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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
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Forbes, James, 1749-1819. Descriptive letters and drawings
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Nests of the Baya, or Bottle-nested Sparrow, in which they hatch their young; suspended from the Leaf of the Palmyra. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Moguls of distinction, at Bombay. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Scorpions, of the natural size and colors; J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
The Cobra Minelle, of the largest size. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
The Baya, or Bottle-nested Sparrow, with the nest in which they roost in the rainy season; suspended on a leaf of the Cocoa-nut Tree. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
The FLAMINGO
1770?
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
The Governor's House, at Bombay. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
The Indian Burr, or Banian-Tree; drawn from Nature
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
The Light-House, on Old-Woman's Island, near Bombay. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
A Mogul, or Mahometan of distinction; with his usual attendants. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
A Turkish Family
1770?
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
A Mahometan Family, at Bombay. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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Forbes, James, 1749–1819
Armenians, at Bombay. J. Forbes 1770
1770
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