Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Early 19th century natural history prints

1,056 prints

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  1. Handcolored Variations of Moths: A Study in Lepidoptera Elegance, 1845
    Pl. 529Handcolored Variations of Moths: A Study in Lepidoptera Elegance, 1845 1845$210
  2. Underwater Elegance: Razorfish and Shrimpfish - A Marine Engraving Study, 1845
    Pl. 530Underwater Elegance: Razorfish and Shrimpfish - A Marine Engraving Study, 1845 1845$200
  3. Transcending Time: Urania Prometheus, A Lepidopteral Legacy - Circa 1845
    Pl. 531Transcending Time: Urania Prometheus, A Lepidopteral Legacy - Circa 1845 1845$245
  4. Handcolored Print of a Ground Dove, African Green Pigeon & Crowned Pigeon, 1845
    Pl. 532Handcolored Print of a Ground Dove, African Green Pigeon & Crowned Pigeon, 1845 1845$210
  5. Seasonal Plumage of the Sanderling: Selby's Ornithological Study, 1826
    Pl. 533Seasonal Plumage of the Sanderling: Selby's Ornithological Study, 1826 1826$1,340
  6. Aquatic Songbirds named Dippers Engraved by Selby and Hand-Colored, 1826
    Pl. 534Aquatic Songbirds named Dippers Engraved by Selby and Hand-Colored, 1826 1826$1,340
  7. Old Botanical Quartet: Portraits of Flax, Tobacco, Saffron, and Patience, 1823
    Pl. 535Old Botanical Quartet: Portraits of Flax, Tobacco, Saffron, and Patience, 1823 1823$245
  8. A Hand-Colored Illustration of the Snow Leopard or Once, 1824
    Pl. 536A Hand-Colored Illustration of the Snow Leopard or Once, 1824 1824$325
  9. Antique Print of a Female Sri Lanka Ornamental Tiger Spider or Tarantula, 1833
    Pl. 537Antique Print of a Female Sri Lanka Ornamental Tiger Spider or Tarantula, 1833 1833$380
  10. Hand-Colored Antique Engraving of a Male and Female Deer, Published in 1820
    Pl. 538Hand-Colored Antique Engraving of a Male and Female Deer, Published in 1820 1820$180
  11. Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of various Antelope Species, circa 1820
    Pl. 539Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of various Antelope Species, circa 1820 1820$180
  12. Patinca Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Beaver, Pubished in circa 1820
    Pl. 540Patinca Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Beaver, Pubished in circa 1820 1820$180
  13. Patina Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Sheep and Ram, circa 1820
    Pl. 541Patina Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Sheep and Ram, circa 1820 1820$180
  14. Antique Print of Otters, Martens, Ermine, a Squirrel and a Beaver, circa 1820
    Pl. 542Antique Print of Otters, Martens, Ermine, a Squirrel and a Beaver, circa 1820 1820$180
  15. Hand Colored Antique Print of Lemurs and the extinct Mauritian Flying Fox, 1820
    Pl. 543Hand Colored Antique Print of Lemurs and the extinct Mauritian Flying Fox, 1820 1820$180
  16. Hand-Colored Antique Illustrations of Various Rodent-like Animals, circa 1820
    Pl. 544Hand-Colored Antique Illustrations of Various Rodent-like Animals, circa 1820 1820$180
  17. Hand Colored Antique Print of Wolves and a Fox, circa 1820
    Pl. 545Hand Colored Antique Print of Wolves and a Fox, circa 1820 1820$155
  18. Hand Colored Antique Print of Flying Foxes and Bats, circa 1820
    Pl. 546Hand Colored Antique Print of Flying Foxes and Bats, circa 1820 1820$180
  19. Aquatic Elegance: Molluscan Diversity Illustrated and Hand-Colored in 1849
    Pl. 547Aquatic Elegance: Molluscan Diversity Illustrated and Hand-Colored in 1849 1849$360
  20. "Plate XV: The Sandpipers - A Study in Seasonal and Developmental Plumage, 1826
    Pl. 548"Plate XV: The Sandpipers - A Study in Seasonal and Developmental Plumage, 1826 1826$1,340
  21. Seasonal Plumage of a Life Seize Engraving of the Common Oystercatcher, 1826
    Pl. 549Seasonal Plumage of a Life Seize Engraving of the Common Oystercatcher, 1826 1826$1,340
  22. Original Handcolored Engraving of The Little Gull by Selby, 1826
    Pl. 550Original Handcolored Engraving of The Little Gull by Selby, 1826 1826$1,340
  23. The Little Auk - A Life Seize Study Engraved in Seasonal Plumage by Selby, 1826
    Pl. 551The Little Auk - A Life Seize Study Engraved in Seasonal Plumage by Selby, 1826 1826$1,340
  24. Large Engravings of Plovers in Contrast - Age and Species, 1826
    Pl. 552Large Engravings of Plovers in Contrast - Age and Species, 1826 1826$1,340
  25. 1819 Marine Splendor: Original Hand-Colored Engravings of Fishes
