Paper Prints

The dramatic large, almost 4 foot tall etching is framed with a green ground and gold double border with cream French matting. Copper-plate engraving by Italian artist Giovanni Piran...

Six impressive full page colored chromolithographic plates of monumental art in Italy. Published in 1883. These are large-folio seized in a clamshell portfolio and include the 16 lea...

Wonderfully executed collaborative engraving from the end of the 18th century. Artists Jean Baptiste Michel (Paris) & Willim Leney (London) printed by "W.H. Miller" muted color palet...

Antique Map Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire Anatolia Syria Iraq Black 1884 This detailed and beautifully engraved antique map titled Turkey in Asia was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the respected Scottish cartographic publisher Adam and Charles Black. The map illustrates a vast portion of the Middle East during the late nineteenth century, when the region formed the Asian territories of the Ottoman Empire. The map centers on Anatolia, the great peninsula that today forms modern Turkey, shown here as the heartland of Ottoman Asia. The rugged mountain ranges, river systems, and historic provinces are carefully engraved, reflecting the high standard of Victorian atlas cartography. Numerous cities and towns are clearly marked, including Constantinople (Istanbul), Smyrna (Izmir), Angora (Ankara), Trebizond, and many other regional centers that played important roles in trade and administration. Extending southward, the map covers Syria and the Levant, including Damascus, Aleppo, and the Mediterranean coastal cities that historically linked the Ottoman interior with European commerce. Further south appear Palestine and the Sinai region, together with the eastern Mediterranean coastline. The map also includes the northern portion of Egypt, showing the Nile Delta and the strategic area surrounding the Suez Canal, which had opened only fifteen years earlier in 1869 and had quickly become one of the most important maritime routes in the world. To the east the map extends into Mesopotamia, depicting the great river valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates, including the historic cities of Mosul, Baghdad, and Basra. These regions formed key administrative provinces of the Ottoman Empire and were vital corridors connecting Anatolia with Persia and the Arabian Peninsula. The composition also includes parts of Armenia, Kurdistan, and the Caucasus along the northern and northeastern margins, as well as portions of Persia and Arabia to the southeast. An inset map of Cyprus appears at the bottom, highlighting the island’s strategic importance in the eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus had recently come under British administration in 1878, reflecting the shifting geopolitical dynamics of the region during the late nineteenth century. The map is engraved with remarkable clarity, featuring finely drawn coastlines, mountain relief, and a delicate latitude and longitude grid. Land areas are distinguished with subtle printed color, a typical feature of high-quality Victorian atlas production. The understated color scheme and precise engraving give the map both historical authority and strong decorative appeal. Maps from Black’s General Atlas were widely respected for their accuracy and clarity and were used throughout the British world in schools, libraries, and government institutions. Today they are highly appreciated by collectors for their elegant engraving and for the insight they provide into the political geography of the late nineteenth century. This map was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, Edinburgh, 1884. This example is an original antique steel engraving with original printed color applied at the time of publication. It is not a modern reproduction. Any presentation images showing the print framed are for visual inspiration only. The map is supplied unframed. Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning consistent with age and a central fold from the original atlas binding. A small tear near the folding split. The engraving remains crisp and the printed color remains clear and attractive. Framing tips: This map displays beautifully in a wide horizontal frame. A dark walnut or classic black frame combined with an ivory or museum-white mat will emphasize the delicate engraving and warm tones of the nineteenth-century printed color. Technique: Steel engraving with original printed color Maker: Adam & Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1884 Keyword block: Turkey in Asia, Ottoman Empire, Anatolia, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Iraq, Baghdad, Mosul, Basra, Damascus, Aleppo, Constantinople, Istanbul, Smyrna, Izmir, Angora, Ankara, Armenia, Kurdistan, Caucasus, Persia, Iran, Arabia, Nile Delta, Egypt, Suez Canal, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East map, Ottoman provinces, nineteenth century Middle East, Victorian atlas map, Black’s General Atlas, antique Turkey map...

Great image of a Red-throated Pipit Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Origina...

Signed Cecil Aldin Golf Print, North Berwick. A colourful framed golf photolithograph of North Berwick Golf Club (Perfection & The Redan). Signed in p...

Very nice engraving "dressing for the masquerade" by Francesco Bartolozzi after the painting by George Morland. It represents 3 characters in a ru...

1980s Original rare gorgeous Patrick Nagel "The Book" Lithograph. Signature printed. Copyright 1981 Mirage Publishing Inc. Santa Monica. This lithograph is in excellent condition and...

Antique botany print titled 'Salix Jacquiniana'. Old botanical print depicting the Salix Jacquiniana plant. This print originates from 'Atlas der Alpenflora' by E. Palla. Artists...

