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Jardine Collection (#7)

"Jardine: A Journey Through Nature's Wonders and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time to 1933

Background imageJardine Collection: Red-eye piranha, Serrasalmus rhombeus

Red-eye piranha, Serrasalmus rhombeus. Black saw-bellied salmon, Serrasalmo niger. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of

Background imageJardine Collection: Pygopristis denticulata piranha

Pygopristis denticulata piranha (Spotted saw-bellied salmon, Serrasalmo punctatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes

Background imageJardine Collection: Piraya piranha or San Francisco piranha, Pygocentrus piraya

Piraya piranha or San Francisco piranha, Pygocentrus piraya (Piranha saw-bellied salmon, Serrasalmo piranha). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageJardine Collection: Hemiodus unimaculatus

Hemiodus unimaculatus (Black-marked anodus, Anodus notatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Background imageJardine Collection: Pink-tailed chalceus, Chalceus macrolepidotus

Pink-tailed chalceus, Chalceus macrolepidotus. (Large-scaled chalceus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Background imageJardine Collection: Silver arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

Silver arowana, Osteoglossum bicirrhosum (Arowana of Guiana, Osteoglossum arowana). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes

Background imageJardine Collection: Arapaima, Arapaima gigas

Arapaima, Arapaima gigas (Gigantic sudis, Sudis gigas). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Background imageJardine Collection: Ulisse Aldrovandi or Aldrovandus (1522 -1605)

Ulisse Aldrovandi or Aldrovandus (1522 -1605), Italian naturalist and founder of Bolognas botanical garden. Portrait engraved on steel by W.H

Background imageJardine Collection: John Ray, English botanist and zoologist (1627-1701)

John Ray, English botanist and zoologist (1627-1701)
John Ray, English botanist and zoologist, author of Historia Plantarum (1627-1701). Portrait engraved on steel by W.H. Lizars, from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library, 1833, Edinburgh

Background imageJardine Collection: The Dry Stane Dykes of Galloway, Scotland

The Dry Stane Dykes of Galloway, Scotland - Quality and Quantity: Mr Cs Jardine standing alongside the excellent dyke he built in four hours to win both a special award for speed

Background imageJardine Collection: Northumberland Football Team

Northumberland Football Team: Glass, Tiffin, Bell, Jardine, Armstrong, Campbell, Endean, Ryce, Redpath, Baty, Hindmarsh, Simm, Patten, Macauley. 1890s

Background imageJardine Collection: 20085898

20085898
spain, andalucia, cordoba, fortress of the christian kings ponds in the gardens of alcazar de los reyes cristianos

Background imageJardine Collection: 20085902

20085902
spain, andalucia, cordoba, alcazar de los reyes cristianos statue of christopher columbus king ferdinand and queen isabella

Background imageJardine Collection: 20085901

20085901
spain, andalucia, cordoba, fortress of the christian kings pond in the gardens of alcazar de los reyes cristianos

Background imageJardine Collection: 20085900

20085900
spain, andalucia, cordoba, fortress of the christian kings pond in the gardens of alcazar de los reyes cristianos

Background imageJardine Collection: 20085899

20085899
spain, andalucia, cordoba, fortress of the christian kings fountain in the gardens of alcazar de los reyes cristianos

Background imageJardine Collection: Sir R W B Jardine, 1911. Creator: Unknown

Sir R W B Jardine, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Sir R W B Jardine, 1911. Portrait of Sir Robert William Buchanan Jardine, 2nd Baronet (1868-1927). From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II

Background imageJardine Collection: Mr. D. R. Jardine (Surrey), 1928. Creator: Unknown

Mr. D. R. Jardine (Surrey), 1928. Creator: Unknown
Mr. D. R. Jardine (Surrey), 1928. From " Willss Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Cricketers, 1928", [W. D. & H. O. Wills, London, 1928]

Background imageJardine Collection: Maned wolf or Aguara Guazu, Chrysocyon brachyurus

Maned wolf or Aguara Guazu, Chrysocyon brachyurus.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Background imageJardine Collection: Ian Jardine & Paul Burke

