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Roll of Patrons and Honorary Life Members of the IMechE
Volume ? Roll of Patrons and Honorary Life Members of the IMechE

Pressed Tulip specimens
Specimens from the herbarium of Mary Somerset (the Duchess of Beaufort). Pressed by the Duchess herself (1630 - 1714)

Pressed insects, mounted by botanist Leonard Plukenet (1642
Pressed by Leonard Plukenet in around 1690

Pressed Auricula specimens
Specimens from the herbarium of Mary Somerset (the Duchess of Beaufort). Pressed by the Duchess herself (1630 - 1714)

Book-plates showing Edward Heron-Allen crests
The Heron-Allen motto, Diligenter et fidelis (diligently and faithful), is found on book-plates of all his scientific volumes, housed in the Heron-Allen Library at The Natural History Musuem, London

The zoology of the voyage of H. M. S. Beagle
A first edition of Charles Darwins The zoology of the voyage of HMS Beagle, in three volumes

Duchess of Beauforts Hortus Siccus, vol. I, HS 131, fol. 8 (SloanernHerbarium)

Title page from Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771
Title page from Illustrations of the Botany of New Zealand during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Commissioned by Sir Joseph Banks and Dr Solander

Illustration of Rousseaus Works, edition published
" Illustration of Rousseaus " Works", edition published in Paris in 1819. Volume 15, page 220: Depiction of a group collecting cherries. Engraving. SPAIN. Barcelona

VALLE-INCLAN, Ram󮠍ar�del Valle y Pe񡬠named
" VALLE-INCLAN, Ram󮠍 aric del Valle y Pe񡬠 named (1866-1936). Cover of the 11st volume of Valle Inclᮧs " Opera Omnia"

Everard de Espinquess Tristan and Iseult
" Everard de Espinquess " Tristan and Iseult", written by Gassien de Poiters. Page from the third volume, with Jean Du Mas weapons

Spain. First Carlist War. Frontispiece of Historia
" Spain. First Carlist War. Frontispiece of " Historia de la guerra civil y los partidos liberral y carlista" (History of Civil War and the Liberal and Carlist Parties), volume II

SMITH, Adam (1723-1790). Cpver of the first volume
" SMITH, Adam (1723-1790). Cpver of the first volume of Adam Smiths work " Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations", the first great treatise on capitalism

HUME, David (1711-1776). Scottish empiricist philosopher and historian. Title page of a French edition of his works, first volume, that

VALLE-INCLAN, Ramn Marѡdel Valle y Pea, named (1866-1936
VALLE-INCLAN, Ramn MarС del Valle y Pea, named (1866-1936). Cover of the 19th volume of Valle-Incl n s

SPALLANZANI, Lazzaro (1729-1799)

Opere de Galileo Galilei
Illustration from chapter 2, volume I, of the " Opere de Galileo Galilei", the works of Italian mathematician, physicist and astronomer, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Illustration of The Bucolics by Virgil. Eclogue
" Illustration of " The Bucolics" by Virgil. Eclogue 1 from Volume 1. French edition of 1729. Engraving."

SPAIN. Barcelona. Archdeacons House. Capital
" SPAIN. Barcelona. Archdeacons House. Capital B: drawing of two knights fighting. " Llibre Verd de Barcelona" (" Green Book of Barcelona" ). Volume I

James II the Just (1267-1327). King of Aragon
" James II the Just (1267-1327). King of Aragon (1291-1327), Sicily (1286-1296) and Sardinia (1324-1327). The king at Corts de Barcelona (Barcelonas government)

TURGENEV, Ivan Sergeyevich (1818-1883)

Erasmus?s paraphrases and commentaries on the Epistles, from a 1549 English edition. With decorative initial letter.. From

France, Corsica. Old books in Ajaccio municipal library

Volume one. Print shows a person, possibly Kiritsubo, holding a lantern in right hand and a blanket over left shoulder. Date 1858

The Three Musicians by Aubrey Beardsley
Illustration by Aubrey Beardsley to his own poem, The Three Musicians, written in 1895, published in The Savoy, volume I, January 1896. Date: 1895

