Antique Ntutal History + Serpent Prints by Seba from Heatons in Tisbury

Albertus or Albert Seba was a Dutch pharmacist, zoologist, and collector. Seba accumulated one of the largest cabinets of curiosities in the Netherlands during his time and his prints of serpents are some of the finest detailed early natural history prints. Oddly when inspected they all have individual faces mostly smiling with a few grumpy amphibians.

These engravings are from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.

Seba, was a wealthy Dutch apothecary and member of the Dutch East India Company, thus one of the earliest collectors of natural curiosities and exotic species. His collection included birds, reptiles such as lizards and snakes, butterflies and other insects, shells and exotic sea life, unusual mammals such as bats and anteaters, as well as exotic plants. The collection also included some fakes, intended to attract attention and interest, such as a seven-headed hydra.

Seba’s first collection was sold to Peter the Great in 1716 and became part of his Kunstkammer or Kunstkamera in St. Petersburg, a museum of rare natural history specimens. Seba’s second collection was illustrated and described in a set of engraved-plate volumes. Seba recruited artists, including Pierre Tanje, a Dutch engraver, to illustrate his thesaurus of animals. The plates are characterized by artistic arrangements of specimens, sometimes apocryphal in colour or form. Some specimens were arranged by species, while other prints including bizarre juxtapositions of seemingly unrelated animals and plants. Seba wrote most of the text for the first two volumes that accompanied the engravings..

Seba developed an interest in exotic species from his travels on the East and West Indies and purchases from world travelers. He exploited his relationship with the Dutch East India Company to advance his collection thus gathering specimens from Sri Lanka, Greenland, Indonesia, Brazil, and other far-flung places. Many of the plates from the work depicted specimens from Seba’s own collection.

Seba’s “cabinet of curiosities” included wonderful beautiful and bizarre subjects and attracted many natural historians, including Carl Linnaeus. Seba’s cabinet played an important part in the Linnaeus classification of the natural world. Maria Sybilla Merian also utilized his cabinet to complete her great work on Surinamese insects. Some of Seba’s original collection is still on display in museums around the world

Some will have little defects often in the margin or small worm holes. If exact condition report is wanted just ask

Plate 92/ XCII vol II Lizards + anoles
Antique hand coloured copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single folio sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins and are on quality rag paper, all are whole page £185 inc delivery single page

Plate 25 / XXV vol II Snakes from South East Asia + Centipedes
Antique hand coloured copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single folio sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins and are on quality rag paper, all are whole page £185 inc delivery single page

Plate 12 / XII vol II Fire Salamander, Newt, Lizard, Snakes
Antique hand coloured copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single folio sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins and are on quality rag paper, all are whole page £185 inc delivery single page

Plate 24 / XXIV vol II White bellied worm lizard, Diplopods
Antique hand coloured copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single folio sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins and are on quality rag paper, all are whole page £185 inc delivery single page

Plate 21 XXI vol II Slow Worm , Grass Mouse, Cicada, Snakes
Antique hand coloured copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single folio sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins and are on quality rag paper, all are whole page £185 inc delivery single page

Palm fronds , Foliage etc
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) and double which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £200 inc delivery single page Condition Issue

Gladioli, Foliage etc
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) and double which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £200 inc delivery single page Condition Issue pinhole from bookworm in one leaf
reserved

Wheat, Corms, roots etc
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) and double which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £125 inc delivery single page
reserved

Erica / Heather s, Foliage etc
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) and double which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £125 inc delivery single page Condition Issue tears top margin, printers paper crease right margin, slight page crease centre right reserved

81/LXXXI vol I Serpents, Millipedes, Luminous Centipedes etc
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) and double which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £185 inc delivery single page

Cacti, Euphorbia, Spurge , Sun Rose
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) and double which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £185 inc delivery single page

47/ XLVII vol I / Slender Loris, Tree Squirrel, Mouse
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They divide between single sheet generally 17 x 11 inches, (plate mark) and double which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £185 inc delivery single page

Plate 84 / LXXXIV Vol II Boine Snake, Doormouse, Nut from India
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

