Late 18th Century Prints

A set of six of exceptional quality 18th century hand-colored engravings Buchoz, Pierre Joseph. Collection précieuse et enluminée des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, qu...

Knight of the Golden Stole in Ceremonial Robe, from "Illustrations of All Spiritual and Secular Orders" (1779–1791) This finely hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Golden...

Ecclesiastical Knight of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Lazarus This exquisite hand-colored engraving showcases an ecclesiastical knight from the illustrious Order of...

Antique map titled 'Hemisphere Meridional pour voir plus distinctement Les Terres Australes'. Hemispherical map of the southern hemisphere centered on ...

Each in later bird’s-eye maple frames. Depicting farm animals and skaters on a pond, houses and people in daily pursuits along a waterway.

Knight of the Order of the Redeemer or Precious Blood, 18th-Century Engraving This exquisite 18th-century hand-colored engraving portrays a Knight of the Order of the Redeemer (or...

Title: Knight of the Order of the Bath: 18th-Century Engraving by Schwan Description: This striking hand-colored engraving features the "Ritter des Ordens vom Bade" (Knight of the...

Grand Master of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Robes This exquisite hand-colored engraving, titled "Hochmeister des deutschen Ordens" (Grand Master ...

This image is an exquisite hand-colored engraving from the "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux," a seminal work published between 1765 and 1780. The artist behind this detailed work is F...

Knight of the Order of the Elephant: 18th-Century Danish Chivalric Elegance This captivating hand-colored engraving illustrates a "Ritter Elephanten-Orden des weißen in Dänemark" ...

Knight of the Seraphim Order: Rare 18th-Century Engraving of Swedish Nobility This hand-colored engraving showcases a "Ritter des Seraphinen Ordens" (Knight of the Seraphim Order)...

Ecclesiastical Grand Master of St. Michael, Protector of Divine Honor, c.1790 This exquisite hand-colored engraving illustrates the Ecclesiastical Grand Master of the Order of St. M...

Grand Cross of the Order of St. George in Bavaria: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving This striking hand-colored engraving, titled "Grosskreuz des St. Georgen Ordens in Bayern" (Grand Cr...

Pre-Rhodes Hospitaller Nun: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of Historic Ceremonial Dress This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled "Ehemalige Kleidung der Johanniterinnen vor Erober...

The set of two antique prints includes 'Sciurus volans, Guajacana' featuring a flying squirrel and 'Lacertus cauda coerulea, Anona fructa viridi loevi ...

An engraving from Benjamin Ralph’s The School of Raphael: or, the Student’s Guide to Expression in Historical painting. London: Printed for John Boydell, 1782...

This is an 18th-century engraving depicting a nautical scene with dramatic action. The image shows two sailing ships in a state of distress near a rocky coastline, with the central s...

Antique map titled 'Particular Map of the Western Coast of Africa, from Cape Blanco to Cape de Verga, and of the Course of the Rivers Senega and Gambia.' Map of the African coast...

Antique print titled 'Phare de l'Egypte'. A vue d'optique of the lighthouse of Alexandria. Also called Pharos of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most famous...

Set of 3 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De Uitlandsche Kapellen voorkomende in de Drie...

Antique map titled 'Amerique ou Indes Occidentales (..)'. Vaugondy's map of America, pre-dating information from any of the Cook Voyages. The NW Coast of Amer...

Title: Naval Battle Off St. François (Campeche, Mexico), ca. 1780 This print, titled "Vue prespective de la Ville de St. François de campech dans L'Amerique Septentrionalle," depict...

Antique print of the Trailing Disandra. This print originates from 'The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed (..)' by William Curtis. Published 1794. The Botanical Maga...

Title: Schetziges Amerikanisches Kriechentlein - Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Variegated Teal by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This beautifully hand-colored eng...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Guinée (..)'. This map was originally part of a 2 sheet larger map of Eastern Africa, showing the Cape Verde Islands and Senegal. This map originates ...

