1870s Prints

Victorian Conservative Statesman Reading – Vanity Fair No. 64, 1870 Description: Published October 1, 1870, this Vanity Fair caricature depicts a Conservative statesman reading a do...

German Military Portrait – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 11, 1870 Issued September 24, 1870, this Vanity Fair print portrays a German military officer identified as “Fritz.” The fo...

French Military Figure – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 10, 1870 Description: Published September 17, 1870, this Vanity Fair portrait depicts a prominent French military figure, tit...

Victorian Statesman in Profile – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 63, 1870 Issued September 10, 1870, this Vanity Fair caricature shows a statesman in three-quarter profile, rendered with ...

Victorian Elder Statesman with Cane – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 62, 1870 Published September 3, 1870, this Vanity Fair portrait presents an elder statesman standing with cane, embod...

Victorian Political Satire – Vanity Fair Statesmen, Jesuit Theme, 1870 Description: This Vanity Fair print from August 13, 1870, carries stronger narrative content, referencing cont...

Elder Victorian Politician – Vanity Fair Statesmen Series, 1870 Description: Published August 6, 1870, this portrait presents an elderly political figure rendered with gentle humor ...

Victorian Gentleman Statesman – Vanity Fair Profile Portrait, 1870 This July 30, 1870 Vanity Fair portrait captures a statesman mid-gesture, introducing a sense of movement rarely s...

Victorian Statesman with Medal – Vanity Fair Political Portrait, 1870 Description: Published July 23, 1870, this Vanity Fair print portrays a decorated statesman whose relaxed stanc...

Title: Victorian Political Figure in Profile – Vanity Fair Statesmen, 1870 Description: Published July 9, 1870, this Vanity Fair chromolithograph presents a statesman in quiet refle...

Victorian Clergyman Caricature – Vanity Fair Men of the Day, 1870 This original chromolithograph was published in Vanity Fair on December 31, 1870, as part of the influential “Men o...

City of Milwaukee, Panoramic Urban View – American City Engraving, 1872 This refined 19th-century engraving titled *City of Milwaukee* presents a broad panoramic view of the rapidly...

The City of Detroit, View from the Canadian Shore – Antique Harbor Engraving, c.1870 This elegant 19th-century engraving titled The City of Detroit (From Canada Shore) presents a wi...

City of Boston, Harbor View from South Boston – Antique Maritime Engraving This finely detailed 19th-century engraving titled City of Boston (From South Boston) presents a lively ma...

The Rocky Mountains, Western Frontier Landscape – Antique American Engraving This refined 19th-century engraving titled The Rocky Mountains presents a serene yet expansive view of t...

This print is labeled as the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, engraved by J. C. Griffiths, whose name appears in the lower right corner. The scene portrays the opulent interior of the E...

Title: Prize Dogs at the Crystal Palace Show - Published in *The Graphic*, June 15, 1872. Description: This hand-colored engraving, published in *The Graphic* on June 15, 1872, pres...

Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Botanical Lithographs 1874 This remarkable wall set of six original scientific lithographs comes from the rare 1874 German publication “Cryptogamen-Flora – Flechten,” devoted entirely to the detailed study of lichens. Issued in Gera by the respected scientific publisher C. B. Griesbach and prepared by Otto Müller and G. Pabst, this series represents one of the most precise 19th-century visual documents of cryptogamic botany. Each plate is densely populated with finely rendered lichen specimens, shown in multiple growth stages with accompanying microscopic structural details. The compositions are carefully balanced across each sheet, creating an extraordinary rhythm of organic textures, cellular formations, and natural pattern systems. Together, the six plates form a powerful scientific grid that is visually striking both at close inspection and from a distance. Produced during the golden age of European botanical taxonomy, these lithographs were created as serious reference tools for pharmacists, physicians, and natural scientists. Unlike decorative flower books intended for the general public, true cryptogam atlases such as this were printed in far smaller numbers and were subjected to hard professional use. As a result, intact matching sets have become increasingly scarce on the market. The restrained monochrome palette gives this set a timeless graphic quality that integrates effortlessly into both classical and contemporary interiors. Displayed as a horizontal 3×2 wall arrangement or in vertical pairing formats, the set works exceptionally well in studies, medical offices, libraries, design hotels, law firms, galleries, and minimalist residential spaces. The scientific precision combined with the abstract beauty of lichen morphology makes this set particularly attractive to modern interior designers seeking authentic historical material with strong visual structure. This is a cohesive original 19th-century wall ensemble, not a later reproduction or decorative reprint. Each plate is an authentic lithograph pulled from the original 1874 publication. Condition Report All six plates are in very good antique condition. Light, even age toning consistent with 19th-century paper. No tears or losses observed. Margins remain intact. Image impressions are crisp and well preserved. Minor surface marks or faint edge handling wear may be present but do not detract from display quality. Framing Suggestions This set presents beautifully in slim natural oak or walnut frames with deep ivory museum mats for a clean, contemporary gallery look. For a more dramatic, archival presentation, matte black frames with soft off-white mats will emphasize the fine line work and give the set a striking museum-style presence. UV-protective glazing is recommended for long-term preservation. Technique: Lithography Maker: Otto Müller & G. Pabst, Germany, 1874 SEO Keyword Block antique botanical prints, lichen lithographs, cryptogam flora, 19th century science prints, german botanical art, medical wall art, pharmacy decor, scientific wall set, black and white botanical prints, natural history lithographs, antique plant prints, lichen study plates, interior designer wall art, antique scientific illustration

A lithograph entitled “Justinian and Compilers of the Roman Corpus Juris” after the painting by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, printed circa 1870s. Frame: 20 ¼ by 12 ¾ inches

The prints depict various botanical species, each illustrated with detailed attention to the morphology of the plants, including leaves, flowers, and sometimes fruits or seeds. These...

The plant depicted in the print on offer is Azalea mollis 'Glabrior', a variety of the Rhododendron species. Its common English name is the Smooth Azalea. This particular variety is ...

This rare and exquisite set includes five original hand-colored botanical lithographs of various lily species, published between 1877 and 1880 as part of the legendary “A Monograph o...

The following six chromolithographs are botanical prints from a collection illustrated by Louis Benoît Van Houtte. Louis Benoît Van Houtte was a prominent Belgian horticulturist and...

Mount Bromo Volcano Erupting in 1856 – East Java Lithograph, Published 1872 This dramatic landscape shows Mount Bromo, one of Java’s most iconic and active volcanoes, during an erup...

Antique print titled 'La Cinquantaine'. This print shows an elderly couple, celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary, dancing under a tree in ...

Antique Vanity Fair Print 'Charlie' Lord Carrington – 1874 This is an original Vanity Fair lithograph dated February 7, 1874, titled "Charlie,"...

Title: Alpine Botanical Prints of Alpine Blue Gilia and Purple Poppy Mallow Description: This delightful pairing of botanical lithographs, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons ...

This original antique image is a print depicting the H.M.S. Bellerophon, a ship of the British Royal Navy. The print is rendered in a monochromatic color scheme with subtle hand colo...

Victorian Triptych of Alpine Flowers with Gentian, Cyclamen and Sedum 1874 This richly detailed and beautifully coloured botanical triptych presents three hand-coloured lithographs ...

Scottish Primrose and Alpine Thyme hand coloured botanical print 1874 This beautifully hand coloured botanical print from 1874 features two alpine flowering plants, Primula scotica ...

Great image of cloisonne enamels Chromo-lithograph after A. Willms Published by Sutton Sharpe & Co. 1876 Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using y...

This print is an engraving of the Interior View of St. Paul's Cathedral, executed by J. C. Griffiths, an active 19th-century engraver known for his detailed architectural depictions....

Exotic Flora Trio: Himalayan Aucuba, Japanese Lantern Plant & Brazilian Acanthus The maker Louis Van Houtte was a highly influential figure in 19th-century horticulture, not only as...

Anjer, Sunda Strait, North Coast of Java – 19th Century Lithograph with Ships at Anchor This evocative maritime scene, identified as plate 7 from the rare folio 'Java, naar schilder...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Georges-Eugène Haussmann. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the ar...

Title: Alpine Botanical Lithograph of Arabis Blepharophylla and Saxifraga Ambigua, 1874 Description: This elegant botanical lithograph, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons in ...

