18th Century Prints

This rare and exquisite view depicts the strategic Dardanelles strait, the narrow passage between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara with the distant cityscape of Istanbul. Part of th...

Framed copperplate engravings of sea shells, Niccolo` Gualtieri (editor). Giuseppe Menabuoni (1708-after 1745) (after). Plates 30 and 31 from Index testarum conchyliorum quae adservantur in museo Nicolai Gualtieri...

Set of 3 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De Uitlandsche Kapellen voorkomende in de Drie...

Various antique charts of hemispheres illustrating the positioning of the earth. Printed for Scherer's 'Atlas Novus' (1702-1710). Artists and Engravers: Heinrich Scherer (1628-1704) was a Professor of Hebrew, Mathematics and Ethics at the University of Dillingen until about 1680. Thereafter he obtained important positions as Official Tutor to the Royal Princes...

An engraving from "Portlock's New Collection of Voyages and Travels," likely dating around 1780. It depicts a scene titled "A King of Florida consulting his Magician previous to his ...

Antique print titled 'Vorstellung der einesischen Bauckler (?)'. Antique woodcut print of acrobats. Source unknown, to be determined. Artist...

Saverio Manetti Salvatica Duck Or Cicalona Circa 1770 Saverio Manetti's table describing the Salvatica Duck, also known in Tuscany as Cicalona or Canapiglia Male, is an important ill...

Antique print titled 'Aftekening der Schilderye op 't Stadhuis te Dordrecht (..)'. Scene of the battle of Chattam during one of the many Anglo-Dutch wars. In this battle, the Dutch sailed up the river Thames and destroyed part of the English fleet at anchor in the harbor of Chattam. Pictured in the foreground is the Dutch commander, Cornelius de Wit, being presented with the spoils of war...

Antique bird print titled 'The Jacobine Pidgeon'. Original antique print of a jacobin pigeon. This print originates from 'A Supplement to the Natural History of Birds illustrated wit...

Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...

Antique print titled 'Obeliscus in Exquilus - Obeliscus in Vaticano'. This print shows the Vatican obelisk. Made by or after J. Goeree. Artists and Engra...

Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Africa (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Africa. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerri...

Antique bird print titled 'The Horsman Pidgeon'. Original antique print of a horseman pigeon. This print originates from 'A Supplement to the Natural History of Birds illustrated wit...

Title: "The Ceremonial Offering to Captain Cook in Hawaii, 1778" This detailed antique engraving, titled "An Offering Before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands," captures a significant historical encounter from Captain James Cook's voyages. The artwork, based on a drawing by John Webber, who accompanied Cook, was skillfully translated into print by the combined talents of Samuel Middiman for the landscape and John Hall for the figures. Created around 1778, this scene illustrates a moment where indigenous Hawaiian men present offerings of suckling pigs to Captain Cook and his European companions. A towering figure wearing an imposing mask stands sentinel behind the Europeans, symbolizing the cultural richness and ceremonial traditions of the Hawaiian people. The scene is framed by native palms and lush tropical vegetation, with a typical steep-roofed thatched building enclosed by a fence in the background, hinting at the architectural styles of the era. This print, marked by 'Walker sculp', offers a poignant visual narrative of cultural exchange in the age of exploration.

