Scarce Collection (page 2)

Topaz rock at Schneckenstein, Saxony (chromolitho)
2788864 Topaz rock at Schneckenstein, Saxony (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Topaz rock at Schneckenstein, Saxony)

"My Lord, I scarce have leisure to salute you"Troilus and Cressida, Act IV, Scene 2 (colour litho)
969842 " My Lord, I scarce have leisure to salute you" Troilus and Cressida, Act IV, Scene 2 (colour litho) by English School

Elijah taken up into Heaven, 2 Kings II, ver 2 (engraving)
6021703 Elijah taken up into Heaven, 2 Kings II, ver 2 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elijah taken up into Heaven, 2 Kings II, ver 2)

Turquoise mines near Mashhad, Iran (chromolitho)
2788862 Turquoise mines near Mashhad, Iran (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turquoise mines near Mashhad, Iran)

Detail from the Sword-Bayonet of a Model 1854 Pinfire Fusil Lance de Cent-Gardes
2639492 Detail from the Sword-Bayonet of a Model 1854 Pinfire Fusil Lance de Cent-Gardes, 1854 (steel & brass) by French School

Diomed and Ulysses returning with the Spoils of Rhesus (engraving)
973675 Diomed and Ulysses returning with the Spoils of Rhesus (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomed and Ulysses returning with the Spoils of Rhesus)

Chupa leche
Jimmy Hoffman

Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) on Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates, April
Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) on Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates

MANATEE, Trichechus manatus latirostris, CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA
Endangered Florida Manatee, Trichechus manatus latirostris, at Three Sisters Spring in Crystal River, Florida, USA. The Florida Manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee

Cichlids swim around a manatee in a river
Cichlids school around an endangered Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) at Three Sisters Spring. The Florida Manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee; Crystal River, Florida

Three male Scarce Chasers (Libellula fulva) at sunrise, Nature Reserve De Bospolder, Antwerpen, Antwerp, Belgium

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) chick standing, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

Caspian Sea Shore - sand desert with scarce vegetation along the shore - white shells as pebbles on beaches - a view from an abandoned lighthouse. near Krasnovodsk town - Turkmenistan. April

Palm trees growing in the hot desert sand, Mandara Valley, Ubari Sand Sea, Sahara, Libya, North Africa, Africa

British Moths - Forester, Red Underwing, Scarce Green
A variety of British Moths - Forester, Red Underwing, Scarce Green Silver Lines, Small Yellow Wave and Emperor. Date: circa 1910s

WW2 poster, Bristles are scarce, Brushes are precious
WW2 Ministry of Supply poster, Bristles are scarce, Brushes are precious. Encouraging people to take care of resources. Date: early 1940s

Miles Master III -used American engines in place of the scarce Rolls-Royce Merlin

Siberian Lemming - adult on its guard while feeding on scarce vegetation (mostly on grasses) in tundra (Lemmus sibiricus ). Taimyr peninsula, Kara sea shore, Northern Siberia, Russian Arctic

A Scent Evanescent by Wilmot Lunt - petrol shortages, WW1
CHEMIST: " That, madame, is petrol - our dearest and rarest perfume." Cartoon in The Bystander commenting on the extortionate cost of petrol as it became increasingly scarce on the home

Empty metal tubes needed urgently 1942
Save me ! Give your empty metal tubes and help the Red Cross & St. John. Help to relieve the drain on the Nations reduced metal supplies. Hand all empty collapsible metal tubes to your retailer

Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) calf on Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates, April
Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) calf on Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates

Wine barrel cleaning machine
illustration of a wine barrel cleaning machine

Meagre (Argyrosomus regius)
Antique illustration engraving of Meagre (Argyrosomus regius)

Brown meagre or corb (Sciaena umbra), Scomber, flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus)
Illustration engraving of a Brown meagre or corb (Sciaena umbra), Scomber, flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus)

Brown meagre or corb (Sciaena umbra) and Umbrina
illustration of a Brown meagre or corb (Sciaena umbra) and Umbrina

Picture No. 11671495
Scarce Silver-lines on branch at night. Date:

Picture No. 11671441
Scarce Swallowtail Butterfly on branch. Date:

An eager school boy gets his first experience in using War Ration Book Two. circa 1943
An eager school boy gets his first experience in using War Ration Book Two. With many parents engaged in war work, children are being taught the facts of point rationing for helping out in family

The Nativity, from a Scarce Print

Parched ground of a lake, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Dead tree in front of Dune 45 near Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dune 45 near Sossusvlei, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead tree in Deadvlei in the morning light, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Dead trees in Deadvlei in the morning light, Namib Desert, Namib Naukluft Park, Namibia, Africa

Blue Clipper (Parthenos sylvia), Asia

Watzmann mountain, in the morning, view from Kneifelspitze mountain near Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden Alps, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Hochkalter mountain, in the morning, view from Kneifelspitze mountain near Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden Alps, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Sand dunes, Erg Chebbi desert, Morocco, Africa

Opencast mining landscape south of Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Flowers in Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Picture No. 11074037
Scarce Copper Butterfly female at 1900m Maritime Alps, France

Picture No. 11074036
Scarce Copper Butterfly male at 1900m Maritime Alps, France

Picture No. 11074015
Scarce Swallowtail Butterfly on White Asphodel France

Picture No. 10896007
Scarce Swallowtail Butterfly (Iphiclides podalirius) Date:

Picture No. 10890458
Scarce Silver-lines Moth - resting on leaf (Bena bicolorana) Date:

Picture No. 10883500
Caspian Sea Shore - sand desert with scarce vegetation along the shore - white shells as pebbles on beaches - a view from an abandoned lighthouse Date:

Picture No. 10901315
Scarce Blue Tailed Damselfly (Ischnura pumilio) Date:

Picture No. 10901314
Scarce Blue Tailed Damselfly (Ischnura pumilio) Date:

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"Capturing the Elusive: A Glimpse into Scarce Moments" Dive into the depths of Wiltshire, England, where a Great Crested Newt reveals its solitary beauty in an underwater portrait. Witness the celestial spectacle as Wisconsin experiences a rare solar eclipse on August 21st, 2017 - a breathtaking event that left spectators in awe. Step back in time with a glimpse at a wartime O. K. Sauce Advertisement, reminding us resources and the resilience of communities during World War II. Uncover forgotten treasures from history's darkest days with WW2 Christmas Cards and Birthday Card reminders that eggs may be scarce - poignant reminders of scarcity during challenging times. Delicate yet everlasting, Silk and Wool Flowers remind us of nature's ingenuity to create beauty even when resources are limited. Journey through ancient tales as Elisha in Samaria unfolds before your eyes - an enigmatic story filled with lessons about scarcity and abundance. Find solace amidst rain showers as Two Turtle Doves perch gracefully on rusting iron rails - their presence symbolizing love and hope even in fleeting moments. Explore the arid landscapes of Sir Bani Yas Island where Arabian Oryx roam freely; these majestic creatures embody survival against all odds amid scarce resources. Discover hidden stories behind cryptic codes like DDE-90025793 – remnants from secret missions or classified operations during uncertain times? In this collection of captivating images and artifacts, we delve into rare moments that highlight scarcity across various realms – from wildlife to historical events – reminding us to cherish what is often taken for granted while celebrating humanity's ability to adapt and persevere despite limitations.