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Northern Bottlenose Whale: Classic 18th-19th Century Scientific Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
"Northern Bottlenose Whale: Classic 18th-19th Century Scientific Illustration" Discover a piece
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Northern Bottlenose Whale: Classic 18th-19th Century Scientific Illustration
Northern Bottlenose Whale: Classic 18th-19th Century Scientific Illustration

Northern Bottlenose Whale: Classic 18th-19th Century Scientific Illustration

H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Mollusk Elegance: Original 19th-Century Scientific Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
. These illustrations not only served as scientific records but also as works of art, capturing the beauty
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Mollusk Elegance: Original 19th-Century Scientific Illustrations
Mollusk Elegance: Original 19th-Century Scientific Illustrations

Mollusk Elegance: Original 19th-Century Scientific Illustrations

H 9.65 in W 6.11 in D 0 in
French Louis XVI Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI (18th Century) barometer with original scientific illustrations and mercury vial
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Illustration

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Giltwood, Glass

Antique French Louis XVI Barometer
French Louis XVI Barometer

French Louis XVI Barometer

H 42.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli
By Evangelista Torricelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece is
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Illustration

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Giltwood

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli

H 34.5 in W 20 in D 2.5 in
19th-Century Hand-Painted Aquatic Collection, Fish Illustrations
Located in Southall, GB
This captivating set of 19th-century hand-painted illustrations beautifully captures the vibrant
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19th Century English Antique Scientific Illustration

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Glass

Antique 19th-Century Hand-Painted Aquatic Collection, Fish Illustrations
19th-Century Hand-Painted Aquatic Collection, Fish Illustrations

19th-Century Hand-Painted Aquatic Collection, Fish Illustrations

H 5.12 in W 4.34 in D 0.6 in
Botanical Illustration of Cardamom Plant (Cardamomum majus arborescens) , 1696
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustrations with creative depictions.
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1690s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Botanical Illustration of Cardamom Plant (Cardamomum majus arborescens) , 1696
Botanical Illustration of Cardamom Plant (Cardamomum majus arborescens) , 1696

Botanical Illustration of Cardamom Plant (Cardamomum majus arborescens) , 1696

H 15.75 in W 9.53 in D 0 in
Botanical Illustration of Sesame Plant (Sesamum indicum) - Munting’s 1696 Herbal
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustrations with creative depictions.
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1690s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Botanical Illustration of Sesame Plant (Sesamum indicum) - Munting’s 1696 Herbal
Botanical Illustration of Sesame Plant (Sesamum indicum) - Munting’s 1696 Herbal

Botanical Illustration of Sesame Plant (Sesamum indicum) - Munting’s 1696 Herbal

H 16.42 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696
Located in Langweer, NL
published work gained popularity for its unique artistic style, blending scientific illustrations with
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1690s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696
Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696

Botanical Illustration of Large Spanish Sorrel (Acetosa Hispanica Maxima), 1696

H 15.83 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Botanical Illustration of Spanish Kidney Vetch, from Munting’s 1696 Herbal
Located in Langweer, NL
, blending scientific illustrations with creative depictions. Collectors may search for terms like Anthyllis
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1690s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Botanical Illustration of Spanish Kidney Vetch, from Munting’s 1696 Herbal
Botanical Illustration of Spanish Kidney Vetch, from Munting’s 1696 Herbal

Botanical Illustration of Spanish Kidney Vetch, from Munting’s 1696 Herbal

H 16.15 in W 10.04 in D 0 in
19th-Century Lithograph of Walruses in Arctic Habitat with Calf Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
animal studies, and 19th-century scientific illustrations. Keywords: 19th Century, Lithograph, Natural
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

19th-Century Lithograph of Walruses in Arctic Habitat with Calf Illustration
19th-Century Lithograph of Walruses in Arctic Habitat with Calf Illustration

19th-Century Lithograph of Walruses in Arctic Habitat with Calf Illustration

H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Fungal Forms: Illustrations of Mycological Diversity, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
, which are most likely scientific illustrations of various stages of fungal life cycles or specific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Fungal Forms: Illustrations of Mycological Diversity, 1845
Fungal Forms: Illustrations of Mycological Diversity, 1845