Plate 89 / LXXXIX Vol II Common Cobra, Sunflower
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling needs a press

Plate 64 /LXIV vol II Snake from St Cruz, Lizard, Maidenhair Fern
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 37 / XXXVII Vol I Python Lesser anteater, Silky anteater, Hummingbird
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling and soiling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 98 XCVIII Vol I Green Iguana , Tegu
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press thinner paper

Plate 95/ XCV Vol I Green Iguana, Agamas
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press thinner paper

Plate 108 / CVIII Vol I Gekkos
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press thinner paper

Plate 53 LIII Vol I Common Boa, Kingfisher, Pangolin, Worm Lizard
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 41 / XLI Vol I Mogoose, Acouchi, Flying Squirrel
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 32 / XXXII vol I Cheetahs Eurasion Common Mole, Mole
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 96 / XCVI Vol II Emeral Tree Boa, Spangled Cotinga , Oriole, Manikin
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 101 /CI Vol I Squamata
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 70/ LXX Vol I Scorpions , Java snake
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press thinner paper

Plate 41 XLI vol I Lesses Anteater + Mongoose
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press thinner paper

Plate 43 XLIII vol I Deer, Snail eating Snakes
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press fold separation and edge tear top

Plate 65 LXV Vol II Snakes from Orient + Ambon ., Waxwing, Weaver bird
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 109/ CIX Vol 1 Snakes from Ceylon + Africa, Squamata
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate 100 C Vol 1 Basilisk, Squamata
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press

Plate XCIX Vol I1 Common Boa, Boine Snake
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page some wrinkling to centre seam needs a press some white marks from old restoration ?

Flying Squirrel, Mole, Rodent
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

Trychis fasciculata terpsiphone paradisi Croatus ruber/ Porcupine, Rattlesnake, Flycatcher
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

Snakes + Lizards
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

Armadillo. Cat, Birds
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

Fossils
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

Birds
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

Corals
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

Plants
Antique copper engravings from the rare, publication of Albertus Seba’s Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam. The work was published in Amsterdam by Janssonio-Waesbergios, & J. Wetstenium, & Gul. Smith between 1734 and 1765. Seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating Locupletissimi… including H. Boerhaave, P. van Musschenbroek, P. Massuet, H. D. Graubius, and P. Artedi.They are double folio sheets which are 17 x 22 inches, (plate mark) with huge margins, all are whole page £385 inc delivery double page

A Young ALLIGATOR drawn from the Life in LONDON, October. 1739.

Antique Copper eengraving drawn from life by C. Lampriere. Engraved by John James Basire. Probably published within Astley and Green's ‘A new General Collection of Voyages and travels ...' (published ca.1745-47). Physical Description 'A Young ALLIGATOR' viewed in profile looking to the right of the picture. The background shows a fortified stone building on a cliff overlooking the sea. Dimensions Approx height: 13.7cm Approx width: 27.4cm £35

Terrapin (small mud tortoise)

'The small mud tortoise, smelling strong of musk, having a sharp norn poynted tayl from Pensilvania. Drawn from nature of the lignes of life, by George Edwards. September 1757'

From Gleaning of Natural History (1758-1764) by George Edwards. Initially published as two separate works, George Edwards was an English draughtsman and a skilled observer of birds and one of the most prominent ornithologists of his day. He worked as Librarian to the Royal College of Physicians, where he was later elected a fellow, and was honored with the Gold Medal of the Royal Society. As the Librarian to the Royal College of Physicians, he oversaw a library of 8,000 volumes. The small honorarium he received for this post liberated him to pursue his ornithological studies and drawings. He died in West Ham, which was also his birthplace, in 1773. £85 inc delivery x 2

Sea Tortoise/Turtle

. Drawn from nature of the lignes of life, by George Edwards. September 1757'
From Gleaning of Natural History (1758-1764) by George Edwards. Initially published as two separate works, George Edwards was an English draughtsman and a skilled observer of birds and one of the most prominent ornithologists of his day. He worked as Librarian to the Royal College of Physicians, where he was later elected a fellow, and was honored with the Gold Medal of the Royal Society. As the Librarian to the Royal College of Physicians, he oversaw a library of 8,000 volumes. The small honorarium he received for this post liberated him to pursue his ornithological studies and drawings. He died in West Ham, which was also his birthplace, in 1773. £85 inc delivery

