John Ellis (FRS) was a British linen merchant and naturalist. Ellis was the first to have a published written description of the Venus flytrap and its botanical name.
Ellis specialised in the study of corals. He was elected a member of the Royal Society in 1754 and in 1767 was awarded the Copley Medal.
His 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', written with Daniel Solander, was published posthumously in 1776. He exported many seeds and native plants from North America to England and corresponded with many botanists, including Carl Linnaeus.
Here are some of his superb antique copper plate engravings for you to choose from. They have hand painted colouring.
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Sertularia fastigiataThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph ..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Gorgonia ceratophytaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph B..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Gorgonia This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Gorgonia This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Antipathes spiralisThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Ba..
US$120.00
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38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora cinerascensThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph ..
US$150.00
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38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora denticulataThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph ..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)CorallinaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)CorallinaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)CorallinaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)CorallinaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This..
US$120.00
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38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This work est..
US$150.00
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38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora virgineaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Ban..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora fascicularisThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora lactucaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Bank..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora carduusThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Bank..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora undataThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Pennatula argenteaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Ban..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora fastigiataThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph B..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora anthophyllitesThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Jose..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Gorgonia This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Isis ochraceaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. ..
US$120.00
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38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora reteporaThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Ban..
US$150.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This work est..
US$80.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This work est..
US$80.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This work esta..
US$80.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This work esta..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora implicataThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Ba..
US$120.00
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38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)This is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks. This work esta..
US$120.00
38.5 x 21.5cm (11.2 x 8.5 inches)Madrepora pileusThis is an antique copper plate engraving of corals and corallines. It is from John Ellis's 'A Natural History of Many Uncommon and Curious Zoophytes', published in 1786 posthumously by his daughter with help from Daniel Solander and Sir Joseph Banks..
US$120.00