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Period: Early 1800s
Hand-Colored Engraving of a Black Starling – Exotic Ornithological Print, c.1808
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Rare 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of a Black Starling – Exotic Ornithological Print
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This beautiful hand-colored engraving, titled Étournau unicolore, ...
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Original Antique Print of The Sphinx of Giza, Egypt. C.1810
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of The Sphinx of Giza
Fine copper-plate engraving
Published C.1810
Unframed.
Free shipping
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English Egyptian Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Westminster Abbey and Winchester Cathedral - Bertuch's Picture Book, circa 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Westminster Abbey and Winchester Cathedral - Educational Print from Bertuch's Picture Book for Children (1790-1830)
This beautifully hand-colored engraving showcases two of Englan...
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Austrian Folk Couple: Elegant Regency Costume from 1808
Located in Langweer, NL
Austrian Folk Couple: Elegant Regency Costume from 1808
This charming hand-colored engraving, published by J. Murray of Albemarle Street, London, in 1808, is plate 29 from a renow...
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Traditional Austrian Folk Costumes: Vibrant Regency Era Fashion from 1804-1808
Located in Langweer, NL
Traditional Austrian Folk Costumes: Vibrant Regency Era Fashion from 1804-1808
This captivating set of three hand-colored engravings showcases traditional Austrian folk costumes f...
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Traditional Austrian Male Costume: Regency Era Fashion from 1804-1808
Located in Langweer, NL
Traditional Austrian Male Costume: Regency Era Fashion from 1804-1808
This captivating hand-colored engraving from around 1804-1808 is plate 18 from a renowned series of tradition...
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Original Antique Print of Ancient Egyptian Monuments. C.1810
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of Cleopatra's Needle and The Alexandrian Column
Fine copper-plate engraving
Published C.1810
Unframed.
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English Egyptian Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Rare Fish Species from Bertuch's Work
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Vibrant 1802 Handcolored Engraving of Rare Fish Species from Bertuch's Masterpiece
Description: This striking handcolored copperplate engraving from 1802 showcases four fas...
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Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Egyptian and Classical Artifacts from Bertuch
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Egyptian and Classical Artifacts from Bertuch
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This intricate engraving, sourced from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* (Children's Portfolio), published in 1805, highlights a collection of ancient artifacts and sculptures from Egyptian and classical traditions. The pieces are rendered with precision, offering a unique glimpse into the artistry and symbolism of ancient civilizations.
The engraving features:
- **Fig. 1**: An Apis bull...
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19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving Depicting Traditional Bullfighting Scenes
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving Depicting Traditional Bullfighting Scenes
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This captivating hand-colored engraving from the early 19th century showcases t...
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Original Engraved Print by Pierre Joseph Redouté, 1802, Les Liliaceés
Located in New York, NY
A stunning original engraving from The Lilies (Les Liliaceés) by P.J. Redouté, considered the greatest botanical artist of all time.
Produced between 1802 and 1816 under the patron...
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French Empire Antique Early 1800s Prints
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1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Eastern Costumes from F.J. Bertuch’s Work
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Eastern Costumes from F.J. Bertuch’s Work
Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving originates from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Port...
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Exquisite 1805 Handcolored Botanical Engraving of Roses from Bertuch
Located in Langweer, NL
Exquisite 1805 Handcolored Botanical Engraving of Roses from Bertuch's Collection
This beautifully handcolored engraving from 1805 depicts two stunning rose varieties, highlightin...
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"George Washington" Engraving by James Fittler, after Gilbert Stuart, 1804
By Gilbert Stuart
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a handsome engraved portrait of George Washington by artist James Fittler, titled “George Washington, First President of the United States of America.” This engraving was published in London by Richard Phillips in 1804, for the inclusion in John Marshall’s biography, The Life of George Washington. The engraving is based on a painting by Gilbert Stuart, the famous “Lansdowne” standing portrait from 1796. Washington is depicted in a head and shoulders pose, facing left. He wears a dark coat and vest and a white shirt and ruffled cravat.
The father of our country, George Washington was the commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first United States president...
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American Federal Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Elegant Roses in Bloom: Botanical Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Elegant Roses in Bloom: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Botanical Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder
This beautifully detailed 19th-century engraving showcases two varieti...
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Majestic Waterfalls: Niagara Falls and Rhine Falls in 19th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Majestic Waterfalls: Niagara Falls and Rhine Falls in 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder
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This captivating hand-colored ...
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Two Magnificent Hand-Colored Antique Prints of a Toucan, Ca.1805, Rare
Located in Langweer, NL
Titels of each print: "L'Aracari Azara." and "L'Aracari verd mâle."
The ivory-billed aracari, or ivory-billed araçari (Pteroglossus azara), is a species of bird in the family Ramp...
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Rare Copperplate Engraving of the Extinct Dodo and an Ostrich, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
1805 Copperplate Engraving of Dodo and Ostrich from Abraham Rees' Cyclopaedia
This rare and finely detailed copperplate engraving, created by T. Milton...
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Original Antique Print of Cairo, Egypt. Dated 1809
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of Cairo
Fine copper-plate engraving
Published by Sherwood & Co.