Coluber / Caecus or Secreted Vipaer and the Cobra de Capello

Originally by Albertus Seba originally 1734-65, from LOCUPLETISSIMI RERUM NATURALIUM THESAURI. Published in Amsterdam.later reprinted by John Wilkes for the English as part of 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) and issued in 24 volumes .The majority of the engravings were produced by J. Pass and J. Chapman. Published by Longman ,Hurst Rees orme Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted perfect Professional tint and better than normal as often grubby £55 ea inc delivery rarer plate

Coluber / American Asp Egyptian Asp

Lacerta skink and Lizards Originally by Albertus Seba originally 1734-65, from LOCUPLETISSIMI RERUM NATURALIUM THESAURI. Published in Amsterdam.later reprinted by John Wilkes for the English as part of 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) and issued in 24 volumes .The majority of the engravings were produced by J. Pass and J. Chapman. Published by Longman ,Hurst Rees orme Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted perfect Professional tint and better than normal as often grubby £45 ea inc delivery

John Johnston ( Jonston, Jonstone or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. In 1622 Jonston studied at several centres in Prussia, after that, he visited England and Scotland (collecting already in 1623 valuable information about some British species). After travelling around Germany, France, Italy and Holland, he came back to Britain, to study in Cambridge and London. Afterwards, he graduated in Medicine in Leyden, Dutch city in which he was offered the Medicine chair at University and where he published his first works. Several years later, he was offer the same chair at the electorate of Brandenburg, preferring, however, to continue studying in private and develop his masterpiece: the Historia Naturalis, which would be published for the first time in Frankfurt am Main between 1649 and 1653.The second edition of the work, including trees and plants, would be released in Amsterdam between 1657 and 1663. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia.
Merian, was a long lineage of printers, artists and superb engravers. Matthaeus Merian senior (1593 – 1650) was the printer and father of the Matthaeus Merian brothers junior (1621 - 1687), Kaspar Merian (1627) and their sister María Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717), the latter from his second marriage to a Dutch woman. Sibylla was firstly an entomologist and a great draftswoman, painter and engraver of plants and insects her work is in the botanical section . However, the most hard working artist of the family was Matthaeus Merian junior, to whom Jonston’s most famous copper engravings have been attributed. More than one plate of this encyclopaedia has the signature Matthaeus Merian Junior Fecit

Jonstone domesticated animals at Farm 3 click here for , birds , marine life , fish, reptiles + amphibia , insects etc ** These are all sold as issued uncoloured and could be tinted by their new owners if wished but I sell 'as is' because many of our items also go to libraries to repair damaged books. They are thus way cheaper than copies where the seller has paid for a pricey tint **

Tab LXXVI: lizards; Lacerta (Lizard species) - Eydexen (True lizard) - Lacerta Chalcidica flexnosa (Skink) - Lacertus Biceps - Lacerta Viridis Liguro Bononiensibus (Green lizard species) - Lacerta Viridis Cauda bifurca (Green lizard species) - Lacertae et Stelliones - Lacertus Cyprius Scincoides (Skink species).

Printed by the heirs of Math: Merian, 1650-1653 for John Jonston, (1603-1675)-Merian- pre 1655 from the first edition of Historia Naturalis de Piscibus et Cetis, Libri V, published in 1657 Folio (32.6 x 19.4 cm) one of 249 engraved plates and six engraved title pages. The second edition published in Amsterdam reversed the images and altered the paper making it one of the few books where the first edition is obvious and for some reason much scarcer . £48 ea inc delivery

77. lizards; Teiunhana Brasiliensibus - Lacertus Tarantula quibusdam - Americima Brasiliensibq - Teiuguacu et Temapara Tupinambis - Senembi Brasiliensibus - Lacertus aquaticus, Wasser Eydex (Water Lizard) - Lacertus Viridis, Grune Eydex (Green Lizard species) - Salmandra, Molch Moll (Newt species) - Salmandra aquatica, Wasser Molch (Eastern Newt) - Salmandra alia aquatilis Minor prone - Salmandra Terrestris Veranig Maculis Luteis distincta - Salmandra Aquatica prona (Newt).

