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Scorpions and arachnids: eleven figures, including two examples enclosed in ventilated bottles. Coloured lithograph after J.J. Rifaud, 1830.
Rifaud, J.-J. (Jean-Jacques), 1786-1852.Date: [1830]Reference: 578947i- Books
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A popish prince the pest of a protestant people. A sermon preached at the Parish church of St. Mary le Bow, on Sunday the 13th of October, 1745. By the Rev. Mr. Downes, Lecturer of the said Church. I Kings xii. Part of the 14th Verse. My Father made your Yoke heavy, and I will add to your Yoke. My Father also chastis'd you with Whips, but I will chastise you with Scorpions.
Downes, John, 1690 or 1691-1760.Date: [1745]- Books
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The compleat English and French vermin-killer: being a companion for all families. Shewing ready way to Destroy Adders, Badgers, Birds of all sorts, Bugs, Ducks, Earwigs, Fish, Fleas, Flies, Foxes, Frogs, Gnats, Lice, Mice, Moles, Otters, Pismires, Polt-Cats, Rabits, Rats, Scorpions, Snakes, Snails, Spiders, Toads, Wants or Moles, Wasps, Weasles, Wolf-Fly, Worms in Houses Garden, &c. With some directions for gardiners, and the prizes of workmens labour. Being a Rich Cabinet of Modern Curiosities. Adorn'd with cuts.
Date: [1710?]
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Two scorpions: Thelyphonus giganteus and Thelyphonus rufipes. Coloured engraving.
Reference: 42520i
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Two scorpions: Androctonus iros and Androctonus pandarus. Coloured engraving.
Reference: 42485i