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The History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith (1774), a rare antique handcolored ornithology print of various type of birds. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Pigeon Hawk from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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4. Spider crab (Libinia canaliculata) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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.

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.

76. The Solitary Greenlet (Vireo solitarius) 77. The Yellow-throated Greenlet (Vireo flavifrons) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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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).

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.

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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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.

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).

Spiny-cheeked Honey-eater (Acanthogenys rufogularis) 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).

Splendid Grass-Parakeet (Euphema splendida) 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).

Bauer's Parrakeet (Platycercus Bauerii) 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-throated loon (Colymbus arcticus) illustrated by the von Wright brothers. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 folio version of Svenska Fåglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Sten Ritade.

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).

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).

Sidney Hall’s (?-1831) astronomical chart illustration of Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis. Bootes the Ploughman, and two dogs, Asterion and Chara, and the hair of Berenice forming the constellations.

Squirrel (Sciurus) and Hamster (Cricetus)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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American wild cat (Lynx rufus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

Trumpeter Swan from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851 ), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

Collection of moths 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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Illustration of papilio from Zoological lectures delivered at the Royal institution in the years 1806-7 illustrated by George Shaw (1751-1813).

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The 18th century illustration of brown and black bird and blue and yellow birds on branch with red blossoms hunting insects.

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

1. Lerwa Partridge (Perdix Lerwa); 2. Red Billed Quail (Coturnix erythrorhyncha) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Kentucky Warbler from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Fresh Water Marsh Hen from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Shore Lark from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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

Long-billed Curlew from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Collection of moths 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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Penny bun (Boletus edulis) 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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Abraliopsis morisii, bioluminescent squid illustration from Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition, German Deep Sea Expedition (1898–1899) by Carl Chun.

Mocking Bird from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Camelopardis Giraffe - The Giraffe (1837) by Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), an illustration of a beautiful giraffe and sketches of its skull. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Collared Hedgehog (Erinaceus collaris) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Tell-tale Godwit or Snipe from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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Lapland Long-spur from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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

Different types of beetles 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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Two dogs, Canis lupus familiaris (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Fish from Manual Of Geology, Treating Of The Principles Of The Science With Special Reference To American Geological History... Revised Edition published by American Book Co. (1895).

Spotted Billed Duck (Anas poecillorhyncha) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Doab Fox Female (Vulpes rufescens) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Javan Trionyx (Trionyx Javanicus) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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

Paradise crow, female from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Western parotia in the idle state from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

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

Toco foot, beak and tongue from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Guianan cock-of-the-rock, female from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Melethallia–Gesellige Algetten from Kunstformen der Natur (1904) by Ernst Haeckel.

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1. Finless Ramcarata (Apterygia Ramacarata); 2. Chapra Shad (Alosa Chapra); 3. Dr. Hamilton's Long Jawed Herring (Thrissa Hamiltonii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Cape Petrel (Daption Capensis) 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).

Yellow-necked Bittern (Ardetta flavicollis) 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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Yellow-rumped Parakeet (Platycercus flaveolus) 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-billed Heron (Ardea rectirostris) 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).

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

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

Blue grossbeak or Deep blue grossbeak illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Pileated Woodpecker from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis Vanillae) from Moths and butterflies of the United States (1900) by Sherman F. Denton (1856-1937). Digitally enhanced from our own publication.

Sleepy Orange (Terias Nicippe) 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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Papilio Ajax 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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Great Sea Eagle, Golden Eagle, Small Cape Eagle, and Wedge Tailed Eagle from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Great Bower Bird (Chlamydera nuchalis) 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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Twaite Shad, Herrings, Sprats or Garvies, Pilchard, Anchovy, and White Bait from A history of the earth and animated nature (1820) by Oliver Goldsmith (1730-1774). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

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1. Mallee Ringneck (Barnardius barnardi) 2. Maroon Shining Parrot (Platycercus tabuensis) 3. Australian ringneck (Platycercus zonarius) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Spalding's orthonyx (Orthonyx Spaldingi) 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).

Wallcreeper (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

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

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

Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) 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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Swedish Red-breast or Brown Motacilla illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Rough-legged Falcon from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

Common Buzzard from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

1. White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) 2. Whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Bell's Uromastix (Uromastix Bellii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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

21. The Barred Owl (Ulula nebulosa) 22. The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Violet-green Cormorant and Townsend's Cormorant from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon (1785 - 1851), etched by Robert Havell (1793 - 1878).

Willow Grouse, or Large Ptarmigan from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis Vanillae) from Moths and butterflies of the United States (1900) by Sherman F. Denton (1856-1937). Digitally enhanced from our own publication.

Sleepy Orange (Terias Nicippe) 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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Papilio Ajax 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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Different types of beetles illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

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

Green-banded tailed butterfly or Orontes illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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Different types of butterfly 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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Red-shouldered Hawk from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

American Crow from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

1. Possibly Boobook (Athene fortis) 2. Powerful owl (Athene strenua) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Guianan cock-of-the-rock, male from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

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Moose from The Sportsman and Naturalist in Canada, or notes on the Natural History of the Game, Game Birds, and Fish of that Country (1866) published by William Ross King.

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Different types of beetles 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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