1840s Prints

Antique print titled 'Marie-Amélie, Reine des Francais'. Large lithograph of Marie Amelia of Naples and Sicily, Queen of the French. Whole length with hair in ringlets, lace...

Antique print titled 'Bewohner von Nordwest Amerika'. Original antique print of natives of Nortwest America. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1840. Artists a...

Title: "Oleander Hawk-Moth Lifecycle" - Hand-Colored Natural History Plate (1846) Description: This beautiful hand-colored natural history plate from 1846 features the stunning Olea...

19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Insect Life Cycles – Moths, Bees, and Caterpillars with Host Plants This illustration is a detailed entomological plate showcasing various st...

Description: Antique print titled 'Jüdisches mädchen aus Algier'. Original antique print of a Jewish lady from Algiers. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erdballs (..)' ...

The image is an original hand-colored engraving from The Classical Natural Sciences Dictionary by Drapiez (1845), showcasing various plant species with scientific precision and aesth...

Title: 'Billbergia liboniana – A Stunning Botanical Print by Hoola van Houten' This vibrant hand-colored botanical print depicts the Billbergia liboniana, an exotic bromeliad nati...

Title: Prepusa hookeriana – A Rare Botanical Print by Hoola van Houten in Elegant Matting This finely hand-colored botanical print features 'Prepusa hookeriana', a striking and ra...

The creatures on this original antique print are: —The Dugong, Narwhal, and Right Whale—They are fascinating marine mammals, each with its unique characteristics and place in the oce...

The megapose huppe, Turnix a Bandeau Noir and the Eudrome Elegante The "Megapodius cristatus" refers to the Malay Scrubfowl, also known as the Crested Megapode or Tabon Scrubfowl. T...

Title: Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity Description: This compilation features two detailed engravings titled "Unio Pl. VI" and "Unio Pl. IV." Published in the mid-...

Interesting original rare hand-colored print of two animals, but maybe wrong names have been used at the time. It seems there might be a mix-up in the species names or terminology p...

The title encapsulates the charm and detailed beauty of the two plants, suitable for an audience that appreciates botanical art and history. The images have been cropped and assembl...

Amsterdam Maritime Shipyard View by Schelfhout, 19th Century Lithograph This evocative 19th-century lithograph titled 'Le Chantier d’Amsterdam' (The Shipyard of Amsterdam) offers a ...

This collage presents a curated anthology of mollusk illustrations, emphasizing the elegance of their spiral forms—a hallmark of marine gastropods. Each image, a hand-colored engravi...

Great image of crossbills Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publi...

Description: Antique print titled 'Buckingham Palace'. Steel engraved view of Buckingham Palace. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Condit...

An antique hand-colored engraving. This particular illustration focuses on various moth and butterfly species, showcasing their wing patterns and body shapes in vibrant colors and with a high level of detail. The different specimens are numbered and named at the bottom, likely corresponding to their scientific names, which are partially legible and written in French. These include various types of moths and butterflies with distinct markings, such as eye-like spots on their wings, which are often used in nature as a form of mimicry or to ward off predators. The artistic style is consistent with scientific illustrations of the 19th century, aimed at providing an accurate representation of the insects for study and reference. The paper shows signs of aging, indicating the historical value of the print. This type of illustration would have been a vital educational tool at the time, combining scientific interest with an appreciation for the beauty of these creatures. The illustrator has captured both the structural and aesthetic qualities of the insects, which would have been important for both scientific taxonomy and for those with a general interest in natural history. The image appears to be a caption section from an antique hand-colored engraving, listing the names of various moth and butterfly species. The names are in French and are likely to correspond to the illustrations of the specimens on the main engraving. Here's the list of the species with a description based on the names provided: 1. **SÉSIE freloniforme**: This is likely a species of clearwing moth, which mimics the appearance of a hornet or wasp (hence "freloniforme", resembling a hornet). Clearwing moths are known for their transparent wings and mimicry for defense against predators. 2. **PROCRIS du Statice**: This could refer to a species of moth or butterfly associated with sea-lavender plants...

Beautiful print showing for birds of Asia, including the famous Bird of Paradise Title: ‘1. MAINATE DE JAVA, 2. PARADISIER ROUGE, 3. SERICULE ORANGE, 4. PHONYGAME DE KERAUDREN.’, 2....

Great image of a bloodhound presented in a distressed antique gilt frame. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published, 1847.

The lithograph depicts the Saint-Georges, Église Catholique de St. Georges, captured during its construction phase in London. The artist is possibly Guillaume Van der Hecht, a notabl...

Great images of shrike and fruit crows Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Great image of seals. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...

"Porta nel Vestibolo dell'antica Università dei Lanaioli - Studio al Vero del Capitello" A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercolored by hand representing an antique capital...

The prints are from Louis Van Houtte's and Charles Lemaire's "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," a detailed collection of botanical lithographs showcasing plants grown in ...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

This print from Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez's 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' illustrates three types of sea snails, each rendered with meticulous attention to det...

