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Woodland Animal Print – Victorian Flying Squirrel Illustration, Soft Green, 1894
Woodland Animal Print – Victorian Flying Squirrel Illustration, Soft Green, 1894

Woodland Animal Print – Victorian Flying Squirrel Illustration, Soft Green, 1894

Located in Langweer, NL

H., London, 1894 KEYWORDS: flying squirrel print antique, woodland animal illustration, Victorian wildlife art, antique natural history print, forest animal decor, zoological illust...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of Three European Snakes by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Three European Snakes by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Three European Snakes by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique snake print, Aesculapian snake, Aesculapius snake, four-lined snake, European snakes, serpent engraving, antique reptile print, Bertuch print, Friedrich Justin Bert...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique California Landscape Print, Madelin Pass & Sacramento River, 1861
Antique California Landscape Print, Madelin Pass & Sacramento River, 1861

Antique California Landscape Print, Madelin Pass & Sacramento River, 1861

Located in Langweer, NL

Issued circa 1861, this print represents both scientific documentation and early promotional imagery of the West’s potential.

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of Five Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Five Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Five Exotic Lizards by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique reptile print, antique lizard print, Bertuch print, Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Jacob Hauer, natural history print, zoological engraving, hand colored engraving, rept...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology
Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology

Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology

Located in Langweer, NL

The artists, Engelhorn and Hochdanz, have effectively captured the essence of this magnificent bird, making the print both scientifically accurate and artistically captivating.

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Anatomical Print of Human Skin by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Anatomical Print of Human Skin by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Anatomical Print of Human Skin by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique anatomy print, human skin anatomy, skin anatomy print, dermatology print, medical engraving, antique medical print, microscopic anatomy, microscopy print, scientifi...

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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19th Century Lepidoptera: An Illustrated Compendium of Moths and Butterflies
19th Century Lepidoptera: An Illustrated Compendium of Moths and Butterflies

19th Century Lepidoptera: An Illustrated Compendium of Moths and Butterflies

Located in Langweer, NL

The style of the illustration is reminiscent of 19th-century scientific prints, which were often used in natural history books to document various species.

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1840s French Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of American Crocodile and Gharial by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of American Crocodile and Gharial by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of American Crocodile and Gharial by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique crocodile print, antique alligator print, gharial print, Ganges crocodile, caiman print, crocodile engraving, reptile print, Bertuch print, Friedrich Justin Bertuch...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Entomology Prints, English Insects on Hazel & Elm, Albin 1720
Antique Entomology Prints, English Insects on Hazel & Elm, Albin 1720

Antique Entomology Prints, English Insects on Hazel & Elm, Albin 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Entomology Prints, English Insects on Hazel & Elm, Albin 1720 Description: A charming and scientifically important pair of early 18th-century hand-colored engravings by Elea...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of Tapeworm and Parasites by Bertuch, circa 1800
Original Antique Print of Tapeworm and Parasites by Bertuch, circa 1800

Original Antique Print of Tapeworm and Parasites by Bertuch, circa 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique tapeworm print, tapeworm engraving, parasite print, parasitology, medical illustration, anatomical print, scientific illustration, antique zoological print, Bertuch...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak & Elm, Albin 1720
Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak & Elm, Albin 1720

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak & Elm, Albin 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Details: Creator: Eleazar Albin (English, 1680–1742) Date: 1720 Medium: Hand-colored copper engraving Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning and light wear F...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Botanical Prints Set, German Flora & Orchids Atlas, Stuttgart 1885
Antique Botanical Prints Set, German Flora & Orchids Atlas, Stuttgart 1885

Antique Botanical Prints Set, German Flora & Orchids Atlas, Stuttgart 1885

Located in Langweer, NL

Produced during the golden age of scientific illustration, these prints unite academic botanical study with refined decorative design, making them exceptionally suitable for both col...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Prints

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Pair of Marsh and Hen Harrier Bird Prints by Stonham, 1908
Pair of Marsh and Hen Harrier Bird Prints by Stonham, 1908