Dated 1809
Unframed.
Free shipping
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English Moorish Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Statues and Deities from Bertuch’s Work
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Statues and Deities from Bertuch’s Work
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This captivating engraving, sourced from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille...
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Knights Templar and Clergy: Hand-Colored Engraving of Historical Attire (1805)
Located in Langweer, NL
This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, showcases the dist...
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Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving
Description: This beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a deta...
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Exquisite Butterflies and Moths: Vibrant Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: A Symphony of Butterflies and Moths: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder
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This vibrant hand-colored copperplate engraving...
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Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Aquatic Plants from Bertuch’s Work
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Aquatic Plants from Bertuch’s Work
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This exquisite hand-colored engraving is taken from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Por...
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Botanical Study of an Apple and Blossoms: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Botanical Study of an Apple and Blossoms: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving"
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This exquisite 19th-century botanical engraving showcases a beautifully detaile...
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Subterranean Marvels: Stalactites and Stalagmites in Limestone Caves, Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, offers a stunning depiction...
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Exquisite 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Pink Roses from Bertuch’s Work
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Exquisite 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Pink Roses from Bertuch’s Work
Description: This elegant hand-colored engraving originates from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-...
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Exquisite 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Mollusks and Slugs from Bertuch’s Work
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Exquisite 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Mollusks and Slugs from Bertuch’s Work
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This beautifully hand-colored engraving is from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *P...
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Antique Botanical Engraving of Apple Blossom and Mallow - 1803 Floral Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Botanical Engraving of Apple Blossom and Mallow - 1803 Floral Print by Samuel Curtis
This engraving is from "The Botanical Magazin...
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Original Antique Print of The Royal Golden Barge, Myanmar. C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of the Royal Golden Barge
Copper-plate engraving
Published C.1800
Unframed.
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English Chinoiserie Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Original Map of the Kingdom of Bohemia, with Silesia, Moravia and Lusatia, 1804
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Kingdom of Bohemia with the Duchy of Silesia and the Marquisates of Moravia and Lusatia.'
Map of the Kingdom of Bohemia, with Silesia, Moravia and Lusatia...
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Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving of Bulbous Plants from Bertuch
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving of Bulbous Plants from Bertuch
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This detailed hand-colored botanical engraving is taken from Friedrich Justin Be...
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Wild Rose Botanical Study: Delicate Flowers and Ripened Hips, Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805"
Description
This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engraving presents an intricate, magnified view of the housefly (Musca domestica) as seen through a microscope. The engraving provides a meticulous exploration of its anatomy, including:
- **Figure 1**: Actual size of the housefly, offering a point of comparison to the magnified details.
- **Figure 2**: A detailed underside view of the head and body, showcasing the complex structure of the fly's thorax and appendages.
- **Figure 3**: A close examination of the segmented abdomen, highlighting the unique pattern and intricate venation.
- **Figure 4**: The leg of the housefly, emphasizing the fine bristles and jointed segments adapted for movement and sensory functions.
- **Figure 5**: A striking visualization of the compound eye, illustrating the hexagonal structure of the ommatidia, responsible for the fly's wide field of vision.
Published in 1805 as part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), this engraving bridges...
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Old Handcolored Print of Stuart Mary, Queen of Scots, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Maria Stuart - Marie Reine d'Ecosse en 1570'.
This print depicts Mary, Queen of Scots. She reigned over Scotland from ...
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French Floating Batteries Bombarding Gibraltar During the Great Siege, 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
The Floating Batteries of Gibraltar: 1782 British Naval Power and French Engineering Innovation. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Bertuch's celebrated "Bilderbuch für Kinder," Weimar, 1805.
This striking plate depicts the floating batteries of the British Navy, including a massive barge with 210 cannons across two tiers and a single-tier barge, engineered by the French innovator d'Arcon for the bombardment of Gibraltar. These unique vessels highlight a key moment in military history, showcasing the ingenuity and ambition of 18th-century naval warfare. Bertuch's renowned children's encyclopedia stands...
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Pair Of Hand Colored Engravings Of Parrots
Located in Essex, MA
Two framed hand colored stipple engravings of parrots by Jacques Barraband published 1801-05. In beautifully matted and gilded frames. From Judy Cormier. One print with some foxing.
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French Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Circassian Grandee and Commoner – An 1800 Etching by Geissler
Located in Langweer, NL
Etching and engraving entitled 'A Grandee of Circassia arrayed with his full accoutrements and a Circassian of the lower class, in his shaggy cloak, called Burki'. Lettered 'Geissler...
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Exquisite 1800 Blue Wildflower Botanical Engraving – A Rare Floral Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
Delicate Blue Flower Study, Plate No. 496
This engraving is from a botanical series by William Curtis, likely part of the publication "The Botanical Magazine," which was known for i...
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Common Nightingale and Chiffchaff with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Engraving by Bertuch
Located in Langweer, NL
Common Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos) and Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) with Nest and Eggs, 1805 Charming Engraving by Bertuch
Description: This delightful handcolored co...
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18th-Century Aristocratic and Ceremonial Attire: Handcolored Engraving of 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
This handcolored copperplate engraving, originating from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children) published in Weimar in 1805, depicts four stri...
