Specimens Collection

British Moths
A poster of moth specimens selected for The Boys Own Paper by Watkins and Doncaster, naturalists

Pressed seaweed specimens C016 / 6127
Pressed seaweed specimens collected by women living in Jersey during the 1850s and 1860s

British Beetles
A poster of beetle specimens selected for The Boys Own Paper by Watkins and Doncaster, naturalists

Sea green swallowtail butterfly
Sea green swallowtail (Papilio lorquinianus) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Indonesia, Sulawesi, Borneo, Java, Sumatra and in the Philippines

Picture No. 11091681
Galena and Sphalerite the main ore minerals of lead and zinc respectively Date:

Owen Jones Renaiss 78
Ornaments copied from specimens of Hispano-Arabic, French and Italian earthenware, from Italian towns of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries

Painted lady butterfly C016 / 2299
Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Peridot. The specimens at top right and middle right are polished and the specimens at left are in their natural state. Peridot is a variety of the mineral olivine (magnesium iron silicate)

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Museum
A view of the medical museum at St Bartholomews Hospital in the City of London. The room is packed with shelves and display cases containing medical specimens, most of them in glass jars

Specimens of type, Leadenhall Press, London
Specimens of type from The Leadenhall Press, Ltd, 50 Leadenhall Street, London EC. circa 1900

Picture No. 11050139
Coquina St. Augustine, Florida, USA Date:

Ancient Scripts - 2
Specimens of HIEROGLYPHS, DEMOTIC GREEK, PALMYRAN, HIERATIC (Egyptian priests), COPTIC and CYPRIOT scripts 2 of 2

Samarium

The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b / w photo)
6018194 The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mineral Palace, at Pueblo, Colorado)

THE NAUTICAL ADVENTURES OF A CAT: 1. We Found Him on Board a Derelict in Mid-Ocean. 2. Somehow He Managed to Get Round an Ancient Officer, who was also a Bit of a Naturalist. 3

Picture No. 11050115
Purpurite Maine, USA Date:

Specimens of evolution at a grand dinner
The survival of the fittest -- specimens of evolution take part in a grand dinner. The handsome and the clever walk arm in arm, watched by many servants

Cross-section through chambered nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius (Nautilus crassus) 1, small nautilus
FLO4652505 Cross-section through chambered nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius (Nautilus crassus) 1, small nautilus, Nautilus pompilius suluensis 2, greater argonaut with narrow keel

Varieties of gold and silver ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his
FLO4652426 Varieties of gold and silver ores. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van Zeldzaamheden der Natuur

Flying fish, Exocoetus volitans 1, suckerfish, Remora remora 2, barramundi, Lates calcarifer 3, scale 4, seahorse
FLO4652711 Flying fish, Exocoetus volitans 1, suckerfish, Remora remora 2, barramundi, Lates calcarifer 3, scale 4, seahorse, Hippocampus species 5

Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish
FLO4652705 Broadnosed pipefish, Syngnathus typhle 1, Syngnatus sphidion, trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus 2, snake pipefish, Entelurus aequoreus Sygnatus aequorens 3, tropical fish species 4,5

Gurnard, Chelidonichthys species 1, needlefish, Belone belone 2, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 3, herring
FLO4652684 Gurnard, Chelidonichthys species 1, needlefish, Belone belone 2, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 3, herring, Clupea harengus 4, and few-spined porcupinefish

Sea star or starfish with five arms, under side, Asterias rubens A, starfish from the North Sea 1,2, and sea star
FLO4652627 Sea star or starfish with five arms, under side, Asterias rubens A, starfish from the North Sea 1,2, and sea star, Asterias rubens 3,4

Various shells: Jewel box clam, Chama squamata 1, embossed horn shell, 2, miter, Mitra mitra (Mitra episcopalis) 3
FLO4652544 Various shells: Jewel box clam, Chama squamata 1, embossed horn shell, 2, miter, Mitra mitra (Mitra episcopalis) 3, volute sea snail, Voluta musicalis 4, agate volute 5

Red-tailed boa skin, skeleton and spine, Boa constrictor. (The skin of a Ceilan Snake, a piece in large, the skeleton)
FLO4652990 Red-tailed boa skin, skeleton and spine, Boa constrictor. (The skin of a Ceilan Snake, a piece in large, the skeleton, outer spine)

South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England
FLO4652976 South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Kuffner after an illustration from nature by Johann Christoph

Hermann's tortoise, Testudo hermanni 1, common padloper, Homopus areolatus 2, geometric tortoise
FLO4652937 Hermann's tortoise, Testudo hermanni 1, common padloper, Homopus areolatus 2, geometric tortoise, Psammobates geometricus 3, underside of Hermann's tortoise4

