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  • A fungus (Coprinus atramentarius): five fruiting bodies in grass. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1893.
  • Beijing, China: buildings at the entrance to the Chinese quarter of the city (?): panoramic view: section two. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.
  • The Lama Temple, near Beijing, China: an entrance building. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.
  • A scene showing a group of cats seeking refuge from dogs on the roof of a barn, is surrounded by vignettes with humourous subjects. Etching by F. Paton.
  • India: an ornate town house in 'Chandnee Chowk'. Photograph by F. Beato, c. 1858.
  • Beijing, China: the Buddhist temple surrounded by gardens and low buildings, during the Second China War. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.
  • Lucknow, India: the King of Oudh's residence. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1858.
  • India: part of a panoramic view of Delhi taken from the Jami Masjid mosque. Photograph by F. Beato, c. 1858.
  • Kowloon, Hong Kong: military encampments on land and fleets in the bay during the Second China War: panoramic view. Photograph by F. Beato, ca. 1860.
  • India: a tree in the grounds of a palace under which three hundred Europeans were murdered. Photograph by F. Beato, c. 1858.
  • Lucknow, India: the Lucknow Residency in ruins due to damage caused during the Indian Rebellion: the banqueting hall. Photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1858.
  • Lucknow, India: the Secundra Bagh interior showing damage done during the Indian Rebellion; skeletons of murdered Indian rebels lie on the ground. Photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1858.
  • Kowloon, Hong Kong: military encampments on land and fleets in the bay during the Second China War: panoramic view. Photograph by F. Beato, ca. 1860.
  • Koboto Santaro, a Japanese military commander, wearing traditional armour. Coloured photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1868.
  • India: view from Mount Picket with Metcalfe's House and stables in the distance. Photograph by F. Beato, c. 1858.
  • Japan: two samurai in traditional robes with swords. Coloured photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1868.
  • A woman stealing some sugar by emptying it into her pocket is discovered by a manservant of the household. Wood engraving by Swain & Co..
  • India: ruins of the 'Cashmere Gate' at a water bastion near Delhi. Photograph by F. Beato, c. 1858.
  • Taku, China: the North Fort: Chinese corpses following the capture of the fort by the English and French armies on August 21st 1860, during the Second China War. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.
  • Lucknow, India: panoramic view from the Kaiser Bagh palace: section five. Photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1858.
  • A fungus (Coprinus micaceus): four fruiting bodies. Watercolour by E. Wheeler, 1888.
  • The Taj Mahal, Agra, India; gardens in the foreground. Photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1858.
  • Hong Kong: panoramic view. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.
  • Taku, China: South Taku Fort encampment during the Second China War. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1859.
  • Taku, China: the North Fort on the Peiho River during the Second China War. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.
  • Beijing, China: buildings at the entrance to the Chinese quarter of the city (?): panoramic view: section three. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.
  • Japan: a street refreshment stall. Coloured photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1868.
  • Near Beijing, China: interior of a tomb showing ornate monuments. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.
  • Lucknow, India: gateway of the Jumna Musjid. Photograph by Felice Beato, ca. 1858.
  • A couple walking down the street watched by a woman standing in a doorway with arms akimbo. Wood engraving by J. Swain after F. Walker.