Fungal Forms: Illustrations of Mycological Diversity, 1845

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
19th-Century Lithograph of a Spotted Phalanger and Woolly Kangaroo of Australia
Located in Langweer, NL
early scientific illustrations. Likely representing a forest-dwelling wallaby or a variant of the
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

19th-Century Lithograph of a Spotted Phalanger and Woolly Kangaroo of Australia
19th-Century Lithograph of a Spotted Phalanger and Woolly Kangaroo of Australia

19th-Century Lithograph of a Spotted Phalanger and Woolly Kangaroo of Australia

H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
18th-Century Handcolored Entomological Plate – Moth Life Stages and Caterpillars
Located in Langweer, NL
exploration of the life stages of moths and their larvae. This scientific illustration, labeled as *Insecta
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1790s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

18th-Century Handcolored Entomological Plate – Moth Life Stages and Caterpillars
18th-Century Handcolored Entomological Plate – Moth Life Stages and Caterpillars

18th-Century Handcolored Entomological Plate – Moth Life Stages and Caterpillars

H 9.14 in W 7.6 in D 0 in
Anatomy of the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab, A Hand-Colored Engraving of 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
carapace and long, pointed tail spine or telson. The engraving is a scientific illustration from "The
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Anatomy of the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab, A Hand-Colored Engraving of 1845
Anatomy of the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab, A Hand-Colored Engraving of 1845

Anatomy of the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab, A Hand-Colored Engraving of 1845

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Majestic Bears of the 19th Century – Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints
Located in Langweer, NL
black bear. These natural history prints exemplify the meticulous scientific illustration style of the
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Majestic Bears of the 19th Century – Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints
Majestic Bears of the 19th Century – Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints

Majestic Bears of the 19th Century – Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints

H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Victorian Moth Illustrations by William Forsell Kirby, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
contributed significantly to the scientific illustrations of insects, particularly butterflies and moths
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1880s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Victorian Moth Illustrations by William Forsell Kirby, 1882
Victorian Moth Illustrations by William Forsell Kirby, 1882

Victorian Moth Illustrations by William Forsell Kirby, 1882

H 10.83 in W 8.27 in D 0 in
BROOKSHAW. A Pair of Melons: White Seed'd Rock and Silver Rock Mellon
By George Brookshaw
Located in London, GB
distinguishes his work from the dry scientific illustrations found in other botanical studies.
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1810s Naturalistic Antique Scientific Illustration

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Aquatint, Handmade Paper, Engraving

BROOKSHAW. A Pair of Melons: White Seed'd Rock and Silver Rock Mellon
BROOKSHAW. A Pair of Melons: White Seed'd Rock and Silver Rock Mellon

George Brookshaw
BROOKSHAW. A Pair of Melons: White Seed'd Rock and Silver Rock Mellon, 1812

H 27.56 in W 23.43 in D 0.79 in
19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat and more
Located in Langweer, NL
excellent addition for collectors of scientific illustrations, zoological studies, or anatomical art. It
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat and more
19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat and more

19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat and more

H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints - Rare 19th-Century Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
collectors of antique scientific illustrations, these prints are ready to be framed and displayed in a study
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints - Rare 19th-Century Illustrations
Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints - Rare 19th-Century Illustrations

Antique Hand-Colored Moth and Butterfly Prints - Rare 19th-Century Illustrations

H 5.79 in W 9.22 in D 0 in
Leviathan of the Depths: The Sperm Whale in 18th Century Scientific Art
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustrations. Provenance: - Authors: Associated with respected naturalists of the time, such as
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Leviathan of the Depths: The Sperm Whale in 18th Century Scientific Art
Leviathan of the Depths: The Sperm Whale in 18th Century Scientific Art

