Ten magnificent double page plates of Roman processional featuring all the glories of Rome. Exquisitely designed and executed depiction of a triumphal march, each plate flowing into the next as part of one long dioarama. From Jacob Tonson's "Caesar", London, 1712. Includes a parade of Hannibal's elephants. Each plate app. 17.5" x 17.5":sheet size 24" x 19". On rag paper; some minor imperfections. Please see my blog.

Custom framed set of Seven satirical lithographs of popular late Victorian sports figures by the likes of Spy, Gaf and Wag, ca 1890, and originally published in Vanity Fair. Each 18.5" wide by 25.5" high. Framed with conservation materials.

Set of large sepia copperplate engravings of prize-winning cattle with original hand coloring, published by G. Garrard, London ca 1800. An unusual set. Framed in wax finished wood, each piece 27" wide by 22.5" high. Framed with conservation materials.

Pair of original copperplate engravings on fine rag paper by Basilius Besler of chili peppers (1700's edition); hand-colored in custom finished frames. Each 29.5" wide by 33" high. Framed with conservation materials.

Framed botanical engravings by Basilius Besler in yellows and oranges from "Hortus Eystettensis" 1713 edition on heavy rag paper. Each is 26.5" x 30" framed; conservation framing materials used. Prints are in fine condition.

Large scale framed lithograph of the Royal Mail Steamship "Persia" by N Currier after the original by Charles Parsons. Marked "New York Published by N Currier 152 Nassau St" with a date of 1855. Overall framed size of 31.5" x 25"; framed with conservation materials. Print is in very good condition.

Set of four or set of eight Albin "Birds of Bengal" (ca 1730) original hand-colored engravings, in hand-finished frames. Row one of catalogue photos is set 1; row two is set 2. Each 17.5" wide by 19.5" high. Framed with conservation materials.

Steel engravings of scenes from Aesop's Fables in original hand color ca 1850, framed in grey washed frame. Each approx. 15.5" wide by 17" high. Framed with conservation materials. Sold as set of 6 only.

Hand-colored botanical by Basilius Besler ca 1640 in custom made frame. "Helleborus Niger" is pictured with 2 varieties of "Crocus Vernus.." 25" wide by 30" high. Framed with conservation materials. Fine condition.

Hand colored aquatint engravings of hunt scenes in original wood burl frames. Engraved by EG Hester after paintings by TN Walsh, published by R Dodson in London 1878. This set of 4 also retains the old glass, and is without mats as originally - spacers have been added to keep the art from the glass surface. Approx. 25.5" wide by 20.5" high.

Three botanical engravings by Emmanuel Sweerts 1612 on rag paper, framed in antiqued silver frame with french matting. Hand coloring is recent. Each is 18" wide by 23.5" high. Framed with conservation materials.

Set of five original hand colored engravings of seaweeds by Friedrich Guimpel, German ca 1820. Each in custom finished frame approx. 14" x 17". Conservation materials used throughout.