Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Antique Bird Prints

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Original bird plates from the great ornithological books, from hand-colored copper engravings of the 1700s to the lithographed folios of the Victorian age. Every print here is a period original, not a reproduction.

1,516 prints

Period

Before 1700 918th century 253Early 19th century 312Late 19th century 28820th century 455

Artist or book

The von Wright brothers 323Nozeman and Sepp 180John Gould 60Buffon 50Bertuch 42Naumann 17Mark Catesby 9Hector Giacomelli 8Levaillant 8Temminck 6Sir William Jardine 5Goldsmith 5Martinet 4Maria Sibylla Merian 4J. G. Keulemans 3F. O. Morris 3
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  1. Feathers of Europe: A 18th Century Detailed Study of Finches & Bramblings, 1780
    Pl. 1057Feathers of Europe: A 18th Century Detailed Study of Finches & Bramblings, 1780 1780£220
  2. Grey Peacock-Pheasant Hen: A 1746 Engraving by George Edwards
    Pl. 1058Grey Peacock-Pheasant Hen: A 1746 Engraving by George Edwards 1746£295
  3. Exotic Birds of the World: A 1765-1780 Study by Martinet and Buffon
    Pl. 1059Exotic Birds of the World: A 1765-1780 Study by Martinet and Buffon 1765£220
  4. Elegant Avian Diversity: Illustrations from Buffon's Ornithology, c.1780
    Pl. 1060Elegant Avian Diversity: Illustrations from Buffon's Ornithology, c.1780 1780£535
  5. Charming Vintage Hand-colored Bird Illustrations by Buffon, circa 1780
    Pl. 1061Charming Vintage Hand-colored Bird Illustrations by Buffon, circa 1780 1780£405
  6. Quiet Sentinel: Original Vintage Bird Print of The Female Steller's Eider, 1929
    Pl. 1062Quiet Sentinel: Original Vintage Bird Print of The Female Steller's Eider, 1929 1929£185
  7. Perched Elegance: A 19th Century Lithograph of the Pine Grosbeak Bird, 1929
    Pl. 1063Perched Elegance: A 19th Century Lithograph of the Pine Grosbeak Bird, 1929 1929£185
  8. Monochrome Elegance: Bird Print of The Collared Flycatcher by Von Wright, 1927
    Pl. 1064Monochrome Elegance: Bird Print of The Collared Flycatcher by Von Wright, 1927 1927£185
  9. Aerial Grace: The Barn Swallow Bird Print by Magnus von Wright, 1927
    Pl. 1065Aerial Grace: The Barn Swallow Bird Print by Magnus von Wright, 1927 1927£185
  10. Melody in Green: Vintage Bird Print of The Wood Warbler by M. von Wright, 1927
    Pl. 1066Melody in Green: Vintage Bird Print of The Wood Warbler by M. von Wright, 1927 1927£185
  11. Harbor of Elegance: Bird Print of The Common Shelduck by Magnus von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1067Harbor of Elegance: Bird Print of The Common Shelduck by Magnus von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  12. Serenity on the Waves: The Black Scoter Bird Print by Magnus von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1068Serenity on the Waves: The Black Scoter Bird Print by Magnus von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  13. Autumn Repose: Old Bird Print of The Eurasian Wigeon by Magnus von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1069Autumn Repose: Old Bird Print of The Eurasian Wigeon by Magnus von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  14. Silent Sentinel: Vintage Bird Print of The Great Grey Shrike by Von Wright, 1927
    Pl. 1070Silent Sentinel: Vintage Bird Print of The Great Grey Shrike by Von Wright, 1927 1927£185
  15. Solitary Serenity: A Juvenile Black Scoter Bird Print by Magnus von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1071Solitary Serenity: A Juvenile Black Scoter Bird Print by Magnus von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  16. Iridescent Majesty: Vintage Print of The Northern Lapwing by Von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1072Iridescent Majesty: Vintage Print of The Northern Lapwing by Von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  17. Elegance at the Water's Edge: Male Northern Pintail by Magnus von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1073Elegance at the Water's Edge: Male Northern Pintail by Magnus von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  18. Quietude by the Shore: Female Tufted Duck by Magnus von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1074Quietude by the Shore: Female Tufted Duck by Magnus von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  19. Rustic Grace: A Vintage Print of The Eurasian Wigeon by Magnus von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1075Rustic Grace: A Vintage Print of The Eurasian Wigeon by Magnus von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  20. Sleek Elegance: The Northern Pintail by Magnus von Wright, Published in 1929
    Pl. 1076Sleek Elegance: The Northern Pintail by Magnus von Wright, Published in 1929 1929£185
  21. Whistles on the Wing: The European Teal by Magnus von Wright, 1929
    Pl. 1077Whistles on the Wing: The European Teal by Magnus von Wright, 1929 1929£185
  22. Foreign Field Sports: Bird Catching Aquatint by Dubourg & Howitt, 1813
