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. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Dark and Spotted Duck by Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 1345Hand-Colored Engraving of the Dark and Spotted Duck by Seligmann, ca.1770 1770£375
  2. Stunning Birds of Paradise from Seligmann's Rare Birds Collection (1770-1773)
    Pl. 1346Stunning Birds of Paradise from Seligmann's Rare Birds Collection (1770-1773) 1770£1,185
  3. The Red-Breasted Merganser: Hand-Colored Engraving Published in c.1770
    Pl. 1347The Red-Breasted Merganser: Hand-Colored Engraving Published in c.1770 1770£270
  4. Exotic Pigeons: Hand-Colored Engravings from the Seligmann Edition, c.1770
    Pl. 1348Exotic Pigeons: Hand-Colored Engravings from the Seligmann Edition, c.1770 1770£1,355
  5. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Hooded Merganser by Johann Michael Seligmann, 1770
    Pl. 1349Hand-Colored Engraving of the Hooded Merganser by Johann Michael Seligmann, 1770 1770£490
  6. 1846 Waxwing - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann's Book of the World
    Pl. 13501846 Waxwing - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann's Book of the World 1846£160
  7. Engraving of Egyptian Goose by Nicolas Maréchal and S.C. Miger, 1808
    Pl. 1351Engraving of Egyptian Goose by Nicolas Maréchal and S.C. Miger, 1808 1808£160
  8. Franz Sturm's Illustration: a European Storm Petrel (Procellaria pelagica), 1830
    Pl. 1352Franz Sturm's Illustration: a European Storm Petrel (Procellaria pelagica), 1830 1830£75
  9. Franz Sturm's 1830 Illustration of the Adult Male Rock Dove (Columba livia)
    Pl. 1353Franz Sturm's 1830 Illustration of the Adult Male Rock Dove (Columba livia) 1830£170
  10. 19th Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Owls from an Old Dutch Drawing, 1860
    Pl. 135419th Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Owls from an Old Dutch Drawing, 1860 1860£195
  11. 1862 Trio of Yellow-Breasted Tits - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann
    Pl. 13551862 Trio of Yellow-Breasted Tits - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann 1862£135
  12. Large Red and Small Brown Hummingbirds Engraving by J.M. Seligmann, 18th Century
    Pl. 1356Large Red and Small Brown Hummingbirds Engraving by J.M. Seligmann, 18th Century Date not stated£540
  13. Bahama Finch Engraving by J.M. Seligmann, Hand-Colored Bird Print, 18th century
    Pl. 1357Bahama Finch Engraving by J.M. Seligmann, Hand-Colored Bird Print, 18th century Date not stated£455
  14. Long-Tailed Green Hummingbird Engraving by J.M. Seligmann after Edwards, ca.1770
    Pl. 1358Long-Tailed Green Hummingbird Engraving by J.M. Seligmann after Edwards, ca.1770 1770£540
  15. Rare Copperplate Engraving of the Extinct Dodo and an Ostrich, 1805
    Pl. 1359Rare Copperplate Engraving of the Extinct Dodo and an Ostrich, 1805 1805£415
  16. Common Nightingale and Chiffchaff with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Engraving by Bertuch
    Pl. 1360Common Nightingale and Chiffchaff with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Engraving by Bertuch 1805£110
  17. Hand-Colored Engraving of a Himalayan Monal, Exotic Ornithological Print, 1808
    Pl. 1361Hand-Colored Engraving of a Himalayan Monal, Exotic Ornithological Print, 1808 1808£280
  18. Rare Engraving of a Natterer’s Nightjar, Ornithological Illustration, ca.1808
    Pl. 1362Rare Engraving of a Natterer’s Nightjar, Ornithological Illustration, ca.1808 1808£280
  19. The Striking Cuckoo Italian Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1363The Striking Cuckoo Italian Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  20. The Magnificent Partridge Cochinchina - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1364The Magnificent Partridge Cochinchina - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  21. The Majestic Golden Cochinchina: A Rare 19th-Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1365The Majestic Golden Cochinchina: A Rare 19th-Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  22. The Elegant White Cochinchina - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1366The Elegant White Cochinchina - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  23. The Elegant Langshan - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1367The Elegant Langshan - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  24. The Majestic Feathered Langshan - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1368The