Uncommon Collection

The true portrait of Christian Jacobsen Drakenberg (engraving)
609429 The true portrait of Christian Jacobsen Drakenberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The true portrait of Christian Jacobsen Drakenberg)

Sri Lanka - Ceylon. Her tea and other industries
A larger version of this uncommon pictorial poster map was originally published by the Ceylon Tea Propaganda Board in 1933

Red-barbed ant, SEM
Red-barbed ant (Formica rufibarbis), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This ant is common in mainland Europe, but rare in the UK

Customised Fiat 126 car with Che Guevara image, Vedado, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Japanese Tattoo C1900
A TATTOOED JAPANESE MAN Tattooing of this complex and highly-coloured type was at one time not uncommon in Japan

Lotus flower temple, Bahai Temple, New Delhi, India, Asia

the crazy house of Bispingen, Germany, Lower Saxony, Bispingen

Chimpanzee and a woman sunbathing

East Coast Types No. 6. The Donkey Boy
The LNER was especially fond of commissioning posters in sets. This is one of six undertaken by Frank Newbould in 1931 entitled East Coast Types'

Cinderella
An uncommon Edwardian Drury Lane theatre poster for Cinderella by the poster king John Hassall

Whitecat
An uncommon Edwardian Theatre Royal pantomime poster for The White Cat, by the poster king John Hassall. Date: 1904

The Un-Common Cat, from The Square Book of Animals
LFR92128 The Un-Common Cat, from The Square Book of Animals, originally pubLished 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson

A Pterodactyle, or Flying Lizard (colour litho)
5995628 A Pterodactyle, or Flying Lizard (colour litho) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pterodactyle, or Flying Lizard)

The Blue-spotted sea urchin (Astropyga radiata) is rarely seen in Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)
986461 The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penguin)

Chinese Teal, 1746 (hand-coloured etching)
986235 Chinese Teal, 1746 (hand-coloured etching) by Edwards, George (1694-1773); 29.6x23.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Teal)

Cream-of-Tartar Tree (b / w photo)
3092453 Cream-of-Tartar Tree (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cream-of-Tartar Tree)

The curious and uncommon performance of a monkey as they will be introduced every evening at Sadlers Wells by Signor
584791 The curious and uncommon performance of a monkey as they will be introduced every evening at Sadlers Wells by Signor Spinacuta (engraving) by English School

An destitute, unmarried mother found exhausted on her way to the Workhouse with her baby
527878 An destitute, unmarried mother found exhausted on her way to the Workhouse with her baby. Scene reminiscent of a Thomas Hardy novel but one not uncommon in rural areas throughout the country

Frontispiece from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds
986234 Frontispiece from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, and of some other rare and undescribed Animals

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A crinoid commensal shrimp, Periclimenes cornutus, on a crinoid, Philippines. These tiny crustaceans are commensal on crinoids or feather stars and take their color from the host

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

North Atlantic Right Whale, Eubalaena glacialis, Digital Illustration
The North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is a baleen whale and one of three right whale species belonging to the genus Eubalaena

Picture No. 10899413
Native Black Poplar / Black-poplar (Populus nigra ssp.betulifolia) Date:

Diamond flower (Lonopsidium acaule), also known as Violet Cress, flowering at Cape St. Vincent, Algarve in Portugal

Wig-wrack seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum var. mackaii) in a sheltered sea loch. This rare species of brown seaweed has very specific environmental requirements

Seaweed colony. Extensive bed of seaweed in a sheltered sea loch. This is mainly wig-wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum var)

Florida, Crystal River, Endangered Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris) At Three Sisters Spring

Hawaii, a male Hawaiian longfin anthias (Pseudanthias hawaiiensis) swimming on the ocean floor

Cichlids swim around a manatee in a river
Cichlids school around an endangered Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) at Three Sisters Spring

Adult California Coast Song Sparrow
Male Song Sparrow enjoys springtime while perched within the yellow wild mustard flowers at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Picture No. 11671385
Uncommon Early Spider Orchid (Albiflora). Date:

Picture No. 11073881
Mezereon in flower in early spring

Picture No. 11051775
White Tiger uncommon genetic variety Maubeuge Zoo, France Date:

Corsica. France. Europe. Pinnacles of red granite at rise out of the sea at Punta Muchillina
France, Corsica. Pinnacles of red granite at rise out of the sea at Punta Muchillina. Reserve Naturelle Scandola (Scandola Nature Reserve). Corsica Regional Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Swallow-tailed Moth (Ourapteryx sambucaria) adult, from unusual second generation brood which is uncommon in Britain and probably trigged by global warming

Picture No. 10899412
Native Black Poplar / Black-poplar (Populus nigra ssp.betulifolia) Date:

Dodo - Didus ineptus, extinct bird from Madagascar. From G. Edwards A Natural History of Uncommon Birds....... London, 1750

