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-coloured copper engravings of the 1700s to the lithographed folios of the Victorian age. Every print here is a period original, not a reproduction.

1,505 prints

Period

Before 1700 918th century 249Early 19th century 311Late 19th century 28520th century 454

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. Swallows, Swifts and Nightjar, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805
    Pl. 145Swallows, Swifts and Nightjar, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$315
  2. Eagles including the Bald Eagle, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805
    Pl. 146Eagles including the Bald Eagle, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$360
  3. Six Hawks and Buzzards, Birds of Prey, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805
    Pl. 147Six Hawks and Buzzards, Birds of Prey, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$340
  4. Falcons and Hawks including the Peregrine, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805
    Pl. 148Falcons and Hawks including the Peregrine, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$360
  5. Black and Green Woodpeckers with Nuthatch, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805
    Pl. 149Black and Green Woodpeckers with Nuthatch, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$360
  6. Goldcrest and Firecrest with Songbirds, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1820
    Pl. 150Goldcrest and Firecrest with Songbirds, Antique Bertuch Print, circa 1820 circa 1820$270
  7. Four Kingfishers on Branches, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1818
    Pl. 151Four Kingfishers on Branches, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1818 circa 1816-1821$385
  8. Exotic Finches and Hummingbird, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805
    Pl. 152Exotic Finches and Hummingbird, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$350
  9. Thrushes, Blackbird and Ring Ouzel, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805
    Pl. 153Thrushes, Blackbird and Ring Ouzel, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$295
  10. Yellowhammer, Ortolan and Buntings, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805
    Pl. 154Yellowhammer, Ortolan and Buntings, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$270
  11. Hoopoe, Roller and Crossbills, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805
    Pl. 155Hoopoe, Roller and Crossbills, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$330
  12. Royal Flycatcher and Bee-eaters, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805
    Pl. 156Royal Flycatcher and Bee-eaters, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$330
  13. Crested Lark and Other Larks, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805
    Pl. 157Crested Lark and Other Larks, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$260
  14. Scarlet Ibis and Other Ibises, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1812
    Pl. 158Scarlet Ibis and Other Ibises, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1812 circa 1810-1815$365
  15. Kingfisher and Mandarin Duck, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805
    Pl. 159Kingfisher and Mandarin Duck, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$320
  16. Five Exotic Birds, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805
    Pl. 160Five Exotic Birds, Antique Bertuch Print, Vienna, circa 1805 circa 1801-1807$360
  17. Antique Bird Print of a Taiga Bean Goose ‘Anser Fabalis’, 1917
    Pl. 161Antique Bird Print of a Taiga Bean Goose ‘Anser Fabalis’, 1917 1917$160
  18. Two Allied Wrens Antique Bird Print Made after D.G. Elliot, 1869
    Pl. 162Two Allied Wrens Antique Bird Print Made after D.G. Elliot, 1869 1869$870
  19. Antique Bird Print of Mexican Turkey, Lithograph, Circa 1868, Rare
    Pl. 163Antique Bird Print of Mexican Turkey, Lithograph, Circa 1868, Rare 1868$760
  20. Antique Bird Prints: African Beef-Eater, Pied Hornbill and the Bull-Faced Barbet
    Pl. 164Antique Bird Prints: African Beef-Eater, Pied Hornbill and the Bull-Faced Barbet Date not stated$160
  21. Antique Bird Print of Various Geese by A. Nuyens, 1882
    Pl. 165Antique Bird Print of Various Geese by A. Nuyens, 1882 1882$125
  22. Antique Bird Print of the Whydahbird and Others by A. Nuyens, 1886
    Pl. 166Antique Bird Print of the Whydahbird and Others by A. Nuyens, 1886 1886$90
  23. Raptor Chronicles: Antique Ornithological Print of the Northern Hawk-Owl, 1894
    Pl. 167Raptor Chronicles: Antique Ornithological Print of the Northern Hawk-Owl, 1894 1894$115
