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.

288 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. Defending the Flock: The Poultry's Stand Against the Hawk, Hand-colored ca.1860
    Pl. 241Defending the Flock: The Poultry's Stand Against the Hawk, Hand-colored ca.1860 1860$245
  2. Tranquil Homestead: A Family of Chickens, circa 1860
    Pl. 242Tranquil Homestead: A Family of Chickens, circa 1860 1860$245
  3. The Common Skua: Hand-colored from Dresser's Birds of Europe (1871-1896)
    Pl. 243The Common Skua: Hand-colored from Dresser's Birds of Europe (1871-1896) 1871$370
  4. 19th Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Owls from an Old Dutch Drawing, 1860
    Pl. 24419th Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Owls from an Old Dutch Drawing, 1860 1860$255
  5. 1862 Trio of Yellow-Breasted Tits - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann
    Pl. 2451862 Trio of Yellow-Breasted Tits - Rare Hand-Colored Lithograph from Hoffmann 1862$180
  6. The Majestic Dark Brahma - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph, 1888
    Pl. 246The Majestic Dark Brahma - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph, 1888 1888$270
  7. The Regal Light Brahma - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph, 1888
    Pl. 247The Regal Light Brahma - A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph, 1888 1888$270
  8. Vulture Etching, Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880
    Pl. 248Vulture Etching, Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880 1880$570
  9. Ruffs and Reeves in Breeding Plumage, Ornithological Lithograph c.1895
    Pl. 249Ruffs and Reeves in Breeding Plumage, Ornithological Lithograph c.1895 1895$155
  10. Redshank and Greenshank in Winter Plumage, Antique Bird Lithograph c.1895
    Pl. 250Redshank and Greenshank in Winter Plumage, Antique Bird Lithograph c.1895 1895$135
  11. Redshank and Marsh Sandpiper, Antique Shorebird Lithograph c.1895
    Pl. 251Redshank and Marsh Sandpiper, Antique Shorebird Lithograph c.1895 1895$145
  12. Global Bird Eggs: An 1857 Study of Avian Diversity - Hand-Coloured Lithograph
    Pl. 252Global Bird Eggs: An 1857 Study of Avian Diversity - Hand-Coloured Lithograph 1857$145
  13. Wigeon Eggs in Nature: An 1863 Study of Avian Reproduction - Lithograph
    Pl. 253Wigeon Eggs in Nature: An 1863 Study of Avian Reproduction - Lithograph 1863$145
  14. Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Kingfishers in Serenity: An 1852 Riverside Study
    Pl. 254Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Kingfishers in Serenity: An 1852 Riverside Study 1852$155
  15. Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Eider Ducks by the Sea: An 1863 Coastal Study
    Pl. 255Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Eider Ducks by the Sea: An 1863 Coastal Study 1863$125
  16. Woodpeckers in Harmony: An 1856 Avian Study in a Hand-Coloured Lithograph
    Pl. 256Woodpeckers in Harmony: An 1856 Avian Study in a Hand-Coloured Lithograph 1856$135
  17. Northern Shoveler Ducks by Reinhold Schmidt, Antique Bird Print c.1895
    Pl. 257Northern Shoveler Ducks by Reinhold Schmidt, Antique Bird Print c.1895 1895$155
  18. Pheasant and Wild Turkey, Antique Chromolithograph Game Birds c.1895
    Pl. 258Pheasant and Wild Turkey, Antique Chromolithograph Game Birds c.1895 1895$155
  19. Antique Japanese Bird and Landscape Print: Six Panels of Nature’s Harmony, 1882
    Pl. 259Antique Japanese Bird and Landscape Print: Six Panels of Nature’s Harmony, 1882 1882$255
  20. European Goldfinches in Winter: An 1879 Lithograph
    Pl. 260European Goldfinches in Winter: An 1879 Lithograph 1879$125
  21. Spotted Redshank and Greenshank, Antique Shorebird Lithograph c.1895
    Pl. 261Spotted Redshank and Greenshank, Antique Shorebird Lithograph c.1895 1895$135
  22. Antique Bird Print of the Grey Heron by Naumann, circa 1895
    Pl. 262Antique Bird Print of the Grey Heron by Naumann, circa 1895 1895$155
  23. Antique Lithograph of Red-billed Hill Partridge by Keulemans, Sumatra c.1887
    Pl. 263Antique Lithograph of Red-billed Hill Partridge by Keulemans, Sumatra c.1887 1887$210
  24. Wading Birds & Cranes Print: Flamingo, Stork, Ibis, Bustard, Antique 1867
    Pl. 264Wading Birds & Cranes Print: Flamingo, Stork, Ibis, Bustard, Antique 1867 1867$200
