1750s Prints

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 ...

Nicely framed in gold with matting. Two images darker than others but all came together and work together.

Antique portrait titled 'William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Chancellor of England'. Portrait of William Warham. William Warham was t...

A copper engraving of Hypericum plants, commonly known as St. John's Wort, from Philip Miller's influential work, *Figures of the Most Beautiful, Useful and Uncommon Plants Described...

The engraving titled "America" was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg during the mid-18th century. The series includes al...

The Sandbox Tree & The Banyan Tree: Exotic Botanical Prints, Plantae Selectae by Georg Ehret, Tab. L & XXXIV : Exotic Botanical Print from Plantae Selectae by Georg Ehret, Circa 1750...

Antique engraving of Antoine de Bourbon, Count of Moret, by Pierre Lombart, ca. 1640 This fine antique portrait engraving represents Antoine de Bourbon, Count of Moret (1607–1632), ...

Antique religious print titled 'L'Ange du Seigneur descend dans la piscine des brebis pour la guerison des malades'. The Angel descending into the pool of Bethesda...

"Vanitas of Roman Grandeur: A Charpentier's Homage to Piranesi" This etching by François Philippe Charpentier, crafted around 1757, serves as a satirical homage to Piranesi's works....

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Orientale (..)'. Original antique map of what is present day northern China and far eastern Russia. Centere...

Antique print titled 'Espece de Crocodile, nomme Alligator Celui ci est Jeune qui fut tire vivant a Londres au mois d'Octobre 1739’. (Species of Crocodile, called Alligator. This you...

Robert Wood (1717-1771) was an Irish-British traveler, classical scholar, civil servant and politician. An influential record was compiled of Wood's visit to Palmyra in 1751, during ...

An antique engraving of a monkey called CAGVI minor, dated 1752 signed Edward Delin Anno. In a newer eglomise and guided wood frame with fruits, leaves and insects.

Antique engraving of Cyrus the Great, King of Persia, Remondini, circa 1750 This antique engraving depicts Cyrus the Great (c. 600–530 BC), the legendary founder of the Achaemenid E...

1751 Giovanni Battista Piranesi Engraving - Veduta del Castello dell'Acqua Felice Description: This exquisite engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, *Veduta del Castello dell'...

Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Original Catesby entitled “The Lark” from Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands…, Volume I”, published London 1731-43. Hand-...

Title: Hand-Colored Optical View of Grand Bierkade, The Hague by Jacques Chereau, ca. 1750 This optical print titled "Vue perspective du Grand Bierkade à la Haye" depicts the Grand ...

A copperplate print from 1752, showcasing portraits of six Incan rulers from different periods. Each ruler is depicted within a circular frame, symbolizing their historical and cultu...

Antique religion print titled 'Pictura vetustissima Altaris S. Salvatoris veteris in Cathedrali Neap'. Little is known about this interesting antique print. In the middle, an iconography of God the Father...

This is a hand-colored atnique print, this time depicting the "Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London, in 1640." It's a historical costume illustration showing the fashion of a high-ra...

Title: 1757 Engraving of Inuit & Indigenous Peoples – Hudson Bay & Arctic Canoe Scene Description: This rare 1757 antique copperplate engraving presents two fascinating scenes depicting Indigenous life in Arctic Canada, focusing on the Inuit and other First Nations communities in the Hudson Bay region. Originally published in *Histoire Générale des Voyages*, the engraving provides an invaluable visual record of daily life, survival techniques, and traditional dwellings. The top illustration, titled 'Un Esquimau dans son Canot', depicts an Inuit paddling a sleek, narrow kayak through choppy waters, showcasing the remarkable boat-making skills of the Arctic peoples. The kayak, designed for hunting and efficient travel, is shown in its traditional form, reflecting centuries of adaptation to harsh northern environments. The bottom illustration, 'Esquimaux du côté du Nord-Ouest de la Baie de Hudson', portrays a male and female Inuit figure standing near an igloo, a crucial form of temporary winter shelter. The man holds a bow and arrows, symbolizing subsistence hunting, while the woman carries a small child. In the background, additional Indigenous dwellings, including conical tipis, suggest the presence of other First Nations groups living near the Hudson Bay coastline. The detailed hatching and shading techniques used in the engraving bring out the textures of clothing, landscapes, and architectural features, making this a historically and artistically significant piece. As an early European representation of Arctic Indigenous culture, it holds great value for collectors of ethnographic art, Canadian history, and antique travel prints...

Antique map titled 'Gouvernements généraux du Berry, du Nivernois et du Bourbonois'. Large, original antique map of the region of Berry, Nivernois and Bourbonnais, France. Featur...

Antique map titled 'Tabula Geographica Campaniae (..).' Detailed map of the Champagne region in France by J. B. Homann, covering the region Champagne-Ardenne with Reims, Troyes a...