Lusitanorum Regum Icones – Complete Kings of Portugal Table, Rome c.1700 This complete multi-sheet engraved series titled “Lusitanorum Regum Icones, Ordine Temporum Expositae” presents a learned dynastic overview of the Kings of Portugal, conceived as a single monumental historical table rather than as individual portrait prints. Engraved in Rome around 1700, the sheets were designed to be assembled into a large rectangular composition, following a consistent architectural framework of laurel-wreathed medallions, crowned rulers, and extensive Latin historical texts. The series traces the Portuguese monarchy from its early medieval origins through successive dynasties to the reigning rulers of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Each portrait is accompanied by a concise Latin account of the ruler’s reign, situating the individual within a continuous historical narrative. As with other contemporary dynastic tables, several medallions are intentionally left blank, an original feature indicating that the work was conceived as an open-ended genealogy, allowing space for future sovereigns to be added. These blank medallions are integral to the original design and confirm the set’s completeness as issued. The engravings are executed in refined Roman burin technique, with dense concentric background lines, carefully modeled facial features, and rich ornamental foliage framing each portrait. The overall composition belongs to the European scholarly tradition of comparative royal genealogies, produced for an educated international audience interested in history, legitimacy, and the continuity of royal power. Closely related in conception and execution to contemporary tables of emperors and foreign dynasties, this Portuguese series reflects the same intellectual ambition and visual authority. When assembled as intended, the sheets form a visually commanding rectangular wall table, particularly suited to a library, study, or institutional interior. Complete surviving sets are uncommon; most examples encountered today are fragmentary or dispersed. Offered here is a full, intact set as issued, making it an important and decorative historical object for collectors of Iberian history, early modern genealogy, or large-scale engraved wall works. Condition report: Complete multi-sheet set. Overall good condition with light age toning and occasional staining, primarily in the margins. Plates well printed with clear impressions. No losses to engraved image areas. Blank medallions original to the design. Framing tips: Can be framed as a single reconstructed rectangular composition for strong visual impact, or as aligned sheets in a grid. Particularly effective with wide light mounts and a dark or gilt wood frame in a classical library or study setting. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Nicolas Dorigny, Rome, circa 1700–1705 Keywords: Portugal history, Kings of Portugal, Lusitanian monarchy, Portuguese royalty, dynastic table, genealogical chart, royal portraits, early modern history, Roman engraving...

Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Right Honourable the Lord Herbert (..)'. Designs for Pembroke House, front elevation and plans of the principal storey and the attic storey o...

Ottomanorum Principum Effigies – Complete Ottoman Rulers Table, Rome c.1700 This impressive and complete multi-sheet engraving set titled “Ottomanorum Principum Effigies” presents a learned dynastic overview of the Ottoman rulers, conceived as a single monumental composition rather than as independent portraits. Engraved in Rome around 1700, the series was designed for assembly into a large rectangular genealogical table, following the architectural framework and paired medallion structure visible across the sheets. The set traces the Ottoman dynasty from its founder, Osman I, through successive sultans to the reigning rulers of the early eighteenth century. Each medallion contains a finely engraved portrait accompanied by a Latin historical summary, reflecting the European scholarly tradition of universal history and comparative imperial studies. Several medallions intentionally remain blank, an original and significant feature indicating that the table was conceived as an open-ended genealogy, allowing for future rulers to be added. Their presence confirms completeness rather than loss. The engravings are executed with refined burin work, dense concentric backgrounds, and architectural framing characteristic of Roman engraving at the turn of the eighteenth century. The composition closely relates to contemporary genealogical tables of emperors, popes, and royal houses produced for an international learned audience. The sheets are printed on high-quality Italian laid paper bearing the watermark of Pietro Meliani of Fabriano, one of the most important papermakers of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Fabriano paper was widely favored by Roman engravers for its durability, clarity of impression, and prestige, and the presence of this watermark further supports the Roman origin and period of the set. When assembled as intended, the sheets form a visually powerful rectangular wall table, equally suited to a library, study, or institutional collection. Surviving complete sets of this series are scarce; most examples encountered on the market are fragmentary or broken up into individual sheets. Offered here is a full, intact set as issued, making it a strong object for collectors of Ottoman history, early modern genealogy, or large-scale historical prints with both intellectual and decorative authority. Condition report: Complete six-sheet set. Overall good, honest condition. Light age toning, scattered staining and watermarks, mainly in margins. Plates clean and well printed. No losses to engraved image areas. Blank medallions original to the design. Keywords: Ottoman Empire, Ottoman Sultans, Ottoman genealogy, Islamic rulers, Turkish history, Roman engraving, early modern history, dynastic table, genealogical chart, wall table, library wall art, scholarly print, Fabriano paper, Pietro Meliani watermark, Nicolas Dorigny, Rome engraving...

Wild Cats of the World — Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving, Bertuch c.1790 This finely detailed late-18th-century natural history engraving depicts a group of wild quadrupeds, ...

Set of two architecture prints depicting the design of an Ionic and Corinthian portico. These prints originate from 'Recueil Élémentaire d’Architecture' by Jean-Francois de Neufforge...

Antique print titled 'Eglise a Cinq Dômes d'Abalack (..)'. Copper engraving of a church with five domes, Znamenski monastery, Abalak. Below, an ancient monks quarters of Abalak. This...