  25. Water Birds Print: Swan, Pelican, Cormorant, Ducks, Antique 1867
    Pl. 265Water Birds Print: Swan, Pelican, Cormorant, Ducks, Antique 1867 1867$200
  26. Game Birds & Flightless Birds Print: Peacock, Ostrich, Cassowary, Antique 1867
    Pl. 266Game Birds & Flightless Birds Print: Peacock, Ostrich, Cassowary, Antique 1867 1867$200
  27. Songbirds & Tropical Birds Print: Hornbill, Bee-eater, Crow, Antique 1867
    Pl. 267Songbirds & Tropical Birds Print: Hornbill, Bee-eater, Crow, Antique 1867 1867$200
  28. Birds of Prey Print: Eagles, Falcons, Owls & Vultures, Antique 1867
    Pl. 268Birds of Prey Print: Eagles, Falcons, Owls & Vultures, Antique 1867 1867$200
  29. Rococo Floral Garland Design, 18th-Century French Ornament with Doves, 1869
    Pl. 269Rococo Floral Garland Design, 18th-Century French Ornament with Doves, 1869 1869$255
  30. Antique Bird Prints, Finches, Waxbills, Starlings & Fieldfare, Cassell’s, 1888
    Pl. 270Antique Bird Prints, Finches, Waxbills, Starlings & Fieldfare, Cassell’s, 1888 1888$235
  31. Black Storks by the Water, Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
    Pl. 271Black Storks by the Water, Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880 1880$290
  32. Wood Pigeons in a Spring Landscape, Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph, 1880
    Pl. 272Wood Pigeons in a Spring Landscape, Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph, 1880 1880$245
  33. Swans on a Quiet Lake, Graceful Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
    Pl. 273Swans on a Quiet Lake, Graceful Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880 1880$255
  34. Seabirds on a Northern Shore, Elegant Antique Guillemots Chromolithograph, 1880
    Pl. 274Seabirds on a Northern Shore, Elegant Antique Guillemots Chromolithograph, 1880 1880$270
  35. Wild Geese on a Rocky Shore, Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
    Pl. 275Wild Geese on a Rocky Shore, Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880 1880$290
  36. Majestic Common Crane in Wetland Landscape, Antique Bird Chromolithograph, 1880
    Pl. 276Majestic Common Crane in Wetland Landscape, Antique Bird Chromolithograph, 1880 1880$280
  37. White Storks by the Water’s Edge, Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
    Pl. 277White Storks by the Water’s Edge, Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880 1880$300
  38. Antique Frigate Bird & Tropic Bird Print, Coastal Scene Lithograph, c.1895
    Pl. 278Antique Frigate Bird & Tropic Bird Print, Coastal Scene Lithograph, c.1895 1895$175
  39. Set of 2 Antique Exotic Bird Prints, Parrots & Macaws, Vibrant Lithographs, 1895
    Pl. 279Set of 2 Antique Exotic Bird Prints, Parrots & Macaws, Vibrant Lithographs, 1895 1895$380
  40. Antique Golden Eagle Bird Lithograph, Royal Natural History, 1895
    Pl. 280Antique Golden Eagle Bird Lithograph, Royal Natural History, 1895 1895$255
  41. Antique Bird Lithographs Set of 3, Buntings Wheatear Wagtail, 1895
    Pl. 281Antique Bird Lithographs Set of 3, Buntings Wheatear Wagtail, 1895 1895$410
  42. Set of 3 Antique Bird Lithographs, Starlings Weaver Hoopoe, 1895
    Pl. 282Set of 3 Antique Bird Lithographs, Starlings Weaver Hoopoe, 1895 1895$440
  43. Antique Wild Duck Print Mallard Ducks Wetland Scene Chromolithograph c.1895
    Pl. 283Antique Wild Duck Print Mallard Ducks Wetland Scene Chromolithograph c.1895 1895$250
  44. Antique Ostrich Print Exotic Birds Africa Scene Chromolithograph c.1895
    Pl. 284Antique Ostrich Print Exotic Birds Africa Scene Chromolithograph c.1895 1895$275
  45. Antique Penguin Print Giant Penguins Coastal Scene Chromolithograph c.1895
    Pl. 285Antique Penguin Print Giant Penguins Coastal Scene Chromolithograph c.1895 1895$275
  46. Antique Bird Prints Set Crane & Heron Tropical Birds Chromolithographs c.1895
    Pl. 286Antique Bird Prints Set Crane & Heron Tropical Birds Chromolithographs c.1895 1895$440
  47. Antique Bird Prints Set of 2, Desert Species, Victorian Chromolithographs, 1895
    Pl. 287Antique Bird Prints Set of 2, Desert Species, Victorian Chromolithographs, 1895 1895$365
  48. Greater Bird of Paradise Male & Female Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1875
    Pl. 288Greater Bird of Paradise Male & Female Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1875 1875$440

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