These charming lithographs of French military uniforms were published in Paris in 1821 and executed by the Vernets and Eugene Lami. They are both historically accurate and visually compelling. Their painterly quality comes from the skillful use of the new medium of lithography, accompanied by hand color, to render dramatic rather than static illustrations. Each is 6.5" x 9.5". Some browning at the edges, otherwise good condition.

These are very fine early engravings from Francis Willughby's and John Rays "Ornithology" published in London in 1678. It was the first book published in the English language on the subject of birds and one of the earliest to take advantage of the new art of copper plate engraving. Each piece is 8.5" x 13". Printed on rag paper and beautifully hand colored ca 1980. In fine condition. Priced separately. Please see my blog.

More satirical engravings by Thomas Landseer author of "Monkey-Ana or Men in Miniature". These are proofs published in London 1827. The plates re illustrations of monkeys in tableaux parodying the vices of man. Sheet size is 12" x 17.5" but image sizes are smaller and vary considerably in size. There is foxing present on most sheets to a lesser or greater degree. Sold individually.

Framed woodcuts from Robert Gibbings "Iorana: a Tahitian Journal", Boston 1932. Stylishly art deco each is approx. 13.5" x 17.5" and framed with conservation materials. Prints are in fine condition.

Framed hand-colored engravings on rag paper from Colen Campbell's "Vetruvius Britannicus" (1715-1725) the great eighteenth century volume on architectural design. Each is approx. 25" x 20" framed; only conservation materials used. Coloring is later, and each print is in excellent condition.

Antique bird prints in original hand-color from Johann Leonard (1666-1743) Frisch's "Vorstellung der Vogel Deutschlandes..." published in 1733. This is possibly the earliest publication on domestic birds in Europe. Frames are vinegar painted and framing materials are conservation quality. Each is approx.21" x 26" framed; all are in excellent condition except for the goose print, which has a significant repair (e-mail to discuss).

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.

Charming vignettes of life in eighteenth century Holland. These hand-colored engravings, still-life scenics with formal garden elements, are from "Holland's Arcadia" published in the 1700's. Each overall is 15" x 14" framed; conservation materials used. Prints are in fine condition.

Framed hand-colored engravings of bird's eye views of British Country Estates from Dr. Harris' "History of Kent" published in 1719. The plates were engraved by Dr Harris and Johannes Kips. Overall framed size is 27.5" x 25". Conservation framing materials used. Plates are in fine condition.

Framed sheets from an illustrated manuscript, probably a 15th century "Book of Hours". Each is hand painted on vellum. The single sheet framed ia approx. 13" x 14.5". The double sheet is approx. 15" x 12.5". Each is framed using conservation materials. Each piece is in fine condition.

Very large pressed ferns in silver frames from the Pacific rim, from an early 20th century collection. Dramatic and graphic; each overall approx. 22" x 27"; framed with conservation materials. Excellent condition.

Framed photogravures of palms from Odoardo Beccari's "Asiatic Palms". Beccari (1843-1920) was an Italian Naturalist and the pre-eminent authority on his subject. The photogravures were made in Florence and published by the Botanic Gardens in Calcutta in 1908. The presentation aesthetic is comparable to the (later) images by Blosfeldt. Each piece is approx. 19" x 25"; framed with conservation materials. In excellent condition.