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A dog with a heavy collar sitting outside a police station. Wood engraving by J. Knight after H. Weir, 1864.

A blackbird and a thrush on a branch of holly. Colour lithograph by Leighton Brothers after H. Weir, 1859.

A group of animals, including a wolf, a dog and a bear are dressed in English countryside attire, are standing in field surrounded by birds. Reproduction of an etching by H. Weir.

A robin on a branch of holly. Colour lithograph by Leighton Brothers after H. Weir, 1858.

The poultry book : comprising the breading and management of profitable and ornamental poultry, their qualities and characteristics; to which is added "The standard of excellence in exhibition birds," authorized by the Poultry club / by W.B. Tegetmeier.

A chimpanzee sitting by a table drinking tea. Wood engraving after H Weir, ca 1845.

Dogs: their sagacity, instinct, and uses : with descriptions of their several varieties / by George Frederick Pardon.

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Harrison Weir

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A robin on a branch of holly. Colour lithograph by Leighton Brothers after H. Weir, 1858.

A dog with a heavy collar sitting outside a police station. Wood engraving by J. Knight after H. Weir, 1864.

The poultry book : comprising the breading and management of profitable and ornamental poultry, their qualities and characteristics; to which is added "The standard of excellence in exhibition birds," authorized by the Poultry club / by W.B. Tegetmeier.

A chimpanzee sitting by a table drinking tea. Wood engraving after H Weir, ca 1845.

Dogs: their sagacity, instinct, and uses : with descriptions of their several varieties / by George Frederick Pardon.