Ian Jardine & Paul Burke
Ian Jardine and Paul Burke Ireland V Scotland Five Nation 23 January 1996 Date: 23 January 1996

Background imageJardine Collection: Falkland Island Aguara-dog, Dusicyon australis

Falkland Island Aguara-dog, Dusicyon australis. Extinct around 1870.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines

Background imageJardine Collection: Hoary fox, Lycalopex vetulus

Hoary fox, Lycalopex vetulus.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Dogs published by W. H

Background imageJardine Collection: Corsac fox, Vulpes corsac

Corsac fox, Vulpes corsac.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Dogs published by W. H

Background imageJardine Collection: Sumatran dhole, Cuon alpinus sumatrensis Endangered

Sumatran dhole, Cuon alpinus sumatrensis Endangered
Sumatran dhole, Cuon alpinus sumatrensis. Endangered.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Background imageJardine Collection: North American prairie wolf or coyote, Canis latrans

North American prairie wolf or coyote, Canis latrans.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Background imageJardine Collection: Great Plains wolf or buffalo wolf, Canis lupus

Great Plains wolf or buffalo wolf, Canis lupus nubilus. Threatened.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines

Background imageJardine Collection: The Pretender, c1870s, (1911)

The Pretender, c1870s, (1911)
The Pretender, 1911. Pretender (1866-1878) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageJardine Collection: Tarpan, 1830. Artist: William Home Lizars

Tarpan, 1830. Artist: William Home Lizars
Tarpan, 1830. The Tarpan was a small European wild horse, dun-coloured with a dark mane and tail. Small herds survived in remote parts of central Europe, but became extinct in the early 20th century

Background imageJardine Collection: Black Faced Ram, mid 19th century. Artist: William Home Lizars

Black Faced Ram, mid 19th century. Artist: William Home Lizars
Black Faced Ram, mid 19th century. The Black-faced or Heath sheep was a hardy breed with good wool and well flavoured meat

Background imageJardine Collection: Engraving of Black rat caught in trap, 1838. Artist: William Jardine

Engraving of Black rat caught in trap, 1838. Artist: William Jardine
Engraving of Black rat caught in trap, 1838. This is the rat that is a vector of plauge. Hand-coloured engraving published Edinburgh 1838 in William Jardine Naturalists Library series

Background imageJardine Collection: British wild or park cattle. Artist: William Jardine

British wild or park cattle. Artist: William Jardine
British wild or park cattle. The Hamilton strain (Scottish), and the Chillingham (English), two examples of ancient breeds surviving in a few small herds in Britain through having been enparked

Background imageJardine Collection: Harpooning a Sperm Whale, 1837. Artist: William Jardine

Harpooning a Sperm Whale, 1837. Artist: William Jardine
Harpooning a Sperm Whale, from William Jardine The Naturalists Library: On the Ordinary Cetacea, Edinburgh, 1837

Background imageJardine Collection: Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats, 1837

Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats, 1837. Artist: William Jardine
Harpooning a Greenland Whale which has tossed one of the attacking boats. From William Jardine The Naturlists Library: On the Ordinary Cetacea, Edinburgh, 1837

Background imageJardine Collection: Tatler cover - Victorious England cricketers

Tatler cover - Victorious England cricketers
England cricketers of 1933 featured on the cover of The Tatler at the time of a tour in Australia where they played five test matches and won the Ashes four matches to one

Background imageJardine Collection: Racial Type / Jardine 1908

Racial Type / Jardine 1908
David Jardine Jardine at the races wears a top hat, morning coat, grey striped trousers with a front crease, black shoes, high all round collar, black cravat & a monocle. Date: 1908

Background imageJardine Collection: Racegoer / Jardine 1909

Racegoer / Jardine 1909
Robert Buchanan Jardine at the races wears a top hat, morning coat, grey striped trousers with a front crease & black boots with brown spats (gaiters). Date: 1909