An destitute, unmarried mother found exhausted on her way to the Workhouse with her baby. Scene reminiscent of a Thomas Hardy novel but one not uncommon in rural areas throughout the country

Rock Cress (Draba dedeana) C016 / 3481
A rare alpine Rock Cress (Draba dedeana) in flower. Photographed in Picos de Europa, Spain

Scrambling Gromwell - in flower; Algarve, Portugal
ROG-13898 Scrambling Gromwell - in flower Algarve, Portugal. Lithodora diffusa ssp. lusitanic Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hen of the Woods fungi - uncommon edible fungus at the base of a lightning-struck oak tree - Langley Woods - Wiltshire
ROG-14493 Hen of the Woods fungi - uncommon edible fungus at the base of a lightning-struck oak tree Langley Woods - Wiltshire - UK Grifola frondosa fungi / fungus Bob Gibbons contact details

Wild Narcissi - (in N. bulbocodium group), at Cape St. Vincent, Algarve, Portugal
ROG-13896 Wild Narcissi - (in N. bulbocodium group) at Cape St. Vincent, Algarve, Portugal. Narcissus obesus Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Three-leaved Snowflake - Algarve, Portugal
ROG-13904 Three-leaved Snowflake Algarve, Portugal. Leucojum trichophyllum Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Wild narcissi (in N. bulbocodium group), at Cape St. Vincent, Algarve, Portugal
ROG-13897 Wild narcissi (in N. bulbocodium group) at Cape St. Vincent, Algarve, Portugal. Narcissus obesus Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Hen of the Woods - uncommon edible fungus at the base of a lightning-struck oak tree - Langley Woods - Wiltshire - UK
ROG-14494 Hen of the Woods - uncommon edible fungus at the base of a lightning-struck oak tree Langley Woods - Wiltshire - UK Grifola frondosa fungi / fungus Bob Gibbons contact details

Portuguese / Lusitanian Fritillary - Algarve, Portugal
ROG-13899 Portuguese / Lusitanian Fritillary Algarve, Portugal. Fritillaria lusitanica Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

France, Corsica. Pinnacles of red granite at rise out of the sea at Punta Muchillina. Reserve Naturelle Scandola (Scandola Nature Reserve). Corsica Regional Park. UNESCO World Heritage Site

Loss of lung tissue, X-ray
Lung cavities. Coloured chest X-ray showing large cavities (dark red) in the lungs of a patient in a case of Wegeners granulomatosis

Jonquil daffodil (Narcissus jonquilla) flowering in a marshy field in Algarve, Portugal

Three-leaved Snowflake (Acis trichophylla syn. Leucojum trichophyllum) flowering in Algarve, Portugal

Portuguese Fritillary (Fritillaria lusitanica), also known as Lusitanian Fritillary, flowering in Algarve, Portugal

Scrambling Gromwell (Lithodora diffusa) flowering in Algarve, Portugal

Wild Narcissus (Narcissus obesus)
Wild narcissus (Narcissus obesus) flowering at Cape St. Vincent, Algarve in Portugal

Squill (Scilla vicentina)
An endemic squill (Scilla vicentina) flowering at Cape St Vincent, Algarve in Portugal

Acis trichophylla
Three-leaved Snowflake (Acis trichophylla, syn. Leucojum trichophyllum) with Grape Hyacinth, flowering in Algarve, Portugal

Lysichiton americanus
Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton americanus) growing near a brook in Asbro, Sweden. This is an uncommon plant in Sweden

Chrysanthemum segetum
Corn Marigold (Chrysanthemum segetum) flower, an uncommon cornfield weed. Photographed in Dorset, UK

Great sundew (Drosera anglica). This plant is carnivorous, feeding on insects that become trapped in the sticky hairs on its leaves. Photographed in August

Cornflower (Centaurea triumfetii)
Cornflower (Centaurea triumfetti). This species of cornflower is found across central and southern Europe

Coral necklace (Illecebrum verticillatum). Photographed in the New Forest, UK, in July

Cynoglossum germanicum
Foliage and flowers of Green Houndstongue (Cynoglossum germanicum). This plant is very rare in the UK

Wig-wrack colony (Ascophyllum nodosum var. mackaii). Extensive bed of seaweed in a sheltered sea loch. This rare species of brown seaweed has very specific environmental requirements

King Ferdinands orchid flower (Ophrys regis- ferdinandii). This is an uncommon orchid found in the eastern Mediterranean. Photographed in Greece, in spring

Orangutan Crab - by Bubble Coral - The long hairs on the body of this crab enable it to attach small particals as
VT-9033 Orangutan Crab - by Bubble Coral - The long hairs on the body of this crab enable it to attach small particals as camouflage