18th Century Engraving Sneed Park, the Seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire. Hand colored engraving, “Sneed Park, the seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire. Illustration from the second volume o...

The illustration features two distinct snake species, each labeled in German with their scientific names. Here are the translations and descriptions: Description of Snakes in the Il...

Antique bird print titled 'Turtur, Tourterelle, The Turtle Dove'. Original antique print of a turtle dove. This print originates from 'A Supplement to the Natural History of Birds il...

Set of two antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 – ...

View of the Cape of Good Hope — VOC Ships & Table Mountain, Universal Magazine c.1750 Description: This striking 18th-century engraving presents a panoramic view of the Cape of Good...

Groningen Across the Fields — Elegant Dutch City View by van der Aa, c.1710 Description: This finely engraved early-18th-century city view presents the city of Groningen seen across...

Antique Engraving of King Richard II – Published London, 1785 This fine copperplate engraving depicts King Richard II of England (1367–1400), who reigned from 1377 until his deposit...

Sphinx of Giza, Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden Tuscher, 1755 Description This striking engraving presents one of the earliest and most influential European depictions of th...

Antique map titled 'Les Isles Philippines, celle de Formose, le Sud de la Chine, les Royaumes de Tunkin, de Cochinchine, de Cambode, de Siam des Laos, avec partie de Pegu et D'Ava'. ...

Antique anatomy print of the endocrine system showing kidneys, veins and more. This print originates from 'De Ontleedkundige Plaaten van B. Eustachius' published by J.B. Elwe. ...

Antique print titled 'Grande Facade de Neuilly'. Copper engraving showing part of Château de Neuilly. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le R...

Antique frontispiece of the 7th volume of 'Hedendaagsche historie of tegenwoordige staat van allen volkeren (..)' by Thomas Salmon. This volume describes Rus...

Antique map titled 'Graecia pars Septentrionalis'. Original antique map of Greece, uncommon. Signed cum Gratia et Privil. S.R.I. Vicariatus (..)'. Published by Seutter or Lotter, cir...

Title: "Baroque Elegance: Van der Horst's Staircase Engravings" Description: These detailed engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE" are a remarkabl...

Untitled print of various wild cats and bats. Dutch subtitles ‘1 Babi Roesa, 2 Sivet Kat, 3 Ambonse Vledermuis, 4 Vliegende Kat’. A civet is a small, lean, mostly nocturnal mamma...

Antique print titled 'Grande Facade de Neuilly'. Copper engraving showing part of Château de Neuilly. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le R...

Antique print titled 'Exundatio aquarum Nocuus sic plectitur ignis ab undis'. View of people and animals being rescued from the sea. This print originates from 'Ethica naturalis,...

Bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus 1, short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis 2 and porpoise, Phocoena phocoena 3. Source unknown, to be deter...

Antique print titled 'Phinée délivré des Harpyes (..)'. This print depicts Phineus delivered from the Harpies by Calais & Zethes. Phineas was said to be a son of Poseidon, or of Phoenix, and had the gift of prophecy. Zeus, angry that Phineas revealed too much of the plans of the gods, punished him by blinding him and setting him on an island with a buffet of food. However, he could eat none of it because the harpies, vicious, winged women, stole the food out of his hands right before he could eat. This continued until the arrival of Jason and the Argonauts...

Panoramic view of Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee, Israel. Published by C. de Bruijn, circa 1700. Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn,...

The image is an ornate botanical and ornithological illustration from one of Johann Michael Seligmann's collections, which were based on George Edwards's natural history studies. Th...

This composite image features three separate engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE," a pivotal work in the field of architectural design published ...

Antique print titled 'Kohm - Kasjan'. Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). This print originates from 'Cornelis de Bruins...

Antique portrait titled 'George Lord Digby Earl of Bristol'. George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol, KG (bapt. 5 November 1612 – 20 March 1677) was an English politician who as Lord Digby...

Print by engraving on copper plate Tav III TIX fig. 17-22 from the volume Navigazione; with frame 28 x 33. Some calculations are depicted. Very good condition. Shipping is insured by...

A View of Cape Rouge, or Carouge, on the Saint Lawrence River, north of Quebec. Engraving by Peter Mazell after a drawing by Captian Hervey Smyth, published c.1760's, London. T...

