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. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Seals and Amphibious Mammals, c.1800
    Pl. 817Antique Handcolored Engraving of Seals and Amphibious Mammals, c.1800 1800$155
  2. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Starfish and Marine Creatures, c.1800
    Pl. 818Antique Handcolored Engraving of Starfish and Marine Creatures, c.1800 1800$155
  3. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Seals and Amphibious Creatures, c.1800
    Pl. 819Antique Handcolored Engraving of Seals and Amphibious Creatures, c.1800 1800$145
  4. Antique Print of Various Marine Life Including the Dark Moray Eel, c.1800
    Pl. 820Antique Print of Various Marine Life Including the Dark Moray Eel, c.1800 1800$125
  5. Handcolored Copperplate Engraving of Cashmere Goats and Sheep, Bertuch 1823
    Pl. 821Handcolored Copperplate Engraving of Cashmere Goats and Sheep, Bertuch 1823 1823$125
  6. Engraving of Egyptian Goose by Nicolas Maréchal and S.C. Miger, 1808
    Pl. 822Engraving of Egyptian Goose by Nicolas Maréchal and S.C. Miger, 1808 1808$215
  7. 1808 Engraving of Antelope Bubalis by S.C. Miger: Detailed Zoological Study
    Pl. 8231808 Engraving of Antelope Bubalis by S.C. Miger: Detailed Zoological Study 1808$215
  8. Franz Sturm's Illustration: a European Storm Petrel (Procellaria pelagica), 1830
    Pl. 824Franz Sturm's Illustration: a European Storm Petrel (Procellaria pelagica), 1830 1830$100
  9. Franz Sturm's 1830 Illustration of the Adult Male Rock Dove (Columba livia)
    Pl. 825Franz Sturm's 1830 Illustration of the Adult Male Rock Dove (Columba livia) 1830$225
  10. Cat and Kittens, 1809 Hand-Colored Etching by Samuel Howitt
    Pl. 826Cat and Kittens, 1809 Hand-Colored Etching by Samuel Howitt 1809$235
  11. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Wild Canines and Hyenas, c.1800
    Pl. 827Antique Handcolored Engraving of Wild Canines and Hyenas, c.1800 1800$170
  12. Antique Handcolored Engraving of Silkworm Life Cycle, c.1800
    Pl. 828Antique Handcolored Engraving of Silkworm Life Cycle, c.1800 1800$170
  13. Die Giraffe (Giraffe) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840
    Pl. 829Die Giraffe (Giraffe) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840 1840$345
  14. Der gemeine Orang-Utan (Common Orangutan) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, 1840
    Pl. 830Der gemeine Orang-Utan (Common Orangutan) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, 1840 1840$325
  15. Das gemeine Lama (Common Llama) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840
    Pl. 831Das gemeine Lama (Common Llama) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840 1840$325
  16. Die gefleckte Hyäne (Spotted Hyena) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840
    Pl. 832Die gefleckte Hyäne (Spotted Hyena) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840 1840$360
  17. Rare Copperplate Engraving of the Extinct Dodo and an Ostrich, 1805
    Pl. 833Rare Copperplate Engraving of the Extinct Dodo and an Ostrich, 1805 1805$550
  18. Small and Rare Natural History Prints Featuring Insects and Plants, 1832
    Pl. 834Small and Rare Natural History Prints Featuring Insects and Plants, 1832 1832$325
  19. Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints: Insects, Larvae, and Life Cycles, 1832
    Pl. 835Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints: Insects, Larvae, and Life Cycles, 1832 1832$325
  20. Captivating Natural History Prints: Insects, Life Cycles and Rare Details, 1832
    Pl. 836Captivating Natural History Prints: Insects, Life Cycles and Rare Details, 1832 1832$325
  21. Rare Antique Natural History Prints: Fascinating Insects and Life Cycles, 1832
    Pl. 837Rare Antique Natural History Prints: Fascinating Insects and Life Cycles, 1832 1832$325
  22. Small Natural History Prints: Insects and Life Cycles in Exquisite Detail, 1832
    Pl. 838Small Natural History Prints: Insects and Life Cycles in Exquisite Detail, 1832 1832$325
  23. Arachnid & Insect Engravings: Stunning Hand-Colored Natural History Art, 1832
    Pl. 839Arachnid & Insect Engravings: Stunning Hand-Colored Natural History Art, 1832 1832$280
  24. Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, Hand-Colored in 1805
    Pl. 840Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, Hand-Colored in 1805 1805$180
  25. Rare Engraving of a Natterer’s Nightjar, Ornithological Illustration, ca.1808