Pair of Marsh and Hen Harrier Bird Prints by Stonham, 1908

Located in Langweer, NL

This pair shows two elegant landscape-format harrier plates: Left print: Marsh Harrier Scientific name: Circus aeruginosus Also known as Western Marsh Harrier or Eurasian Marsh Harr...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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A Set of Three 19th Century Coloured Lithographic Prints of Fish
A Set of Three 19th Century Coloured Lithographic Prints of Fish

A Set of Three 19th Century Coloured Lithographic Prints of Fish

Located in London, GB

Germany, circa 1810 A set of three early nineteenth century scientific lithographic prints of fish by Johann Friedrich August Krüger in collaboration with engraver Ludwig Schmidt, a...

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19th Century German Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Pampas Cat
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Pampas Cat

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Pampas Cat

Located in Langweer, NL

Today, the Pampas cat is known by the scientific name Leopardus colocola. This print was published by G.B.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Botanical Prints: Bouvardia Longiflora, Crossworts & Large Spur Valerian
Antique Botanical Prints: Bouvardia Longiflora, Crossworts & Large Spur Valerian

Antique Botanical Prints: Bouvardia Longiflora, Crossworts & Large Spur Valerian

Located in Langweer, NL

Large Spur Valerian captivates with its clustered pink blossoms and tall stems, symbolizing grace and resilience. These botanical prints combine scientific precision with artistic...

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1890s Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720
Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720

Antique Entomology Print, English Insects on Oak, Willow & Elm, Albin 1720

Located in Langweer, NL

Details: Creator: Eleazar Albin (English, 1680–1742) Date: 1720 Medium: Hand-colored copper engraving Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning and light wear F...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of Two Sperm Whales by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Print of Two Sperm Whales by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Print of Two Sperm Whales by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: sperm whale print, antique whale print, sperm whale engraving, Physeter macrocephalus, antique marine mammal print, whale engraving, whaling history, cetacean print, marine...

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Botanical Prints: Fuchsia Globosa, Fuchsia Fulgens & Gaura Lindheimeri, 1897
Botanical Prints: Fuchsia Globosa, Fuchsia Fulgens & Gaura Lindheimeri, 1897

Botanical Prints: Fuchsia Globosa, Fuchsia Fulgens & Gaura Lindheimeri, 1897

Located in Langweer, NL

Gaura Lindheimeri, also known as "Butterfly Gaura," offers a softer touch with its airy white flowers and slender stems, exuding a sense of lightness and grace. These botanical pr...

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1890s Romantic Antique Scientific Prints

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Botanical Prints: Begonia Rex, Begonia Fuchsioides & Begonia Semperflorens, 1897
Botanical Prints: Begonia Rex, Begonia Fuchsioides & Begonia Semperflorens, 1897

Botanical Prints: Begonia Rex, Begonia Fuchsioides & Begonia Semperflorens, 1897

Located in Langweer, NL

Begonia Semperflorens, commonly known as the "Wax Begonia," stands out with its bold red flowers and shiny green leaves, symbolizing resilience and beauty. These prints blend scie...

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1890s Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Herpetological Print: Illustration of Green Crested Lizards, 1837
Antique Herpetological Print: Illustration of Green Crested Lizards, 1837

Antique Herpetological Print: Illustration of Green Crested Lizards, 1837

Located in Langweer, NL

The accompanying text suggests that this is a scientific paper or memoir describing several new species, supported by three illustrative plates, one of which is this print.

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1830s Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Chromolithographs of Quail, Grouse & Partridge – 19th Century Bird Print
Antique Chromolithographs of Quail, Grouse & Partridge – 19th Century Bird Print

Antique Chromolithographs of Quail, Grouse & Partridge – 19th Century Bird Print

Located in Langweer, NL

Today, they are admired both as scientific documents and as decorative works of art, appealing to collectors of ornithology and lovers of antique prints alike.