This engraving titled "Histoire Naturelle: le café" is a detailed botanical illustration, part of an 18th or 19th-century natural history text or compendium. It depicts the coffee ...

Antique print titled 'Motacilla, Regulus'. The goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is a very small passerine bird in the kinglet family. Its colourful golden crest feathers gives rise to its...

Shepherd Resting Against a Fence – 18th-Century Etching by F. Faber This finely detailed etching by F. Faber, titled 'Schaapherder leunend tegen hek' (Shepherd Resting Against a F...

Title: Blaues Amerikanisches Kriechentlein - Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Blue-Winged Teal by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This striking hand-colored engraving...

An 18th-century hand-colored copper engraving by Johann Michael Seligmann, based on an illustration by George Edwards. The print is from Seligmann’s *Sammlung verschiedener ausländ...

Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe and Hungary'. Original map of Turkey in Europe. Covers present day Northern Turkey, Greece, Albania, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia Herzogovin...

Antique Botanical Engraving of Vallisneria (Tape Grass) - 1803 Aquatic Plant Print by Samuel Curtis This engraving is from "The Botanical Magazine," publ...

Antique print titled 'Anas Marila'. The greater scaup (Aythya marila), just scaup in Europe or, colloquially, "bluebill" in North America, is a mid-sized diving duck...

These prints belong to an era when scientific expeditions were beginning to bring back exotic species from distant lands, inspiring a surge of interest in documenting and classifying...

This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled "Garrulus ruber, Surinamensis" (The Red Bird of Surinam), features a striking depiction of a red-plumaged bird perched on a gnarled tree b...

1798 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Caves of Mt. St. Peter and Mosasaur Discovery This 1798 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Johann Ludwig Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Pic...

Set of two antique botany prints. It shows the Mexican Argemone (or Prickly Poppy_ and the Many-Flowered or Perennial Sunflower. These prints originate from 'The Botanical Magazine; ...

Title: "Curious Prospect of an Iceberg in the Island of Spitsbergen" Description: This remarkable 18th-century engraving captures a striking view of an iceberg along the rugged coas...

Title: "Title-Page to a Book of Prospects of London, Published by R. Butter (1785-1799)" This etching, serving as the title-page to a 'Book of Prospects of London', was published by...

Colored Etching "Bacchus" by artist Jean-Baptiste-Claude-Richard de Saint-Non , complete with frame. Archaeologist, draftsman, engraver (Paris 1727 - there 1791); abbot, was exiled t...

This engraving is titled "Habits of a Young Woman of Otaheite", and it was produced as part of Bankes's New System of Geography, which was a popular geographical work published in th...

Set of four architecture prints depicting various building facades and plans. The prints state 'Toises', which was one of the fundamen...

Title: Die Amerikanische Rohrdommel mit den Federbusch - Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Crested Bittern by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This beautiful hand-colored...

An original and finely hand-colored print of a Cardinal bird, signed by William Hayes with a reference to the year 1780 (or 1786). This particular print is titled 'Cardinals', whic...

This hand-colored copperplate engraving by Robert Benard, part of the *Histoire Naturelle* from the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, circa 1790, depicts four distinct species of birds labe...

Title: Der Braune und Aschfarbene Kranich - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This stunning hand-colored engraving,...

