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. Grace on the Water: The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) in Repose, 1929
    Pl. 1297Grace on the Water: The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) in Repose, 1929 1929$270
  2. King Eider in Repose: The Somateria Spectabilis from the Nordic Aviary, 1929
    Pl. 1298King Eider in Repose: The Somateria Spectabilis from the Nordic Aviary, 1929 1929$270
  3. Arctic Diver Lithograph: The Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata), 1927
    Pl. 1299Arctic Diver Lithograph: The Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata), 1927 1927$155
  4. Original Hand-colored Lithograph of The Falconer: A Noble of Provence, 1845
    Pl. 1300Original Hand-colored Lithograph of The Falconer: A Noble of Provence, 1845 1845$245
  5. The Lesser Grey Shrike Bird in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749
    Pl. 1301The Lesser Grey Shrike Bird in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749 1749$525
  6. Original Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Fox-Colored Thrush, 1749
    Pl. 1302Original Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Fox-Colored Thrush, 1749 1749$660
  7. The Surinamese Kingfisher Bird with the Swallow Tail - Engraved in 1749
    Pl. 1303The Surinamese Kingfisher Bird with the Swallow Tail - Engraved in 1749 1749$660
  8. The Bald-Like Snapping Bird on a Hand-Colored Lithograph, circa 1820
    Pl. 1304The Bald-Like Snapping Bird on a Hand-Colored Lithograph, circa 1820 1820$245
  9. Elegant Misnomer: The Rusty-Brown Bird of Hahn's Legacy, circa 1820
    Pl. 1305Elegant Misnomer: The Rusty-Brown Bird of Hahn's Legacy, circa 1820 1820$270
  10. Shrikes in Natural Harmony: A Study of Avian Elegance by Ambrosius Gabler, 1809
    Pl. 1306Shrikes in Natural Harmony: A Study of Avian Elegance by Ambrosius Gabler, 1809 1809$255
  11. 19th Century Ornithological Illustration of the Streaked Barbet (Barbu grivelé)
    Pl. 130719th Century Ornithological Illustration of the Streaked Barbet (Barbu grivelé) Date not stated$605
  12. Le Geai varié (The Varied Jay): A 19th-Century Hand-Colored Bird Print
    Pl. 1308Le Geai varié (The Varied Jay): A 19th-Century Hand-Colored Bird Print Date not stated$470
  13. Hummingbird Engravings by Huet and Prêtre: Langsdorff, Chalybeate, Unique-tailed
    Pl. 1309Hummingbird Engravings by Huet and Prêtre: Langsdorff, Chalybeate, Unique-tailed Date not stated$490
  14. Set of 2 Antique Prints of Parrots, Lories and other Birds
    Pl. 1310Set of 2 Antique Prints of Parrots, Lories and other Birds Date not stated$235
  15. Original Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red-billed Hornbill, circa 1770
    Pl. 1311Original Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red-billed Hornbill, circa 1770 1770$615
  16. Ampelis Garrulus - Hand-colored Bohemian Waxwing Lithograph, 1927
    Pl. 1312Ampelis Garrulus - Hand-colored Bohemian Waxwing Lithograph, 1927 1927$215
  17. Original Hand-colored Barn Owl Lithograph by M. von Wright, 1927
    Pl. 1313Original Hand-colored Barn Owl Lithograph by M. von Wright, 1927 1927$200
  18. Anthus Pratensis - Hand-colored Meadow Pipit Lithograph, 1927
    Pl. 1314Anthus Pratensis - Hand-colored Meadow Pipit Lithograph, 1927 1927$225
  19. Rare Ornithological Illustration of the Male Dwarf Pigeon (Colombe naine), 1838
    Pl. 1315Rare Ornithological Illustration of the Male Dwarf Pigeon (Colombe naine), 1838 1838$605
  20. 19th Century Ornithological Illustration of the Leschenault's Owl, 1838
    Pl. 131619th Century Ornithological Illustration of the Leschenault's Owl, 1838 1838$605
  21. Ornithological Illustration of the Adult Corbin Barbet (Barbu corbin), 1838
    Pl. 1317Ornithological Illustration of the Adult Corbin Barbet (Barbu corbin), 1838 1838$605
  22. Ornithological Illustration of Hummingbirds by N.Huet and J.G.Prêtre, 1838
    Pl. 1318Ornithological Illustration of Hummingbirds by N.Huet and J.G.Prêtre, 1838 1838$605
  23. Old Handcolored Ornithological Print of the 'Chouette calong' (Calong Owl), 1838
    Pl. 1319Old Handcolored Ornithological Print of the 'Chouette calong' (Calong Owl), 1838 1838$490
  24. 1807 Gray Kingbird Print - 'Le Tyran Gris' Antique Ornithological Illustration
    Pl. 13201807 Gray Kingbird Print - 'Le Tyran Gris' Antique Ornithological Illustration 1807$550
  25. Hummingbird Illustrations: Adult, Young Male, and Female by Huet & Prêtre, 1838
    Pl. 1321Hummingbird Illustrations: Adult, Young Male, and Female by Huet & Prêtre, 1838 1838$490
  26. 1807 Red-Breasted Swallow Illustration - Original Handcolored Antique Bird Print