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Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities in Europe: Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder"
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This lively hand-colored copperplate engraving captures four distinct vignettes of traditional European life and festive activities, highlighting the cultural practices and vibrant community spirit of the 19th century. Published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s renowned *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children) in Weimar, 1805, the engraving reflects the Enlightenment-era focus on illustrating the diversity of human life.
The scenes include:
- Figure 1: A wrestling match in a grassy meadow, surrounded by an attentive crowd, showcasing traditional sportsmanship.
- Figure 2: A pastoral scene with a group enjoying the melodies of an alpine horn...
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1802 Hand-Colored Print of English Racing Horse and Race Track Scene
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1802 Hand-Colored Print of English Racing Horse and Race Track Scene
Description: This finely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bil...
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Captivating 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild and Cultivated Roses
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Roses from Bertuch’s Work
Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving is from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* ...
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1805 Handcolored Engraving of Egyptian Monuments from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch"
Located in Langweer, NL
1805 Handcolored Engraving of Egyptian Monuments from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder"
Description: This remarkable handcolored engraving from 1802 depicts two iconic views of an...
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Vineyard Treasures: Exquisite Hand-Colored 19th-Century Grapevine Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "A Bountiful Vine: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Grapes from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder*"
Description: This captivating 19th-century botanical engraving featu...
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Napoleon Beating Austrians The Battle of Castiglione Italy Old Print, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Castiglione'.
Original antique print of the Battle of Castiglione. The Battle of Castiglione saw the French Army of Italy under General Napoleon Bonaparte a...
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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Amphibious Eels and Snakes, c.180
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates four species of amphibious or aquatic eels and snake-like creatures in dynamic poses. It is part of Friedrich...
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Hand-Colored 18th-Century Engraving of Exotic Quadrupeds from Natural History
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Exotic Quadrupeds from F.J. Bertuch's Work
Description: This hand-colored engraving, created in 1805, originates from Friedrich Justin Bertuc...
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Timeless Elegance: Hand-Colored White Rose Botanical Engraving from 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Exquisite Hand-Colored Engraving of a White Rose, 1805
Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases a delicate white rose in full bloom, surrounded by bud...
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John Boultbee "The Durham Ox", hand coloured engraving dated 1802, English
Located in Central England, GB
This rare engraving by John Whessell (c 1760 - 1840) was published in 1802 by John Day and is extensively inscribed below:
“To the Right Honorable Lord Somerville. This print is...
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English George III Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Vintage Botanical Illustrations of Medicinal and Ornamental Plants, circa 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
The botanical illustrations are the work of Sydenham Edwards, a prolific botanical artist known for his detailed and vibrant illustrations. These engravings were published by William Curtis in various botanical magazines, including "The Botanical Magazine" or "Curtis's Botanical Magazine," which first began publication in 1787.
Key details about the publication and the artist:
- Artist: Sydenham Edwards
- Publisher: William Curtis
- Publication: These specific prints were part of Curtis’s various collections, which included "The Botanical Magazine," and were published around the late 18th century and early 19th century, specifically noted in the years around 1796 to 1803 in your images.
- Significance: "The Botanical Magazine" was one of the first botanical periodicals to include colored plates, aiming to make scientific botanical studies accessible and informative with a focus on aesthetic appeal. It played a crucial role in disseminating knowledge about plants from all over the world to European audiences, enhancing both scientific understanding and horticultural practice.
These works are celebrated for their artistic quality and scientific accuracy, contributing significantly to the field of botanical illustration and the popularization of botanical knowledge during that period.
Here's a detailed description of all eight botanical prints along with their English names and special characteristics:
1. **Quaking Grass...
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Antique Botanical Engravings of European Flowers, Circa 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
The botanical illustrations are the work of Sydenham Edwards, a prolific botanical artist known for his detailed and vibrant illustrations. These engravings were published by William...
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Original Copper Engraving of a Maori War Canoe, New Zealand, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print New Zealand titled 'Oorlogs-Praauw van Nieuw-Zeeland'.
View of a Maori war canoe, New Zealand. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom...
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Set of 6 Original Antique Marine Prints-Famous Sea Battles. Dated 1803
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great set of sea battles
Copper-plate engravings.
Published by J.Stratford, London.
Dated 1803
Unframed.
Free shipping.
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English Georgian Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Original Antique Map of South America. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great map of South America
Copper-plate engraving
Published C.1780
Two small worm holes to left side of map
Unframed.
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English Georgian Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Pair of Original Antique Prints of Horse Drawn Carriages. Dated 1809
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely pair of prints
Aquatints
Original color
Published by Ackermann, 1809
Unframed.
Free shipping
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English Georgian Antique Early 1800s Prints
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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Medicinal Plants, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Medicinal Plants, Plantes XIII, c.1800
This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts two medicinal plants, illustrating their botanical ...
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Elegant Water Lily Illustration: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
This handcolored copperplate engraving features a beautifully detailed illustration of a water lily (Nymphaea), showcasing its intricate flowers, buds, and leaves. The delicate white...
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