Leviathan of the Depths: The Sperm Whale in 18th Century Scientific Art

H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
Venom and Vibrance: A Study of European Vipers and North American Copperheads
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration features two distinct snake species, each labeled in German with their scientific
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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Venom and Vibrance: A Study of European Vipers and North American Copperheads
Venom and Vibrance: A Study of European Vipers and North American Copperheads

Venom and Vibrance: A Study of European Vipers and North American Copperheads

H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 0 in
Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Marsupials Showing the Potoroo and Kangaroo Rat
Located in Langweer, NL
collections focused on Australian wildlife, marsupials, or 19th-century scientific illustrations. Keywords
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Marsupials Showing the Potoroo and Kangaroo Rat
Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Marsupials Showing the Potoroo and Kangaroo Rat

Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Marsupials Showing the Potoroo and Kangaroo Rat

H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
19th-Century Lithograph of a Skunk and European Otter in Exquisite Detail
Located in Langweer, NL
, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print, Animal Engraving, Wildlife Art, Taxonomy, Netherlands, La Haye
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

19th-Century Lithograph of a Skunk and European Otter in Exquisite Detail
19th-Century Lithograph of a Skunk and European Otter in Exquisite Detail

19th-Century Lithograph of a Skunk and European Otter in Exquisite Detail

H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
Set of 3 Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836
Located in Fukuoka, JP
steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scientific
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Early 19th Century French Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Set of 3 Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836
Set of 3 Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

Set of 3 Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

H 8.08 in W 5.12 in D 0.04 in
Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836
Located in Fukuoka, JP
steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scientific
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Early 19th Century French Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836
Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

H 8.08 in W 5.12 in D 0.04 in
Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836
Located in Fukuoka, JP
steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scientific
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Early 19th Century French Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836
Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

H 8.08 in W 5.12 in D 0.04 in
Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836
Located in Fukuoka, JP
steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scientific
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Early 19th Century French Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836
Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier & Lacépède, 1836

H 8.08 in W 5.12 in D 0.04 in
19th-Century Lithograph of Pine Marten, Beech Marten, and Ermine in Nature
Located in Langweer, NL
, wildlife studies, and early scientific illustrations, offering insight into the behavior and habitat of
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

19th-Century Lithograph of Pine Marten, Beech Marten, and Ermine in Nature
19th-Century Lithograph of Pine Marten, Beech Marten, and Ermine in Nature

19th-Century Lithograph of Pine Marten, Beech Marten, and Ermine in Nature

H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
19th-Century Engravings of Rodents and Small Mammals by Dutch Naturalists
Located in Langweer, NL
period to document wildlife. The plate is a fine example of scientific illustration, balancing artistic
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

19th-Century Engravings of Rodents and Small Mammals by Dutch Naturalists
19th-Century Engravings of Rodents and Small Mammals by Dutch Naturalists

19th-Century Engravings of Rodents and Small Mammals by Dutch Naturalists

H 12.68 in W 10.24 in D 0 in
pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
of a tortoise. The print itself is a hand-colored engraving, a common method of scientific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845
pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845

pirals of the Sea: Artistic Renderings of 19th Century Gastropods, 1845

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
pages of a naturalist's collection. It is a fine example of 19th-century scientific illustration. This
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects
1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects

1845 Scientific Art: Handcolored Engraving of Marine Invertebrates and Insects

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater Male - Hand-Colored Lithograph from The Book of the World
Located in Langweer, NL
artistic marvel but also a valuable scientific illustration. The lithograph is part of Carl Hoffmann's
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater Male - Hand-Colored Lithograph from The Book of the World
Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater Male - Hand-Colored Lithograph from The Book of the World

Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater Male - Hand-Colored Lithograph from The Book of the World

H 10.24 in W 7.8 in D 0 in
Scientific Accuracy - British 19th Century ink illustration by George du Maurier
Located in London, GB
GEORGE DU MAURIER, ARWS (1834-1896) Scientific Accuracy Ada: “What horrid things black-beetles
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Late 19th Century Realist Antique Scientific Illustration

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Ink

Scientific Accuracy - British 19th Century ink illustration by George du Maurier
Scientific Accuracy - British 19th Century ink illustration by George du Maurier