    Pl. 13221807 Red-Breasted Swallow Illustration - Original Handcolored Antique Bird Print 1807$435
  27. 1807 Cedar Waxwing Print - Original Handcolored Bird Illustration by Vieillot
    Pl. 13231807 Cedar Waxwing Print - Original Handcolored Bird Illustration by Vieillot 1807$435
  28. Set of 3 Antique Bird Prints - Parrots - Passerines - Birds of Prey, circa 1820
    Pl. 1324Set of 3 Antique Bird Prints - Parrots - Passerines - Birds of Prey, circa 1820 1820$390
  29. 1807 Eastern Kingbird Illustration - 'Le Tyran à huppe noire' Handcolored Print
    Pl. 13251807 Eastern Kingbird Illustration - 'Le Tyran à huppe noire' Handcolored Print 1807$445
  30. Illustration of Noble Pheasants (Edelfasanen)" by August Specht, 1870
    Pl. 1326Illustration of Noble Pheasants (Edelfasanen)" by August Specht, 1870 1870$135
  31. Defending the Flock: The Poultry's Stand Against the Hawk, Hand-colored ca.1860
    Pl. 1327Defending the Flock: The Poultry's Stand Against the Hawk, Hand-colored ca.1860 1860$245
  32. Tranquil Homestead: A Family of Chickens, circa 1860
    Pl. 1328Tranquil Homestead: A Family of Chickens, circa 1860 1860$245
  33. The Common Skua: Hand-colored from Dresser's Birds of Europe (1871-1896)
    Pl. 1329The Common Skua: Hand-colored from Dresser's Birds of Europe (1871-1896) 1871$370
  34. Exotic Parrots from the 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving by Robert Benard
    Pl. 1330Exotic Parrots from the 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving by Robert Benard Date not stated$145
  35. Hand-Colored Engraving of Shrike Species from the Caribbean and Southeast Asia
    Pl. 1331Hand-Colored Engraving of Shrike Species from the Caribbean and Southeast Asia Date not stated$145
  36. Hand-Colored Engraving of Warblers and Blackbirds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
    Pl. 1332Hand-Colored Engraving of Warblers and Blackbirds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790 1790$145
  37. Hand-Colored Engraving of Goose Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
    Pl. 1333Hand-Colored Engraving of Goose Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790 1790$145
  38. Hand-Colored Engraving of Global Quail Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
    Pl. 1334Hand-Colored Engraving of Global Quail Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790 1790$145
  39. Hand-Colored Engraving of European & Exotic Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
    Pl. 1335Hand-Colored Engraving of European & Exotic Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790 1790$145
  40. Hand-Colored Engraving of Blackbird Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
    Pl. 1336Hand-Colored Engraving of Blackbird Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790 1790$145
  41. Hand-Colored Engraving of African and Malagasy Grosbeaks and Ortolans, 1790
    Pl. 1337Hand-Colored Engraving of African and Malagasy Grosbeaks and Ortolans, 1790 1790$145
  42. Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater Male - Hand-Colored Lithograph from The Book of the World
    Pl. 1338Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater Male - Hand-Colored Lithograph from The Book of the World Date not stated$270
  43. The Black Indian from George Edwards' A Natural History of Uncommon Birds (1743)
    Pl. 1339The Black Indian from George Edwards' A Natural History of Uncommon Birds (1743) 1743$300
  44. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Small Black and White Duck by Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 1340Hand-Colored Engraving of the Small Black and White Duck by Seligmann, ca.1770 1770$605
  45. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Large White and Black Duck by Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 1341Hand-Colored Engraving of the Large White and Black Duck by Seligmann, ca.1770 1770$640
  46. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Duck with a Grey Head by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 1342Hand-Colored Engraving of the Duck with a Grey Head by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770 1770$640
  47. Engraving of the Small Brown and White Duck with Botanical Detail, circa 1770
    Pl. 1343Engraving of the Small Brown and White Duck with Botanical Detail, circa 1770 1770$605
  48. Hand-Colored Engraving of the Small Brown and White Duck by Seligmann, c.1770
    Pl. 1344Hand-Colored Engraving of the Small Brown and White Duck by Seligmann, c.1770 1770$605

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