1860s Prints

Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome – Gothic Church Interior, 1868 This sophisticated lithograph presents the interior of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, Rome’s principal Gothic church. The ...

Antique Engraving of Valparaíso, Harbor and City View, 1867 Detailed 19th-century engraving titled Valparaiso, published in 1867. The panoramic view captures Chile’s principal port ...

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln by William E. Marshall Engraving / Lithograph, 1866 image 15" x 19" frame 24.5" x 28.5 x .75" nice pressed wood frame - no glass "One of the best after-death portraits of Lincoln." "William Edgar Marshall 1837-1906, New York born painter and engraver. Marshall started his career as an engraver of pocket watch cases. In 1856, encouraged by his mentor, Cyrus Durand, who with his brother, Asher B. Durand, were important early banknote engravers, Marshall made his first engraved portraits - images of the Presidential candidates, James Buchanan and John Charles Fremont. The quality of these two images led to Marshall's appointment as the chief engraver at the American Bank Note Company in 1858. In 1862 he engraved a portrait of George Washington after a painting by Gilbert Stuart...

Water Birds Print: Swan, Pelican, Cormorant, Ducks – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a diverse range of water birds, including swans, pelicans, cormorants, ducks, g...

Arachnids & Insects Print: Spiders, Scorpion, Centipedes, Flies – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide range of arachnids, insects, and myriapods, including spide...

Old print of Indian decorative art. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the st...

Islamic Relic Print The Black Stone of Mecca, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This fascinating lithograph titled “De Zwarte Steen” (The Black Stone) presents a rare and detailed 19th-century ...

Molluscs & Marine Invertebrates Print: Octopus, Slug, Snails, Conch – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide range of molluscs and marine invertebrates, including o...

Birds of Prey Print: Eagles, Falcons, Owls & Vultures – Antique 1867 This striking antique print depicts a variety of birds of prey including eagles, falcons, owls, and vultures, pr...

Beetles Print: Stag Beetle, Scarab, Longhorn & Jewel Beetles – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide variety of beetles, including stag beetles, scarabs, longhorn ...

Anatomy Print: Skeleton, Skull, Organs & Nerves Study – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print presents a comprehensive anatomical study from the 19th century, depicting the human...

Islamic Ritual Print Dance of the Dervishes Ceremony, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This atmospheric lithograph titled “De Dans der Derwîsjen (Eerste tooneel)” or “The Dance of the Dervishe...

Insects Print: Dragonflies, Grasshoppers, Stick Insects & True Bugs – Antique 1867 This fascinating antique print depicts a wide variety of insects, including dragonflies, grasshopp...

Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico – Antique Imperial Portrait Engraving, 1867 This 19th-century engraving depicts Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico (1832–1867), a Habsburg archduke who re...

Frère des Écoles Pies - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Piarist Brother This 1862 hand-colored lithograph depicts a Frère des Écoles Pies, or Piarist Brother, a member of the O...

Islamic Landscape Print Mountain of Hira Mecca, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This serene and symbolically powerful lithograph, titled “De Berg Hirâ (de berg des lichts)” or “The Mountain o...

Antique French Costume Print of a Lady of the Court, Reign of Henri III, 19th Century Description: This striking antique French costume print, titled “Dame de la Cour, Règne de Henr...

Minerals & Crystals Print: Quartz, Calcite, Ore Rocks, Crystal Shapes – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a variety of minerals, rocks, ores, and crystal shapes rendered in fine hand-coloured engravings. It originates from the Atlas der Natuurlijke Geschiedenis voor scholen en huisgezinnen, adapted into Dutch by T.C. Winkler after Traugott Bromme, and published in Amsterdam by J.C. Loman in 1867. Created for educational use, this plate introduced 19th-century students to mineralogy and crystallography, showing both rock specimens and geometric crystal models. The labelled figures include: 1–6. Crystal forms and geometric models (various prism, pyramid, and rhombohedron shapes used in mineralogy) 7\. Anthracite coal 8\. Bituminous coal 8a. Jet 8b. Lignite 9\. Sulphur ore 10\. Iron pyrite (fool’s gold) 10a. Iron ore with gangue 10b. Hematite ore 11\. Quartz crystal cluster 12\. Feldspar crystal 13\. Mica 14\. Calcite crystal 15\. Galena (lead ore) 16\. Malachite (copper carbonate) 17\. Rock crystal (quartz group) 18\. Siderite crystal 19\. Red jasper 20\. Petrified wood 21\. Baryte (heavy spar) 22\. Serpentine 23\. Garnet cluster 24–26. Further geometric crystal models showing mineral habit Produced using copper engraving with meticulous hand colouring, the print shows precise linear details and realistic mineral colours, capturing each sample’s luster, cleavage, and fracture for geological identification. These plates served as essential educational references before photographic mineral guides were widely available. Condition summary: Good condition for its age, with slight overall toning and minor scattered foxing mainly in the margins. The paper remains strong with no tears or repairs, and the hand colouring is vivid and well-preserved. Framing tips: Frame this mineralogy print in a black, dark wood, or walnut frame with a cream or off-white mount to enhance its fine engraved details and earthy mineral tones. For traditional settings, a gold frame adds antique warmth and museum-like sophistication. UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve colours and prevent further toning. This antique natural history print will enrich any geology, mineral art...