Printed by the heirs of Math: Merian, 1650-1653 for John Jonston, (1603-1675)-Merian- pre 1655 from the first edition of Historia Naturalis de Piscibus et Cetis, Libri V, published in 1657 Folio (32.6 x 19.4 cm) one of 249 engraved plates and six engraved title pages. The second edition published in Amsterdam reversed the images and altered the paper making it one of the few books where the first edition is obvious and for some reason much scarcer . £48 ea inc delivery

78. lizards; Stelliones ex Matthiolo - Stern Eydex (True lizard species) - Frembd Eydex - Scincus (Skink) - Candulus - Lacertus Indicus Cordylo Similis - Cordylus siue Urumastix (Spiny-tailed Lizard) - Chamealeon niger (Chameleon species) - Chamelon Varius (Chameleon species).

Printed by the heirs of Math: Merian, 1650-1653 for John Jonston, (1603-1675)-Merian- pre 1655 from the first edition of Historia Naturalis de Piscibus et Cetis, Libri V, published in 1657 Folio (32.6 x 19.4 cm) one of 249 engraved plates and six engraved title pages. The second edition published in Amsterdam reversed the images and altered the paper making it one of the few books where the first edition is obvious and for some reason much scarcer . £48 ea inc delivery

Snouted Langaya

Engraved by Hill normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antque original opper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1801. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £15 scarce early detailed engravings

Viperine Boa

Crimson Sided snake

Embroidered Boa.
Engraved by Hill normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antique original copper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1801. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £15 scarce early detailed engravings

Peruvian Snake
Engraved by Heath normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antique original copper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1802. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £15 scarce early detailed engravings

Bull Headed Snake
Engraved by Hill normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antque original opper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1801. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £10 scarce early detailed engravings marked

Coralline snake
Engraved by Hill normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antque original opper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1801. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £15 scarce early detailed engravings

Corn Snake
Engraved by Hill normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antque original opper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1801. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £15 scarce early detailed engravings

Lachesis
Engraved by Hill normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antque original opper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1801. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £15 scarce early detailed engravings

Molurus Snake
Engraved by Heath normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antque original opper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1801. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £15 scarce early detailed engravings

White sided Coecilia

Engraved by Hill normally drawnby Moses Griffith, antque original opper plate engraving, hand coloured general Zoology Volume 3 part 2, published by G. Kearsley 1801. Size 21 x 12.5 cm unmounted £15 scarce early detailed engravings

Amphibia Genus Boa; ;
Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from; either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex); or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth; ie same pics sold in two formats but identical; . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John; Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18 ea Untinted perfect £18 x 2
Untinted edge tear £10
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Amphibia Genus Coluber / Viper
;; Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from; either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex); or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth; ie same pics sold in two formats but identical; . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John; Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted
Untinted; £18 x 4

Amphibia Genus Anguis;
; Hand coloured copper engraving depicting three types of snakes: 1. Coral ; 2. Black banded ; 3. Jamaica. Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from; either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex); or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth; ie same pics sold in two formats but identical; . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John; Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted
Untinted perfect £18 x 3

Amphibia Genus Hydrus ;
;Hand coloured copper engraving depicting four types of snakes: 1. Colubrine; 2. Black backed ; 3. Snowted 4. Doubtful . Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from; either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex); or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth; ie same pics sold in two formats but identical; . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John; Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18 Printed close to page edge Untinted Untinted; x 4 £18

Amphibia Genus Crotalus rattlesnake
Hand coloured copper engraving depicting two types of rattle snake : 1. Banded 2. Striped ; Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth ie same pics sold in two formats but identical . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted
Untinted £10 edge tear

Amphibia Genus Caecilia
Hand coloured copper engraving depicting three types of snakes : 1. White ; 2. Fulignous; 3. Eel Shaped . Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth ie same pics sold in two formats but identical . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18
untinted x 3

Ophiology ; Crotalus horridus, banded rattle-snake ; Boa constrictor
Published by T Kelly 1823 from a cyclopedia I cannot trace untinted £18 unmounted

