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.

247 prints

Period

Before 1700 918th century 247Early 19th century 310Late 19th century 28120th century 452

Artist or book

The von Wright brothers 321Nozeman 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. California Birds, Northern California Honeyeater & Port Français Thrush, c.1798
    Pl. 1California Birds, Northern California Honeyeater & Port Français Thrush, c.1798 1798$495
  2. The Great Green Parrot of the West Indies, Hand-Coloured Engraving, ca.1770
    Pl. 2The Great Green Parrot of the West Indies, Hand-Coloured Engraving, ca.1770 1770$775
  3. Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Blue-Winged Teal by Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 3Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Blue-Winged Teal by Seligmann, ca.1770 1770$650
  4. Wood Duck, Die Sommerente / Canard d’Été, after Mark Catesby, Seligmann, c.1770
    Pl. 4Wood Duck, Die Sommerente / Canard d’Été, after Mark Catesby, Seligmann, c.1770 1770$660
  5. Hand-Colored Engraving of Diverse Bird Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
    Pl. 5Hand-Colored Engraving of Diverse Bird Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790 1790$145
  6. Hand-Colored Engraving of Plovers and Lapwings from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
    Pl. 6Hand-Colored Engraving of Plovers and Lapwings from Histoire Naturelle, 1790 1790$145
  7. Bird Print of an American Goldfinch on a Branch Engraved and Hand-Colored, 1749
    Pl. 7Bird Print of an American Goldfinch on a Branch Engraved and Hand-Colored, 1749 1749$550
  8. Original Antique Print of Seven Robins, Bluethroats and Yellowthroats, 1796
    Pl. 8Original Antique Print of Seven Robins, Bluethroats and Yellowthroats, 1796 1796$345
  9. California Quail Pair, Partridge Couple of California, Antique Bird Print, 1798
    Pl. 9California Quail Pair, Partridge Couple of California, Antique Bird Print, 1798 1798$305
  10. Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Variegated Teal by Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 10Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Variegated Teal by Seligmann, ca.1770 1770$640
  11. Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Duck with Broad Bill by Seligmann, c.1770
    Pl. 11Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Duck with Broad Bill by Seligmann, c.1770 1770$605
  12. Engraving of the Long-Tailed Duck and Spur-Winged Lapwing by Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 12Engraving of the Long-Tailed Duck and Spur-Winged Lapwing by Seligmann, ca.1770 1770$650
  13. Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Seligman, c.1770
    Pl. 13Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Seligman, c.1770 1770$775
  14. Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Crested Bittern by Seligmann, ca.1770
    Pl. 14Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Crested Bittern by Seligmann, ca.1770 1770$695
  15. Hand-Colored Engraving of Exotic Tropical Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
    Pl. 15Hand-Colored Engraving of Exotic Tropical Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790 1790$145
  16. Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749
    Pl. 16Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749 1749$390
  17. Engraving of The American Tit Bird with Yellow Throat in Old Handcoloring, 1749
    Pl. 17Engraving of The American Tit Bird with Yellow Throat in Old Handcoloring, 1749 1749$660
  18. The Large Green Parrot of The West Indies Hand-Colored and Engraved, 1749
    Pl. 18The Large Green Parrot of The West Indies Hand-Colored and Engraved, 1749 1749$660
  19. Two Exotic Birds on Branches, Antique Bird Engraving by Schouman, c. 1760
    Pl. 19Two Exotic Birds on Branches, Antique Bird Engraving by Schouman, c. 1760 1760$200
  20. Antique Bird Print of a Vulture by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
    Pl. 20Antique Bird Print of a Vulture by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770 1770$685
  21. Eurasian Scops Owl Print, Antique Dutch Ornithology by Sepp & Nozeman, c.1770
    Pl. 21Eurasian Scops Owl Print, Antique Dutch Ornithology by Sepp & Nozeman, c.1770 1770$750
  22. Antique Bird Print of the Sand Martin by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
    Pl. 22Antique Bird Print of the Sand Martin by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770 1770$730
  23. Antique Bird Print of the Barn Swallow by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
    Pl. 23Antique Bird Print of the Barn Swallow by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770 1770$670
  24. Antique Bird Print of the Garrulus by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770
    Pl. 24Antique Bird Print of the Garrulus by Sepp & Nozeman, 1770 1770$1,400