Title: Alpine Botanical Lithograph of Dwarf Hoary Sea-lavender, 1874 Description: This exceptional botanical lithograph, dating from 1874, depicts the Dwarf Hoary Sea-lavender, scie...

Title: Alpine Botanical Lithograph Pair of Glacier Pink and Snow Primrose, 1874 Description: This exquisite botanical lithograph pair, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons in L...

Pierre Cottin (French, 1823-1886) A pair of neoclassical engravings after Constant Joseph Brochart entitled La Fontaine Enivrante and L’amour Captif, circa 1874. sight: 14 ½ by 22...

Antique map Oceania titled 'Map of Oceanica exhibiting its various divisions, island groups & c'. Map of the Pacific, including Australia, Polynes...

Antique print, titled: 'Brautkronen, Rosenkranz (..).' This original antique print shows the costumes of Germany, Bohemia and Austria; wedding crowns, jewellery etc . This origin...

Corsican Betony and Coral Bead Plant, hand-coloured botanical print, 1874 This elegant 19th-century hand-coloured botanical print features two striking alpine species: Corsican ...

Title: Alpine Botanical Lithograph Pair of Iris and Pyrenean Dead-nettle, 1874 Description: This exceptional pair of botanical lithographs, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons...

Primula pedemontana and Alpine Toadflax, hand-coloured print, 1874 This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph from 1874 features two charming alpine species: Primula pedemontana and ...

Mountain Road and Waterfall in the Tengger Range – Java Lithograph, Published 1872 This powerful and richly detailed chromolithograph captures a dramatic stretch of road through the...

Village Festival near Mount Ardjoeno – Java Celebration Lithograph, Published 1872 This vibrant and richly detailed lithograph captures a lively village celebration in the region su...

Title: Alpine Botanical Lithograph Pair of Anomatheca and Saxifrage, 1874 Description: This charming pair of botanical lithographs, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons in Lond...

Title: Alpine Botanical Lithograph Pair of Wintergreen and Primrose, 1874 Description: This exquisite pair of botanical lithographs, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons in Lon...

Moonlit Landscape near Sumedang, West Java – Rare Java Lithograph, 1872 This atmospheric and beautifully rendered chromolithograph shows a moonlit landscape in the highlands around ...

Highland Landscape in the Bantam Residency – Java Lithograph, Published 1872 This expansive and atmospheric chromolithograph presents a sweeping view over the highlands of the Banta...

Wedding Procession in the Salak Valley, Puncak Pass near nowadays Bogor, – Java Cultural Lithograph, Published 1872 This festive and culturally rich chromolithograph captures a trad...

Mixed Populations of Southern Yunnan – A Plate from the French Exploration of Indochina (1866–1868) This vibrant lithograph, part of the monumental '...

Wilson Hall, Melbourne University – Gothic Revival Landmark, 1879 This hand-colored wood engraving, published in The Illustrated London News on May 31, 1879, showcases the origina...

Mountain Landscape near Kedong Badak – Java Lithograph from 1872 This tranquil chromolithograph captures the peaceful countryside near Kedong Badak, along the major colonial road le...

View of the Tengger Mountains, East Java – Rare Java Landscape Lithograph, 1872 This expansive and finely detailed chromolithograph presents a panoramic view of the Tengger Mountain...

Java’s Kawis Mountains and Tobacco Estate near Malang – Antique Lithograph, 1872 This engaging chromolithograph shows a tobacco plantation set against the backdrop of the Kawische (...

Paradise Lily (Anthericum liliastrum), hand-coloured botanical print, 1874 This refined 19th-century hand-coloured lithograph features Anthericum liliastrum, commonly known as the...

Yellow Cinquefoil and Rock Cranesbill, hand-coloured botanical print, 1874 This vibrant hand-coloured botanical print from 1874 features two beautifully contrasted alpine plants: Po...

Blue Bellflower and Moroccan Sage, hand-coloured botanical print, 1874 This striking hand-coloured lithograph from 1874 features two beautifully illustrated alpine species: Campan...

Mountain Milkwort and Pyrenean Germander hand-coloured botanical print 1874 This beautifully hand-coloured botanical print from 1874 features two distinctive alpine species, Polygal...