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Homo erectus (Sangiran 17), H. sapiens (?) H. neanderthalens
L to R, cast of Homo erectus, (Sangiran 17), Sangiran, Java, 700, 000 years old; cast of recent Homo sapiens skull from South East Asia; cast of Neanderthal skull from La Ferrassie, France, 50

Distributions of plants at various altitudes
Coloured engraving of Alexander Humboldt illustration. Tableaux de la Nature, 1865. Date: 1865

Cro-magnon and Neanderthal skull comparison
Side view comparison of casts of Cro-Magnon skull from Brno, Czech Republic, Upper Palaeolithic (right), and Neanderthal skull from La Chapelle, France, Middle Palaeolithic (left)

Camera lenses. Seen here (from left to right) are: a wide-angle fixed lens, a standard zoom lens (left), a wide-angle zoom lens (right) and a telephoto lens

Hylobates sp. Pongo pygmaeus, Pan troglodytes, Gorilla gori
Gibbon, orangutan, chimpanzee, gorilla and human. Evidence as to Mans Place in Nature. Illustration published in Mans Place in Nature, Vol. 7 from a collection of essays by Thomas Henry Huxley, 1863

Sharks teeth
Tooth of an extinct shark (Carcharodon megalodon) on the right, compared with a tooth from a modern Great White shark, (Carcharodon carcharias) on the left

Physeter catodon and Hyperoodon ampullatus
Sperm whale and northern bottlenose whale. Plate 45 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Richard Green, (with hat), 5 year old newsie, Richmond, Va. Willie - -, who said he was 8. (Compare them.) Many of these little newsboys here. Location: Richmond, Virginia. Date 1911 June

Sound waves, artwork
Sound waves. Computer artwork showing three different representations of the waveform produced by a sound wave

Stock Exchange Traders
Four City traders on the London Stock Exchange compare notes

Picture shows the original dress worn by Florence Nightingale, on display at The Nursing Exhibition in 1942, opened by Earnest Brown, Minister of Health

Talipot Palms in Peradeniya Gardens, Compare their height with the native standing (b / w photo)
3652840 Talipot Palms in Peradeniya Gardens, Compare their height with the native standing (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The May-Day Present, Great International Exhibition of 1862
Mrs Britannia (Queen Victoria) been presented with a scale model of the new Great International Exhibition of 1862. With Victoria looking at the design

Joe Beckett and his supporters celebrate after knocking out Frank Goddard in the British Boxing Board of Control British heavyweight title fight, at Olympia, Kensington, London

Man Looking in a Mirror

COMPARING DANCE CARDS
After the ball, two young women compare notes on the partners they have enjoyed or endured in the course of the evening. Date: 1882

FOUR LADIES TAKE TEA
Four ladies enjoy a cup of tea, while they compare ribbons and exchange gossip Date: late 1840s

EXCHANGE TRADERS 1960S
Traders in spotless suits, ties and the occasional top hat, check the prices of well established British stocks (including Rolls Royce) Date: 1960s

Two little girls with Easter eggs
Two little girls compare their Easter eggs, standing on the grass. Date: circa 1890

Lycaenidae, hairstreak butterflies
Original drawing for a plate in A field guide to the butterflies of the West Indies. Artwork by Brian Hargreaves. This image must not be used without permission from Brian Hargreaves

The comparative sizes of extinct animals
Printed poster, unknown author

Monodon monoceros, narwhal and Delphinapterus leucas, beluga
Plate 47 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Shale (right) and garnet-mica-schist (left)
Shale is sedimentary and garnet-mica-schist is metamorphoc in origin. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rattler V Alecto Test
In a British government trial to compare the merits of screw and paddle wheel, the warsloop Rattler proves more powerful than the paddle- steamer Alecto

Cobden Birthplace - 4
COBDENs birthplace and home - Dunford House, Midhurst, Sussex - compare this with earlier views to see the extensive alterations: tower, pillars, conservatory and portico! Date: 1804

Stonehenge Reconstructed
A model of Stonehenge, reconstructed along the lines suggested by William Stukeley - compare this with our prints from Stukeleys book. Date: circa 1900

Entomological Specimens from the Wallace Collection
Display showing differences in colouring between male and female butterflies of the same species. Wallace believed that males fight to compete for females but that female choice was not a factor

Two AFS firefighters exchange experiences, WW2
Two AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) firefighters exchange experiences after coming off duty. Date: circa 1941

Theres no place can compare with our little dug-out
For with Fritz brooding there, theres no place can compare with our little dug out in the West. 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps

Tank tracks compared by G. H. Davis
Tank tracks compared: the most vulnerable feature of a tank. Showing various tanks in use during the Second World War: the Churchill and the Cromwell (British), the Sherman (American)