  25. Magpie (Pica), Antique Ornithological Print with Dutch Text, Nozeman, 1770–1829
    Pl. 25Magpie (Pica), Antique Ornithological Print with Dutch Text, Nozeman, 1770–1829 1770$1,400
  26. Spotted Nutcracker, Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770
    Pl. 26Spotted Nutcracker, Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 1770$950
  27. European Turtle Dove with Nest, Antique Bird Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770
    Pl. 27European Turtle Dove with Nest, Antique Bird Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770 1770$920
  28. Eurasian Golden Oriole with Nest, Antique Bird Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770
    Pl. 28Eurasian Golden Oriole with Nest, Antique Bird Engraving, Nozeman & Sepp 1770 1770$1,290
  29. Redwing Thrush, Antique Bird Print by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770
    Pl. 29Redwing Thrush, Antique Bird Print by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 1770$850
  30. Antique Bird Print, Starling & White-throated Dipper by Nozeman & Sepp, 1770
    Pl. 30Antique Bird Print, Starling & White-throated Dipper by Nozeman & Sepp, 1770 1770$1,145
  31. Ruff Bird Print with Nest, Tringa Pugnax by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770
    Pl. 31Ruff Bird Print with Nest, Tringa Pugnax by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 1770$950
  32. Antique Bird Print, Common Nightjar Caprimulgus by Nozeman & Sepp, 1770
    Pl. 32Antique Bird Print, Common Nightjar Caprimulgus by Nozeman & Sepp, 1770 1770$895
  33. Brent Goose, Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1789
    Pl. 33Brent Goose, Antique Bird Engraving by Nozeman and Sepp, 1789 1789$950
  34. Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Curlew by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 34Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Curlew by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$1,625
  35. Antique Bird Print of the Nightingale by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 35Antique Bird Print of the Nightingale by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$1,010
  36. Antique Bird Print of the Great Grey Shrike by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 36Antique Bird Print of the Great Grey Shrike by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$1,065
  37. Antique Bird Print of the Yellowhammer by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 37Antique Bird Print of the Yellowhammer by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$885
  38. Antique Bird Print of the Hawfinch by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 38Antique Bird Print of the Hawfinch by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$1,010
  39. White Stork, Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 39White Stork, Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$2,465
  40. Antique Bird Print of the Great Crested Grebe by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 40Antique Bird Print of the Great Crested Grebe by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$1,570
  41. Antique Bird Print of the Common Pheasant 'Male' by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 41Antique Bird Print of the Common Pheasant 'Male' by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$2,015
  42. Antique Bird Print of the Common Pheasant by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
    Pl. 42Antique Bird Print of the Common Pheasant by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 1789$2,015
  43. Antique Bird Print of the Rook by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
    Pl. 43Antique Bird Print of the Rook by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797 1797$895
  44. Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Sparrowhawk by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
    Pl. 44Antique Bird Print of the Eurasian Sparrowhawk by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797 1797$1,795
  45. Antique Bird Print of a Common Snipe by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
    Pl. 45Antique Bird Print of a Common Snipe by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797 1797$730
  46. Antique Bird Print of the Great Snipe by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
    Pl. 46Antique Bird Print of the Great Snipe by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797 1797$1,065
  47. Antique Bird Print of the Spotted Redshank by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
    Pl. 47Antique Bird Print of the Spotted Redshank by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797 1797$1,010
  48. Greater Scaup, Antique Bird Engraving Anas Marila by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770
    Pl. 48Greater Scaup, Antique Bird Engraving Anas Marila by Nozeman and Sepp, 1770 1770$1,290