Longer than typical lifespan, especially of humans

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John Graves, aged 102. Engraving by G. Vertue.

Amitāyus surrounded by forms of himself. Distemper on linen by a Tibetan painter.

The arts of Minerva reduce the power of Time to end life, but death from old age or from plague still exists. Engraving by G. Glover, 1639.

Francisci Baronis de Vervlamio ... Historia vitae et mortis / Cum annotatioinb. [sic] Barthol. Moseri. Nouiter in lucem data omnibus longioris vitæ cupidis, et secretioris philosophiæ ac medicinæ studiosis perutilis, litteratis deniq[ue] universis lectu iucunda.

Wanshou, the astral god of longevity . Watercolour and embroidery by a Chinese artist or artists.

Mandala with the eight-handed Uṣṇīṣavijayā as a Buddhist deity of long life. Distemper painting by a Tibetan painter.

Florida corona que ad sanitatis hominum conseruationem ac longeuam vitam perducendam sunt pernecessaria continens / Ab Anthonio Gazio Parauino ... composita.

The code of health and longevity, or, Rules and principles for first, preserving health, second, prolonging life, and, third, curing and alleviating disease. With directions for appropriate diet and regimen / By Sir John Sinclair.

Essai sur la santé et sur les moyens de prolonger la vie / Traduit de l'anglois de M. Cheyne par M.***.

The prolongation of life : optimistic studies / by Élie Metchnikoff ; English translation edited by P. Chalmers Mitchell.

General remarks on the health of English manufacturers : and on the need which exists for the establishment of convalescents' retreats as subservient to the medical charities of our large towns / by John Roberton.

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Longevity

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Florida corona que ad sanitatis hominum conseruationem ac longeuam vitam perducendam sunt pernecessaria continens / Ab Anthonio Gazio Parauino ... composita.

The code of health and longevity, or, Rules and principles for first, preserving health, second, prolonging life, and, third, curing and alleviating disease. With directions for appropriate diet and regimen / By Sir John Sinclair.

Essai sur la santé et sur les moyens de prolonger la vie / Traduit de l'anglois de M. Cheyne par M.***.

The prolongation of life : optimistic studies / by Élie Metchnikoff ; English translation edited by P. Chalmers Mitchell.

General remarks on the health of English manufacturers : and on the need which exists for the establishment of convalescents' retreats as subservient to the medical charities of our large towns / by John Roberton.

Longevity

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Images referencing Longevity

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Florida corona que ad sanitatis hominum conseruationem ac longeuam vitam perducendam sunt pernecessaria continens / Ab Anthonio Gazio Parauino ... composita.

The code of health and longevity, or, Rules and principles for first, preserving health, second, prolonging life, and, third, curing and alleviating disease. With directions for appropriate diet and regimen / By Sir John Sinclair.

Essai sur la santé et sur les moyens de prolonger la vie / Traduit de l'anglois de M. Cheyne par M.***.

The prolongation of life : optimistic studies / by Élie Metchnikoff ; English translation edited by P. Chalmers Mitchell.

General remarks on the health of English manufacturers : and on the need which exists for the establishment of convalescents' retreats as subservient to the medical charities of our large towns / by John Roberton.

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