Moles Collection

Common Mole
AEB-2941 European / Common MOLE - emerging from hole, showing spade-like feet used for digging Talpa europaea Elizabeth Bomford Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mole - eating worm undergound
JD-13175 European / Common MOLE - eats worm in hole underground Talpa europaea John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mole
USH-55 MOLE - burrowing out of mole hill Talpa europaea Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mole - foraging on surface Removed grass over face
JD-13359-m Mole - foraging on surface Talpa europaea John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mole - emerging from hole on surface
JLM-9605 European / Common MOLE - emerging from burrow Talpa europaea Tulepa europa John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mole - in underground hole
JD-13173 Mole - in underground hole Talpa europaea John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Star-nose Mole - close-up of nose
PG-101 Star-nosed MOLE - close-up of nose N.E. USA and S.E. Canada Condylura cristata Paul Germain Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Mole - swimming in river
JD-13361-c Common Mole - swimming in river Talpa europaea John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Siege of Tyre by Alexander the Great (litho)
8660861 Siege of Tyre by Alexander the Great (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Tyre by Alexander the Great)

The Mole, near Dorking (litho)
8671996 The Mole, near Dorking (litho) by Moul, Duncan (fl.1904-24); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mole, near Dorking)

Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar, 1705 (map)
6117247 Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar, 1705 (map); (add.info.: An Exact Plan of the Town Castle Moles and Bay of Gibraltar during the Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar, September 1704 to May 1705)

A sectional view of a mole's nest
5308480 A sectional view of a mole's nest.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sectional view of a mole's nest, showing galleries and underground runs. Dated 19th century)

A mole devouring an earthworm
5308482 A mole devouring an earthworm.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a mole devouring an earthworm whilst underground. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice, Milk, Mill, Mine, Mold, Mole, Moon, Muff (engraving)
8651804 Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice, Milk, Mill, Mine, Mold, Mole, Moon, Muff (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mane, Mask, Mast, Maul, Mice)

At the Siege of Carthage (litho)
8660857 At the Siege of Carthage (litho) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Siege of Carthage)

Idylls of the zoo (engraving)
8672633 Idylls of the zoo (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Idylls of the zoo. Zoo animals in love)

Mole and lighthouse of Trevignon, Tregunc, Finistere, Brittany, France

A mole knocks over the cat's bowl when it comes out of the ground. " Good! Another earthquake
7309638 A mole knocks over the cat's bowl when it comes out of the ground." Good! Another earthquake.", 1936 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 7 x 10

A monkey and a donkey moan until a mole silences them. 1811 (etching)
7235833 A monkey and a donkey moan until a mole silences them. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A monkey and a donkey moan about their shortcomings)

Andy Moles Warwickshire CCC 14 April 1995 Date: 14 April 1995

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Taupier; Mole-catcher; Maulwurfsfanger (engraving)
7197692 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Taupier; Mole-catcher; Maulwurfsfanger (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taupier; Mole-catcher; Maulwurfsfanger)

The Moles Home (engraving)
7193754 The Moles Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moles Home. Illustration for Cassells Family Magazine (1880).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Taupe; Mole; Maulwurf (engraving)
7197690 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Taupe; Mole; Maulwurf (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taupe; Mole; Maulwurf)

Golden Mole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999141 Golden Mole, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Star-nosed Mole (coloured engraving)
1000198 Star-nosed Mole (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:Schleich From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit)

Two moles (Talpa Europaea). Date: 1843

Russian Desman (coloured engraving)
1000203 Russian Desman (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:Johann Nusbiegel From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit)

Golden Mole (coloured engraving)
1000199 Golden Mole (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:Johann Nusbiegel From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit)

Native Mollusk, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999181 Native Mollusk, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 114
Siphonoptera: Pulex talpae = Hystrichopsylla talpae (Mole?s Flea) [Plant: Aster tripolium (ray-less var.; Sea Star-wort)] Date: 1824-39

The Animals Preparing for Winter (coloured engraving)
979207 The Animals Preparing for Winter (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Animals Preparing for Winter.); © Look and Learn

A Scientific Investigation (engraving)
1596165 A Scientific Investigation (engraving) by Reichert, Carl (1836-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scientific Investigation)

European Mole (coloured engraving)
1000197 European Mole (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

Japanese Shrew Mole (coloured engraving)
1000672 Japanese Shrew Mole (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Weber Engraver)

Aasinsekten an einem Maulwurfe (chromolitho)
5211243 Aasinsekten an einem Maulwurfe (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aasinsekten an einem Maulwurfe)

Woman in the porcupine hairstyle, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986555 Woman in the porcupine hairstyle, 1798 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Woman in the porcupine hairstyle, 1798)

Modern Beauty Culture: A treatment room of a West End beauty shop (b / w photo)
5998109 Modern Beauty Culture: A treatment room of a West End beauty shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hottentot Golden Mole (coloured engraving)
1000673 Hottentot Golden Mole (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Weber Engraver)

Shrews, 1824 (colour litho)
1001805 Shrews, 1824 (colour litho) by Brodtmann, Karl Joseph (1787-1862); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der SAaugethiereA, 1824)

Eastern Mole (coloured engraving)
1000200 Eastern Mole (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver:Johann Nusbiegel From A Die SAaugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit)

Saint John the Baptist in the desert, seated on a rock and pointing upward with his left hand, a lamb at his right, after Reni, 1770

Juan Moles Ormella (1871-1945), Spanish lawyer and Republican politician

Mole - babies in nest

An Exact Plan of the Town Castle Moles and Bay of Gibraltar during the Twelfth Siege of Gibraltar, September 1704 to May 1705, during the War of Spanish Succession

Moles 1854 printed 1866 Felix Bracquemond
Moles, 1854, printed 1866. Felix Bracquemond (French, 1833-1914), Cadart & Luquet, 79, rue Richelieu. Etching; sheet: 40.3 x 31.3 cm (15 7/8 x 12 5/16 in.); platemark

Old Maid card game - Tickets Please - London Underground. circa 1950s

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"Moles: Masters of the Underground Realm" The common mole, a small mammal known for its exceptional digging skills, spends most of its life hidden beneath the surface. Witnessing a mole effortlessly devouring a worm underground is like observing nature's secret ballet. With their velvety fur and unique snouts, they can fascinating creatures that have adapted perfectly to their subterranean lifestyle. Catching sight of a mole foraging on the surface, grass removed over its face as it searches for food, is truly an extraordinary encounter. As if emerging from another world, a mole gracefully emerges from its hole onto the surface, reminding us of their mysterious existence below ground. Deep within intricate underground tunnels lies the hidden sanctuary - an intricate maze they call home. A close-up shot reveals the star-nose mole's remarkable nose structure – an incredible adaptation aiding them in locating prey with precision. Surprisingly agile swimmers too. Watch as a common mole glides through river currents effortlessly; they truly are versatile creatures. The captivating beauty lies not only in their ability to burrow but also in their simple yet enchanting appearance above ground. Nestled safely within their cozy nests lie adorable baby moles – tiny replicas destined to continue this secretive species' legacy. Bonus: Just like players strategizing in Old Maid card game or commuters awaiting tickets on London Underground, moles navigate underground tunnels with skill and precision. The iconic lighthouse at Trevignon stands tall against Brittany's rugged coastline while nearby resides our elusive friend - the ever-watchful mole. Intriguing and diverse, these captions shed light on various aspects of "moles" - showcasing both their hidden lives below ground and occasional appearances above it.