quality wood coming from that area

Large Artesian Well, Oasis Ranch nr Roswell, New Mexico, USA
Artesian Well (the largest in the World), on the Oasis Ranch near to Roswell, New Mexico, USA - more than 900 feet deep and flowed 9100 gallons of water a minute - used to irrigate local farmland

Vanderbilt Mansion and Plaza, New York City
Plaza at 5th Avenue and 59th Street, New York, showing Vanderbilt Mansion. The Vanderbilt Mansion is also known as the Cornelius Vanderbilt II house

Low Memorial Library of Columbia University, New York City
Celebrated as an example of purely classical architecture, Low Memorial Library was completed in 1897 and served as the main library until 1934

The Largest Floating Dry Dock in the World - Southampton
The Largest Floating Dry Dock in the World (960 ft. long and 134 ft. wide) at Southampton, Hampshire, England. Built in 1922 by Armstrong, Whitworth, for the Southern Railway. Date: circa 1923

Church of the Assumption of Our Lady - The Mosta Dome, Malta
The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta or Rotunda of St Marija Assunta (sometimes shortened to as The Mosta Dome) - a Roman Catholic church in Mosta, Malta

Mahdist War - Sudan Campaign - Khartoum - Scrub, river with boats, small buildings opposite. Part of Box 244 Boswell Collection - Sudan War

Ethiopian Giant Forest Hog
The giant forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni), the only member of its genus, is native to wooded habitats in Africa and generally is considered the largest wild member of the pig family, Suidae

Aberlour Orphanage, Charlestown of Aberlour, Morayshire
East wing of the Aberlour Orphanage, Charlestown of Aberlour, Morayshire. It was one of Scotlands largest childrens homes. Date: 1930s

British E class submarine, WW1
The " E" class - among the largest and most powerful underwater craft in the world in 1914. Date: 1914

Tsar Bell, Kremlin complex, Moscow, Russia
The Tsar Bell, also known as the Queen of Bells, Tsarsky Kolokol or Royal Bell, on display in the Kremlin complex, Moscow, Russia

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Coach crossing Umtali river
Black and white lantern Slide of Coach crossing Umtali river - British South Africa. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection

Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) - Street in Gwelo
Black and white lantern Slide of Street in Gwelo - British South Africa.. Part of Box 288, British South Africa. Boswell Collection. Slide number 11

Jamaica - Spanish Town, The Cathedral Interior
Slide showing a photograph of the inside of the cathedral, in Spanish Town. Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the county of Middlesex, Jamaica

Jamaica - Brooks Hotel, Mandeville
Slide showing a photograph of Brooks Hotel in Mandeville. Mandeville is the capital and largest town in the parish of Manchester in the county of Middlesex, Jamaica.. Part of Box 108

The launch of the battleship, Mikasa"
The launch, at Barrow, of the largest battleship in the world (at the time), : the Japanese man-of-war, " Mikasa". Date: 1900

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"Unveiling the Legends: Exploring the World's Largest Marvels" Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros: A masterpiece capturing the magnificence of one of nature's largest land creatures, forever etched in history. HMS Hood: The mighty warship that once ruled the seas, a symbol of power and strength as one of the largest battlecruisers ever built. RMS Mauretania: Embark on a journey aboard this grand ocean liner, known for its luxurious amenities and status as one of the largest ships in its time. White Star Line Poster: Promoting opulent transatlantic travel on some of history's largest vessels like Titanic and Olympic, epitomizing an era defined by elegance and ambition. Loch Ness Monster: Delve into Scotland's mysterious waters to uncover tales surrounding this legendary creature - possibly one of Earth's largest aquatic enigmas. Queen Mary & Lusitania: Two iconic ocean liners that redefined luxury travel across continents; their sheer size and opulence made them unrivaled giants among their peers. Connel Ferry Bridge: Witness engineering prowess with this impressive structure spanning over Loch Etive, connecting communities while showcasing human ingenuity at its largest scale. Capybara Family: Discover South America's gentle giants - capybaras - as they roam freely through wetlands; these sociable rodents are recognized as Earth’s largest living rodent species. Great Crested Newt: Encounter Europe’s biggest newt species adorned with vibrant colors; explore their habitats where they reign supreme as masters of disguise in freshwater ecosystems. Poster for RMS Majestic & Imperial Airways: Step back in time to an age when air travel was just taking flight; witness majestic aircraft soaring above clouds, representing mankind’s leap towards conquering skies at larger heights than ever before.