Middle East warfare by G. H. Davis
Middle East warfare during the Second World War: rival fighters, bombers and flying boats. A comparison of rival military aircraft in the Middle East

British and Soviet ships by G. H. Davis
The decline and fall in numbers of ships of the British Navy and the Soviet Fleet, by comparison, and somecosts involved in rebuilding our fleet. Date: 1962

Anniversary of Trafalgar by G. H. Davis
The anniversary of Trafalgar: what changes the century has wrought. George IIIs ship, the Victory, compared with George Vs ship, named after himself. Date: 1913

Ancient and modern cottages compared. Illustrating an article entitled Parliament and the Cottage Question (second reading of the Rural Cottages Bill)

Japans fleet in the Thames by G. H. Davis
Japans fleet represented in the Thames, a striking comparison with 48 years ago. The Ikoma, constructed by the Japanese, compared with an earlier war junk. Date: 1910

Italy v. Turkey, rival navies compared, by G. H. Davis
Italy versus Turkey, the rival navies compared. Showing the Italian navy (top), whose chief fighting strength was four powerful armoured cruisers, and the Turkish navy (bottom)

Colorimeter, after design by Labilliardiere with modifications by Salleron. The intensities of two liquids in glass tubes are made equal by adding water to the stringer and measuring the water added

Painless Modern Dentistry
New York, New York: December 4, 1925 The Dental Society of New York presented a playlet portraying the difference between ancient and modern methods of dentistry

Computerized Stock Quotes
New York, New York: c. 1966. New computers aided stock quotations in the 1960 s. Here, stock exchange employees compare the old ticker tape and new computerized systems

Homo sapiens skull comparison C016 / 5934
Homo sapiens skull comparison. Homo sapiens skulls from Upper Cave Zhoukoudian, China (left and middle) and Predmosti, Czech Republic (right). All three are dated from about 30, 000 years ago

Prokaryote and eukaryote cells, artwork C016 / 6259
Prokaryote and eukaryote cells. Computer artwork comparing typical prokaryotic (top) and eukaryotic (bottom) cells. Prokaryotes are organisms whose cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus (karyon)

Cro-magnon and Neanderthal skulls C016 / 5938
Cro-magnon and Neanderthal skull comparison. Rear view comparison of casts of a Cro-Magnon skull from Brno, Czech Republic, Upper Palaeolithic (right), and Neanderthal skull from La Chpelle, France

Homo sp. pelvis comparison C016 / 5936
Homo sp. pelvis comparison. Ilium of Homo heildebergensis (Broken Hill) and of Modern Homo sapiens. Superior view comparison of ileum pelvis bones of Homo heidelbergensis

Two AFS firefighters exchange experiences, WW2
Two AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) firefighters exchange experiences after coming off duty

Cukoo and host eggs
From the collection of ornithologist Edgar Percival Chance (1881 - 1955)

LS Plate 108 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
LS Plate 108 from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

Lagenorhynchus albirostris, Delphinus delphis & Tursiops tru
White-beaked dolphin, short-beaked common dolphin & common bottlenose dolphin. Plate 50 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

LS Plate 104 from the John Reeves Collection (Zoology)
LS Plate 104, snakes illustration from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China 1774-1856

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Comparisons: From Ancient Humans to Magnificent Animals" Homo erectus (Sangiran 17), H. Sapiens (?), H. Neanderthalensis: Unraveling the Mysteries of Our Ancestors' Evolutionary Paths. Distributions of Plants at Various Altitudes: A Comparative Study Revealing Nature's Adaptability and Resilience. Cro-Magnon and Neanderthal Skull Comparison: Unlocking Clues about Human History through Fossil Analysis. Camera Lenses: Comparing the Magic Behind Different Perspectives, from Wide-Angle Wonders to Telephoto Marvels. Hylobates sp. , Pongo pygmaeus, Pan troglodytes, Gorilla gori: Delving into Primate Diversity and Discovering Our Closest Relatives. Sharks Teeth: A Jaw-Dropping Look at How Different Species Evolved for Survival in Oceanic Realms. Physeter catodon and Hyperoodon ampullatus: Exploring Whales' Unique Dental Structures for Feeding Adaptations. Richard Green, (with hat), 5-year-old newsie, Richmond, VA: Capturing a Glimpse into Past Times through a Heartwarming Portrait Comparison. Sound Waves Artwork: Merging Science and Creativity to Visualize the Beauty of Sonic Vibrations in Mesmerizing Designs. Stock Exchange Traders - The Dynamic World of Finance Explored Through Comparative Strategies and Market Trends Concordia Temple at the Valley of Temples, Agrigento - UNESCO World Heritage Site Showcasing Architectural Grandeur Across Civilizations