Wonderful copper-plate engraving after Jan Luyken Published by Marten Schagen, Amsterdam. 1724 Text on verso The measurement given is the paper size.

Description: Antique print titled 'North Front of Foremark (..)'. Old engraving of Foremarke Hall, a Georgian-Palladian country house and manor house. This print originates from 'V...

Set of four engravings by Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi of Roman intaglio from Leonardo Agostini's book "Le gemme antiche figurate". The ...

Antique map titled 'Batavia assiecé en 1629 - Batavia 1629 belegerd'. Bird's eye view map of the siege of Batavia in 1629, Jakarta, Indonesia. This print originates from the Dutch ed...

Antique print titled 'Plan idéal du Jardin et de l'Hotel d'Orléans'. Copper engraving of the garden design for a hotel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' b...

The engraving depicts a classical façade of a building, designed with a series of evenly spaced windows and arches on the ground floor, and rectangular windows on the upper floor. The architectural style is neoclassical, characterized by its symmetry, balanced proportions, and the use of classical elements such as pilasters and pediments. Atop the structure sits a central pediment supported by columns, flanked by statues. This could represent a public building or a grand palatial structure. The precise lines and attention to detail suggest that it was intended for scholarly study or as a record of architectural design. The labeling at the bottom, if any, could provide information on the building's location or the architect, but it's not visible in the image. The engraving is possible part of a series published around the early 18th century by Joan Blaeu, a renowned Dutch cartographer born in 1599 and who passed away in 1673. His works often featured detailed engravings of notable locations. This particular piece would have been published posthumously, as part of a collection that his heirs continued, which was later reissued by publishers like Pierre Mortier. The exact date of publication for this specific engraving is not provided in the information, but it would be within the timeframe of the early 1700s, given the dates of the reissues mentioned and the info behind the watermark that is visible if you hold the print to the light. The text appears in the paper is a historical note about the Honig family, prominent in the Dutch paper manufacturing industry during the 17th and 18th centuries. Jan Jbz. Honig (1688-1757), the white paper manufacturer from Zaandijk, was the son of paper manufacturer Jacob Cz. Honig(h) (1648-1709). Jan began his independent work in 1738 and continued until 1757. He was the younger brother of Cornelis Jbz. Honig (1683-1755), and together they started the company C & J HONIG in 1709. Following a division of the family business in 1738, Jan took over the mill 'De Vergulde Bijkorf' and also acquired the mill 'De Eendracht'. He was married to Trijntje Claes Caescoper (1689-1763) and operated with his son Jacob Jsz. Honig (1712-1780) under the name J(an) HONIG & ZOON. Around 1741, this firm produced Pro Patria paper featuring the emblem of the Hollandse Tuin as a watermark. By 1764, under the direction of his son Jacob, J. HONIG & ZOON supplied paper to the Amsterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, using watermarks including the Amsterdam coat of arms...

Antique print titled 'Le Serpent à plusieurs Testes: dans le Labyrinte de Versailles'. This print illustrates the fable 'The Snake with several heads' of the labyrinth of Versailles ...

Die Sommerente (Wood Duck) – Hand-Colored Engraving after Mark Catesby, c.1750–1770 This elegant hand-colored engraving shows the Summer Duck or Wood Duck (Anas Americanus cristatus...

Antique print titled 'Finestre del Terzo piano del detto Palazzo (..)'. Old print of the third floor windows of Palazzo Bonaparte, Rome. This print originates from 'Studio d'architet...

Antique print titled 'Divers Habillemens des Femmes de Sibérie (..)'. Copper engraving of Siberian women. This print originates from volume 18 of 'Histoire generale des voyages (..)'...

Antique print titled 'Maniére dont les Kamtchadals sons sécher le Poisson (..)'. Copper engraving of Kamchadal people preparing fish. This print originates from volume 19 of 'Histoir...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Oostelykste Deel der Weereld, diendende tot aanwyzing van de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderen Naar Oostindie'. This finely engraved map of the...

Antique anatomy print of the gastrointestinal tract showing the esophagus, stomach, intestines and more. This print originates from 'De Ontleedku...

Antique print titled 'Plan de la Maison de Ville et de Campagne de Mr. Morel'. Copper engraving showing a plan of the house of Mr. Morel. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Ch...