The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley. It was lavishly illustrated with scientific and artistic images ranging from Astronomy to Zoology.
The fascinating prints give an unusual insight into early 19th century life with all it's new discoveries and inventions.
Here are some of his engravings for you to choose from. They are original antiques, made in 1802.
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).Shows Russia, India, Tibet, Persia, Arabia, China, Japan. Borneo, New Guinea, Java etc.Mapmaker: George Kearsley. Date: 1802. Map made before Hong Kong existedThis beautiful antique map is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kea..
US$190.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and scien..
US$45.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and scien..
US$55.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and scien..
US$75.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and scien..
US$45.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and scien..
US$75.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).AstronomyThis detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts ..
US$80.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).The Ptolemic Sysem and the Tychonic SystemThis detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary o..
US$70.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).FireworksThis detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts ..
US$60.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).Also shows Maldive Islands, Ceylon, Lacadive Islands, Andeman and Nicobar Islands. Neighbouring borderlands of Tibet, Burma and SiamMapmaker: George Kearsley. Date: 1802. Inset remark Territories ceded to the British by Tippoo Sultan in year 1792This beautiful antiqu..
US$150.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).Astronomical devices such as the transit instrument, quadrant, telescope and Graham's SectorThis detailed engraving is from a the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia ..
US$70.00
27.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).Also shows coastlines of Europes and Arabia, Canary Islands, Madeira, Cape Verde Islands, Cyprus, Sicily, Ascension Island, St Helena, Mauritius, Madagascar etcMapmaker: George Kearsley. Date: 1802. Fascinating details e.g. gold mines in southern AfricaThis beautiful a..
US$150.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)Myrtus pimenta and Mycteria americanusThis detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)New Zealand Sky Lark, CandlewoodThis detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illus..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)Common LoonThis detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts a..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)FireshipThis detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and ..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)Manis or Pangolin. Scaly anteaterThis detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illu..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches) This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sc..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)The largest and oldest chestnut tree in the worldLegend has it that one hundred knights were caught in a severe thunderstorm and took shelter under the tree.This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sciences..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)Gum Benjamin treeThis detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the ..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sciences..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sciences..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sciences..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sciences..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sciences..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)Laurus CinnamomumThis detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the ..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sciences..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)This detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and sciences..
US$40.00
26.5 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches)MyristicaThis detailed engraving is from the first edition of the rare "English Encyclopedia", made for George Kearsley in London in 1802. Its full title was "The English Encyclopedia being a collection of treatises and a dictionary of terms illustrative of the arts and..
US$40.00