George du Maurier, ARWS
Scientific Accuracy - British 19th Century ink illustration by George du Maurier, circa 1880

H 6.11 in W 7.68 in
Antique Bird Print of the Stock Dove by Naumann, circa 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustration from a bygone era."
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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of the Stock Dove by Naumann, circa 1895
Antique Bird Print of the Stock Dove by Naumann, circa 1895

Antique Bird Print of the Stock Dove by Naumann, circa 1895

H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in
Antique Botanical Print of Banana Shrub and Starry Wild Jasmine, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
19th century, providing insight into the history of botany and scientific illustration. 4
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Antique Botanical Print of Banana Shrub and Starry Wild Jasmine, 1803
Antique Botanical Print of Banana Shrub and Starry Wild Jasmine, 1803

Antique Botanical Print of Banana Shrub and Starry Wild Jasmine, 1803

H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 0.01 in
Antique Herpetological Print: Illustration of Green Crested Lizards, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
their heads and necks. The scientific name and the illustration suggest they belong to the genus
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Herpetological Print: Illustration of Green Crested Lizards, 1837
Antique Herpetological Print: Illustration of Green Crested Lizards, 1837

Antique Herpetological Print: Illustration of Green Crested Lizards, 1837

H 9.65 in W 13.39 in D 0.01 in
Der Albatros - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Albatross by Johann Seligmann, 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
print’s historical significance as a piece of scientific illustration. This engraving is a perfect
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Der Albatros - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Albatross by Johann Seligmann, 1770
Der Albatros - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Albatross by Johann Seligmann, 1770

Der Albatros - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Albatross by Johann Seligmann, 1770

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Arboreal Primates: The Eastern Black-and-White Colobus and Tarsier, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
aesthetic dimension to the scientific illustrations. The use of color helps to convey the natural appearance
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Arboreal Primates: The Eastern Black-and-White Colobus and Tarsier, 1845
Arboreal Primates: The Eastern Black-and-White Colobus and Tarsier, 1845

Arboreal Primates: The Eastern Black-and-White Colobus and Tarsier, 1845

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Seligman, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustration. An ideal piece for collectors of antique ornithological prints or enthusiasts of
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Seligman, c.1770
Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Seligman, c.1770

Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican by Seligman, c.1770

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Shrikes in Natural Harmony: A Study of Avian Elegance by Ambrosius Gabler, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
late 18th and early 19th centuries, was known for his work in scientific illustration, particularly in
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Shrikes in Natural Harmony: A Study of Avian Elegance by Ambrosius Gabler, 1809
Shrikes in Natural Harmony: A Study of Avian Elegance by Ambrosius Gabler, 1809

Shrikes in Natural Harmony: A Study of Avian Elegance by Ambrosius Gabler, 1809

H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 0 in
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Silkworm Life Cycle, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
history encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, valued for its detailed scientific illustrations
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Silkworm Life Cycle, c.1800
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Silkworm Life Cycle, c.1800

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Silkworm Life Cycle, c.1800

H 9.26 in W 7.68 in D 0.01 in
Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
image, this style of scientific illustration is typical of 18th and 19th-century natural history
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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780
Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780

Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780

H 10.04 in W 7.52 in D 0 in
The Life Cycle of the Giant Silk Moth: Stunning Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
. These scientific illustrations were essential for educating naturalists and collectors about the
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1850s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

The Life Cycle of the Giant Silk Moth: Stunning Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1852
The Life Cycle of the Giant Silk Moth: Stunning Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1852

The Life Cycle of the Giant Silk Moth: Stunning Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1852

H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in
Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
-century natural history, this work embodies Seligmann’s legacy of merging scientific illustration with
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Seligmann, ca.1770
Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Seligmann, ca.1770

Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Seligmann, ca.1770

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
appearance. The print is a hand-colored engraving, a common practice in the 19th century for scientific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845
Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845

Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845

H 10.44 in W 6.7 in D 0 in
Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustration with aesthetic appeal. His works remain highly prized for their accuracy and
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770
Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770

Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 0 in
Original Colored Engraving of the Norway Lemming, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
significant work in terms of scientific illustration and taxonomy. The terms mentioned such as Berglemming and
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Original Colored Engraving of the Norway Lemming, 1775
Original Colored Engraving of the Norway Lemming, 1775

Original Colored Engraving of the Norway Lemming, 1775

H 10.04 in W 7.49 in D 0 in
Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, Hand-Coloured in 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
-century scientific illustration. Condition Report: The engraving is in very good condition with vibrant
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, Hand-Coloured in 1805
Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, Hand-Coloured in 1805

Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, Hand-Coloured in 1805

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 0.01 in
Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity, circa 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
texture elevate these engravings beyond mere scientific illustration, turning them into timeless pieces of
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Paper

Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity, circa 1842
Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity, circa 1842

Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature's Diversity, circa 1842

H 11.15 in W 8.47 in D 0 in
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species
Located in Langweer, NL
is indicative of the period's scientific illustrations, which were created to document and share new
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration

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Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species

H 5.79 in W 9.57 in D 0.02 in
Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
and showcases the meticulous detail characteristic of early scientific illustration. This engraving
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1760s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII, ca.1760
Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII, ca.1760

Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII, ca.1760

H 11.23 in W 8.27 in D 0 in
Patinca Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Beaver, Pubished in circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrations are typical of natural history engravings that were used for educational and scientific purposes
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration

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Patinca Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Beaver, Pubished in circa 1820
Patinca Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Beaver, Pubished in circa 1820

Patinca Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Beaver, Pubished in circa 1820

H 10.08 in W 7.76 in D 0.02 in
Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou or Capuchin Monkey, circa 1898
Located in Langweer, NL
the pinnacle of scientific illustration from the late 18th century. Audebert, both artist and
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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustration

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Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou or Capuchin Monkey, circa 1898
Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou or Capuchin Monkey, circa 1898

Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou or Capuchin Monkey, circa 1898

H 19.81 in W 13 in D 0.02 in
Victorian Elegance: A Trio of Ornamental Foliage from 1880 Paris
Located in Langweer, NL
only as scientific illustrations but also as objects of beauty to appeal to horticultural enthusiasts
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1880s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Victorian Elegance: A Trio of Ornamental Foliage from 1880 Paris
Victorian Elegance: A Trio of Ornamental Foliage from 1880 Paris

Victorian Elegance: A Trio of Ornamental Foliage from 1880 Paris

H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-century scientific illustrations. Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* aimed to educate children on
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805
Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805

Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 0.01 in
Wild Rose Botanical Study: Delicate Flowers and Ripened Hips, Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving would shine in a minimalist frame with a neutral mat, allowing the detailed scientific
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Wild Rose Botanical Study: Delicate Flowers and Ripened Hips, Bertuch, 1805
Wild Rose Botanical Study: Delicate Flowers and Ripened Hips, Bertuch, 1805

Wild Rose Botanical Study: Delicate Flowers and Ripened Hips, Bertuch, 1805

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 0.01 in
Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving would shine in a minimalist frame with a neutral mat, allowing the detailed scientific
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805
Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805

Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805

H 9.06 in W 7.49 in D 0.01 in
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Black Giant Squirrel
Located in Langweer, NL
natural history illustrations, and G.B. Whittaker was the publisher. The print is dated around 1825, which
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustration

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Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Black Giant Squirrel
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Black Giant Squirrel

Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Black Giant Squirrel

H 9.57 in W 5.79 in D 0.02 in
Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
contributors to the world of scientific illustration in the 19th century. Their work was crucial in helping
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1850s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855
Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855

Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855

H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 0 in
Nictago Jalapa (Marvel of Peru) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825
Located in Langweer, NL
known today as Mirabilis jalapa or Marvel of Peru. This elegant botanical illustration features large
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1820s Antique Scientific Illustration

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Nictago Jalapa (Marvel of Peru) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825
Nictago Jalapa (Marvel of Peru) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825

Nictago Jalapa (Marvel of Peru) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825

H 10.52 in W 6.89 in D 0.01 in
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