Alfred Russel Collection (page 2)

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

Page 53 from the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society, Volume 3, 1858

Notes on birds in Macassar
Manuscript notes on the hornbill bird (Buceros cassidix), undated, circa 1856

Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913)
Portrait from a daguerrotype. Wallace was an English naturalist and explorer

Appias nero, orange albatross butterfly
Photograph of a mounted specimen of an orange albatross butterfly collected by Wallace from Sarawak, Borneo

Narathura eumolphus, female green oakblue
A female green oakblue butterfly specimen collected by Wallace during an expedition in Sumatra

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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.