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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Prints

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Arabesque Decorative Arts: 19th-Century Islamic Ornament Prints, 1887
Arabesque Decorative Arts: 19th-Century Islamic Ornament Prints, 1887

Arabesque Decorative Arts: 19th-Century Islamic Ornament Prints, 1887

Located in Langweer, NL

Plate 25 returns to the world of color, displaying manuscript illumination and calligraphic borders in rich reds, blues, and golds, drawn from Qur'anic and scientific manuscripts. T...

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1880s Antique Scientific Prints

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Woodland River Animal Print – Victorian Otter Scene, Earth Tone Artwork, 1894
Woodland River Animal Print – Victorian Otter Scene, Earth Tone Artwork, 1894

Woodland River Animal Print – Victorian Otter Scene, Earth Tone Artwork, 1894

Located in Langweer, NL

Smit, London, 1894 KEYWORDS: otter print antique, woodland animal art, river wildlife illustration, antique natural history print, Victorian animal illustration, wildlife chromolith...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker – Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808
Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker – Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808

Engraving of a Crested Woodpecker – Exotic Ornithological Print, circa 1808

Located in Langweer, NL

This meticulous process ensured both artistic beauty and scientific accuracy, making such prints highly desirable among collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of exotic wildlife.

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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Prints

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Botanical Beauty: Antique Print of Achimenes Longiflora from 1850
Botanical Beauty: Antique Print of Achimenes Longiflora from 1850

Botanical Beauty: Antique Print of Achimenes Longiflora from 1850

Located in Langweer, NL

**Scientific Accuracy**: Botanical prints of this era were known for their scientific precision.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Prints

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The Black Iguana on Banana Tree – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895
The Black Iguana on Banana Tree – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895

The Black Iguana on Banana Tree – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Today, antique reptile prints are increasingly sought after by collectors of natural history, herpetology, tropical wildlife, and Victorian scientific illustration.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Prince William Sound Alaska Indigenous Family, Antique Costume Print, c.1805
Prince William Sound Alaska Indigenous Family, Antique Costume Print, c.1805

Prince William Sound Alaska Indigenous Family, Antique Costume Print, c.1805

Located in Langweer, NL

Such images were highly sought after by European audiences eager to learn about distant lands and indigenous societies newly described through travel accounts and scientific expediti...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Entomological Elegance: An Original Antique Catalogue of Beetles, 1845
Entomological Elegance: An Original Antique Catalogue of Beetles, 1845

Entomological Elegance: An Original Antique Catalogue of Beetles, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique hand-colored print depicting various beetles. Each beetle is meticulously illustrated, likely hand-colored after printing, which was the style of the mid-19th century scienti...

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1840s Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Print of the Marquises Turbot – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845
Antique Print of the Marquises Turbot – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

Antique Print of the Marquises Turbot – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

A small inset drawing at upper right labeled “A” shows a magnified detail of the scale structure, emphasizing the scientific intent of the plate. This is plate “Poissons Pl. 9,” dra...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Prints

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French Dromedary Regiment 1798, Napoleon Egypt Campaign Military Print, 1843
French Dromedary Regiment 1798, Napoleon Egypt Campaign Military Print, 1843

French Dromedary Regiment 1798, Napoleon Egypt Campaign Military Print, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Although produced decades after the events depicted, the engraving reflects the 19th-century revival of interest in Napoleon and his campaigns, especially the Egyptian expedition, wh...

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1840s French Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Set of Botanical Fern Prints– Aspidium Articulatum & Aspidium Coadunatum
Antique Set of Botanical Fern Prints– Aspidium Articulatum & Aspidium Coadunatum

Antique Set of Botanical Fern Prints– Aspidium Articulatum & Aspidium Coadunatum

Located in Langweer, NL

Ideal for antique art collectors, botanical enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to enhance their interior with natural Victorian history, these prints are both scientifically important an...