Antique print titled 'Dominicain'. Print of a Dominican. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Abbé Tiron. Cond...

Antique print, titled: 'Fortitude.' - Personification of Fortitude as a modestly dressed seated female figure. A lion in the background. From 'The Univers...

Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph showcases the splendor and symbolism of ancient Egyptian decora...

Title: The Oriental Chamber and Mirhab: Ottoman Interior Elegance, 1900 Description: An exceptional original antique color print depicting Chambre Orientale – Le Mirhab (Côté Opposé...

Original Antique Print of a Chocolate-Drinking Creole Lady of Lima, Peru, c.1796 Description: An original antique copperplate engraving titled "Española Criolla de Lima" and "Dame C...

Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints. All grasses Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker. Original color Published, circa 1850 Unframed. The measurement giv...

Wonderful prints of Regency furniture Aquatints with original color. From Ackermann's Repository. 3 dated 1825. One dated 1810 Unframed.

Educational sheet illustrating a series of horses depicted in various positions and gaits—walk, trot, gallop, rearing, bucking, lying, etc. Each figure is accompanied by a Japanese c...

Jean-Michel Basquiat Color silkscreen print in its light oak frame. It is numbered 28/100 and bears the dry stamp of the publisher Rupert Jason Smith (who was Andy Warhol’s printer...

A charming reproduction print of a 19th century Italian engraving by Giuseppe Allezard, of a naval ship with 84 cannons bearing the Swedish flag of blue & gold cross. The text be...

Created around 1917 for a men’s tailoring book, these five illustrations weren’t simply showing fabric—they were selling the life that might come with it. A perfectly cut suit appear...

The 'Löwe vom Senegal' is an original antique print by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, dating back to around 1830. This artwork captures the grandeur of a Senegal lion, rendered in a style ty...

This lithograph is by Irving Amen (July 25, 1918 - 2011). This etching is of a Mother with child and the child coming to a point of realization. The colors are vibrant and the condit...

Calder Flying Colors Lithograph Original lithograph from the 70s, does not have stamp Never framed, one owner from the 70s.

1805 Copperplate Engraving of Dodo and Ostrich from Abraham Rees' Cyclopaedia This rare and finely detailed copperplate engraving, created by T. Milton...

Macaw, Cockatoo & Amazon Parrots, Brodtmann Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1816 This vibrant original hand-colored lithograph depicts four celebrated parrots from the tropical regions...

Original Antique Botanical Chromolithograph of Queen's Crape Myrtle, c. 1880 Description: A magnificent original antique botanical chromolithograph depicting Lagerstroemia regia Ro...

This vibrant 21st-century lithograph presents one of the most recognizable images in art history, featuring the likeness of Marilyn Monroe "after" the original 1967 screenprint serie...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Mer du Sud ou Mer Pacifique'. Original chart of the mid-Pacific Ocean, includes voyage tracks of Anson’s Centurion and the ship he stalked, the Spanish treasure...

Maiorana Syriaca sive Marum Syriacum – Origanum Syriacum Botanical Engraving c.1676 This antique botanical engraving features Origanum syriacum, also known as Bible hyssop, Lebanese...

Renaissance Decorative Panels – XVIe et XVIIe Siècle, Ornamental Print Plate LXIX This highly refined chromolithograph, Plate LXIX from the celebrated L'Ornement Polychrome series, ...

TITLE: Pair of French Rococo Berlin & Diable Carriage Engravings, 1771 DESCRIPTION: Pair of original antique 18th-century copper engravings illustrating two elegant French horse-drawn carriages, published in the celebrated Encyclopédie of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert in 1771. The plates belong to the “Sellier-Carrossier” section devoted to the sophisticated craft of French carriage making. Drawn by Jacques-Raymond Lucotte and engraved by Robert Bénard, they combine highly decorative Rococo coach design with precise technical documentation of carriage construction, suspension, wheels, chassis, upholstery and fittings. PLATE IV – Berline ou Vis-à-vis à panneaux arrasés: An exceptionally ornate enclosed Berlin or vis-à-vis carriage. The large central elevation shows the richly decorated passenger compartment, elaborate Rococo carving, large rear and smaller front wheels, driver’s seat and suspension. Additional figures illustrate individual decorative and structural components. PLATE XII – Diable: An elegant open carriage known as a “Diable,” characterized by its sweeping body profile and richly upholstered passenger compartment. The plate presents the complete carriage in side elevation together with a plan view, separate upholstery study and construction details. Together, the two engravings provide a fascinating contrast between enclosed and open luxury carriage...

After Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973), colour lithograph, matted and framed under non-glare glass. "Horn Abeam", Sir Francis Chichester's yacht Gypsy Moth IV published in 1967 b...

This is the frontispiece of the first volume of "Delle antichità di Ercolano" (The Antiquities of Herculaneum), published in 1757 by the Royal Printing House of Naples, Italy. The ...

A striking mid-19th century hand-colored engraving depicting “Tuch-ee, Chef de Guerre Cherokee”, a Cherokee war chief, after the work of renowned American artist George Catlin. This...

Ottoman Sultan Portrait Engraving, Constantinople View, c.1738 A finely detailed early 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting an Ottoman Sultan, identified in the inscription ...

Medieval Floral Ornament – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate XLVIII, c.1869 This ornate chromolithograph from L'Ornement Polychrome (Plate XLVIII) presents a vivid composition of...

Wonderful image by E.J Detmold Tipped in plate. On paper Lithograph. Published C.1920 The measurement given is the paper size not the actual printed image.

Beautiful print that is part of a series of two, representing 2 different ancient Italian vases of Villa Giustiniani. It is printed with an antique press...

A framed hand-colored 16th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner. The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...

Victorian Judge in Robes – Vanity Fair Judges Series No. 4, 1870 Description: Published April 2, 1870, this striking Vanity Fair portrait belongs to the Judges series. The figure is...

William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763 Description: A powerful and highly sought-after satirical engraving by William Hogarth, titled The Bruiser, ...

Victorian Botanical Splendor: Set of 6 Framed Prints by W. Thompson from "The English Flower Garden" (First Edition, 1852–1853) A charming and decorative set of six antique botanica...

An extremely hard to find and super cool vintage Monopoly game "Park Place" title deed lithograph in a black metal frame, circa 1970s. The piece ...

Elegant hand-watercolored print representing Corallium Rubrum in red nuance, Image reproduced from ancient and famous illustrations. These prints are available in 2 different represe...

The Encounter, 1944 Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Print size: 13.5 by 18.5 inches (34.2 by 47 cm) Frame size: 23.25 x 27.5 inches (59 by 70 cm) From the catalogue raison...

Print size: 15 inches by 10 inches. Lord Hamiltons Ancient Vases. Number 94. Johann Tischbein, Naples , Italy. The scene depicts a scene from Greek Mythology, specifically one of the...

Elegant hand-watercolored print representing Corallium Rubrum in red nuance, Image reproduced from ancient and famous illustrations. These prints are available in 2 different represe...

Antique bird print titled 'Lagopus Lagopus'. Old bird print depicting the Willow Ptarmigan (Male). This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magn...

Snowdrops in Bloom - Giacomelli's Birds and Winter Flora, Circa 1891 This stunning print, titled "La Perce-Neige" (The Snowdrop), is a beautiful example of Hector Giacomelli's abili...

Antique Ethnographic Prints of Indonesia & Timor Islands, Set of 8, 1852 An exceptionally decorative and historically fascinating set of eight original hand-colored lithographs depi...

Wonderful prints of Decorative Art, mainly Japonisme Chromo-lithographs Published by W.Mackenzie. C.1880 Original colour Unframed. Free shipping.

Set of three "Temperance" color engravings by Cruikshank, 19th century Each measures 13" x 9". The frames measure 20.5" x 17.5". Offered as a set of three only. Good antique...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Spring Flowers, London 1828 This elegant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings captures the charm and precision of British bot...

Stooped Victorian Philosopher – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 12, 1870 This original chromolithograph was published in Vanity Fair on October 22, 1870, as Men of the Day No. 12. Ca...

This striking 21st-century Pop Art lithograph presents one of Andy Warhol’s most compelling and introspective subjects: his own visage. The artwork comes elegantly housed in a classi...

A Great multitude fed with five loaves and two fishes. And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitud...

Antique print titled 'Dem Hochwürdigsten des heil Röm. Reichs Fürsten und Herrn, Herrn Christoph Franz Amandus (..)'. Old engraving of the residence of Christoph Franz Amandus, bisho...

Pair of Hand-Colored Copper Engravings of Banana Plants Georg Eberhard Rumphius, Herbarium Amboinense, edited by Johannes Burman Amsterdam, 1741–1750 Decad. 6, Pl. IX and Pl. X A su...

Quetzalcoatl Worship and Hunting Deity – Rare 1734 Engraving of Aztec Rituals This finely detailed copperplate engraving from 1734 presents two theatrical interpretations of religio...

Fly Agaric & Chanterelle Mushrooms – Antique Botanical Lithograph Set, 1885 This refined set of three large-format botanical lithographs illustrates a celebrated selection of Europe...