    Pl. 1078Foreign Field Sports: Bird Catching Aquatint by Dubourg & Howitt, 1813 1813£205
  23. 1807 Gray Flycatcher Print - 'Le Moucherolle gris' Handcolored Bird Illustration
    Pl. 10791807 Gray Flycatcher Print - 'Le Moucherolle gris' Handcolored Bird Illustration 1807£320
  24. Large Antique Vireo Bird Illustration - 1807 Vieillot Handcolored Print
    Pl. 1080Large Antique Vireo Bird Illustration - 1807 Vieillot Handcolored Print 1807£320
  25. An 1807 Large Hand-Finished Ornithological Study of a Northern Shrike
    Pl. 1081An 1807 Large Hand-Finished Ornithological Study of a Northern Shrike 1807£485
  26. 1807 Sharp-Shinned Hawk Illustration - 'L'Epervier rayé' Antique and Handcolored
    Pl. 10821807 Sharp-Shinned Hawk Illustration - 'L'Epervier rayé' Antique and Handcolored 1807£355
  27. Feathered Sapphire: The Blue Swallow, A Vieillot Hand-Colored Print from 1807
    Pl. 1083Feathered Sapphire: The Blue Swallow, A Vieillot Hand-Colored Print from 1807 1807£440
  28. Avian Treasures from Buffon's Natural History: Hand-Colored Masterpieces, 1837
    Pl. 1084Avian Treasures from Buffon's Natural History: Hand-Colored Masterpieces, 1837 1837£125
  29. Ornithological Splendor: The Senegal Firefinch and Bengalese Finch Birds, 1837
    Pl. 1085Ornithological Splendor: The Senegal Firefinch and Bengalese Finch Birds, 1837 1837£75
  30. Lark Among Poppies - Exquisite Giacomelli Ornithological Print, Circa 1891
    Pl. 1086Lark Among Poppies - Exquisite Giacomelli Ornithological Print, Circa 1891 1891£280
  31. Snowdrops in Bloom - Giacomelli's Birds and Winter Flora, Circa 1891
    Pl. 1087Snowdrops in Bloom - Giacomelli's Birds and Winter Flora, Circa 1891 1891£280
  32. Autumn Flight - Giacomelli’s Sparrows in Falling Leaves, Circa 1891
    Pl. 1088Autumn Flight - Giacomelli’s Sparrows in Falling Leaves, Circa 1891 1891£280
  33. Kingfisher by the Water's Edge - Giacomelli’s Tranquil Nature Scene, Circa 1891
    Pl. 1089Kingfisher by the Water's Edge - Giacomelli’s Tranquil Nature Scene, Circa 1891 1891£280
  34. The Nightingale's Song - Giacomelli’s Floral and Avian Art, Circa 1891
    Pl. 1090The Nightingale's Song - Giacomelli’s Floral and Avian Art, Circa 1891 1891£280
  35. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Little Duck with a Purple Head by Seligmann, c1770
    Pl. 1091Hand-Colored Engraving of the Little Duck with a Purple Head by Seligmann, c1770 Date not stated£565
  36. Red-Headed Yellow-Bodied Bird and White-Tailed Hummingbird: Hand-Colored, 1773
    Pl. 1092Red-Headed Yellow-Bodied Bird and White-Tailed Hummingbird: Hand-Colored, 1773 1773£585
  37. Hand-Colored Engraving of Hummingbirds and Dormouse by Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 1093Hand-Colored Engraving of Hummingbirds and Dormouse by Seligmann, ca.1770 1770£585
  38. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Lesser White Heron by Johann Seligmann, c.1773
    Pl. 1094Hand-Colored Engraving of the Lesser White Heron by Johann Seligmann, c.1773 1773£560
  39. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Hudson Bay Heron by Johann Michael Seligmann, 1770
    Pl. 1095Hand-Colored Engraving of the Hudson Bay Heron by Johann Michael Seligmann, 1770 1770£525
  40. Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 1096Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770 1770£500
  41. Der Albatros - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Albatross by Johann Seligmann, 1770
    Pl. 1097Der Albatros - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Albatross by Johann Seligmann, 1770 1770£585
  42. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Kingfisher by Johann Michael Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 1098Hand-Colored Engraving of the Kingfisher by Johann Michael Seligmann, ca.1770 1770£560
  43. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Crested African Crane by Johann Seligmann. ca.1770
    Pl. 1099Hand-Colored Engraving of the Crested African Crane by Johann Seligmann. ca.1770 1770£560
  44. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Great Red Finch by Johann Michael Seligmann, 1770
    Pl. 1100Hand-Colored Engraving of the Great Red Finch by Johann Michael Seligmann, 1770 1770£540
  45. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Horned Indian Pheasant by Johann Seligmann, c.1770
    Pl. 1101Hand-Colored Engraving of the Horned Indian Pheasant by Johann Seligmann, c.1770 1770£540
  46. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red Curlew by Johann Michael Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 1102Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red Curlew by Johann Michael Seligmann, ca.1770 1770£585
  47. Elegant European Birds: 1805 Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Masterpiece
    Pl. 1103Elegant European Birds: 1805 Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Masterpiece 1805£75
  48. Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's Bilderbuch
    Pl. 1104Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's Bilderbuch 1805£145

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