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47 x 32 cm (18.5 x 12.5 inches).Features Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Singapore, Malaya, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, AustraliaThis beautiful, large map is from the last decorative hand colored atlas from England, The The Royal Illustrated Atlas Of Modern Geography, which was published in 27 parts..

24 x 16 cm (9.5 x 6.25 inches).Norfolk IslandThis antique lithograph was made in the 1890s by Edward Step and William Watson. Their work focussed on plants which gave brilliance and charm to the garden, and are some of the best antique botanical illustrations. The paper is high quality, matt with a ..

21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)This is a hand colored engraving made in 1794 from the Comte de Buffon's English edition of Natural History. Buffon's works influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Georges Cuvier. It has been said that "Truly, Buffon was t..

26 x 17.5 cm (10.5 x 7.0 inches).Alcosia sanderiana var. gandavenisPhilippinesThis lithograph is from L'Illustration Horticole by Jean Jules Linden, one of the finest botanical periodicals first published in Belgium in 1854. It aimed educate people about the fascinating plants being gathered from ar..

25.2 x 16.3cm (10 x 6.5 inches). This antique engraving of heraldry was made in the 1840s by Thomas Jack. Heraldry is a system of visual identification - think of it as an early form of branding ! Noble families wanted everyone to know how important they were. As most people could not read, heraldry..

21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)Hystrix cristataThis is a hand colored engraving made in 1812 from the Comte de Buffon's English edition of Natural History. Buffon's works influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Georges Cuvier. It has been said that "Tru..

21 x 16 cm (8.25 x 6.25 inches)This antique copper plate engraving is by Pierre Pomet, a Paris apothecary.Pomet became chief druggist to King Louis XIV and a purveyor of medicinal remedies from distant lands.It was made in 1725 for Pomet's " A Compleat History of Drugges ". This was the most complet..

19 x 12 cm (7.5 x 4.8 inches).This original antique chromolithograph was made in 1894 by John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912). Keulemans was one of the greatest scientific illustrators of animals . His illustrations are exceptionally detailed, accurate and lifelike. It is in excellent condition. It is..

21 x 12.5 cm (8.5 x 5 inches)This original aquatint engraving by William Daniell is superbly detailed and fascinating. Daniell (1769-1837) was an excellent English print maker and painter. He illustrated his subjects with delightful backgrounds and landscapes, inspiring the style of later naturalist..

29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Laminaria cloustiniThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eagerly stu..

29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Laminaria cloustiniThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eagerly stu..

29 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Laminaria cloustiniThis is an genuine antique chromolithograph from Kohler's Medicinal Plants which was published in 1890 by Hermann Kohler. In an era of travel and exploration, plants from around the world were being collected and bought back to Europe and eagerly stu..

32 x 19.5 cm (12.5 x 7.75 inches).Europe - LaplandThis original antique lithograph was made in the 1860s by Edmonston and Douglas in England and is from a set of prints, The Instructive Picture Book, created to educate children of wealthy families. They are some of the most attractive antique prints..

20.5 x 11.5cm (8 x 4.5 inches) This is an original hand colored engraving made in ~1797 from "Barr's Buffon" English edition of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon,'s Natural History. The hand coloring is original, and the engraving is over 200 years old. It was made by copper plate engraving, ha..

32 x 19.5 cm (12.5 x 7.75 inches).EuropeThis original antique lithograph was made in the 1860s by Edmonston and Douglas in England and is from a set of prints, The Instructive Picture Book, created to educate children of wealthy families. They are some of the most attractive antique prints of animal..

19 x 12.5 cm (7.5 x 5 inches)Cascarilla,, Purging CrotonThis detailed hand coloured engraving of flowers and herbs was made by Richard Brook for his Cyclopaedia of Botany and Herbs in 1854. The print is an original antique in very good condition considering it is over 160 years old...

45 x 34 cm (17.5 x 13.5 inches)Jackal (Canis aureus), Puma (Felis concolor), Tiger (Felis tigris), Wild Cat (Felis catus), European Pine Marten (Mustela martes), Beech Marten (Mustela foina), European Polecat (Mustela putorius)This large antique lithograph is by Emil Hanselmann of Stuttgart in Germa..

26.2x 18.5 cm (10.5 x 7 inches)This wood engraving from ~1880 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...

33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Histrix insidiosa and cristataNorth AmericaThis original antique lithograph was made in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograph was mad..

29 x 22.5 cm (11.5 x 9 inches)This beautiful copper plate engraving is from John Evelyn's Sylva, or A Discourse of Forest-Trees. It was published in London for the Royal Society in 1776 as an encouragement to landowners to plant trees to provide timber for England's burgeoning navy. The work was a s..

32 x 19.5 cm (12.5 x 7.75 inches).EuropeThis original antique lithograph was made in the 1860s by Edmonston and Douglas in England and is from a set of prints, The Instructive Picture Book, created to educate children of wealthy families. They are some of the most attractive antique prints of animal..

21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)Hystrix prehensilisThis is a hand colored engraving made in 1812. It is from the English edition of Comte de Buffon's work Histoire Naturelle. Buffon influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Georges Cuvier. It has been said..

21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)Hystrix fasciculataThis is a hand colored engraving made in 1812. It is from the English edition of Comte de Buffon's work Histoire Naturelle. Buffon influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Georges Cuvier. It has been said..

26 x 17.5 cm (10.5 x 7 inches)New CaledoniaThis lithograph is from L'Illustration Horticole by Jean Jules Linden, one of the finest botanical periodicals first published in Belgium in 1854. It aimed educate people about the fascinating plants being gathered from around the world and hopefully persua..

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..

32 x 19.5 cm (12.5 x 7.75 inches).AfricaThis original antique lithograph was made in the 1860s by Edmonston and Douglas in England and is from a set of prints, The Instructive Picture Book, created to educate children of wealthy families. They are some of the most attractive antique prints of animal..

21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)Hystrix dorsataThis is a hand colored engraving made in 1812. It is from the English edition of Comte de Buffon's work Histoire Naturelle. Buffon influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Georges Cuvier. It has been said tha..

24 x 15 cm (9.5 x 6 inches).Polypodium diversifoliumPhilippines. This original antique lithograph was made in 1857 by Edward Joseph Lowe. The gorgeous coloring and elegant fern shapes help give his fern prints a style that will never date. This print is an authentic antique, not a reproduction. It i..

30.5 x 24.5cm (15 x 9.5 inches)Gentiana bellidifoliaThis is an antique lithograph of New Zealand flora. It is from a work by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman and was published in 1914 in Wellington, New Zealand. At the time the botany of New Zealand was poorly known so Cheeseman made many collecting trips..