George Shaw (10 December 1751 – 22 July 1813) was an English botanist and zoologist.
Life
Shaw was born at Bierton, Buckinghamshire, and was educated at Magdalen Hall, Oxford, receiving his M.A. in 1772. He took up the profession of medical practitioner. In 1786 he became the assistant lecturer in botany at Oxford University. He was a co-founder of the Linnean Society in 1788, and became a fellow of the Royal Society in 1789.
In 1791 Shaw became assistant keeper of the natural history department at the British Museum, succeeding Edward Whitaker Gray as keeper in 1806. He found that most of the items donated to the museum by Hans Sloane were in very bad condition. Medical and anatomical material was sent to the museum at the Royal College of Surgeons, but many of the stuffed animals and birds had deteriorated and had to be burnt. He was succeeded after his death by his assistant Charles Konig.
Works
Shaw published one of the first English descriptions with scientific names of several Australian animals in his "Zoology of New Holland" (1794). He was among the first scientists to examine a platypus and published the first scientific description of it in The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1799.
In the field of herpetology he described numerous new species of reptiles and amphibians.
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Actinia Varia; Actinia Dianthus; Actinia Cereus or Rose-tipped Actinea PrintIssued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal...
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Animal of the granulated or tuberculated Paper Nautilus Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal...
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Arabian Camel Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Aranea Avicularia The Bird-Catching Spider Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith....
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Arctic Walrus Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Argonaut or Paper Nautilus in different views Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver...
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Argus Pheasant Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Asterias Papposa or Twelve rayed Star Fish PrintIssued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs....
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Lepas Anatifera or Barnacle Shell at the base of which are seen some other species of the same genus Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and...
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Bittern & Stork Bird Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued...
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Black Orang-Utang (Orangutan) from Tyson Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued...
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Blatta-Gigantea Americana & Larva Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Blind Rat Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Blueish-grey or Silver Kanguroo (Kangaroo) Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued...
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Blunt-Headed Cachalot Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Bustard Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published:...
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Cercaria Mutabilis in various views.Issued: Original hand-colored engravings from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Condition: Good...
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Chestnut Coloured Oran Otan (Orangutan) Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809....
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Chiton Squamosus Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Coaita or Spider Monkey Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued...
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Coccothraustes or Crossbill Bird Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued...
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Colugo or Flying Lemur Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued...
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Common Antelope Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Common Beaver Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Common Chameleon Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Common Crocodile Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Common Cuckow Bird Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date:...
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Common Eel & Conger Eel Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith....
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Common Flying Squirrel Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date:...
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Common Frog Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Common Jerboa Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Common Kingfisher Bird Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date:...
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Common Pelican Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Common Porcupine Animal Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Common Toad Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Common Tortoise Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Condor Antique Print 1809 Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809 Published: London:...
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Constrictor Boa Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand colored...
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Dentalum Elephantinum Serpula Muricata Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand...
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Dog-Faced Baboon Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date: 1809...
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Doris Papillosa & Doris Radiata Print. Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith....
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Dydymus Enema Insect Beetles Print Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium:...
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Echinus Esculentus or Common Sea Urchin PrintIssued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith....
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Magnified Views of Vibrio Anguillula or Eel Vibrio.Issued: Original hand-colored engravings from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs....
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Egyptian Ibis Bird Print 1809 George Shaw Original Engraving. Issued: Zoological Lectures Delivered at the Royal Institution in the Years 1806 and 1807 by George Shaw. Pub. 1809. Issued date:...
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Eight Armed Cuttle Fish Print.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs. Griffith. Medium: Hand...
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Eight Armed Cuttle Fish Print viewed from behind.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George Shaw (1751-1813) and principal engraver Mrs....
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Eight Armed Cuttle Fish Print var viewed in front with outline of the beak.Issued: Original hand-colored engraving from “Zoological Lectures” drawn engraved and published in London circa 1809 by George...