Original natural history prints
4,727 plates from the great illustrated books of birds, plants and animals, printed between the 1600s and the early 1900s. Every one is a period original.
Artists and books
By period
- Before 1700 75
- 18th century 596
- Early 19th century 1343
- Late 19th century 1468
- 20th century 634
Questions buyers ask
Are these prints originals?
Yes. Every print is a period original, printed in the year or edition stated. We do not sell reproductions, and the year on each listing is the year the plate was printed.
Was the color added later?
Many 18th and early 19th century plates were colored by hand when they were published; later plates were usually color printed. Each listing describes the coloring where it is known.
Who is the seller?
Bartele Gallery in the Netherlands, dealers in antique prints and maps. This site presents its natural history collection.
Do you ship to my country?
Yes, worldwide. Prints are shipped flat, insured and tracked, at a flat rate by destination: from €15 in the Netherlands to €45 for the United States and the rest of the world, with faster express options. See Shipping and returns.
Can I return a print?
Yes, within 14 days of delivery, in the condition it arrived.