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. Intricate Insect Life Cycle and Habitats: Hand-Colored Engraving, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 241Intricate Insect Life Cycle and Habitats: Hand-Colored Engraving, Bertuch, 1805 1805$135
  2. Blossoms and Fruits: Apple and Pear Trees Illustrated in an 1805 Engraving
    Pl. 242Blossoms and Fruits: Apple and Pear Trees Illustrated in an 1805 Engraving 1805$145
  3. Splendid Saturn Moth and Green Hawkmoth: Exquisite Insects from a 1805 Work
    Pl. 243Splendid Saturn Moth and Green Hawkmoth: Exquisite Insects from a 1805 Work 1805$145
  4. Beech and Elm Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds: A Stunning 1805 Botanical Engraving
    Pl. 244Beech and Elm Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds: A Stunning 1805 Botanical Engraving 1805$135
  5. Common Nightingale and Chiffchaff with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Engraving by Bertuch
    Pl. 245Common Nightingale and Chiffchaff with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Engraving by Bertuch 1805$145
  6. Vivid Lepidoptera: Hand-Colored 18th-Century Butterfly and Moth Studies
    Pl. 246Vivid Lepidoptera: Hand-Colored 18th-Century Butterfly and Moth Studies Date not stated$145
  7. Elegant Water Lily Illustration: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 247Elegant Water Lily Illustration: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805 1805$110
  8. Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805
    Pl. 248Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805 1805$145
  9. Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving, 1805
    Pl. 249Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving, 1805 1805$155
  10. Fascinating Crustaceans and Marine Anatomy: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving
    Pl. 250Fascinating Crustaceans and Marine Anatomy: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving Date not stated$155
  11. Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Caterpillars by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 251Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Caterpillars by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$335
  12. Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802
    Pl. 252Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802 1802$275
  13. Original Antique Print of Iceland Geyser, Hekla and Orkney Bird Catchers, 1802
    Pl. 253Original Antique Print of Iceland Geyser, Hekla and Orkney Bird Catchers, 1802 1802$410
  14. Original Antique Print of Exotic Lizards and Flying Dragon by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 254Original Antique Print of Exotic Lizards and Flying Dragon by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$325
  15. Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802
    Pl. 255Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802 1802$245
  16. Original Antique Print of Three European Snakes by Bertuch, 1802
    Pl. 256Original Antique Print of Three European Snakes by Bertuch, 1802 1802$245
  17. Original Antique Print of Elephant and Mysterious Sukotyro by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 257Original Antique Print of Elephant and Mysterious Sukotyro by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$315
  18. Original Antique Print of Five Monkeys and Tamarins by Bertuch, 1802
    Pl. 258Original Antique Print of Five Monkeys and Tamarins by Bertuch, 1802 1802$270
  19. Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Snakes by Bertuch, 1802
    Pl. 259Original Antique Print of Four Exotic Snakes by Bertuch, 1802 1802$330
  20. Original Antique Print of Five Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802
    Pl. 260Original Antique Print of Five Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802 1802$235
  21. Original Antique Print of Three Monkeys by Bertuch, circa 1805
    Pl. 261Original Antique Print of Three Monkeys by Bertuch, circa 1805 1805$235
  22. Original Antique Print of Marine Worms and Polyps by Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 262Original Antique Print of Marine Worms and Polyps by Bertuch, 1805 1805$255
  23. Lions, Tigers & Spotted Cats, Decorative Natural History Print c.1790
    Pl. 263Lions, Tigers & Spotted Cats, Decorative Natural History Print c.1790 1790$245
  24. Original Antique Natural History Print of Shipworm and Sea Pen by Bertuch, 1800