Antique Portrait Engraving of Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil, 1867 Impressive 19th-century portrait engraving of S.M. Dom Pedro II, Empereur du Brésil, published in 1867. The Empero...

Antique lithograph views of Lima – Penitentiary & San Francisco Convent, 1865 Description: This lithograph sheet features two important architectural views of Lima, published in 186...

Botanical Classification Prints: Linnaean Flower Classes & Cryptogamia – Antique 1867 These detailed antique prints depict Linnaeus's classification system for plants, illustrating ...

Amphibians Print: Frogs, Salamanders, Axolotl & Caecilian – Antique 1867 This fascinating antique print depicts a variety of amphibians, including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, ...

Snakes Print: Boa, Python, Viper, Coral Snake – Antique 1867 This dramatic antique print depicts various snake species, including boas, pythons, vipers, and coral snakes, rendered i...

Maronite Priest: Custodian of Tradition and Faith, Plate 54 This vibrant lithograph portrays a Maronite priest, garbed in traditional black robes, emblematic of his solemn devotio...

Shells & Bivalves Print: Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Clams – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a wide range of shells and bivalves, includ...

The Holy Staircase (Scala Santa), Rome – Sacred Interior Scene, 1868 This detailed lithograph represents the Scala Santa, the Holy Stairs housed near the Basilica of St John Lateran...

Antique Engraving of Havana, Harbor and City View, 1867 Engraving titled La Havane, published in 1867. This finely detailed view shows Havana, the capital of Cuba, nestled against t...

Islamic Sufi Ritual Print The Tschillé and the Dausa, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This unique lithograph from 1863 features two related but distinct scenes of Islamic devotional practice,...

Antique lithograph of the Tower of Santo Domingo, Lima, Peru – 1865 This fine lithograph, published in Paris in 1865 as part of Mariano Felipe Paz Soldán’s Atlas Geográfico de la Re...

Gaucho Horsemen Lassoing Wild Horses – Antique Engraving by Énault, 1867 This dramatic 19th-century engraving, titled "Chasse au Lasso," comes from Louis Énault’s celebrated travel ...

Antique Engraving of Montevideo, Harbor and City View, 1867 Engraving titled Montevideo, published in 1867. This finely detailed scene presents a sweeping view of the Uruguayan capi...

Antique Engraving of Rio de Janeiro, Imperial Palace and Cathedral, c.1867 Detailed mid-19th century engraving of Rio de Janeiro titled Rio de Janeiro – Palais Impérial et Cathédral...

Islamic Costume Print Pilgrim Attire of Mecca, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This refined 19th-century lithograph titled “Het Pelgrimsgewaad” (The Pilgrim Attire) offers a visually compelli...

Antique lithograph views of Lima – Iglesia de San Francisco & Iglesia de San Pedro, 1865 This lithograph sheet presents two of Lima’s most important churches: the *Iglesia de San Fr...

Antique lithograph views of the Cathedral and La Merced Church, Lima – 1865 This lithograph sheet presents two of Lima’s most important religious monuments: the *Iglesia de La Merce...

Crustaceans & Marine Invertebrates Print: Crab, Lobster, Horseshoe Crab – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a diverse range of crustaceans and marine invertebrates, including crabs, lobsters, shrimps, barnacles, copepods, and the horseshoe crab, rendered in fine hand-coloured engravings. It originates from the Atlas der Natuurlijke Geschiedenis voor scholen en huisgezinnen, adapted into Dutch by T.C. Winkler after Traugott Bromme, and published in Amsterdam by J.C. Loman in 1867. Designed for educational use, this plate introduced 19th-century students to marine biology and invertebrate diversity. The labelled figures include: 1. Shore crab (Carcinus maenas) 2. Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) 3. Spider crab (Maja squinado) 4. Red rock crab (Cancer productus) 5. Fiddler crab (Uca species) 6. Mosaic crab (Lophozozymus pictor) 7. Porcelain crab (Porcellanidae species) 8. Lobster (Homarus gammarus) 9. Branchiopod (Branchiopoda species) 10. Mantis shrimp (Stomatopoda species) 11. Krill (Euphausiacea species) 12. Barnacle larva (Cirripedia species) 12a. Nauplius stage 12b. Cypris stage 13. Amphipod (Amphipoda species) 14. Isopod (Isopoda species) 15. Water flea (Daphnia species) 16. Cyclops copepod (Cyclopoida species) 16a. Adult copepod 16b. Egg stage 17. Horseshoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) 18. Fairy shrimp (Anostraca species) 19. Copepod (Copepoda species) 20. Ostracod (Ostracoda species) 21. Harpacticoid copepod (Harpacticoida species) 22. Barnacle cypris larva Produced using copper engraving with meticulous hand colouring, the print shows fine anatomical lines and vibrant detailing, highlighting each species' structure, limb arrangement, and carapace shape. Each invertebrate is illustrated systematically for easy comparative study, reflecting 19th-century natural history educational standards before photographic field guides were available. Condition summary: Good condition for its age, with slight toning and minor scattered foxing mainly in the margins. The paper remains strong with no tears or repairs, and the hand colouring is vivid and well-preserved. Framing tips: Frame this marine biology print...

