Handbill, Rhinoceros “Just arrived at the Lyceum”, [1790] (British Library, Lysons
Collectanea).
“The rhinoceros, or real unicorn, just arrived at the Lyceum, near Exeter-Change in the Strand. From
the Empire of the Great Mogul, he was presented to an English Nobleman by an Eastern Rajah, as a
Rarity seldom to be met with, and His Lordship has complimented the curious of his native Country
by presenting him to a Gentleman who has carefully brought him home for their Inspection. He is
about two Years old in perfect Health. This wonderful Beast with his impenetrable Coat of Mail and
other singularities is so fully described and admired by Naturalists in general, that we presume it is
sufficient to inform those who Contemplate and Admire the boundless productions of the Creation,
that this Herculean Quadrupede is to be seen as above. Admittance One Shilling each Person.”
