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21 x 13 cm (8.3 x 5.2 inches).This superb antique engraving is over 230 years old. It's from "British Zoology" by Thomas Pennant, which was published in 1776 in Warrington, England. The illustrations in the early editions were so expensive to produce that he made little money and gave the profits to..

33.5 x 24 cm (13.3 x 9.3 inches)Orthagoriscus mola, Triodon bursarius, Balistes aculeatus, Aluteres monocerosThis hand colored antique lithograph was made in 1836. It is from Naturgeschichte und Abildungen der Filche by Heinrich Rudolph Scinz and Karl Brodtmann. Schinz (1777-1861) was a Swiss physic..

21 x 13 cm (8.3 x 5.2 inches).Ten-rayed AsteriasThis superb antique engraving is over 230 years old. It's from "British Zoology" by Thomas Pennant, which was published in 1776 in Warrington, England. The illustrations in the early editions were so expensive to produce that he made little money and g..

33.5 x 24 cm (13.3 x 9.3 inches)Priodon annularis, Naseus brevirostris, Axinurus thynnoidesThis hand colored antique lithograph was made in 1836. It is from Naturgeschichte und Abildungen der Filche by Heinrich Rudolph Scinz and Karl Brodtmann. Schinz (1777-1861) was a Swiss physician and naturalist..

38.5 x 23 cm (15.2 x 9 inches)This large antique copper plate engraving is by John Jonston. He was a scholar, renowned physician and distinguished naturalist. It was made in 1657 for "Historiae naturalis" and engraved by Matthaus Merian, the great German engraver. The engraving is printed on chain-l..

31 x 25cm (12 x 8 inches).Macrurus liocephalus and fernandezianus (Japan)This fascinating antique lithograph shows fish discovered during the Challenger Expedition of 1872-76. It is an original antique, was made in the late 1800s and is very good condition. The expedition was named after the mother ..

26.2 x 18.2 cm (10.5 x 7 inches)This wood engraving with original hand colour is by Alexander Francis Lydon.Lydon was a renowned perfectionist. He was expert at creating beautifully coloured prints. This print is an authentic antique, not a reproduction and is in excellent condition...

45 x 34 cm (17.5 x 13.5 inches)Brittle Star (Thyone peruana), Sea Cucumber (Holothuria edulis), Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus), Red Pencil Urchin (Heterocintrotus mammillatus), Sea Biscuit (Clypeaster rosaceus), Common Starfish (Asterias rubens), Brittle Star (Ophiura lacertosa), Medusa Sea Lily (P..

31 x 25cm (12 x 8 inches).Chlorophthalmus nigripinnis, Polipnus spinosus (Indian), Scopelus engraulis (Philppines), Scopelus aThis fascinating antique lithograph shows fish discovered during the Challenger Expedition of 1872-76. It is an original antique, was made in the late 1800s and is very good ..

31 x 25cm (12 x 8 inches).Chlorophthalmus gracilis (atlantic and Pacific), Ipnops murrayi (Atlantic and Indian)This fascinating antique lithograph shows fish discovered during the Challenger Expedition of 1872-76. It is an original antique, was made in the late 1800s and is very good condition. The ..

22 x 16.5 cm (9.5 x 6 inches).This original antique engraving was made in 1732 for a work by Noel-Antoine Pluche, "Spectacle De La Nature". This included hand made engravings about natural history, the heavens and science. The engravings we are offering are from the rare first French edition. It was..

27 x 20 cm (10.3 x 8 inches).Calshot CastleThis antique etching was made in 1828 by Edward William Cooke , considered one of the great marine artists of the 19th century. Born into a family of engravers, and taking advantage of his love for the sea , a teenage Edward created etchings of ships and bo..

21 x 13cm (8.3 x 5.2 inches) This superb antique engraving is over 230 years old. It's from "British Zoology" by Thomas Pennant, which was published in 1776 in Warrington, England. The illustrations in the early editions were so expensive to produce that he made little money and gave the profits to ..

16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s.This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is excellent. Fishing has been a popula..

16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s.This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is excellent. Fishing has been a popula..

28 x 20 cm (10.5 x 8 inches).This exquisitely detailed engraving is from a set made in London by Abraham Rees in the period 1797-1820. It is an antique, not a modern reproduction. Many of the prints in this set were engraved from artwork by Sydenham Edwards, a multi-talented gentleman also well know..

26.2 x 18.2 cm (10.5 x 7 inches)This wood engraving with original hand colour is by Alexander Francis Lydon.Lydon was a renowned perfectionist. He was expert at creating beautifully coloured prints. This print is an authentic antique, not a reproduction. The paper is slightly age toned...

33.5 x 24 cm (13.3 x 9.3 inches)Kurtus blochii, Mene maculata, Lampris guttatusThis hand colored antique lithograph was made in 1836. It is from Naturgeschichte und Abildungen der Filche by Heinrich Rudolph Scinz and Karl Brodtmann. Schinz (1777-1861) was a Swiss physician and naturalist and curator..

23 x 15 cm (9 x 6 inches).EgyptThis antique engraving is over 200 years old. It's is from the first edition of one of George Shaw's works on zoology, published between 1801 and 1804. George Shaw (1751-1813) was a notable English botanist and zoologist. Shaw was a initially a medical practitioner. He..

16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Serrasalmo piranhaSouth AmericaThis finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s.This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is excel..

16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Serrasalmo punctatusSouth AmericaThis finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s.This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is exc..

16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Serrasalmo nigerSouth AmericaThis finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s.This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is excelle..

16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Serrasalmo emarginatusSouth AmericaThis finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s.This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is e..

31 x 50.5cm (12 x 16 inches).Macrurus carinatus (Prince Edward Island), Bathypterois quadrifilis (Brazil)Double sized fold out printThis fascinating antique lithograph shows fish discovered during the Challenger Expedition of 1872-76. It is an original antique, was made in the late 1800s and is very..

25 x 17cm (9.75 x 6.75 inches).This is an antique engraving by Jonathan Couch.It was made in 1877, has hand painted colouring and is in excellent condition.Couch was a Cornish doctor with many interests. This engraving is from his most notable work, "A History of the Fishes of the British Islands". ..

31 x 25cm (12 x 8 inches).Macrurus fasciatus and holotrachys (South America)This fascinating antique lithograph shows fish discovered during the Challenger Expedition of 1872-76. It is an original antique, was made in the late 1800s and is very good condition. The expedition was named after the moth..

39 x 30 cm (11.75 x 15.5 inches).Coryphaena hippurus. Also known as the Dorado or Mahi-Mahi (which means very strong in Hawaiian)This vintage lithograph is based on a work by Marcus-Eliezer Bloch and was made in London in the 1950s. It's on thick paper which is blank on reverse. The paper is a light..

23 x 15 cm (9 x 6 inches).MediterraneanThis antique engraving is over 200 years old. It's is from the first edition of one of George Shaw's works on zoology, published between 1801 and 1804. George Shaw (1751-1813) was a notable English botanist and zoologist. Shaw was a initially a medical practiti..

33.5 x 24 cm (13.3 x 9.3 inches)Chimaera monstrosa, Callorhynchus antarticus, Carcharias verus, Scillium caniculaThis hand colored antique lithograph was made in 1836. It is from Naturgeschichte und Abildungen der Filche by Heinrich Rudolph Scinz and Karl Brodtmann. Schinz (1777-1861) was a Swiss ph..