Background imageJardine Collection: Anas specularis, Bronze-winged duck

Anas specularis, Bronze-winged duck
Watercolour, c.1928-1937? by Miss A. Ellen Prout (fl.1920s). Held in the Library and Archives

Background imageJardine Collection: Passenger pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius, extinct

Passenger pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius, extinct.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Edward Lear from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology, Pigeons

Background imageJardine Collection: Short-tailed chinchilla, Chinchilla chinchilla

Short-tailed chinchilla, Chinchilla chinchilla. Critically endangered.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars after an illustration by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William

Background imageJardine Collection: Snow leopard, Uncia uncia or Panthera uncia Endangered

Snow leopard, Uncia uncia or Panthera uncia Endangered
Snow leopard, Uncia uncia or Panthera uncia. Endangered.. Drawn from a living specimen in the Tower of London, and a stuffed specimen in the British Museum

Background imageJardine Collection: Yellow bear of Norway, Ursus arctos

Yellow bear of Norway, Ursus arctos.. Copied from a specimen in Dresden Museum that appears to be a distinct variety of the brown bear

Background imageJardine Collection: Title page with vignette of St Bernard dogs

Title page with vignette of St Bernard dogs
Title page with vignette of St. Bernard dogs beside an unconscious man.. Title page with vignette of St. Bernard dogs beside an unconscious man

Background imageJardine Collection: Culpeo, Lycalopex culpaeus

Culpeo, Lycalopex culpaeus.. Magellanic aguara fox, Cerdocyon magellanicus. Canis magellanicus in Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle

Background imageJardine Collection: Pampas or Azaras fox, Lycalopex gymnocercus

Pampas or Azaras fox, Lycalopex gymnocercus.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Background imageJardine Collection: Crab eating fox, Cerdocyon thous guaraxa

Crab eating fox, Cerdocyon thous guaraxa.. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Background imageJardine Collection: White-barred aguara fox, Cerdocyon mesoleucus

White-barred aguara fox, Cerdocyon mesoleucus.. Could be mistaken for the Thous mesomelas, Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas)

Background imageJardine Collection: Darwins fox, Lycalopex fulvipes Critically endangered

Darwins fox, Lycalopex fulvipes Critically endangered
Darwins fox, Lycalopex fulvipes. Critically endangered.. Chiloe Island, Chile. Handcolored engraving on steel by William Lizars from a drawing by Colonel Charles Hamilton Smith from Sir William




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"Jardine: A Journey Through Nature's Wonders and Sporting Triumphs" Step back in time to 1933, when Harold Larwood's fiery bowling sent shockwaves through the cricketing world during the M. C. C. Cricket tour in Australia. As spectators marveled at his skill, a Hirundo rustica, commonly known as a barn swallow, gracefully swooped overhead. Amidst the excitement on the field, an Egretta garzetta, or little egret, elegantly waded through nearby waters. Its pure white plumage mirrored the dedication and precision displayed by Jardine - both cricketer and nature enthusiast. In this enchanting tale of wildlife encounters and sporting prowess, we encounter another avian marvel – the White-eared hummingbird (Hylocharis leucotis). Just like Jardine's lightning-fast reflexes on the pitch, this tiny creature dazzles with its rapid wingbeats. But not all creatures are blessed with such agility. The Talpa europaea or European mole burrows tirelessly beneath our feet – much like Jardine strategizing his next move against opponents. As we delve deeper into this captivating narrative of triumphs and challenges alike, we stumble upon Annas hummingbird (Calypte anna), whose vibrant feathers mirror Jardine's unwavering spirit amidst adversity. Yet even heroes can face unexpected obstacles. Remember that fateful day when W. M. Woodfull was struck by a cricket ball at Melbourne Cricket Ground? In that moment of chaos and concern for player safety emerged Jardine - resolute as ever - ready to lead his team towards victory once more. Beyond land-based adventures lie mysterious depths where Mesoplodon bidens lurks – Sowerby’s beaked whale gliding silently through oceanic realms just as effortlessly as Jardine commanded respect on any playing field he graced.