This original antique image is an historical map by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, depicting the Great Wall of China as it was understood in the mid-18th century. The map includes French ...

Six Galleys Sunk by the Dutch Fleet in 1602: A Dramatic Naval Victory by Simon Fokke This powerful 18th-century engraving by Simon Fokke (1712–1780) captures the dramatic naval ba...

The Use of the Diving Engine in Stopping Leaks - 18th-Century Engraving by J. Hinton This intriguing 18th-century engraving, titled The Use of the Diving Engine in Stopping Leaks,...

The text in the image reads: "The Cape of Good Hope" and "London Mag: 1754." This suggests that this small image is a rare copper engraving that was featured in the London Magazine i...

Title: Asia The engraving titled Asia was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg during t...

Title: Africa The engraving titled Africa was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg duri...

Title: 1757 Engraving of Florida Natives – Indigenous Clothing & Village Scene Description: This striking 1757 antique copperplate engraving, 'Habits et Maisons des Floridiens', ...

Title: 1757 Native American Tribal Adornments – Feathered Headdresses, Belts & Jewelry Description: This exceptional pair of antique copperplate engravings, published in 1757 in *...

An antique map by Jacques Nicolas Bellin titled "Plan de la Ville de Peking Capitale de l'Empire de la Chine," published in Paris in 1754. This finely engraved plan shows the detailed layout of the city of Peking (now known as Beijing), the capital of China. The map distinctly divides the city into the "Ville Tartare" (Tartar City) and "Ville Chinoise" (Chinese City), indicating the segregated living areas during that period. Notable features on the map include the Emperor's Palace and the French Jesuit and Portuguese Jesuit missions located in the Tartar City, as well as the Temples of the Earth and Sky marked in the Chinese City. This kind of map is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the urban planning and social geography of Beijing in the mid-18th century. It reflects the European interest in the far reaches of the world during the age of exploration...

The engraving shows the Duke of Bedford's stables, alongside a newly constructed tennis court and riding house at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, England. This architectural depiction ...

The engraving depicts "Sir William Rowley's Dog Kennel at Tendring Hall, Suffolk." This artwork from around 1795 illustrates a building specifically designed for housing dogs, likely...

Description: Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart Van het Westelykste Deel Der Weereld, dienende tot aanwyzing an de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderne Naar West Indie.' Excellent map of America, featuring an unusual northwest coast of America, which includes Martin d'Aguilar's strait which provides for a Northwest Passage via the Great Lakes. The rest of the NW coast...

This engraving, titled "Die Fischotter" and marked as Tab.LVIII, depicts an otter in a natural setting, engaging in its typical behavior of eating a fish. This work is from Johann Da...

Title: Isles Moluques. Old and rare, this decorative map of the Maluku Islands in the period it was still controlled by the Dutch colonial power. It also shows the island of Bali, Lombok, part of Borneo (Kalimantan), Celebes (Sulawesi), Timor, The Lesser Sunda Islands, West Papua...

An original antique engraving of two Buddhist temples in Thailand, also known as Siam historically. The upper part of the engraving is labeled "COUVENT de Talapoins," which refers ...

Given these specific names—Vusihyen, Hu Chew Fu, and Hou-Tcheou-Fou—it appears that the map depicts historical Chinese locations. These names are likely transliterations of Chinese names from the period. "Hu Chew Fu" might be an old Western spelling for what is known in modern pinyin as Huzhou, a city near Lake Tai in China. "Hou-Tcheou-Fou" could refer to a historical name for another city or region, also located in China. More research needed. More about the maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin's contributions to cartography and hydrography set a precedent in mapmaking during the 18th century. His role as Hydrographer to the French Navy and later as the Official Hydrographer to the French King placed him at the forefront of maritime charting...

Antique print titled 'Grundriss von Cuzco bey der Eroberung von den Spaniern'. Old plan of the city of Cusco, Peru, often spelled Cuzco. It shows Cusco during the conquest by the...

An original antique hand-colored print of a woman in an elaborate dress, which is described as the "Habit of a Lady of Quality in France." This suggests that the attire represented is that of an affluent or noble woman from France, possibly from the 18th century given the style of the dress and the method of printmaking. The dress itself features a rich blue gown with gold accents and what appears to be an underskirt or petticoat of a contrasting color, potentially gold or yellow. The woman is wearing a headdress, which also fits with the fashion of the European upper class of the period. Such prints were often part of fashion plates or costume books that depicted the latest styles and were used by tailors, dressmakers, and the fashion-conscious elite to stay up-to-date with the latest trends from various European courts and cities. It's a detailed representation of historical clothing...

The image is a colored print depicting a "Lady of Quality in Burgundy in 1577," as indicated by the title below the illustration. The lady is dressed in a fashion typical of the late...

