18th Century Prints

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'. ...

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 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...

Henry Cranke Andrews (British, 1759-1835) A set of four hand-colored botanical engravings published in the 1790s. 14 ¾ by 17 ½ inches

"Ichthyological Masterpieces": Pair of Marcus Bloch Hand-Colored Fish Engravings Circa 1780 A fine pair of 18th-century hand-colored copperplate engravings by the renowned German ic...

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 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...

Original Hand-Colored engraving with the specific species mentioned as: "Vespertilio Serotinus Buff" (the Asian parti-colored bat), indicate the types of bats documented in Schreber...

Antique print titled 'La Tangaroux, de Cayenne.' This print shows a tanager bird. Originates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux', by Comte de Buffon, published in Paris from 1770...

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...

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 ...

Antique print titled 'Pimpinella Saxifraga'. This print originates from Sowerby's English Botany, or colored figures of British plants, 1797.  

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 provided is titled "The Rejoicings of the Mexicans, at the beginning of the Age." It was included in Portlock’s "New Collection of Voyages and Travels," published in 17...

Antique portrait titled 'George Villiers Duke of Buckingham'. Portrait of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592-1628). Artists and Engrav...

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

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...

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...

Antique print titled 'Ulysse & ses Compagnons (..)'. This print depicts Ulysses and his Companions avoiding the charms of the Sirens. Before his great journey, Circe warned Ulysses o...

Antique print titled 'Représentation d'Idoles du Temple d'Ablaikit et caractères Mongoles'. Copper engraving of of Idols of the Temple of Ablaykit and Mongolian characters. Ablaykit ...

Antique print titled 'Flora'. It shows Flora lying on a bed between the trees. Two angels scatter flowers over her. Around her putti, satyrs and women who collect flowers...

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 portrait titled 'Henry Howard Earl of Surrey'. Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1516/1517 – 19 January 1547), KG, was an English nobleman, politician...

Antique print titled 'Plate XXVI. 'Royal Seals of Scotland'. Original antique print showing Royal Seals of Scotland. This print originates from 'An Account ...

Title: "Golf de Fréjus" Description: This antique map, titled "Golf de Fréjus," is an original depiction of the region of Fréjus, France. It is part of the work "Le Petit Atlas Mari...

Antique print titled 'Vue de la Cote pres de Rio San Andero - Gezigt van de Kust van Rio San Andero' and 'Fort St. Antoine a Axim - Fort St. Antoni, te Axim'. View of the Ivory coast...

Antique print titled 'Edward Seymour Duke of Somerset'. Portrait of Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG (1500-1552) was Lord Protector of England from 1547 until 1549 during the minority of his nephew, King Edward VI. He was the eldest brother of Queen Jane Seymour...

Antique print titled 'Mosquée - Autre Mosquée'. Copper engraving showing two mosques. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le Rouge. Ar...

A set of three custom framed lithographs by Italian print maker Marco Carloni ( 1742-1796 ). These classical Italian drawings, engraved in the 18th century, have each been presented ...

Antique print titled 'De Zuil van Mattareah'. Old print depicting the obelisk at Helopolis, Egypt. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern...

Antique world map titled 'A Map of the World from the best Authorities'. Detailed map of the World, showing tracks of Captain James Cook in his 3 voyages in great detail. The map is ...

Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Melvin House in the Shire of Fyfe (..)'. Old engraving of Melville House in Fife, Scotland. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannic...

Antique print of a float with religious figures. This print originates from 'Prael-treyn [...] toegeschikt aen het duyzend-jaerig jubilé van [...] den heyligen Rumoldus'. Artists and Engravers: Published by Joannes Franciscus vander Elst. Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Original folding lines, some wear and small defects. Blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1775 Overall size: 35.5 x 30 cm. Image size: 28 x 28.5 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps...

An American Revolutionary war bond from the State of Connecticut from the late 18th century in custom black frame under glass. From the poignant tapestry of America's Revolutionary p...

Antique print titled 'Prospectus Pontis Westmonasteriensis Londini - Viso del Ponte de Westmiinster a Londra'. Antique print of the Westminster Bridge, Londo...

Spoonbill Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp and Nozeman, 1789 – Life-Sized Study This impressive hand-colored copper engraving titled *Platalea leucorodia* portrays the Eurasian spoo...

Original antique map titled 'L'Afrique divisée en ses principaux États'. Attractive and precise map of Africa, with large decorative cartouche. Engraved by Janvier. Published by Dela...

Set of 2 antique entomology prints depicting various butterflies. These prints originate from 'De Uitlandsche Kapellen voorkomende in de Drie...

Antique print titled 'Carte du Gouvernement Ecclesiastique (..)'. Detailed series of views showing the various councils of the Hanseatic League, inclu...

Antique print titled 'Section of the Gallery of Wyndham (..)'. Old engraving with a cross section of the gallery of Wyndham Esquire Hammersmith. This print originates from 'Vitruvius...

Antique print titled 'Plate XXX. Seals of Nobility and great Men of Scotland'. Original antique print showing Seals of Nobility and important men of Scotland. This print originates f...

Antique print titled 'Section of a New Garden Room at Hall Barn (..)'. Plan of the garden room for Hall Barn, near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannicus...

