Nonpareil Collection

Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirke's Scarlet Nonpareil Apple, Malus domestica
5856297 Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirke's Scarlet Nonpareil Apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirke's Scarlet Nonpareil Apple, Malus domestica)

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly, Boloria selene, and Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini
FLO4638849 Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly, Boloria selene, and Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Scarlet nonpareil, Sydenham and winter apple
5856524 Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Scarlet nonpareil, Sydenham and winter apple; (add.info.: Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Schlotter apfel, Scarlet nonpareil, Seidenhemdchen)

Drinker, blue underwing and red underwing moths
Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria 1, blue underwing, Catocala fraxini 2, and red underwing, Catocala nupta 3. Bombyx buveur, Noctuelle du frene, Noctuelle mariee

William Lillywhite, father of modern cricket Date: 1863

Painted bunting (Passerina ciris) male, perched on branch, Texas, USA. May

The Nonpareil (colour litho)
982166 The Nonpareil (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nonpareil, a new and much admired pear to be introduced at the Royal Table)

Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini
Blue underwing moth or Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Catocala coniuncta and Apopestes spectrum moths
Underwing moth, Catocala coniuncta 1, 2, and Apopestes spectrum 3, 4. Noctua coniuncta, Noctua spectrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

View of Nonsuch Palace in Surrey, 1567-8 (w / c on paper)
MFN123746 View of Nonsuch Palace in Surrey, 1567-8 (w/c on paper) by Hoefnagel, Joris (1542-1600); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clifden nonpareil moth and small heath butterfly
Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Nonpareil Bunting. Date: 1933

Nonpareil (Pintailed) Grass Finch. Date: 1933

Description of the Palace of Nonesuch, English people, their appearance and customs
KDC384169 Description of the Palace of Nonesuch, English people, their appearance and customs, manner of selling fish in England and description of the system of apprenticeship

The Nonpareil with portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (colour litho)
982167 The Nonpareil with portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nonpareil)

Red ripe fruit and leaves of Kirkes Scarlet Nonpareil Apple, Malus domestica.. Handcolored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W. Smith from Charles McIntoshs Flora and Pomona 1829

Eastern rosella, Platycercus exemius.. Handcolored steel engraving by Joseph Kidd from Sir Thomas Dick Lauder and Captain Thomas Browns Miscellany of Natural History: Parrots, Edinburgh, 1833

Specimen typefaces from Vincent Figgins, c. 1835
XJF3038034 Specimen typefaces from Vincent Figgins, c.1835 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincent Figgins (1766-1844) English punch-cutter and type-founder

Ionic typefaces
XJF3038037 Ionic typefaces by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Two-line letters in shade typefaces from Vincent Figgins, c. 1835
XJF3038035 Two-line letters in shade typefaces from Vincent Figgins, c.1835 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

LIFE-RAFT NONPAREIL, 1867. The American pontoon raft Nonpareil, which a crew of 3 brought from Southampton, England, to New York in 43 days

Two Beautiful Moths
Red Underwing Clifton Nonpareil

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"Nonpareil: A Multifaceted Wonder of Nature and Culture" From the enchanting world of apples to the captivating realm of cricket, nonpareil weaves its magic across various domains. Just like William Lillywhite revolutionized modern cricket, this term leaves an indelible mark on our vocabulary. But it's not just sports that embrace nonpareil; even moths flaunt their beauty with pride. Drinker, blue underwing, and red underwing moths display vibrant hues reminiscent of a painted bunting perched on a Texan branch in May. The male painted bunting mesmerizes us with its colorful plumage against the backdrop of nature's canvas. Art enthusiasts will appreciate "The Nonpareil, " a stunning color lithograph that captures the essence of this extraordinary word. Meanwhile, Clifden nonpareil moth and small heath butterfly flutter gracefully amidst picturesque landscapes. As we delve into history, Nonsuch Palace emerges as a majestic sight in 16th-century Surrey. Painted by skilled hands using watercolors on paper, this view transports us back in time to witness English customs and people's appearance during those days. Yet beyond these natural wonders lies another dimension – birds like the nonpareil bunting and pintailed grass finch captivate ornithologists with their unique traits and charm. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected through language, artistry, nature's marvels, and historical landmarks – such is the allure of nonpareil. It reminds us that beauty exists in countless forms around us if only we take a moment to appreciate them all.