Antique map titled 'Partie Meridionale du cercle de Haute Saxe (..)'. Original antique map of upper Saxony, Germany. It was the name given to the majority of the German lands held by the House of Wettin, in what is now called Central Germany. Artists and Engravers: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688 - 1766), also known as Le Sieur or Monsieur Robert, and his son, Didier Robert de Vaugondy (c.1723 - 1786), were leading mapmakers in France during the 18th century. In 1757, they published The Atlas Universel, one of the most important atlases of the 18th century. To produce the atlas, the Vaugondys integrated older sources with more modern surveyed maps...

Antique map titled 'Kort over det Lille Bukarie og de naest graensende Lande. af Engelske Skribentere ved N. Bellin Ingenieur ved Marinen efter Söe Etaten'. Map of present-day Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan including part of China. Originates from 'Almindelig histoirie over reiser til lands og bands (..)'. This 17 volume set is a translation of Collection of voyages and travels edited by Awnsham and John Churchill and Thomas Osborne...

Antique map titled 'Carte de L'Empire de Japon (..).' Map of the Empire of Japan. Centered on the Bay of Osaka, this map covers from Hirado (here identified as I. Firando) and Na...

Antique print titled 'Vue d'un temple Chinois : Le grand Kia-cheu de la Chine, ou Temple des Aïeux, préparé pour le Sacrifice solemnel, que les Chinois célébrent pour leurs Ancêtres'. Vue d'optique of a Chinese temple prepared for annual sacrifice held in honour of deceased ancestors, whose portraits are displayed around the temple. This is an optical print...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van den Loop der Rivieren de Rhyn, de Maas, de Waal, de Merwe en de Lek, door de Provincien van Gelderland, Holland en Utrecht'. ...

Title on Page (Dutch and French): CORPS DE GARDE van Hollandsche Officiers / Corps de Garde des Officiers Hollandois". Amst., 1754. Fine engraving depicting an officer's mess by J. Punt and P. Tanjé after a painting by C. Troost, with coat of arms engraved in lower margin and dedication to G. Braamcamp ("beminnaar der schilderkonst"). Waiting room with reading, smoking and card playing officers. Right, one of them studies a map of the Netherlands. On the wall a coat of arms with the Dutch lion. At the bottom of the margin the coat of arms and an assignment to Gerrit Braamcamp, who had the original painting in his collection. Cornelis Troost...

Nice decorative hand tinted map of Japan with the title (in French): Carte de L'Empire du Japon Bellin, 1752 This antique map is engraved with very attractive title cartouche. ...

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Kaap de Goede-Hoop'. Old print with a view of the Cape of Good Hope and Table Bay. Engraved by J. van Schley for a Du...

Antique map titled 'Mogol'. Map of Northern India and Pakistan ('Mogol'), showing Kabul, Delhi and surroundings. This map originates from 'Kort begrip der Oude en Nieuwe Staatkun...

Antique map titled 'Carte des environs de Batavia '. French map of the Batavia area (Jakarta) in Indonesia. With cartouche, scale and compass rose. Published circa 1750. The map i...

Title: Isles De La Sonde. Attractive old decorative map of the Isles de la Sonde, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Malacca ( Malaysia) with the Straits of Malacca. Penang is spelled as P...

Title of this original and rare antique map: Nouvelle Carte Du Royaume De Bengale Mapmaker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772). He was among the most important mapmakers of the eighteenth century. In 1721, at only the age of 18, he was appointed Hydrographer to the French Navy. In August 1741, he became the first Ingénieur de la Marine of the Dépôt des cartes...

Antique print titled 'Vue de deux des Iles des Larrons - Gezigt van twee der Eilanden Ladrones (..)'. View of two Ladrones Islands; View of the N.W. side of Saypan, one of the La...

Antique map titled 'Partie meridionale de la Russie Européenne'. Detailed map of the southern part of European Russia by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers from Moscow south to Georgia and from Poland east to the Volga River, including Crimea and Ukraine. Artists and engravers: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) was the head of a leading family of geographers in eighteenth century France. Gilles got his start when he jointly inherited the shop of Pierre-Moullart Sanson, grandson of the famous geographer Nicholas Sanson. The inheritance included the business, its stock of plates, and a roller press...

Antique print titled 'Dabul'. Old print of the port city Dabhol in India. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Dabul was an opulent Muslim trade center. Around 1660 it was annexed to th...

Antique print titled 'A New Machine for exhausting a large quantity of water'. Print of a new water exhausting machine. This print originates from 'The Universal Magazine...

Antique print titled 'Paleis en Tuynen van Cha-Sousa Prins van Ragi Mohol - Grondtekening der Stad Mongheer‘. This print depicts the palace and gardens of Shah Shuja, Prince of R...

Antique print titled 'Vue de la Rde de Tinian Gezigt van de Rheede van Tinian (..)'. Views of the south-west side of the island of Tinian and a view of the anchorage of Tinian, w...