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

Bertuch prints

Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch für Kinder (Weimar, 1790 to 1830), a picture encyclopaedia in twelve volumes with a wealth of natural history plates.

316 prints

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  1. Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey, 1805
    Pl. 145Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey, 1805 1805£120
  2. Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Rare Fish Species from Bertuch's Work
    Pl. 146Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Rare Fish Species from Bertuch's Work 1805£75
  3. 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Fungi Specimens from Bertuch’s Work
    Pl. 1471805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Fungi Specimens from Bertuch’s Work 1805£95
  4. Striking 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild Cats and Predatory Mammals
    Pl. 148Striking 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild Cats and Predatory Mammals 1805£120
  5. Fascinating 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Amphibians and Reptiles
    Pl. 149Fascinating 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Amphibians and Reptiles 1805£110
  6. Beautiful 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterfly Life Cycle from Bertuch
    Pl. 150Beautiful 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterfly Life Cycle from Bertuch 1805£110
  7. Intriguing 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Unique Mammals and Skeleton
    Pl. 151Intriguing 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Unique Mammals and Skeleton 1805£120
  8. Exquisite 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Mollusks and Slugs from Bertuch’s Work
    Pl. 152Exquisite 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Mollusks and Slugs from Bertuch’s Work 1805£95
  9. Vineyard Treasures: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Grapevine Engraving
    Pl. 153Vineyard Treasures: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Grapevine Engraving Date not stated£145
  10. Forest Giant Owl Butterfly (Caligo eurilochus) from Suriname, Published in 1802
    Pl. 154Forest Giant Owl Butterfly (Caligo eurilochus) from Suriname, Published in 1802 1802£75
  11. Hand-Colored 1805 Butterfly Print by Bertuch - Convolvulus & Privet Hawk-Moth
    Pl. 155Hand-Colored 1805 Butterfly Print by Bertuch - Convolvulus & Privet Hawk-Moth 1805£120
  12. Engraving of the Cave Where the First Giant Prehistoric Reptile was found, 1798
    Pl. 156Engraving of the Cave Where the First Giant Prehistoric Reptile was found, 1798 1798£80
  13. Exotic Birds: Hornbill, Lyrebird, and Glossy Starling Engraved by Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 157Exotic Birds: Hornbill, Lyrebird, and Glossy Starling Engraved by Bertuch, 1805 1805£145
  14. Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving
    Pl. 158Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving 1798£145
  15. Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805
    Pl. 159Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805 1805£260
  16. Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from 1798
    Pl. 160Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from 1798 1798£150
  17. European Garden Spider Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798
    Pl. 161European Garden Spider Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798 1798£125
  18. Mites and Spiders: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder
    Pl. 162Mites and Spiders: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder Date not stated£120
  19. Anatomy of the Common Fly: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798
    Pl. 163Anatomy of the Common Fly: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798 1798£120
  20. Microscopic Study of Insect Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798
    Pl. 164Microscopic Study of Insect Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798 1798£70
  21. Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 165Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805 1805£110
  22. Life Cycle of Moths and Caterpillars: Stages of Transformation, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 166Life Cycle of Moths and Caterpillars: Stages of Transformation, Bertuch, 1805 1805£110
  23. European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles, 1805
    Pl. 167European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles, 1805 1805£120
  24. Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805
    Pl. 168Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805 1805£125
  25. Eared Jellyfish: Detailed Engraving from Bertuch's Children's Encyclopedia, 1805
    Pl. 169Eared Jellyfish: Detailed Engraving from Bertuch's Children's Encyclopedia, 1805 1805£135
  26. Antique Print of Sheep in Old Hand Coloring, Published in 1800
    Pl. 170Antique Print of Sheep in Old Hand Coloring, Published in 1800 1800£235
  27. Hand Colored Engraving of a Harbour Porpoise and Other Marine Life
    Pl. 171Hand Colored Engraving of a Harbour Porpoise and Other Marine Life Date not stated£270
  28. Hand Colored Engraving of a Lion and Lion Cubs
    Pl. 172Hand Colored Engraving of a Lion and Lion Cubs Date not stated£235
  29. Original Antique Print of a various Lobster and Shrimp
    Pl. 173Original Antique Print of a various Lobster and Shrimp Date not stated£235
  30. Original Antique Print of the Indian Elephant and the Mythical Beast Sukotyro
    Pl. 174Original Antique Print of the Indian Elephant and the Mythical Beast Sukotyro Date not stated£320
  31. Original Antique Print of a Macaque and other Monkeys
    Pl. 175Original Antique Print of a Macaque and other Monkeys Date not stated£235
  32. Original Antique Print of a Mountain Hare, Rabbit and Others
    Pl. 176Original Antique Print of a Mountain Hare, Rabbit and Others Date not stated£210
  33. Original Antique Print of Aphid and other Insects
    Pl. 177Original Antique Print of Aphid and other Insects Date not stated£205
  34. Original Antique Print of Musk Deer and an Antelope
    Pl. 178Original Antique Print of Musk Deer and an Antelope Date not stated£205
  35. Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Eurasian Curlew
    Pl. 179Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Eurasian Curlew Date not stated£160
  36. Original Antique Bird Print of African and Asian Vultures, c.1800
    Pl. 180Original Antique Bird Print of African and Asian Vultures, c.1800 1800£135
  37. Antique Bird Print of Various Foreign Pigeons Including the Crimson Pigeon, 1800
    Pl. 181Antique Bird Print of Various Foreign Pigeons Including the Crimson Pigeon, 1800 1800£235
  38. Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Little Bittern
    Pl. 182Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Little Bittern Date not stated£135
  39. Antique Print of various Owls including the Little Owl
    Pl. 183Antique Print of various Owls including the Little Owl Date not stated£290
  40. Antique Print of Various African Birds Including the Red-Necked Falcon
    Pl. 184Antique Print of Various African Birds Including the Red-Necked Falcon Date not stated£235
  41. Set of Two Antique Prints of Embryos of a Chicken, Pigeon, Snake, Fish & Others
    Pl. 185Set of Two Antique Prints of Embryos of a Chicken, Pigeon, Snake, Fish & Others Date not stated£205
  42. Antique Print of Part of an Excavated Elephant Tusk
    Pl. 186Antique Print of Part of an Excavated Elephant Tusk Date not stated£75
  43. Antique Print of the Examination of a Beef Tongue of a Cow
    Pl. 187Antique Print of the Examination of a Beef Tongue of a Cow Date not stated£110
  44. Antique Print of Fossil Leaves from the Prehistoric Period
    Pl. 188Antique Print of Fossil Leaves from the Prehistoric Period Date not stated£100
  45. Antique Print of Various Marine Life Including Gymnothorax Afer or Dark Moray
    Pl. 189Antique Print of Various Marine Life Including Gymnothorax Afer or Dark Moray Date not stated£160
  46. Hand-colored EngravingS of Five various Snakes, incl Dahl's Whip Snake, ca.1800
    Pl. 190Hand-colored EngravingS of Five various Snakes, incl Dahl's Whip Snake, ca.1800 1800£205
  47. Antique Print of the European Tree Frog 'Hyla Arborea'
    Pl. 191Antique Print of the European Tree Frog 'Hyla Arborea' Date not stated£120
  48. Antique Print of the Caiman Alligator and an other Crocodile species
    Pl. 192Antique Print of the Caiman Alligator and an other Crocodile species Date not stated£185