    Pl. 841Rare Engraving of a Natterer’s Nightjar, Ornithological Illustration, ca.1808 1808$370
  26. Hand-Colored Engraving of a Himalayan Monal, Exotic Ornithological Print, 1808
    Pl. 842Hand-Colored Engraving of a Himalayan Monal, Exotic Ornithological Print, 1808 1808$370
  27. Rare 1802 Hand-Colored Print of Indian Elephants and Mythical Sukotyro
    Pl. 843Rare 1802 Hand-Colored Print of Indian Elephants and Mythical Sukotyro 1802$215
  28. Small History Prints Showing Crustaceans, Marine Life and Detailed Insects, 1832
    Pl. 844Small History Prints Showing Crustaceans, Marine Life and Detailed Insects, 1832 1832$325
  29. Antique Insect Prints: Small Vibrant Engravings of Bugs, Leaves & Flowers, 1832
    Pl. 845Antique Insect Prints: Small Vibrant Engravings of Bugs, Leaves & Flowers, 1832 1832$280
  30. Intricate Insect Life Cycle and Habitats: Hand-Colored Engraving, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 846Intricate Insect Life Cycle and Habitats: Hand-Colored Engraving, Bertuch, 1805 1805$135
  31. Blossoms and Fruits: Apple and Pear Trees Illustrated in an 1805 Engraving
    Pl. 847Blossoms and Fruits: Apple and Pear Trees Illustrated in an 1805 Engraving 1805$145
  32. Splendid Saturn Moth and Green Hawkmoth: Exquisite Insects from a 1805 Work
    Pl. 848Splendid Saturn Moth and Green Hawkmoth: Exquisite Insects from a 1805 Work 1805$145
  33. Beech and Elm Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds: A Stunning 1805 Botanical Engraving
    Pl. 849Beech and Elm Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds: A Stunning 1805 Botanical Engraving 1805$135
  34. Common Nightingale and Chiffchaff with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Engraving by Bertuch
    Pl. 850Common Nightingale and Chiffchaff with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Engraving by Bertuch 1805$145
  35. Elegant Water Lily Illustration: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 851Elegant Water Lily Illustration: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805 1805$110
  36. Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805
    Pl. 852Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805 1805$145
  37. Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving, 1805
    Pl. 853Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving, 1805 1805$155
  38. Cinchona Bark Varieties: A Rare Hand-Colored Illustrated Botanical Atlas (1826)
    Pl. 854Cinchona Bark Varieties: A Rare Hand-Colored Illustrated Botanical Atlas (1826) 1826$3,245
  39. Wings of Elegance: Hand-Colored 1849 Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies
    Pl. 855Wings of Elegance: Hand-Colored 1849 Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies 1849$145
  40. Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker, Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808
    Pl. 856Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker, Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808 1808$370
  41. Hand-Colored Engraving of a Bearded Barbet, Exotic Ornithological Print, c.1808
    Pl. 857Hand-Colored Engraving of a Bearded Barbet, Exotic Ornithological Print, c.1808 1808$370
  42. Botanical Print: Common & Spanish Hazelnut, Le Jardin Fruitier, 1821
    Pl. 858Botanical Print: Common & Spanish Hazelnut, Le Jardin Fruitier, 1821 1821$360
  43. Botanical Print: Mirabelle, St. Catherine, White Plum & Apricot, 1821
    Pl. 859Botanical Print: Mirabelle, St. Catherine, White Plum & Apricot, 1821 1821$360
  44. Set of Four Hand-Colored Botanical Prints from Book of Worlds, 1848
    Pl. 860Set of Four Hand-Colored Botanical Prints from Book of Worlds, 1848 1848$270
  45. Tropicbirds and Gulls: An 1849 Coastal Encounter - A Hand-Colored Lithograph
    Pl. 861Tropicbirds and Gulls: An 1849 Coastal Encounter - A Hand-Colored Lithograph 1849$155
  46. Finches and Sparrows: An 1849 Avian Assembly - A Hand-Colored Lithograph
    Pl. 862Finches and Sparrows: An 1849 Avian Assembly - A Hand-Colored Lithograph 1849$145
  47. Antique Engraving of Rodents: Hamster, Jerboa, Pocket Gopher, and Beaver - 1825
    Pl. 863Antique Engraving of Rodents: Hamster, Jerboa, Pocket Gopher, and Beaver - 1825 1825$135
  48. Antique Primate Engraving of a Sapajou Atèle Hybride and Macaque Domestique 1825
    Pl. 864Antique Primate Engraving of a Sapajou Atèle Hybride and Macaque Domestique 1825 1825$155

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