Big Cats & Marsupials Print: Lion, Tiger, Kangaroo – Antique 1867 This striking antique print depicts a variety of big cats, marsupials, and other mammals in detailed hand-coloured ...

Title: 19th-Century Chromolithograph of Samaria – Historical Biblical Scene After David Roberts Description: This striking 19th-century chromolithograph depicts a dramatic and h...

Large Mammals Print: Elephant, Rhino, Hippo & Tapir – Antique 1867 This impressive antique print depicts large mammals including elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and tapirs,...

Phrenology & Ethnographic Skulls Study – Antique Print Human Types 1867 This intriguing antique print presents a detailed study of phrenology, ethnographic types, and skull anatomy ...

Great image of an apple Chromo-lithograph. Original colour Published circa 1860 Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. ...

Echinoderms Print: Starfish, Sea Urchins, Brittle Stars, Sea Cucumbers – Antique 1867 This captivating antique print depicts a variety of echinoderms, including starfish, sea urchin...

Laplanders in Summer Dress – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s Description: This 19th-century chromolithograph illustrates three Sámi men in their traditional summer dress, often referred to ...

Rodents & Small Mammals Print: Beaver, Squirrel, Porcupine – Antique 1867 This charming antique print depicts a wide variety of rodents and small mammals in detailed hand-coloured e...

Panoramic View from Janiculum Hill, Rome – Tiber Vatican, 1867 This panoramic lithograph offers a sweeping view of Rome from the Janiculum Hill, overlooking the Tiber, Castel ...

Game Birds & Flightless Birds Print: Peacock, Ostrich, Cassowary – Antique 1867 This striking antique print depicts various game birds and flightless birds, including peacocks, ostr...

Antique French Costume Print of a Noble Lady in Medieval Attire, 19th Century Description: This charming antique French costume print, titled “Dame de qualité, Règne de Charles VII,...

Norwegian Rural Family in National Dress – Fane near Bergen, Antique Print This charming 19th-century chromolithograph features a young Norwegian family in traditional dress from Fa...

Hand colored print of New York harbor by H. S. Beckwith after S. Coleman. Labeled under the work is "Wharf and Shipping, New York. From the Original Painting in the possession of the...

Ungulates Print: Giraffe, Camel, Bison & Antelope – Antique 1867 This impressive antique print depicts a wide range of ungulates, including giraffes, camels, antelopes, bison, and g...

Corals & Jellyfish Print: Medusa, Sea Anemone, Corals, Ctenophores – Antique 1867 This detailed antique print depicts a range of marine invertebrates, including jellyfish, Portugues...

Songbirds & Tropical Birds Print: Hornbill, Bee-eater, Crow – Antique 1867 This beautiful antique print depicts a diverse collection of songbirds and tropical birds, including hornb...

This vintage botanical illustration captures the lush landscape of Serra dos Órgãos in Brazil during the early 19th century. The focal point of the image is the Arecoideae palm, depi...

Title: Antique French Costume Prints of Nobles from Lorraine, 1625, Published c.1860 Description: This captivating set of antique French costume prints showcases the striking nobili...

Laplander Costumes from Helgeland – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s Description: This rare and colorful 19th-century chromolithograph depicts a man and woman in traditional Sámi (Laplander)...

Title: 1861 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Butterflies and Botanical Flowers Description: This vibrant 1861 hand-colored lithograph depicts a variety of butterfly species fluttering aro...

Title: Antique French Print of Page Attire, 19th Century Description: This striking antique French costume print, titled “Page, Règne de Charles V,” offers a charming glimpse into t...

Laplanders in Winter Dress from Karasjok, Finmarken – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This atmospheric 19th-century chromolithograph portrays a Sámi couple in traditional winter dress from ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of absolutely massive Engravings on Canvas of the Italian Trajan column and one other Rom...

Antique print titled 'Je Mantiendrai'. Coat of arms of the Netherlands, also includes coats of arms of the individual Dutch provinces. This print origi...