    Pl. 264Original Antique Natural History Print of Shipworm and Sea Pen by Bertuch, 1800 1800$325
  25. Original Antique Botanical Print of Two Remarkable Seaweeds by Bertuch, 1802
    Pl. 265Original Antique Botanical Print of Two Remarkable Seaweeds by Bertuch, 1802 1802$270
  26. Original Antique Botanical Print of Carrion Flower and Mimosa by Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 266Original Antique Botanical Print of Carrion Flower and Mimosa by Bertuch, 1805 1805$345
  27. Original Antique Botanical Print of Tropical Fruits by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 267Original Antique Botanical Print of Tropical Fruits by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$345
  28. Original Antique Botanical Print of Rubber and Gum Arabic Trees by Bertuch, 1802
    Pl. 268Original Antique Botanical Print of Rubber and Gum Arabic Trees by Bertuch, 1802 1802$295
  29. Original Antique Botanical Print of Manna Ash and Sarsaparilla by Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 269Original Antique Botanical Print of Manna Ash and Sarsaparilla by Bertuch, 1805 1805$295
  30. Original Antique Botanical Print of Licorice and Carob by Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 270Original Antique Botanical Print of Licorice and Carob by Bertuch, 1805 1805$295
  31. Original Antique Botanical Print of Tiger Nut by Bertuch, 1800
    Pl. 271Original Antique Botanical Print of Tiger Nut by Bertuch, 1800 1800$270
  32. Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving, Bertuch, c.1800
    Pl. 272Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving, Bertuch, c.1800 1800$190
  33. Antique Beaver with Webbed Feet Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1792
    Pl. 273Antique Beaver with Webbed Feet Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1792 1792$325
  34. Antique African Sanga Longhorn Cattle Engraving, Bertuch, c.1810
    Pl. 274Antique African Sanga Longhorn Cattle Engraving, Bertuch, c.1810 1810$255
  35. Antique Reindeer & Northern Deer Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1792
    Pl. 275Antique Reindeer & Northern Deer Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1792 1792$270
  36. Antique Exotic Crabs & Fiddler Crab Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1813
    Pl. 276Antique Exotic Crabs & Fiddler Crab Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1813 1813$270
  37. Antique Wild Buffalo & Long Horns Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1810
    Pl. 277Antique Wild Buffalo & Long Horns Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1810 1810$345
  38. Antique Yak, Indian Cattle, Buffalo & Musk Ox Engraving, Bertuch, 1796
    Pl. 278Antique Yak, Indian Cattle, Buffalo & Musk Ox Engraving, Bertuch, 1796 1796$325
  39. Antique Calappa Box Crabs & Exotic Crabs Engraving, Bertuch, 1813
    Pl. 279Antique Calappa Box Crabs & Exotic Crabs Engraving, Bertuch, 1813 1813$210
  40. Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving, Bertuch, 1792
    Pl. 280Antique Lobster, Crab & Horseshoe Crab Engraving, Bertuch, 1792 1792$270
  41. Antique Exotic Cattle, Yak & Buffalo Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 281Antique Exotic Cattle, Yak & Buffalo Engraving, Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$235
  42. Antique Greater Rhea & Black Swan Engraving, Bertuch, 1798
    Pl. 282Antique Greater Rhea & Black Swan Engraving, Bertuch, 1798 1798$345
  43. Original Antique Print of a Lioness and Her Cubs by Bertuch, 1810
    Pl. 283Original Antique Print of a Lioness and Her Cubs by Bertuch, 1810 1810$385
  44. Original Antique Print of Toucan, Hornbill and Birds of Paradise, 1790
    Pl. 284Original Antique Print of Toucan, Hornbill and Birds of Paradise, 1790 1790$420
  45. Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820
    Pl. 285Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820 1820$225
  46. Original Antique Print of Tarantula, Spiders and Scorpions by Bertuch, c. 1790
    Pl. 286Original Antique Print of Tarantula, Spiders and Scorpions by Bertuch, c. 1790 1790$370
  47. Original Antique Print of Sea Turtle and Freshwater Turtle by Bertuch, c. 1790
    Pl. 287Original Antique Print of Sea Turtle and Freshwater Turtle by Bertuch, c. 1790 1790$325
  48. Original Antique Print of Four Corals by Bertuch, c. 1790
    Pl. 288Original Antique Print of Four Corals by Bertuch, c. 1790 1790$325