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Antique print of various snakes including the buff striped keelback snake. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Joha...

Original Antique engraving by Theodore De Bry from 'Pars Quarta Indiae Orientalis...,' 1601, with descriptive Latin text below the image. This 1601 e...

Antique print titled 'Rough-Coated Collie'. Dog print of a rough collie. Originates from the 'Kennel Gazette'. Published circa 1890.

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Calceolaria Hybrida, Rugosa, and Alonsoa Description: This set of three original 1897 botanical prints features the herbaceous calceolaria (Calceo...

In the two prints, a variety of marine organisms are depicted, predominantly from the echinoderm and mollusk phyla: **First Print:** 1. **Agathine zébrée** - Likely a gastropod with...

1897 Victorian Botanical Print – India-Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) – A Symbol of Exploration and Exotic Elegance This stunning 1897 bot...

Antique portrait titled 'Dgi-Guerdgi Albanois qui porte au Bezestein des Foyes de Mouton pour nourrir les Chats'. Antique print depicting the Albanian Dgi-Guerdgi feeding cats in the...

Set of eight antique mycology prints depicting various fungi / mushrooms. These prints originate from 'Flore mycologique illustrée: les champignons des Alpes-Maritimes' by J.B. Barla.

Set of 2 original antique prints of turtles. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published 1861. Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny was a French botanist and geologist specializing in the Tertiary of France. At the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, d'Orbigny identified many of the flowering plant species returned to France from his brother's natural history collecting...

Antique print titled 'The Madonna di Foligno'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique View of the Amsterdam Town Hall, Hand-Colored Engraving c.1818 This striking early 19th-century hand-colored engraving titled *The Stadthouse, Amsterdam* offers a beautifull...

Title: "Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Engraving from the Indies" Description: This original 1601 engraving from Theodore de Bry's collection presents a fascinating array...

Antique print titled 'Eine Frau v. Chippaway im Winter'. Lithograph of an inhabitant of Chippewa. This print originates from 'Neuen Bildergalerie für die Jugend'. The Ojibwe, Oji...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Leopard in a Graceful Standing Pose This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph features the leopard (De Luipaard), depicted in a poised and elegan...

Knight of the Order of the Thistle: Elegant 18th-Century Engraving by Schwan This exquisite hand-colored engraving portrays a "Ritter des Ordens von der Distel" (Knight of the Order of the Thistle), the premier order of Scottish chivalry. The knight is depicted in a stately black robe adorned with the iconic insignia of the Thistle Order, including the collar chain featuring the Thistle emblem and the accompanying badge and star. The figure exudes grace and dignity, with the refined details of his attire highlighting the prestige of this ancient Scottish...

Title: Antique Set of Two Botanical Fern Prints by E.J. Lowe (1868) – Aspidium Articulatum and Aspidium Coadunatum Description: This rare and beautiful set of two original botanical fern prints was created by the distinguished British botanist Edward Joseph Lowe in 1868. These prints, which showcase *Aspidium Articulatum* (Jointed Shield Fern) and *Aspidium Coadunatum* (Clustered Shield Fern), are striking examples of 19th-century botanical illustration. Ideal for antique art collectors...

Choix de Mosaïques Romaines d’Algérie by Charles Albert Joly – Illustrated Portfolio , 1915 This portfolio, titled *Choix de Mosaïques Romaines d’Algérie* and reproduced by Charles ...

Set of two antique prints titled 'Black Grouse' and 'Red Grouse'. Original old bird prints of a black grouse and red grouse. These prints originate from 'Br...

Conventuel - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Conventual Franciscan Friar This 1862 hand-colored lithograph illustrates a Conventuel, or Conventual Franciscan Friar, seated at a ...

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...

Engraving of Hôtel de l’Amstel in Amsterdam viewed from the Amstel River This charming antique engraving depicts the iconic Hôtel de l’Amstel in Amsterdam, seen from across the tran...

Italian Renaissance Design Prints by H. Dolmetsch from Ornamentenschatz, ca. 1880 This set of original antique prints comes from the famous Ornamentenschatz (Treasure of Ornament), ...

French and Italian Renaissance Ornament Prints by H. Dolmetsch, c. 1880, Set of 4 This exquisite set of four antique prints presents an impressive array of decorative designs from t...

Antique print titled 'Ex Museo Schadeloockiano'. Beautiful original antique print of various sea shells. This print originates from 'Verlustiging der oogen en van den geest; of Verza...