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1860s Antique Scientific Prints

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Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8
Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8

Museum Style Beetle Specimen Plates, Victorian Entomology Prints, Set of 8

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Their intricate details and structured layouts make them particularly suitable for libraries, studies, offices, or interiors inspired by classical scientific aesthetics. Note: Pleas...

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Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Anatomical Print of a European Crayfish by Bertuch, c.1800
Original Antique Anatomical Print of a European Crayfish by Bertuch, c.1800

Original Antique Anatomical Print of a European Crayfish by Bertuch, c.1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique crayfish print, crayfish anatomy, European crayfish, Flusskrebs, lobster anatomy, crustacean anatomy, anatomical engraving, antique zoology print, scientific illust...

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Greek Lady of Pera, Ottoman Costume Print – Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749
Greek Lady of Pera, Ottoman Costume Print – Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749

Greek Lady of Pera, Ottoman Costume Print – Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

Thomas Jefferys was one of the leading mapmakers, engravers, and publishers in mid-18th-century London, known for producing high-quality atlases, maps, and prints that combined scien...

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Mid-18th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Coastal Wildlife Print – 19th Century Sea Lion Ocean Scene, Soft Pastels, 1894
Coastal Wildlife Print – 19th Century Sea Lion Ocean Scene, Soft Pastels, 1894

Coastal Wildlife Print – 19th Century Sea Lion Ocean Scene, Soft Pastels, 1894

Located in Langweer, NL

Smit, London, 1894 KEYWORDS: antique animal print, sea lion print, marine life art, coastal wall art, antique zoological print, natural history illustration, Victorian animal print,...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Prints

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Songbirds & Tropical Birds Print: Hornbill, Bee-eater, Crow – Antique 1867
Songbirds & Tropical Birds Print: Hornbill, Bee-eater, Crow – Antique 1867

Songbirds & Tropical Birds Print: Hornbill, Bee-eater, Crow – Antique 1867

Located in Langweer, NL

Birds are shown perched, flying, or foraging in a stylised landscape, combining decorative beauty with scientific accuracy. These prints served as essential learning tools in schools...

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1860s German Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Gemstone Prints, Blue & Green Minerals, Bauer c.1900 Set of 4
Antique Gemstone Prints, Blue & Green Minerals, Bauer c.1900 Set of 4

Antique Gemstone Prints, Blue & Green Minerals, Bauer c.1900 Set of 4

Located in Langweer, NL

Ohmann after Bauer, Germany, circa 1900 Keywords: Topaz, Blue Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Rose Topaz, Euclase, Emerald, Smaragd, Beryl, Aquamarine, Golden Beryl, Chrysoberyl, Alexandrite...

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Early 1900s German Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820
Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820

Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique moth print, antique butterfly print, giant silk moth, long tailed moth, exotic moths, exotic butterflies, Lepidoptera, butterfly engraving, moth engraving, entomolo...

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of Tarantula, Spiders and Scorpions by Bertuch, c. 1790
Original Antique Print of Tarantula, Spiders and Scorpions by Bertuch, c. 1790

Original Antique Print of Tarantula, Spiders and Scorpions by Bertuch, c. 1790

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique spider print, tarantula print, antique scorpion print, spider engraving, scorpion engraving, arachnid print, antique entomology, natural history print, zoological e...

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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Botanical Illustration of Farfugium grande Leaf, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print
Botanical Illustration of Farfugium grande Leaf, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print

Botanical Illustration of Farfugium grande Leaf, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print

Located in Langweer, NL

The dimensions of the print are 24 x 16 cm (9.5 x 6.5 inches), and it remains in good condition, preserving the clarity and color that make these prints valuable both scientifically ...

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1850s Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Insect Prints: Small Vibrant Engravings of Bugs, Leaves & Flowers, 1832
Antique Insect Prints: Small Vibrant Engravings of Bugs, Leaves & Flowers, 1832

Antique Insect Prints: Small Vibrant Engravings of Bugs, Leaves & Flowers, 1832

Located in Langweer, NL

Whether as a collector’s item or a statement piece in a home or office, these prints tell a story of curiosity and discovery during a pivotal era of scientific exploration.