Herpetology ; Land Tortoise / Flying Dragon/ Crocodile/ Aliigator
Published by T Kelly 1823 from a cyclopedia I cannot trace untinted £18 unmounted

Icthyology Genus Apodes
Hand coloured copper engraving depicting types of sea snakes : . Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth ie same pics sold in two formats but identical . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18 tinted x 2 Printed close to page edge £18 untinted Printed close to page edge x 2

AMPHIBIA Genus Testudo

Denticulated Tortoise. Green Speckled T.Spotted T. Painted T. Esculent Green Turtle. Hawkbill Turtle
Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth ie same pics sold in two formats but identical . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18 x 3

AMPHIBIA Genus Rena

Surinam Toad. Two coloured Frog. Paradoxical Frog. Tree Frog .
Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth ie same pics sold in two formats but identical . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18 Printed close to page edge slight toning to this page x 3

AMPHIBIA Genus Lacatera Salamander. Forked Lacerta. Chameleon.Green Lacaerta. Eight Lined Lacerta .
Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth ie same pics sold in two formats but identical . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18 Printed close to page edge x 2

AMPHIBIA Genus Lacatera G Draco Australian Galliwasp, Chalcides, Apodal, Flying Dragon .
Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth ie same pics sold in two formats but identical . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18 Printed close to page edge x 3

AMPHIBIA Genus Siren Ell Shaped, Anguina .
Antique copper engraving p ublished as the Act directs, 1811 or 1814 edition , from either 'Cyclopedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) or the earlier version published 1811 and later sold as part of Gilbert's Atlas of the Earth ie same pics sold in two formats but identical . . . .an important 19th Century encyclopaedia which was regarded by some as subversive when it first appeared. It was edited by Revd. Abraham Rees (1743–1825)..The majority of the engravings were produced by Sydenham Edwards (artist) and by engravers such as Wilson Lowry & John Farey, Jr.& John Scott . Published by Longman,Hurst Rees Orme & Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £18 x 3

1. La Grosse Tete, (Coluber) 2. La Couresse' -
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Chapelet Le Darcie
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Boica le fil
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Serpent D'Escaulape la violette
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Coulevre Commune la Quatre Raies
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

L'Atrrops Le Dipse
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

L Vipere fer de Lance
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

La tet Triangulaire
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

L'Hoemachate la Brasiliene
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Naja ou Serpenta Lunettes le Chayque
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

La Vipere Commune L'Aspic La Vipere D'Egypte
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Lombric le Langaha
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

L'Orvet Le Rouge
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Durissus le Piscivore
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Bojobi Le Boiquira
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Devin
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

Le Millet le Dryinas
Antique engraving showing two species of snake, identified only by their French names illustrated by Le jeune printed. Brussels. 1835.. Small detailed engravings from a French book entitled 'Albums de planches de Chéloniens ou Tortues, de Sauriens ou Lézards, de Batraciens, d'Ophidiens ou Serpents'. £15 would look stunning block framed unmounted

from Histoire Naturelle published by L'Imprimerie Royale, Paris: 1770-86 by François-Nicolas Martinet (c. 1725-c. 1804) (artist and engraver) Comte de Buffon (Georges Louis Leclerc) (1707-1788) (editor) Sizes 8.75 x 6.5 inches, image and title, 10 x 8.25 inches platemark
12.75 x 9.25 inches, overall plus edge lined mount and matte. The folio/book included a range of birds both native to Europe, plus Asia and the Americas. This was 1,008 hand coloured bird prints edited by Georges-Louis Marie Leclerc, the Count of Buffon published in 42 parts from 1765 to 1780 by Edme Louis Daubenton , illustrated with engravings by Martinet. Francois Nicolas Martinet was a French engraver and draughtsman. Born in 1731, Martinet trained as an engineer and draftsman. Martinet's son Alexandre eventually assisted him and completed many engravings, as shown from signatures and dates on the prints. Martinet also had two sisters, Angélique and Marie Thérèse, who were engravers as well, but it is not known if both worked with him. Employed from 1756 by the court as Graveur du Cabinet du Roi, under the auspices of the Menus Plaisirs du Roi. Some of these he engraved himself, while others were drawn by him but engraved by his sister Thérèse Martinet (born c. 1731) but as both signed Martinet this is not helpful £115 mounted due to size these are considerably cheaper collected or if a number are wanted due to joint postage.