These hand-colored engravings are various bird illustrations published by Buffon. They are from the work of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, a renowned French naturalist. These bird illustrations are from his monumental work "Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière" (Natural History, General and Particular), which was published in multiple volumes over several decades in the 18th century. The specific bird prints are from the volumes dedicated to birds ("Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux"). These volumes were published between 1770 and 1783. The precise publication date for each illustration can vary depending on the volume and edition, but the entire series falls within this time frame. Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle" is celebrated for its detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations, which were a significant contribution to ornithology and natural history at the time. Here are detailed descriptions of the birds depicted in each of the three prints: **First Print (Pl. 88):** 1. **Le Héron (The Heron)** - A tall bird with a long neck, a sharp beak, and long legs. The plumage is mostly gray with a lighter chest and dark wings. It stands on a grassy patch. 2. **Le Butor (The Bittern)** - A medium-sized bird with a stout body and a thick neck. The plumage is brown with darker streaks, blending well with marshy surroundings. It stands on a small patch of ground. 3. **Le Secretaire (The Secretary Bird)** - A large bird with an eagle-like body and crane-like legs. It has long tail feathers and distinctive crest feathers on its head. The plumage is a mix of gray, black, and white. It stands on a grassy area. **Second Print (Pl. 105):** 1. **L'Albatros (The Albatross)** - A large seabird with long wings and a stout body. The plumage is white with dark wings. It is depicted floating on water. 2. **Le Cygne (The Swan)** - A graceful bird with a long neck and white plumage. It has an orange beak with a black base and is shown swimming. 3. **Le Pélican (The Pelican)** - A large bird with a long beak and a distinctive throat pouch. The plumage is white with a hint of pink. It stands on a rock near the water. **Third Print (Pl. 96):** 1. **La Spatule (The Spoonbill)** - A bird with a long, flat, spoon-shaped bill. The plumage is white with a slight pink tinge. It stands on a grassy patch. 2. **La Grue (The Crane)** - A tall bird with long legs and neck, mostly gray plumage with black wing tips. It has a red crown on its head and stands on a grassy area. 3. **L'Aigrette (The Egret)** - A slender bird with white plumage, long neck, and black legs. It has delicate plumes on its back and is shown standing near water. These illustrations are characteristic of the detailed and accurate depictions typical of Buffon's work in natural history. These birds are found in various habitats across the world. Here are the typical regions and habitats for each bird: **First Print (Pl. 88):** 1. **Le Héron (The Heron)** - Herons are widely distributed across the world, found in both freshwater and coastal habitats. They are commonly seen in wetlands, marshes, rivers, and along lakeshores. 2. **Le Butor (The Bittern)** - Bitterns are also found in wetlands and marshes, with a preference for dense reed beds. They have a wide distribution, including parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. 3. **Le Secretaire (The Secretary Bird)** - Native to Sub-Saharan Africa, Secretary Birds inhabit open grasslands and savannas. They are terrestrial birds often seen stalking through tall grass in search of prey. **Second Print (Pl. 105):** 1. **L'Albatros (The Albatross)** - Albatrosses are primarily found in the Southern Ocean and North Pacific. They are oceanic...

This engraving depicts a historical battle scene between Dutch forces and a party of Spaniards, as noted by the inscription at the bottom of the image. The scene shows armed soldiers...

Antique map of the Sinai Peninsula showing the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Red Sea to the south. The map is decorated with images of a Persian wheel and a view of a vi...

Set of etchings of views of a Greek ceremonial klismos chair. In his fifties, G.B. Piranesi was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Ita...

Title: Die Gehäubte Ente - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Hooded Merganser by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This remarkable hand-colored engraving, titled *Die Gehäubte E...

Title: Die Ente mit dem Grauen Kopf - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Duck with a Grey Head by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This beautifully hand-colored engraving, titled...

John Webber created the engraving titled "A Boxing Match, in Hapaee, one of the Friendly Islands." Webber was indeed an artist who accompanied Captain James Cook on his third voyage ...

Antique print titled 'Correction Maternele Dediée à Madame la Duchesse de Brancas'. Antique engraving showing the punishment of a child. Behin the child, a spinning wheel can be seen...

This print titled "Ornemens, Ustensiles Et Armes Des Isles Des Amis" is from Captain James Cook's third voyage, specifically published in 1777 by Strahan and Cadell. It represents va...

Title: Der Kleinere Weiße Carolinische Reiher - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Lesser White Heron by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This finely detailed hand-colored engravin...

Antique portrait titled 'Carolus III Hispania'. Original antique print of Charles III of Spain. The print shows the king illustrated with the symbols of royal power and war, as well as with several archaeological pieces...

Antique print titled 'Grundris der Stadt Damiât'. This print originates from 'Reisebeschreibung nach Arabien und andern umliegenden Ländern' by C. Niebuhr, 1774.