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1830s Antique Scientific Prints

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Unique Entomology Study - Hand-Colored Butterfly Prints Published in ca.1780
Unique Entomology Study - Hand-Colored Butterfly Prints Published in ca.1780

Unique Entomology Study - Hand-Colored Butterfly Prints Published in ca.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Schmutzer's work is celebrated for its careful observation and vibrant coloration, which makes these prints not only valuable from a historical scientific perspective but also visual...

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1780s Antique Scientific Prints

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Small and Rare Natural History Prints Featuring Insects and Plants, 1832
Small and Rare Natural History Prints Featuring Insects and Plants, 1832

Small and Rare Natural History Prints Featuring Insects and Plants, 1832

Located in Langweer, NL

The delicate hand-coloring on these prints exemplifies the skill of the artists and brings the scenes to life, making them not only scientifically significant but also visually encha...

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1830s Antique Scientific Prints

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Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902
Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902

Elegant British Botanical Trio – Hand-Colored Wild Carrot Prints, England 1902

Located in Langweer, NL

The compositions are elegant and airy, with generous negative space that allows each plant form to breathe, making the set particularly well suited to contemporary, Scandinavian, or ...

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Early 1900s British Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802
Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802

Original Antique Print of Four Slow Worms and Legless Lizards by Bertuch, 1802

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: antique snake print, slow worm print, blindworm, legless lizard, Anguis fragilis, antique reptile print, serpent engraving, Bertuch print, Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Jacob S...

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Early 1800s German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Original Antique Print of Gar and Exotic Armored Fish by Bertuch, c. 1800
Original Antique Print of Gar and Exotic Armored Fish by Bertuch, c. 1800

Original Antique Print of Gar and Exotic Armored Fish by Bertuch, c. 1800

Located in Langweer, NL

Schmuzer, hand colored engraving, natural history print, zoological illustration, scientific illustration, circa 1800

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Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Scientific Prints

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Rare Antique Butterfly Prints – Javanese Species, Set of Three Plates, 1908
Rare Antique Butterfly Prints – Javanese Species, Set of Three Plates, 1908

Rare Antique Butterfly Prints – Javanese Species, Set of Three Plates, 1908

Located in Langweer, NL

These chromolithographs represent the pinnacle of late 19th- and early 20th-century natural history printing, capturing the brilliance of species that continue to fascinate collector...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Prints

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Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print
Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print

Wondrous Moths and Hawkmoths – Hand-Colored 19th-Century Natural History Print

Located in Langweer, NL

- Edges & Margins: Some minor toning and natural signs of age, typical of prints from this period. - Overall Presentation: A finely detailed and aesthetically impressive scienti...

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1830s Antique Scientific Prints

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Vulture Etching – Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880
Vulture Etching – Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880

Vulture Etching – Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Etchings of birds of prey such as this were highly popular among naturalists and collectors during the 1800s, often created as scientific references or limited edition collector’s pr...

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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Bird Print of a Green Pie from the East Indies
Antique Bird Print of a Green Pie from the East Indies

Antique Bird Print of a Green Pie from the East Indies

Located in Langweer, NL

The inclusion of a scientific illustration of the bird's skull at the bottom of the print adds to its educational value, making it not only a piece of art but also a historical scien...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Scientific Prints

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Victorian Colour Lithograph of The Longer Sunfish, 1884 Ebony Black Framed Print
Victorian Colour Lithograph of The Longer Sunfish, 1884 Ebony Black Framed Print

Victorian Colour Lithograph of The Longer Sunfish, 1884 Ebony Black Framed Print

Located in Lincoln, GB

This choice of framing is significant; the "shadow box" depth of the ebony provides a stark, sophisticated border that enhances the print's scientific clarity and elevates it to a si...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Bird Print of Black Terns in Marsh Landscape, 19th Century
Antique Bird Print of Black Terns in Marsh Landscape, 19th Century

Antique Bird Print of Black Terns in Marsh Landscape, 19th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

Naumann, one of the most influential figures in European bird study, helped set the standard for detailed and accurate avian illustration in both scientific and artistic circles. Bi...