Pel's Fishing Owl - at daytime roost - Okavango River - Botswana
GET-2229 Pel's Fishing Owl - at daytime roost Okavango River - Botswana Scotopelia peli Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Harlequin Shrimp - These amazing shrimp are generally found in pairs living on a Linckia or Echinaster starfish which
VT-8865 Harlequin Shrimp - These amazing shrimp are generally found in pairs living on a Linckia or Echinaster starfish which they slowly devour

Pink Squat Lobster - on large sponge - Indonesia
VT-8976 Pink Squat Lobster - on large sponge Indonesia Lauriea sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Soft Coral - this animal is sweeping the current with its sticky flower like fingers - found at 30 meters off a coral
VT-8933 Soft Coral - this animal is sweeping the current with its sticky flower like fingers Indonesia Scleronephthya, sp

Starfish (Unidentified) - eating algae - Papua New Guinea
VT-8944 Starfish (Unidentified) - eating algae Papua New Guinea Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tricolor Wrasse - Uncommon and hard to photograph - Papua New Guinea
VT-8854 Tricolor Wrasse - Uncommon and hard to photograph Papua New Guinea Halichoeres hortulanus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bat fish - quite different to the Indo-pacific Bat fish this ugly fellow lives on the sand
VT-8794 Bat fish St John, Caribbean

The west flank of 6310m Volcan Chimborazo, with its unique type of Andean high paramo (puna) made dry by the rain shadow, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America

Wind erosion feature on the west flank of 6310m Volcan Chimborazo, with its unique type of Andean high paramo (puna) made dry by the rain shadow, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador

Civic Space Park, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Harris's Sparrow - in winter
ROG-11986 Harris's Sparrow - in winter New Mexico, USA Zonotrichia querula Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Threadfin Pearl Perch - found north of Exmouth Western Australia into Papua Newguinea
VT-8695 Threadfin Pearl Perch Exmouth, Western Australia Glaucosoma magnificum Distribution: Found north of Exmouth, Western Australia into Papua New Guinea

Philippine Butterflyfish - School photographed in the Banda Sea
VT-8461 Philippine / Bantayan / Panda / Masked BUTTERFLYFISH - school Banda Sea. Indonesia Chaetodon adiergastos Photographed in the Banda Sea. Uncommon

Jellyfish - Stinging mudesa, Beautiful but dangerous
VT-8400 Jellyfish - Stinging mudesa, Beautiful but dangerous

Paper Nautilus - found swimming in 21 meters down a drop off Qatar. Arabian Gulf
VT-8332 Paper NAUTILUS / ARGONAUT - swimming in 21 meters down a drop off Qatar. Arabian Gulf uncommon

Anemonefish - Unusual hybrid only seen in the PNG Solomon Islands area and not often - Papua New Guinea
VT-8839 Anemonefish - Unusual hybrid only seen in the PNG Solomon Islands area

Ceremonial Plaza and the unique elliptical structure of the Temple of the Sun, which exhibits classic Inca mortar-less stonework, at Ecuadors most important Inca site, Ingapirca, Canar Province

Tulip (Tulipa), Alkmaar, Netherlands (Holland), Europe

Fred and Ginger Building, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

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"Exploring the Uncommon: A Journey through Curiosities and Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey where the uncommon takes center stage. In Vedado, Havana, Cuba, a customised Fiat 126 car adorned with Che Guevara's image catches our attention. It symbolizes rebellion and revolution in this vibrant city of the West Indies. Delving deeper into nature's wonders, we encounter the red-barbed ant under an SEM microscope. Its intricate structure reveals a world unseen by the naked eye, showcasing nature's remarkable complexity. Traveling back in time to ancient Japan, we uncover a Japanese Tattoo from 1900. This art form tells stories of tradition and culture etched onto human canvases—a testament to timeless beauty. Sri Lanka - Ceylon unveils its secrets as we explore its tea and other industries. The lush plantations paint picturesque landscapes while providing livelihoods for many; it is here that flavorsome teas are born. In New Delhi, India stands the Lotus Flower Temple at Bahai Temple—an architectural marvel representing unity and peace amidst diversity in Asia. Its breathtaking design captivates visitors from all corners of the globe. Venturing into literature's realm brings us face-to-face with "The Donkey Boy, " an intriguing character from East Coast Types No. 6 series—his story waiting to be unraveled like Cinderella's magical tale that has enchanted generations worldwide. Amidst feline companionship lies "The Un-Common Cat. " Originally published in 1900 within The Square Book of Animals' pages, this charming creature reminds us that uniqueness resides within every living being. From prehistoric times emerges "A Pterodactyle or Flying Lizard. " Through vivid color lithography, this ancient reptile soars across our imagination—a reminder of Earth's rich history and evolution over millions of years. Diving beneath Hawaii's azure waters reveals an elusive beauty—the Blue-spotted sea urchin, Astropyga radiata.