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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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Straw-necked Ibis (Geronticus spinicollis) 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. White fronted falcon (Falco frontatus) 2. Black-cheeked falcon (Falco melanogenys) 3. New Zealand Falcon (Falco brunnea) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Red-rumped Wren (ylacola pyrrhopygia) 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, 1a. Spotted Tree Frog (Hyla maculata); 2, 2a. Bengal Frog (Rana Bengalensis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

92. The Marsh Wren (Troglodytes palustris) 93. The Short-billed Wren (Troglodytes brevirostris) 94. The Mocking Wren (Troglodytes ludovicianus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

271. Wilson's Petrel (Thalassidroma wilsoni) 272. Black Skimmer (Rhynchops nigra) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Australian Roller (Eurystomus 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).

Carinated Flycatcher (Monarcha carinata) 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).

Selby’s Colluricincla (Colluricincla Selbii) 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).

Rock Warbler (Origma rubricata) 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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White-faced Xerophila (Xerophila leucopsis) 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 Psophodes (Psophodes nigrogularis) 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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Barred-rumped Godwit (Limosa uropygialis) 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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Banded Red Knee (Erythrogonys cinctus) 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-tailed Finch (Estrelda ruficauda) 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 Honey-eater (Myzomela nigra) 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).

Terek Godwit (Terekia 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).

Little Sandpiper (Schoeniclus Aalbescens) 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-rumped Sandpaper (Totanus griseopygius) 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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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).

Varied Hemipode (Hemipodius Varius) 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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Van Diemen's Land Partridge (Synoicus Diemenensis) 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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Lewin's Water Rail (Rallus Lewinii) 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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Chestnut-bellied Rail (Eulabeornis castaneoventris) 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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Pacific Gull (Larus Pacificus) 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 Spine-tailed Swallow( Acanthylis caudacuta) 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).

Eyton's Duck (Leptotarsis Eytoni) 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 (Glyciphila fasciata) 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).

Painted Honey-eater (Entomophila picta) 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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Radjah Shieldrake (Tadorna Radjah) 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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Pectoral Rail (Rallus pectoralis) 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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Long-billed Bristle Bird (Dasyornis longirostris) 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-bellied Sphecotheres (Sphecotheres flaviventris) 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-tufted Honey-eater (Ptilotis auricomis) 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).

Fulvous-fronted Honey-eater (Glyciphila fulvifrons)) 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).

Spotted Sericornis (Sericornis maculatus) 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).

Plain-coloured Acanthiza (Acanthiza inornata) 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).

Large-billed Sericornis (Sericornis magnirostris) 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).

Victoria Rifle-bird (Ptiloris Victoriae) 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 Tree-Creeper (Climacteris scandens) 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-eyebrowed Tree-Creeper (Climacteris crythrops) 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-capped Tern (Anous leucocapillus) 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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Black-throated Grabe (Podiceps gularis) 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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Hoary-headed Grebe (Podiceps poliocephalus) 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).

Fleshy-footed Petrel (Puffinus carneipes) 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. Halcyon sanctus (Sacred kingfisher) 2. Collared kingfisher (Halcyon collaris) 3. Guam kingfisher (Halcyon cinnamominus) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Forty-spotted Pardalote (Pardalotus quadragintus) 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).

The American Cowslip from The Temple of Flora (1807) by Robert John Thornton.

Asplenium Petrarchae from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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18th century microscopes from the golub collection of antique microscopes self-published work

Antique fish hippocampus abdominalis seahorse drawn by Fe. Clarke (1849-1899).

Polypodium Gracilis and P. Repens from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Chinese insect drawing of four butterflies, a beetle, caterpillar and a grasshopper from the 18th century.

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Insects and Flowers (Qing dynasty ca. 1644–1911) by Ju Lian.

Hager Selsilis (Gebel el Silsila) illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

Illustration of knitting shepherd from Sporting Sketches (1817-1818) by Henry Alken (1784-1851).

Polypodium Owariense from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Variegated Box Elder (Acer Negundo Variegata) engraved by Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893) for Shirley Hibberd’s (1825-1890) New and Rare Beautiful-Leaved Plants. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 edition of the publication.

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White-vented Wood Swallow (Artamus albiventris) 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-breasted Wood Swallow (Artamus cinereous) 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 Gerygone (Gerygone magnirostris) 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-winged Flycatcher (Microeca macroptera) 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).

Large-tailed Goat-sucker (Caprimulgus macrurus, Horsf) 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 Wedge-bill (Sphenostoma cristata) 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).

Chestnut-breasted Finch (Donacola castaneothorax) 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-headed Honey-eater (Melthreptus melanocephalus) 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).

Strong-billed Honey-eater (Melithreptus validirostris) 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).

Garrulous Honey-eater (Myzantha garrula) 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-cheeked Honey-eater (Meliphaga sericea) 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).

Philip Island Parrot (Nestor productus) 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).

179. American Ring Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 180. Black-breasted Snipe (Charadrius helveticus) 181. Kildeer (Charadrius vociferus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Silvery-backed Butcher-Bird (Cracticus argenteus) 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).

Sooty Crow-Shrike (Strepera fuliginose) 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).

Harlequin Bronze-wing (Peristera histrionica) 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).

Brush Bronze-winged Pigeon (Peristera elegans) 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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White-quilled Rock Dove (Petrophassa albipennis) 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-bellied shrike-thrush (Colluricincla rufiventris) 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 Honey-eaterillustrated 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-breasted Songlark (Cincloramphus cantillans) 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).

Lunulated Honey-eater (Melithreptus lunulatus) 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 Honey-eater (Myzantha obscura) 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-eared Flycatcher (Monarcha leucotis) 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).

Fawn-breasted Bower-bird (Chlamydera cerviniventris) 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).

137. The White-crowned Sparrow (Fringilla graminea) 138. The Snowbird (Struthus hyemalis) 139. The White-crowned Sparrow (Fringilla leucophrys) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

White-eyed Duck (Nyroca 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).

Lambert’s Wren (Malurus Lamberti and Vig&Horsf) 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-backed Wren (Malurus melanotus) 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).

Carrot Peach (Persica carota) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Nothochloena Eckloniana and N. Squamosa from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Map of France, Spain, and Portugal; Switzerland in cantons [inset]; Island of Corsica (1863) by Samuel Augustus Mitchell.

We all wish you a merry Christmas (ca.1800–1900) from Rare Book Division.

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Hymenophyllum Cruentum and H. Tunbridgense from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Lamma Goddess, Iraq, Isin-Larsa period, 2000-1800 BC, bronze, baked clay - Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago - DSC07287

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Beautiful Cat (Felis ornata) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Polypodium Nitidum from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Asplenium Monanthemum and A. Flabellifolium from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

3. Blue crab (Lupa decanta) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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

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

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