  24. Two Exotic Birds on Branches, Antique Bird Engraving by Schouman, c. 1760
    Pl. 168Two Exotic Birds on Branches, Antique Bird Engraving by Schouman, c. 1760 1760$205
  25. Antique Animal Print of a Gull 'Sea Birds' and Egg by C. Hoffmann, 1847
    Pl. 169Antique Animal Print of a Gull 'Sea Birds' and Egg by C. Hoffmann, 1847 1847$85
  26. Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology
    Pl. 170Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology 1847$190
  27. Antique Bird Print of Sanderlings, 1847
    Pl. 171Antique Bird Print of Sanderlings, 1847 1847$110
  28. Antique Bird Print of the Mandarin Duck, Mallard and Wild Duck (1886)
    Pl. 172Antique Bird Print of the Mandarin Duck, Mallard and Wild Duck (1886) 1886$135
  29. Antique Bird Print of various Roosters and Chickens (1886)
    Pl. 173Antique Bird Print of various Roosters and Chickens (1886) 1886$180
  30. Antique Bird Print of the Cockatoo, Blue-Mountain Lory and Maccaw (1886)
    Pl. 174Antique Bird Print of the Cockatoo, Blue-Mountain Lory and Maccaw (1886) 1886$205
  31. Antique Bird Print of the Red-Pileated Finch, Grosbeak and Sparrow (1886)
    Pl. 175Antique Bird Print of the Red-Pileated Finch, Grosbeak and Sparrow (1886) 1886$135
  32. Antique Bird Print of the Maja Finch, Black-Headed Finch and Firetail (1886)
    Pl. 176Antique Bird Print of the Maja Finch, Black-Headed Finch and Firetail (1886) 1886$115
  33. Antique Bird Print of the Robin, Blue Throat and European Stonechat (1886)
    Pl. 177Antique Bird Print of the Robin, Blue Throat and European Stonechat (1886) 1886$135
  34. Antique Bird Print of the Lark, Winter Wren, Goldcrest and Yellow Wagtail (1886)
    Pl. 178Antique Bird Print of the Lark, Winter Wren, Goldcrest and Yellow Wagtail (1886) 1886$135
  35. Antique Bird Print of the Goldfinch, Common Blackbird and Bullfinch (1886)
    Pl. 179Antique Bird Print of the Goldfinch, Common Blackbird and Bullfinch (1886) 1886$160
  36. Common Blackbird, Rosy Starling and Albino Blackbird, Antique Bird Print, 1860
    Pl. 180Common Blackbird, Rosy Starling and Albino Blackbird, Antique Bird Print, 1860 1860$160
  37. Stunning Hand-Colored Antique Bird Print of a Female Jacamar by Barraband, c1805
    Pl. 181Stunning Hand-Colored Antique Bird Print of a Female Jacamar by Barraband, c1805 Date not stated$1,860
  38. Rare 18th Century Bird Print, Marsh Tit and Nest Scene by Sepp & Nozeman
    Pl. 182Rare 18th Century Bird Print, Marsh Tit and Nest Scene by Sepp & Nozeman Date not stated$745
  39. Antique Bird Print of a Vulture by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
    Pl. 183Antique Bird Print of a Vulture by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770 1770$685
  40. Eurasian Scops Owl Print, Antique Dutch Ornithology by Sepp & Nozeman, c.1770
    Pl. 184Eurasian Scops Owl Print, Antique Dutch Ornithology by Sepp & Nozeman, c.1770 1770$755
  41. Antique Bird Print of the Sand Martin by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
    Pl. 185Antique Bird Print of the Sand Martin by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770 1770$730
  42. Antique Bird Print of the Barn Swallow by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
    Pl. 186Antique Bird Print of the Barn Swallow by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770 1770$675
  43. Antique Bird Print of the Garrulus by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
    Pl. 187Antique Bird Print of the Garrulus by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770 1770$1,410
  44. Magpie (Pica), Antique Ornithological Print with Dutch Text, Nozeman, 1770–1829
    Pl. 188Magpie (Pica), Antique Ornithological Print with Dutch Text, Nozeman, 1770–1829 1770$1,410
  45. Spotted Nutcracker, Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770
    Pl. 189Spotted Nutcracker, Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 1770$960
  46. European Turtle Dove with Nest, Antique Bird Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770
    Pl. 190European Turtle Dove with Nest, Antique Bird Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770 1770$925
  47. Eurasian Golden Oriole with Nest, Antique Bird Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770
    Pl. 191Eurasian Golden Oriole with Nest, Antique Bird Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770 1770$1,295
  48. Redwing Thrush, Antique Bird Print by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770
    Pl. 192Redwing Thrush, Antique Bird Print by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 1770$855