The Coiffing by Aubrey Beardsley, an illustration to his poem The Ballad of a Barber which was first published in The Savoy, volume III in July 1896

Vols. I, II and III
Three ladies read by the sea on a bench, observed by two small dogs. Date: 1889

Close-up of Merlot wine bottle label, showing alcohol content and recycling symbol

Graduated cylinder. Increments on a measuring cylinder

Equipment for measuring gas properties. This apparatus is used to determine the temperature, volume and pressure of gases and gas mixtures

Orange juice in two containers
Orange juice. The same volume of orange juice is put in two containers of different shapes. This demonstrates the principle that liquids, whilst retaining their volume, do not retain their shape

Brain size, conceptual image
Brain size. Conceptual image of a human brain wrapped in a tape measure. This image represents the research done on relative brain sizes, which vary between different species

Global methane concentration, 2004
Global methane concentration. Map showing the concentration of methane (CH4) gas in the stratosphere (about 10-50 kilometres in altitude) on 25th July 2004

Gas compressor station in Belarus
Gas compressor. View of a natural gas compressor station. Such stations are sited along natural gas distribution pipelines

Seed counter spoons. These spoons are used to measure out different quantities of flower seeds. The seed packet in the foreground is for sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) flowers

Robert Boyle, Irish chemist
Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Irish chemist. Boyle was born at Lismore Castle, the seventh son of the 1st Earl of Cork. He was sent to Eton at the age of seven

Equal masses of different materials. From left to right are 10 grams of brass, 10 grams of water (in a glass tube) and 10 grams of balsa wood

BB-flat Bass, Wurlitzer
Two BB-flat bass from the Wurlitzer range; the Professional and the Lyric, both in Mammoth size for that ear shattering tone of remarkable volume. Available in various finishes

The Yellow Book, volume II
Cover of The Yellow Book, volume II, July 1894, designed by Aubrey Beardsley and featuring a woman, a bookcase and bold patterned wallpaper with flowers

American celebrities, Literary Celebrities of New York, Geor
Portrait of American Historian, George Bancroft. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1800, he studied History at Havard and Gottingen Universities

The Three-Decker Novel
Three ladies read the successive volumes of a three-decker - the tranquil opening volume, the awful disclosures of the second, the tearful denoument of the third

Crystal Palace Crowds
Utter chaos and gridlock in central London due to the sheer volume of visitors travelling to the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park

Metric Series - Volume
Volume - a cubic metre

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"Exploring the Volumes of Life: From Butterflies to Soaps and Beyond" Step into a world where volumes take on various forms, starting with the delicate butterfly illustrations by Maria Sibylla Merian. Her intricate artwork captures not only the beauty but also the volume of these winged creatures, showcasing their vibrant colors and fragile wings. Moving on from butterflies, we encounter a plethora of volumes in nature's bounty. Nerine presents us with six varieties, each displaying its unique shape and size. Protea follows suit with seven varieties, reminding us that diversity comes in different dimensions. But they are not limited to nature alone; they find their way into everyday life as well. Advertisements for Lifebuoy Soap and Pears Soap transport us back to Victorian times when cleanliness was paramount. These vintage ads remind us how soap could transform our lives while emphasizing the importance of hygiene in maintaining healthy lifestyles. Flipping through pages filled with Victorian adverts from 1890 reveals a world bustling with commerce and innovation. Each ad competes for attention, using typography, imagery, and layout to capture customers' interest within limited spaces - showcasing creativity within confined volumes. Literature enthusiasts will appreciate "The Savoy, " Volume I by Aubrey Beardsley—a collection that encapsulates artistry within bound pages. This volume transports readers into an imaginative realm where words intertwine seamlessly with captivating illustrations. Volumes extend beyond art and literature; they encompass history too. The Westminster Cavalry and Southwark Cavalry showcase military regiments whose strength lies not only in numbers but also in unity—forming formidable forces ready to protect their territories. Moreover, exploring equal volumes of different materials sheds light on science's wonders—the ability to compare densities or understand how substances occupy space differently yet equally measured by volume—an intriguing concept that expands our knowledge about matter itself. Lastly, we delve into cartography as we gaze upon a hand-colored engraving of the 1667 map of Virginia and Florida.