Antique print titled 'Sit ferns exardet in circo tarus aperto, Cum sua terribili petit irritamina cornu'. No. 18 by A. Stradanus depicting a bull fight in Spain. Published in 1576.

Title: "European Goldfinches in Winter: An 1879 Lithograph" Description: This captivating lithograph, titled "European Goldfinches in Winter," was published in 1879, showcasing the ...

Antique print titled 'Vierv. Dieren XXX, Quadruped XXX'. This animal print depicts 1. Wilde paard, 2. Wilde halfezel, 3. Woud-Ezel, 4. Muildier, 5. Muilezel, 6. Quagga (horses/do...

Set of four 19th century equestrian prints.

Original antique print of a Condor Vulture. Extracted from 'Das Buch der Welt' by Carl Hoffmann - **Publisher**: Carl Hoffmann - **Publication Locat...

This engraving, part of the 18th-century work *Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses...* by A. Moubach and illustrated by Bernard Picart, depicts two scenes related to Inca religious ri...

Set of five antique prints depicting various farm animals. These prints originate from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. Published 1875-1879.

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

The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York Published in The Illustrated London News, June 1883. The engraving from The Illustrated London News, is from June 1883, shortly after the bridge's completion. The Brooklyn Bridge was completed and opened to the public in May 1883, and engravings and illustrations like this one typically followed soon after its opening. Description: This hand-colored engraving, published in June 1883 in The Illustrated London News, commemorates the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in May 1883. It captures the newly finished bridge spanning the East River, linking Long Island (Brooklyn) to Manhattan, New York City. The detailed panorama shows the urban landscape with buildings and streets leading to the grand suspension bridge, symbolizing one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. The bridge's enormous stone towers and suspension cables dominate the skyline, with a picturesque twilight sky framing the background. The engraving emphasizes the bustling waterfront, teeming with ships and ferries, highlighting the role of New York's waterways in commerce and transportation. The scene offers a glimpse into New York's rapidly growing cityscape, depicted with remarkable clarity from a rooftop perspective. The caption below the engraving reads: The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York. This print, issued in *The Illustrated London News*, reflects the magazine’s dedication to visually documenting historic achievements in architecture and engineering. --- **About the Publication and Technique:** *The Illustrated London News*, founded in 1842, was the first illustrated weekly news magazine. Its pages were filled with engravings and illustrations that provided readers with vivid, detailed imagery of major events and landmarks from around the world. In the 19th century, the publication became known for its depictions of architectural and engineering triumphs, like the Brooklyn Bridge. The engraving was produced using the wood engraving technique, in which artisans carved intricate designs into woodblocks, allowing for mass reproduction in magazines. This specific print is hand-colored, adding a vibrant, artistic quality to the precise wood engraving. Keywords: Brooklyn Bridge June 1883, Brooklyn Bridge opening engraving, Illustrated London News Brooklyn Bridge, 19th-century New York illustrations...

Lithograph of the Peace Column in Berlin (Belle-Alliance-Platz), ca. 1860 This finely executed lithograph depicts the Peace Column (Friedenssäule) located in Belle-Alliance-Platz (n...

Title: "Exotic Birds: Hornbill, Lyrebird, and Glossy Starling Engraved by Bertuch, 1805" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases four distinct and captivating bi...

Untitled fashion or costume print. This print originates from Le Tailleur Moderne published in the Autumn of 1954. Published by Sogra, Editions de Mode, Vienna.

Italian Regional Costumes: Sarzana, Sesto, Rome and Florence, 1823 This hand-colored lithograph presents six detailed bust portraits of Italian women dressed in traditional regional...

Antique map titled 'France - Païs-Bas'. Miniature Map of France and the Low Countries. Published by A.M. Mallet, circa 1719. Frame included. We carefully pack our framed items to ...

This original antique print shows the Slipper lobster, Scyllarides squammosus 1, homard lobster, Homarus gammarus 2, pitu shrimp, Macrobrachium carcinus 3, and spiny lobster...

This antique print is titled "A Section of Mr. Hawk's Orrery, an Ancient Wooden Church, the Shrine of St. Edmund, and an Apparatus for Drawing the Moon's Path." The illustration pr...

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

These two original antique prints are hand-colored engravings of various bivalve mollusks, which are a type of shellfish with a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell. These ...