Le Serpent a Sonnette. Queue de Serpent a Sonnette. Couleuvre bleue de la Caroline

Original 18th Century copperplate print after a drawing by Francois Nicolas Martinet – one of the most famous animal illustrators of all time – for the Encyclopédie , the great compendium of enlightenment knowledge published during the second half of the 18th Century(large plate format of the Histoire Naturelle with multiple images to the page ). Size : Approximately 10 X 15.25 inches published in Paris between 1762-1777 £80 inc postage unmounted.

Le Scinc. Le Seps. La Vipere femelle/ Skink, Viper etc

Cobra de Capello / snake
Hand tinted aquatint plate from the book Interesting Selections from Animated Nature with Illustrative Scenery Designed and Engraved by William Daniell (London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, [ca. 1807-1812], vol. 2(of 2) This contained 120 aquatint plates tree images included on botanic pages £30 inc delivery

Cerastes / snake
Hand tinted aquatint plate from the book Interesting Selections from Animated Nature with Illustrative Scenery Designed and Engraved by William Daniell (London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, [ca. 1807-1812], vol. 2(of 2) This contained 120 aquatint plates tree images included on botanic pages £30 inc delivery

Reptilia . . turtles,crocodile
Published as the Act directs, 1814, from 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) and issued in 24 volumes .The majority of the engravings were produced by J. Pass and J. Chapman. Published by Longman ,Hurst Rees orme Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted perfect £15 ea

Boa
Published as the Act directs, 1814, from 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) and issued in 24 volumes .The majority of the engravings were produced by J. Pass and J. Chapman. Published by Longman ,Hurst Rees orme Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted £5 ea heavily foxed

Reptiles ccccxxxi iguana, lizards etc
Published as the Act directs, 1814, from 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) and issued in 24 volumes .The majority of the engravings were produced by J. Pass and J. Chapman. Published by Longman ,Hurst Rees orme Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted perfect £15 ea

Reptiles ccccxxxi Chameleon , lizards,skinks etc
Published as the Act directs, 1814, from 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) and issued in 24 volumes .The majority of the engravings were produced by J. Pass and J. Chapman. Published by Longman ,Hurst Rees orme Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted perfect £15 ea

Reptiles ccccxxxi axotls
Published as the Act directs, 1814, from 'Encyclopaedia Londinensis; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, Comprehending compiled by John Wilkes(1750-1810, of Milland House, Sussex) and issued in 24 volumes .The majority of the engravings were produced by J. Pass and J. Chapman. Published by Longman ,Hurst Rees orme Brown, Paternoster Row London . Page size 21 x 27 cm unmounted perfect £15 ea

The Clotho or Deadly Viper Copper
Engraving on a good rag paper dated 1801 from Albertus Seba originally 1734-65,
Size: (502 x 642 mm) plus margins. From LOCUPLETISSIMI RERUM NATURALIUM THESAURI. Published in Amsterdam.later reprinted by John Wilkes for the English version that this is £18

Snake plate 5

by Charles d'Orbigny,(1806-1876) Editor. DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE. DIRIGÉ. ATLAS . Published in Paris, by Renard, Martinet et Cie, (1842-)1849. one of 274 coloured engravings on steel. Amongst the artists were Oudart, Werner, Vaillant, Traviès, Meunier, Delarue, Sussemihl, Blanchard etc. Fournier was the principal engrarver, however others included Oudet, Forget, Teillard, Legrand, Duménil, Lebrun, Annedouche and Pardinel. Imp. Folliau printed most of the plates but the firms of Lamoureaux and Langlois contributed some. £15 ea unmounted

Snake s Lizards pl 6

by Charles d'Orbigny(1806-1876) Editor. DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE. DIRIGÉ. ATLAS . Published in Paris, by Renard, Martinet et Cie, (1842-)1849.one of 274 coloured engravings on steel. