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$155
  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$100
  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$125
  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$155
  5. Fascinating 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Amphibians and Reptiles
    Pl. 149Fascinating 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Amphibians and Reptiles 1805$145
  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$145
  7. Intriguing 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Unique Mammals and Skeleton
    Pl. 151Intriguing 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Unique Mammals and Skeleton 1805$155
  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$125
  9. Vineyard Treasures: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Grapevine Engraving
    Pl. 153Vineyard Treasures: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Grapevine Engraving Date not stated$190
  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$100
  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$155
  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$105
  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$190
  14. Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving
    Pl. 158Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving 1798$190
  15. Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805
    Pl. 159Hawk-Moths and Butterflies: Hand-Colored Engravings, Published in 1805 1805$345
  16. Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from 1798
    Pl. 160Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from 1798 1798$200
  17. European Garden Spider Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798
    Pl. 161European Garden Spider Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1798 1798$170
  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$155
  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$155
  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$90
  21. Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 165Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805 1805$145
  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$145
  23. European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles, 1805
    Pl. 167European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles, 1805 1805$155
  24. Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805
    Pl. 168Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805 1805$170
  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$180
  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$315
  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$360
  28. Hand Colored Engraving of a Lion and Lion Cubs
    Pl. 172Hand Colored Engraving of a Lion and Lion Cubs Date not stated$315
  29. Original Antique Print of a various Lobster and Shrimp
    Pl. 173Original Antique Print of a various Lobster and Shrimp Date not stated$315
  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$425
  31. Original Antique Print of a Macaque and other Monkeys
    Pl. 175Original Antique Print of a Macaque and other Monkeys Date not stated$315
  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$280
  33. Original Antique Print of Aphid and other Insects
    Pl. 177Original Antique Print of Aphid and other Insects Date not stated$270
  34. Original Antique Print of Musk Deer and an Antelope
    Pl. 178Original Antique Print of Musk Deer and an Antelope Date not stated$270
  35. Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Eurasian Curlew
    Pl. 179Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Eurasian Curlew Date not stated$210
  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$180
  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$315
  38. Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Little Bittern
    Pl. 182Antique Print of Various Birds Including the Little Bittern Date not stated$180
  39. Antique Print of various Owls including the Little Owl
    Pl. 183Antique Print of various Owls including the Little Owl Date not stated$380
  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$315
  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$270
  42. Antique Print of Part of an Excavated Elephant Tusk
    Pl. 186Antique Print of Part of an Excavated Elephant Tusk Date not stated$100
  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$145
  44. Antique Print of Fossil Leaves from the Prehistoric Period
    Pl. 188Antique Print of Fossil Leaves from the Prehistoric Period Date not stated$135
  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$210
  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$270
  47. Antique Print of the European Tree Frog 'Hyla Arborea'
    Pl. 191Antique Print of the European Tree Frog 'Hyla Arborea' Date not stated$155
  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$245