Antique print titled 'Pauvre Volontaire en Flandre'. Print of a Monk of the order of Poor Volunteers with crucifix and basket. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes de...

Antique print titled 'Religieuse Arménienne'. Print of an Armenian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: ...

Antique botanical engraving of Amomum zinziber, better known as ginger. The engraving shows various parts of the ginger plant in a detaile...

The collage you've provided includes illustrations of various marine animals, each labeled with a name that corresponds to specific species: 1. **Espadon**: This is commonly known a...

Wonderful image after Garofalo Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones C.1840 Unframed.

Antique print, titled: 'Poissons Plate 9 - La Sebaste du Nord (Sebastes septentrionalis) - Le Cotte Scorpion (Cottus scorpius).' - This rare plate shows the Norway redfish (Sebastes ...

Description: Antique map titled 'Amerika'. Small map of North and South America. This map originates from the Dutch publication 'De Aarde, beschouwd in haren Natuurlijken Toestan...

Description: Antique print, titled: 'Poissons Plate 19 - La Baudroie (Lophius piscatorius).' - This rare plate shows the Lophius piscatorius, commonly known as the angler. From: 'Voy...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

The lithograph is titled "Intérieur de l'Église Catholique de St. Georges en construction à Londres" and is signed by the artist "La Roquepin," which is likely a pseudonym or an abbr...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depicts...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

In the two prints, a variety of marine organisms are depicted, predominantly from the echinoderm and mollusk phyla: **First Print:** 1. **Agathine zébrée** - Likely a gastropod with...

The images are finely detailed engravings of beetles from a 19th-century scientific collection. Each beetle is rendered with precision, showcasing their unique physical characteristics, such as the segmentation of their bodies, the texture of their carapaces, the patterns and colors of their wing covers (elytra), and the varying shapes and lengths of their antennae and legs. The species, as labeled in the engravings, are as follows: From the first image: 1. **Apidie** - Possibly a reference to the Apidae family, which includes bees, but in this context, it likely refers to a type of beetle. 2. **Attelabe** - Likely a variant of the name for beetles in the family Attelabidae, known as leaf-rolling beetles. 3. **Bousier** - Common French name for dung beetles, which are part of the Scarabaeidae family. 4. **Cétoine** - Refers to beetles in the subfamily Cetoniinae, known as flower beetles. 5. **Geotrupe** - A genus of earth-boring dung beetles. 6. **Hanneton** - Common French name for beetles in the family Scarabaeidae, particularly the June beetles or May bugs. 7. **Oryctes** - A genus that includes the rhinoceros beetles. 8. **Trichie** - Refers to beetles in the genus Trichius, which are often found in flowers and resemble small bumblebees. From the second image: 1. **Attelabe** - Again, likely referring to the Attelabidae family of leaf-rolling beetles. 2. **Calosoma** - A genus of ground beetles...

Antique print titled 'Chevalier de l'Ordre du Saint-Esprit'. Print of a Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit in ceremonial robes, French order of...

Antique print titled 'Hospitalier du Saint-Esprit'. Print of a Hospitaler of the Order of the Holy Ghost, Hospitallers of the Holy Spirit, Roman Catholi...

The image depicts two different animals, each labeled in French: 1. **Chrysochloris aurata** - This is commonly known as the Cape golden mole. It is characterized by its cylindrical...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

Great print of Albany, New York Steel engraving by Daumerlang after Wall Published circa 1840 Unframed.  

Title: 1. Grenouille verte - Rana esculenta (Green Frog) 2. Rainette a tapiries - Hyla tinctoria (Blue poison-arrow frog from Surinam / Guiana) 3. Pipa commun - Pipa vulgaris (Surina...

Great image of crossbills Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. ...

The illustration, an original hand-colored engraving, features a collection of shells and marine organisms, likely from various classes of the phylum Mollusca: 1. **Lingule anatine...

The first print depicts a collection of orthopteran insects, which includes grasshoppers and crickets. These are characterized by their long hind legs for jumping, and in the case of...

Antique print titled 'Kaffer-Krieger'. Original antique print of an African warrior. This print originates from 'Die Volker des Erdballs (..)' by H. Berghaus. Artists and eng...

This original antique engraving depicts a variety of marine invertebrates: 1. **Phyllococte de part et d'autre épineux** - This might refer to a type of marine worm or possibly a se...

Glorious set of 15 prints of Ireland Steel engravings after T.Creswick Published C.1840 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size of one print.  

Wonderful image after Rembrandt. Fine steel engraving. Published by Fisher, London. circa 1840 Unframed.

Description: The image portrays two rodent species native to Central and South America: 1. **Chloromys acuti**, likely a historical or alternate name for the agouti, which is now ...

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

Original antique illustration of a depiction of Actinia viridis, commonly known as the Snakelocks Anemone. These creatures possess a green hue due to the presence of a green fluoresc...

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Straat Sunda - Vue du Détroit de la Sonde'. Old print with a view of the Sunda straits with ships as seen from Anjer / Anyer on the Island of ...