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A variety of insects including the dragon fly, the lantern fly, the cricket and the caterpillar. Etching by I. Taylor.

Thirteen types of crab and two other marine crustaceans. Engraving by I. Taylor.

Nine quadrupeds, including a dromedary, an elephant, bears, a giraffe and an ermine. Etching by I. Taylor.

Twenty five different insects and the plants they live on. Engraving by I. Taylor.

A variety of shells, including porcellain shells, oyster shells and marina shells. Etching by I. Taylor.

Fifteen different insects and the plants they live on. Engraving by I. Taylor.

Fourteen fishes; including a porcupine fish, flying fish, saw fish ; hammer-headed shark and sea snake. Engraving by I. Taylor.

Eleven fishes, including shark, goat fish, grayling and sea eel. Engraving by I. Taylor.

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Fifteen different insects and the plants they live on. Engraving by I. Taylor.

A variety of shells, including porcellain shells, oyster shells and marina shells. Etching by I. Taylor.

Nine quadrupeds, including a dromedary, an elephant, bears, a giraffe and an ermine. Etching by I. Taylor.

Fourteen fishes; including a porcupine fish, flying fish, saw fish ; hammer-headed shark and sea snake. Engraving by I. Taylor.

Eleven fishes, including shark, goat fish, grayling and sea eel. Engraving by I. Taylor.