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Images

  • Dequadin lozenges : hawk owl.
  • Various birds: chickens on the ground; an owl, magpie and woodpecker on a tree; ducks and eagles in the air. Etching by C. Mosley, ca. 1760.
  • Ventolin inhaler rotacaps and rotahaler : tawny owl.
  • An unusual degree of tolerance ... Paynocil : the prairie dog and burrowing owl.
  • Piriton for the relief and prophylaxis of allergic reactions : short-eared owl.
  • Two naked witches riding on a broomstick accompanied by an owl. Etching by F. Goya, 1796/1798.
  • Birds of the town shown in their natural surroundings. Coloured lithograph by P. Trap.
  • Human physiognomies next to animal physiognomies, showing the relations between certain of the species. Etching, c. 1820, after C. Le Brun.
  • A barn owl, long eared owl, raven, magpie and crow. Coloured etching by Lizars.
  • A goddess (Bellona?) surrounded by stags, rabbits or hares, demons and owls. Engraving by E. Delaune, ca. 1560.
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Catalogue

  • view Guanimycin : snowy owl.
    • Ephemera
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    Guanimycin : snowy owl.

    | Date: 1967
  • view Two men play cards at a table as others watch, smoke and drink in a dingy smoke den. Mezzotint by W. Baillie, 1771, after D. Teniers the younger.
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    Two men play cards at a table as others watch, smoke and drink in a dingy smoke den. Mezzotint by W. Baillie, 1771, after D. Teniers the younger.

    Teniers, David, 1610-1690 | Date: Publish'd 23 Dec.r 1771 | Reference: 24736i
  • view Ventolin tablets-2 mg & 4mg spandets, syrup : long-eared owl.
    • Ephemera
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    Ventolin tablets-2 mg & 4mg spandets, syrup : long-eared owl.

    | Date: 1978
  • view Various birds: chickens on the ground; an owl, magpie and woodpecker on a tree; ducks and eagles in the air. Etching by C. Mosley, ca. 1760.
    • Pictures
    • Online

    Various birds: chickens on the ground; an owl, magpie and woodpecker on a tree; ducks and eagles in the air. Etching by C. Mosley, ca. 1760.

    | Date: 1760 | Reference: 43296i
  • view Dequadin lozenges : hawk owl.
    • Ephemera
    • Online

    Dequadin lozenges : hawk owl.

    | Date: 1967
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