Costume Print: Italian Gestures with Traditional Dress, “Cattivo!” Series, 1820s This delightful hand-colored engraving is part of a rare and humorous series titled *Italian Gesture...

Antique print China titled 'Namhun'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Namhun with its ramparts. This print originates from the Latin edition of Nieuhof's work titled...

Antique bird print of African and Asian vultures. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and ...

Costume Print: Italian Goatherd in the Hills, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving portrays an Italian goatherd in traditional dress, set against the id...

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

Title: Rare 1852 Tinted Lithograph of Topkapi Palace Courtyard and the Bosphorus, Istanbul by L. Haghe after Fossati and Gayer Description: This exceptional tinted lithograph depict...

Antique print titled 'A Perspective View of Mr. Hawks's Orrery'. Copper engraving of an orrery. An Orrery is a mechanical model of the solar system th...

The hand-colored print titled "New York," published in 1842, presents a detailed and picturesque view of the cityscape of New York as it appeared in the early 19th century. The title "New York" is centered below the image. Below the title, the text reads "LONDON: Published by Thomas Kelly. 17, Paternoster Row," indicating the publisher and location of publication in London. Additionally, the text "S. Davenport. Sculp." is printed beneath the image, signifying that the engraving was done by S. Davenport. Description of the Image: - **Perspective**: The image provides a broad view, likely from an elevated point, showing the expanse of the city. The perspective gives a sense of depth, with the street extending into the distance. - **Central Street**: A wide, unpaved street runs down the center of the image, flanked by rows of buildings on both sides. This street is bustling with various activities. - **Buildings**: The buildings are primarily two to three stories tall, featuring a mix of architectural styles typical of the period. Some have distinct red roofs, adding a touch of color to the scene. - **Churches**: There are several prominent churches with tall spires visible in the background, indicating the importance of religious institutions during that time. - **Foreground**: In the foreground, to the right, there is a large, columned building, which might be a significant public or religious structure. - **Activity**: The street scene includes horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, capturing the everyday life of the city's inhabitants. - **Harbor**: In the far background, you can see masts of ships, indicating the proximity of the harbor and the importance of maritime activities to the city. Artistic and Historical Context: - **Engraving Style**: The work of S. Davenport, an engraver, suggests fine detail and precision typical of hand-colored prints of that era. - **Historical Significance**: This print serves as a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the urban layout and architecture of New York City in the early 1840s. - **Publishing Context**: Being published in London by Thomas Kelly indicates a transatlantic interest in the growing metropolis of New York, reflecting its emerging significance on the global stage. This print is not only an artistic representation but also a historical record, encapsulating the essence of New York City during a period of significant growth and development. Identifying specific buildings from a historical print like this one can be challenging, especially without modern landmarks for direct comparison. However, a few notable buildings and features from New York in the early 1840s could potentially be recognized based on historical context and architectural details. Potential Recognizable Buildings: 1. **St. Paul's Chapel**: Given its prominent spire and proximity to the center of early New York...

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

Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward – From Strype's "Survey of London" This finely detailed engraving of 'The Monument' in the London Bridge Ward originate...

Martynia Proboscidea (Unicorn Plant) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving by Desmares, circa 1825 Description: This original hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts *Martynia prob...

La Brique Architectural Print – Bureau & Gatehouse by Edouard Lewicki, c.1900 This striking antique architectural print features two charming structures: an architect’s office in Ho...

Antique bird print titled 'Grand Lory'. Hand colored print of a lory parrot. This print originates from 'Systematic Natural History'. Printed for G. Kearsley, 1800-1826.

Charming Vintage Print of a Child and Kitten – "The Darling" by Bruno Piglhein This exquisite late 19th-century print, titled "The Darling" (originally "Der Liebling"), was created ...

Cheerful Winter Outing: Volendam Men & Children in Holiday Dress (1932) Original Lithograph from “The National Costumes of Holland” by Gardilanne & Moffatt This vivid and heartwarm...

On 3rd July 1973 Stephen Shore (b.1947) set out on a road trip. The journey marked an important turning point in his career, as he was coming to the tail...

The hand-colored lithographs from *Das Buch der Welt* (The Book of the World), published in 1847, are a stunning example of 19th-century natural history illustration. These lithograp...

Antique print titled 'Sultan Hibraim I (..)'. Portrait of Ottoman sultan Ibrahim I, bust-length directed to left; in oval. Published by Balthasar Moncornet, circa 1660. Balthasar ...