    Pl. 5531819 Marine Splendor: Original Hand-Colored Engravings of Fishes 1819$535
  26. Foreign Field Sports: Bird Catching Aquatint by Dubourg & Howitt, 1813
    Pl. 554Foreign Field Sports: Bird Catching Aquatint by Dubourg & Howitt, 1813 1813$270
  27. 1807 Gray Flycatcher Print - 'Le Moucherolle gris' Handcolored Bird Illustration
    Pl. 5551807 Gray Flycatcher Print - 'Le Moucherolle gris' Handcolored Bird Illustration 1807$425
  28. Large Antique Vireo Bird Illustration - 1807 Vieillot Handcolored Print
    Pl. 556Large Antique Vireo Bird Illustration - 1807 Vieillot Handcolored Print 1807$425
  29. An 1807 Large Hand-Finished Ornithological Study of a Northern Shrike
    Pl. 557An 1807 Large Hand-Finished Ornithological Study of a Northern Shrike 1807$635
  30. Avian Treasures from Buffon's Natural History: Hand-Colored Masterpieces, 1837
    Pl. 558Avian Treasures from Buffon's Natural History: Hand-Colored Masterpieces, 1837 1837$170
  31. Ornithological Splendor: The Senegal Firefinch and Bengalese Finch Birds, 1837
    Pl. 559Ornithological Splendor: The Senegal Firefinch and Bengalese Finch Birds, 1837 1837$100
  32. 1807 Sharp-Shinned Hawk Illustration - 'L'Epervier rayé' Antique and Handcolored
    Pl. 5601807 Sharp-Shinned Hawk Illustration - 'L'Epervier rayé' Antique and Handcolored 1807$470
  33. Feathered Sapphire: The Blue Swallow, A Vieillot Hand-Colored Print from 1807
    Pl. 561Feathered Sapphire: The Blue Swallow, A Vieillot Hand-Colored Print from 1807 1807$580
  34. "Admiral Butterfly Lifecycle" - Hand-Colored Natural History Plate (1846)
    Pl. 562"Admiral Butterfly Lifecycle" - Hand-Colored Natural History Plate (1846) 1846$180
  35. Spring Monkeys and Other Species, Lithographs by Last, 1836, Zoological Studies
    Pl. 563Spring Monkeys and Other Species, Lithographs by Last, 1836, Zoological Studies 1836$670
  36. Sloth, Galago, and Lemur Species, Lithographs by C. Last, 1836, Natural History
    Pl. 564Sloth, Galago, and Lemur Species, Lithographs by C. Last, 1836, Natural History 1836$670
  37. Anatomical Studies of Bats from 'The Mammals' Natural History Publication, 1836
    Pl. 565Anatomical Studies of Bats from 'The Mammals' Natural History Publication, 1836 1836$670
  38. Anatomical Studies of Bats from 'The Mammals' Natural History Lithographs, 1836
    Pl. 566Anatomical Studies of Bats from 'The Mammals' Natural History Lithographs, 1836 1836$435
  39. Moles, Shrews, and Burrowing Mammals from 'The Mammals' Natural History, 1836
    Pl. 567Moles, Shrews, and Burrowing Mammals from 'The Mammals' Natural History, 1836 1836$435
  40. The Polar Bear from 'The Mammals' Natural History Lithographs, Published in 1836
    Pl. 568The Polar Bear from 'The Mammals' Natural History Lithographs, Published in 1836 1836$155
  41. Orangutan, Chimpanzee, Siamang & Gibbons, Lithographs by C.Last, 1836, Primates
    Pl. 569Orangutan, Chimpanzee, Siamang & Gibbons, Lithographs by C.Last, 1836, Primates 1836$670
  42. Macaque, Mandrill & Dikbuik Monkeys, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836
    Pl. 570Macaque, Mandrill & Dikbuik Monkeys, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836 1836$670
  43. Forest Devil, Miriki & Long-bearded Howler Monkeys, Lithographs by C. Last, 1836
    Pl. 571Forest Devil, Miriki & Long-bearded Howler Monkeys, Lithographs by C. Last, 1836 1836$670
  44. Oeakari, Sodenaap, Cacajao & Capuchin Monkeys, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836
    Pl. 572Oeakari, Sodenaap, Cacajao & Capuchin Monkeys, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836 1836$670
  45. Saimiri, Night Monkey, Mico & Silky Monkey, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836
    Pl. 573Saimiri, Night Monkey, Mico & Silky Monkey, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836 1836$670
  46. Golden-crested, Lion Tamarin & Lemur Species, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836
    Pl. 574Golden-crested, Lion Tamarin & Lemur Species, Lithographs by C.C. Last, 1836 1836$670
  47. The Flying Lemur (Colugo) Lithograph by C.C. Last, 1836
    Pl. 575The Flying Lemur (Colugo) Lithograph by C.C. Last, 1836 1836$290
  48. Hand-Colored Engraving of Shield Lichen, Parmelia saxatilis, by F. Guimpel, 1819
    Pl. 576Hand-Colored Engraving of Shield Lichen, Parmelia saxatilis, by F. Guimpel, 1819 1819$325

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