These hand coloured engravings are from a work by Oliver Goldsmith. They were made in London by Fullarton and Company.
Goldsmith was an Irish novelist fascinated by nature. He had an ability to popularize knowledge of the natural world. His knack was to make it useful, colourful and easy to understand. The Victorians loving collecting and studying all forms of natural life. Hence Goldsmith had a ready market for his work.
Here are some of his engravings for you to choose from. They are original antiques, made in 1860.
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)Kangaroo, Atlas, Peruvian, Goliath, Hieroglyphic and Golden BeetlesThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was mad..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)Gigantic,Hercules, Shining, Macleay's, Prodigal,Elephant, Fiery and ClubbedThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)American Black Squirrel, Chickaree Squirrel and Grey SquirrelNorth AmericaThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It ..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)South Africa,North AmericaThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has origin..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)Tibet,ChinaThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painte..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)ChinaThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colo..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$60.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)Chile and BrazilThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand p..
US$70.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)Green, Bacbakiri and White-throated Thrush-shrikeSouth America,Central AmericaThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history...
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)This hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted colors. I..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)South America,Central AmericaThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has ori..
US$50.00
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25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)AfricaThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by steel plate engraving and has original, hand painted col..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)Selby's Gnat-catcher, Yellow Gnat-catcher and Yellow-tailed Gnat-catcherThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It wa..
US$50.00
25 x 16 cm (10 x 6.5 inches)Toco Toucan, Tocard Toucan and Blue-billed ToucanSouth AmericaThis hand colored engraving is from a set published in London in the 1860s by Fullarton and Company of London and Edinburgh, and was made to educate the general population about natural history. It was made by ..
US$70.00