Skull of a Buru babirusa, Babyrousa babyrussa. The head of a wild boar-deer from India, Babyroussa
FLO4652866 Skull of a Buru babirusa, Babyrousa babyrussa. The head of a wild boar-deer from India, Babyroussa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Sebastian Leitner after an illustration by

European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, and seven-banded armadillo, Dasypus septemcinctus
FLO4652825 European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, and seven-banded armadillo, Dasypus septemcinctus. (epic pork from Zelande)

Head of a young antelope and wild civet of English Guiana. The head of a bigarre goat, a wild civet with a sharp snout
FLO4652801 Head of a young antelope and wild civet of English Guiana. The head of a bigarre goat, a wild civet with a sharp snout

Mushroom coral species: Amaranthus saxeus 1, Meandrina meandrites 2, Eschara retiformis 3, and Fungia fungites 4
FLO4652618 Mushroom coral species: Amaranthus saxeus 1, Meandrina meandrites 2, Eschara retiformis 3, and Fungia fungites 4

Northern stone crab, Lithodes maja 1, and brown crab, Cancer pagurus 2 (Spineuse crab, Cancer spinosus)
FLO4652580 Northern stone crab, Lithodes maja 1, and brown crab, Cancer pagurus 2 (Spineuse crab, Cancer spinosus, and ecrevisse a coque uni, Brachyurus laevis)

Seaweed without coral bark 1, and smaller seaweed with yellow coral bark 2
FLO4652482 Seaweed without coral bark 1, and smaller seaweed with yellow coral bark 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann from Georg Wolfgang

Coral species, Cerebrites or Lithocerebrum 1,2, Madrepora branch colonized by stony coral 3, lobe coral
FLO4652471 Coral species, Cerebrites or Lithocerebrum 1,2, Madrepora branch colonized by stony coral 3, lobe coral, Porites lobata, Millepora lobata 4, and sea fan, Gorgonia species

Atlas moth, Attacus atlas 1, Menelaus blue morpho, Morpho menelaus 2, lanternfly, Pyrops candelaria 3
FLO4652373 Atlas moth, Attacus atlas 1, Menelaus blue morpho, Morpho menelaus 2, lanternfly, Pyrops candelaria 3, European butterflies 4-8

Black and red corals and a mushroom coral, Fungia fungites (Madrepora fungites)
FLO4652352 Black and red corals and a mushroom coral, Fungia fungites (Madrepora fungites).; (add.info.: Black and red corals and a mushroom coral)

Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From
FLO4722375 Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, with hood. White-breasted falcon, Falco nisus
FLO4652740 Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus, with hood. White-breasted falcon, Falco nisus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jakob-Andreas Eisemann after an illustration from nature by

Sea star or starfish with five arms, Asterias rubens 1, starfish from America 2, sea star regenerating one arm 3
FLO4652653 Sea star or starfish with five arms, Asterias rubens 1, starfish from America 2, sea star regenerating one arm 3, four-armed starfish 4, five-armed starfish 5.6

Coral species: black coral, Corallium nigrum arboreum 1, Corallium album stellatum 2, Corallium album oculatum 3
FLO4652579 Coral species: black coral, Corallium nigrum arboreum 1, Corallium album stellatum 2, Corallium album oculatum 3, Acropora abrotanoides, Madrepora abrotonoides 4, and bamboo coral

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"Exploring Nature's Treasures: A Glimpse into the World of Specimens" Step into a world teeming with wonders as we delve into the realm of specimens. From the vibrant British Moths to the ethereal Sea Green Swallowtail Butterfly, this collection is a testament to nature's artistry. Immerse yourself in the delicate beauty of Pressed Seaweed Specimens C016 / 6127 and Picture No. 11091681, capturing intricate details that transport you to coastal shores. Marvel at the Painted Lady Butterfly C016 / 2299, its wings adorned with captivating patterns that inspire awe. Venture further and discover an array of British Beetles, each showcasing their unique colors and shapes. Owen Jones Renaiss 78 adds a touch of historical elegance to this enthralling display. Peridot gemstones glisten like drops of sunlight amidst St Bartholomews Hospital in London - The Museum. Here, history intertwines with natural marvels as we witness The Last Stand Of The Northamptons At Saran Sar, Nov 9. 18—a poignant reminder of sacrifice and bravery etched forever. Journey across continents through The Mineral Palace at Pueblo, Colorado (b/w photo), where minerals take center stage in a mesmerizing symphony of hues and textures (Picture No. 11050139). In these specimens lies an invitation to explore our planet's diversity—each one telling its own story within this vast tapestry called life. Let us celebrate nature's grandeur through these captured moments frozen in time for generations to come.