Antique map titled 'Carte Topographique de l'Isle Minorque'. Scarce decorative map of Menorca (or Minorca), with two gorgeous views of Mahon and Fort St. Phillipe at the bottom. Publ...

Antique print titled 'S. Eustathius - S. Odoardus'. Scarce plate showing Saint Eustachius/Eustace and Saint Odoardus. After one of the frescoes Domenico Zapieri painted for the Abbey...

Antique print titled 'This New Design of my Invention in the Theatrical Style, is most humbly inscrib'd to the Rt. Honble Paul Methuen (..)'. Sir Paul Methuen PC KB (c. 1672 – 11...

Set of 18 hand coloured bird engravings. Antique hand coloured bird engravings by Jacques de Seve, commissioned by George-Louis Leclrec, Comtes de B...

Antique print, titled: 'Transisalania Provincia vulgo Over-yssel.' Attractive original handcoloured map of the province of Overijssel, The Netherlands. With beautiful title cartouc...

Antique print titled 'This new design of my invention in the Theatrical style (..)'. View of a new building design in theatrical style to Paul Methnuen principal Secretary of Sta...

Antique print titled 'The Elevation of Melvin House in the Shire of Fyfe (..)'. Old engraving of Melville House in Fife, Scotland. This print originates from 'Vitruvius Britannic...

Antique map titled 'Africae Pars Borealis.' Very decorative antique map of the northern part of Africa by Heinrich Scherer. The map is full of the spurious geography of the perio...

Two images on one plate. The first image shows a Sinhalese deity with an elephant's head. The second image shows a guardian deity of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). This print originates from 'N...

Chronological Portraits of the Kings of Spain – Large Engraved Suite, Rome c.1700 This impressive engraved suite presents a chronological portrait history of Spain, tracing political authority on the Iberian Peninsula from Roman imperial rule through the Visigothic period, the medieval Christian kingdoms, and the Habsburg monarchy, concluding with Charles II of Spain. The series is conceived as a visual narrative of Spanish sovereignty rather than a generic collection of rulers. It begins with Roman emperors closely connected to Hispania, including Trajan and Hadrian, and continues through late antiquity, the Visigothic kings, the Reconquista, and the consolidation of Spain under Castile, León, Aragón, and the Habsburg dynasty. Together, the sheets form a coherent regnal sequence spanning more than fifteen centuries of Spanish history. Each sheet is structured as a carefully balanced grid of oval portrait medallions, framed by architectural borders and accompanied by concise Latin texts. The portrait style is derived from classical and numismatic sources, lending the series a timeless, authoritative character. The monochrome engraving, strong linear structure, and repetition of form give the set considerable decorative impact, making it particularly suitable for libraries, studies, hallways, or large wall installations. The engravings were produced in Rome around 1700, within the tradition of learned historical illustration intended for collectors, scholars, and institutions. The presence of intentionally blank medallions at the end of the sequence reflects the original concept of an expandable dynastic history and underscores the intellectual ambition of the project. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large, visually unified Spanish royal portrait series that combines strong interior appeal with serious historical depth. Condition report: Overall very good condition. Clean impressions with strong detail. Light age toning, minor handling marks, and occasional soft creases consistent with age. Margins ample. No restorations observed. Framing tips Excellent framed as a full suite in matching frames for a statement wall, or individually spaced in a grid layout. Works well with dark wood or black frames and generous off-white mats to emphasize the engraved detail. Technique Copper engraving Maker Italian engravers, Rome, circa 1700 Keyword: Kings of Spain portraits, Spanish monarchy, Spain royal history, Hispania rulers, Roman Hispania, Visigothic kings, Reconquista Spain, Habsburg Spain, Spanish regnal portraits, dynastic portrait series, genealogical engravings, Roman engraving...

Antique map titled 'Graeciae Antiquae'. Large scale map of Greece, extends south to the island of Cythera. Inset map shows details of Macedonia. Pu...

Each print is mounted in a cherrywood parcel-gilt frame, with a glazed reverse depicting the corresponding text sheet. L'Andaloux, Le Cheval d'Espagne, Plate I; Le Barbe, Le Che...

Antique print titled 'Partie Centrale du Bassin de Neptune a Versailles'. Copper engraving showing parts of the Neptune fountain of Versailles, France...

Cowdray Court from the Lodging House – Antique Engraving of Sussex Estate, 1796 This finely executed antique engraving presents a view of the inner court of Cowdray House, the histo...

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...

Antique print titled 'Facciata e Portico della Chiesa di Santa Bibiana (..)'. Old engraving of Santa Bibiana. Santa Bibiana is a small Baroque style, Roman Catholic church in Rome devoted to Saint Bibiana. The church façade was designed and built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who also produced a sculpture of the saint holding the palm leaf of martyrs. Originates from the folio of Domenico de Rossi...

Antique print titled 'Monedula - Chovette'. Old bird print of the western jackdaw. The western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula), also known as the Eurasian jackdaw, European jackdaw, or ...

Antique map titled 'Carte particuliere des Costes de l'Afrique'. Map of the coasts of Namibia and South Africa. With an inset map of Saldanha Bay. Artists and Engravers: Publ...