Alfred Russel Collection

Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly

Ejecting an intruder
Plate opposite page 297 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Scene in New Zealand, with some of its remarkable birds
Plate 13 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Megachile pluto, Wallaces giant bee

Beetle specimens from the Wallace collection
Specimens collected by Alfred Russel Wallace now held in the Natural History Museum London

Frederick F. Geach and Alfred Russel Wallace (right)
Photographed in 1862 this photograph shows Wallace with Frederick Geach, a mining engineer, who Wallace met in Timor in 1861. Geach became one of Wallaces closest friends

Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly
Specimen drawer of golden birdwing butterflys, collected by Alfred Russel Wallace

Alfred Wallaces notebook
Notebook belonging to the British naturalist Alfred Wallace (1823-1913). These books contain notes on the insects and birds Wallace observed in many different locations around the Malay Archipelago

Alfred Wallaces notebooks
Notebooks belonging to the British naturalist Alfred Wallace (1823-1913). These books contain notes on the insects and birds Wallace observed in many different locations around the Malay Archipelago

Letter from A. R. Wallace to his mother, 28 May 1854
Page 2 of a letter from Alfred Russel Wallace to his mother about sending beetles to his agent Mr Stevens, future travel plans and his daily routine as a collector, dated May 1854

Letter from A. R. Wallace to his mother, 30 April 1854
Page 3 of a letter from Alfred Russel Wallace to his mother describing the people and wildlife of Singapore, staying with a missionary and the progress of his assistant Charles, dated April 1854

Portrait of a Gentleman study
Opening page of The Malay Archipelago, The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of travel with studies of Man and Nature. By Alfred Russel Wallace, 1874

Back page of Wallace - Darwin paper, with Wallaces notes
WP7/9 - Back page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London

My house at Bessir, in Waigiou
Page 532 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

The Malay Archipelago
Title page of The Malay Archipelago, The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of travel with studies of Man and Nature. By Alfred Russel Wallace, 1874

Letter from Darwin to Wallace dated November 23 1880
Photograph from the Wallace collection in the General Library of The Natural History Museum

Ali - Wallaces Malay Boy
Photograph from the Wallace collection in the General Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Natives of Aru shooting Paradisaea apoda, greater bird-of-pa
Plate opposite page 443 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Malay Archipelago (1874)

The birthplace of Alfred Russel Wallace
Photograph from My Life - A record of events and opinions (1908) by Alfred Russel Wallace

Chaetodon sp. butterflyfish

Gymnotus carapo, banded knifefish

Pterygolichthys gibbiceps, sailfin pleco
Plate 53 from Vol 4 of a notebook by Alfred Russel Wallace

Natural Selection
First edition of The Theory of Natural Selection (1870) by Alfred Russel Wallace open at its title page

Wallaces butterflies
Display box of butterflies collected by Alfred Russel Wallace during his expedition in the Malay Archipelago

The plains of New South Wales, with characteristic animals
Plate 12 from Alfred Russel Wallaces The Geographical Distribution of Animals, (1876)

Dobbo in the Trading Season
Plate opposite page 472 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Mammalia (class), mammals
Plate 11 from The Geographical Distribution of Animals, with a study of the relations of living and extinct faunas as elucidating the past changes of the Earths surface, by Alfred Russel Wallace, 1876

Polyalthea - Strange Forest Tree - Tree Fern
Page 83 from The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1874

Map of the Malay Archipelago
A map from The Malay Archipelago (1874) by Alfred Russel Wallace

Portrait
Photograph from the Wallace collection held in the Natural History Museums Archive, reference WP15/3/5. The subject of the portrait is not known

Letter from Frank Roberts to Alfred Russel Wallace, February
Letter from Frank Roberts of the Croydon Natural History Society giving details on Alfred Russel Wallaces connections with the society and his proposal that women should be permitted to join

Entomological Specimens
Specimens collected by Alfred Russel Wallace now held in the Natural History Museum London

Title page of the Darwin - Wallace paper
WP7/9 Title page of Alfred Russel Wallaces annotated copy of his joint 1858 paper with Darwin. Wallace papers, Natural History Museum, London

The notebooks of Wallace

Catfish
Drawing no 114 by Alfred Russel Wallace

Notebook of Alfred Russel Wallace
Notes and illustrations on the insects and birds by Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) observed in many different locations around the Malay Archipelago

Forest giant sketched near Para
Drawing by Alfred Russel Wallace during December 1848

Characteristic Animals of New Guinea. Plate illustrated by Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913)

Characteristic Mammals of Borneo. Alfred Russell Wallace (1823-1913)

Wallaces beetles
Display of beetles collected by Alfred R. Wallace during his expedition in the Malay Archipelago

Australasia book cover
Front cover of Australasia by Alfred Russel Wallace, 1893

Mrs T. V. Wallace, A. R. Wallace and his sister Fanny, Mrs Sim
Taken after Wallaces return from the Amazon. Photograph from the Wallace collection in the General Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Native house in Aru
From My Life - A record of events and opinions by Alfred Russel Wallace, London 1908

Letter written by Wallace, Alfred Russel (1823-1913)
Letter from the nineteenth century British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace to Frederick Bates, sent from Singapore in 1856

Letter written by Wallace, A. R, describing shipwreck and los
Letter written by Wallace, A.R, describing shipwreck and los

Page 54 from the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Volume 3, 1858

The Darwin and Wallace joint paper, dated 1858
Offprint copy of the joint paper by Darwin and Wallace presented to the Linnean Society On the Tendency of Species to form Varieties; and on the Perpetuation of Varieties

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Alfred Russel Wallace, a man of extraordinary adventures and scientific discoveries, left an indelible mark on the world. Ejecting an intruder from his realm of exploration, he fearlessly pursued his passion for understanding nature's wonders. One such wonder was the magnificent Ornithoptera croesus, commonly known as Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly. In a scene set in New Zealand, surrounded by remarkable birds unique to this land, Wallace marveled at their beauty and diversity. Through his meticulous observations and unwavering dedication, Alfred Russel Wallace penned numerous letters that shed light on his groundbreaking findings. His letter to his mother dated 30 April 1854 revealed his fascination with Megachile pluto - Wallaces giant bee - a species that astounded him with its size and behavior. The walls of history are adorned with beetle specimens meticulously collected by Wallace himself. These specimens now reside in the prestigious Wallace collection, serving as a testament to his tireless efforts in unraveling nature's secrets. A photograph captures Frederick F. Geach standing alongside Alfred Russel Wallace; two minds united in their pursuit of knowledge and discovery. Their collaboration undoubtedly brought forth new insights into the natural world. Within the pages of Alfred Wallaces notebooks lie treasures untold – sketches, diagrams, and detailed descriptions documenting countless hours spent studying flora and fauna across continents. Each notebook is a window into the mind of this brilliant scientist who forever changed our understanding of life on Earth. In another heartfelt letter addressed to his mother on 28 May 1854, A. R. Wallace shared tales from distant lands brimming with exotic creatures like the mesmerizing Ornithoptera croesus - Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly once again captivating him with its ethereal beauty. Alfred Russel Wallace's legacy transcends time; he remains an inspiration for future generations seeking to explore uncharted territories within science and beyond.