Majestic Feathered Langshan - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  25. The Striking Malay Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1369The Striking Malay Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  26. The Golden Phoenix Rooster - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1370The Golden Phoenix Rooster - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  27. The Distinguished Spanish Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1371The Distinguished Spanish Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  28. The Elegant Andalusian Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1372The Elegant Andalusian Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  29. The Noble Dorking Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1373The Noble Dorking Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  30. The Distinguished Black Dutch White-Crested Chicken - Rare 19th Century Poultry
    Pl. 1374The Distinguished Black Dutch White-Crested Chicken - Rare 19th Century Poultry Date not stated£205
  31. The Sleek Black Hamburg Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1375The Sleek Black Hamburg Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  32. The Majestic Golden Penciled Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1376The Majestic Golden Penciled Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  33. The Elegant Silver Penciled Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1377The Elegant Silver Penciled Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  34. The Distinguished Ramelsloher Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph
    Pl. 1378The Distinguished Ramelsloher Chicken - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph Date not stated£205
  35. Indian Ascetics and Devotion Rituals, Feeding Birds and Acts of Penitence, 1734
    Pl. 1379Indian Ascetics and Devotion Rituals, Feeding Birds and Acts of Penitence, 1734 1734£185
  36. Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker, Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808
    Pl. 1380Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker, Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808 1808£280
  37. Hand-Colored Engraving of a Bearded Barbet, Exotic Ornithological Print, c.1808
    Pl. 1381Hand-Colored Engraving of a Bearded Barbet, Exotic Ornithological Print, c.1808 1808£280
  38. The Majestic Dark Brahma - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph, 1888
    Pl. 1382The Majestic Dark Brahma - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph, 1888 1888£205
  39. The Regal Light Brahma - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph, 1888
    Pl. 1383The Regal Light Brahma - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph, 1888 1888£205
  40. Japanese Nature Scene Prints: Delicate 19th-Century Botanical & Bird Etchings
    Pl. 1384Japanese Nature Scene Prints: Delicate 19th-Century Botanical & Bird Etchings Date not stated£245
  41. Japanese Bird and Blossom Lacquer Tray: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
    Pl. 1385Japanese Bird and Blossom Lacquer Tray: Antique Lithograph, 1880s Date not stated£270
  42. Antique Japanese Waterfowl Print: Tranquil Duck in Reeds, 19th Century
    Pl. 1386Antique Japanese Waterfowl Print: Tranquil Duck in Reeds, 19th Century Date not stated£160
  43. Antique Print of The Extinct Dodo and the Trumpeter Bird, 18th Century
    Pl. 1387Antique Print of The Extinct Dodo and the Trumpeter Bird, 18th Century Date not stated£315
  44. Small Hand-Colored Print L'Ara Rouge et Bleu Parrot from Buffon’s Histoire, 1770
    Pl. 1388Small Hand-Colored Print L'Ara Rouge et Bleu Parrot from Buffon’s Histoire, 1770 1770£75
  45. Great Egret or White Heron, Elegant German Ornithology Print c.1985
    Pl. 1389Great Egret or White Heron, Elegant German Ornithology Print c.1985 1985£120
  46. Tropicbirds and Gulls: An 1849 Coastal Encounter - A Hand-Colored Lithograph
    Pl. 1390Tropicbirds and Gulls: An 1849 Coastal Encounter - A Hand-Colored Lithograph 1849£120
  47. Finches and Sparrows: An 1849 Avian Assembly - A Hand-Colored Lithograph
    Pl. 1391Finches and Sparrows: An 1849 Avian Assembly - A Hand-Colored Lithograph 1849£110
  48. Vulture Etching, Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880
    Pl. 1392Vulture Etching, Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880 1880£430

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