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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Prints

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19th-Century Lithograph of a Raccoon and Bear – Stunning Natural History Print
19th-Century Lithograph of a Raccoon and Bear – Stunning Natural History Print

19th-Century Lithograph of a Raccoon and Bear – Stunning Natural History Print

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: 19th Century, Lithograph, Natural History, Zoology, Bear, Raccoon, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print, Animal Engraving, Wildlife Art, Taxonomy, Netherlands, La Haye, J...

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1830s Antique Scientific Prints

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Snake Print of Elephant Trunk Snake and Sea Krait, c.1850, Orbigny
Snake Print of Elephant Trunk Snake and Sea Krait, c.1850, Orbigny

Snake Print of Elephant Trunk Snake and Sea Krait, c.1850, Orbigny

Located in Langweer, NL

It is ideal for collectors of scientific illustration, antique herpetology prints, or natural history decor.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Prints

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Snake Print of Coral Snake and Egyptian Cobra, c.1850, by Orbigny
Snake Print of Coral Snake and Egyptian Cobra, c.1850, by Orbigny

Snake Print of Coral Snake and Egyptian Cobra, c.1850, by Orbigny

Located in Langweer, NL

At the top of the print, figure 1 shows the Coral Snake, scientifically named *Elaps corallinus* at the time, now known as *Micrurus corallinus*.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Print of The Extinct Dodo and the Trumpeter Bird, 18th Century
Antique Print of The Extinct Dodo and the Trumpeter Bird, 18th Century

Antique Print of The Extinct Dodo and the Trumpeter Bird, 18th Century

Located in Langweer, NL

The number "16" in the top right corner suggests this was part of a larger volume or plate series. This print offers both scientific and aesthetic appeal, ideal for collectors of an...

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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Prints

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Male Common Merganser Antique Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, circa 1809
Male Common Merganser Antique Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, circa 1809

Male Common Merganser Antique Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, circa 1809

Located in Langweer, NL

The elegant pose and natural surroundings in the print evoke both scientific clarity and artistic grace.

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19th Century Antique Scientific Prints

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Antique Scientific Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique scientific prints available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique scientific prints was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and canvas. Antique scientific prints have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique scientific prints to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau antique scientific prints are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique scientific prints over the years, but those made by George Perry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Scientific Prints?

Prices for antique scientific prints can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique scientific prints begin at $30 and can go as high as $3,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.

Finding the Right Prints for You

Prints are works of art produced in multiple editions. Though several copies of a specific artwork can exist, collectors consider antique and vintage prints originals when they have been manually created by the artist or are “impressions” that are part of the artist’s intent for the work.

Modern artists use a range of printmaking techniques to produce different types of prints such as relief, intaglio and planographic. Relief prints are created by cutting away a printing surface to leave only a design. Ink or paint is applied to the raised parts of the surface, and it is used to stamp or press the design onto paper or another surface. Relief prints include woodcuts, linocuts and engravings.

Intaglio prints are the opposite of relief prints in that they are incised into the printing surface. The artist cuts the design into a block, plate or other material and then coats it with ink before wiping off the surface and transferring the design to paper through tremendous pressure. Intaglio prints have plate marks showing the impression of the original block or plate as it was pressed onto the paper.

Artists create planographic prints by drawing a design on a stone or metal plate using a grease crayon. The plate is washed with water, then ink is spread over the plate and it adheres to the grease markings. The image is then stamped on paper to make prints.

All of these printmaking methods have an intricate process, although each can usually transfer only one color of ink. Artists use separate plates or blocks for multiple colors, and together these create one finished work of art.

Find prints ranging from the 18th- and 19th-century bird illustrations by J.C. Sepp to mid-century modern prints, as well as numerous other antique and vintage prints at 1stDibs. Browse the collection today and read about how to arrange wall art in your space.

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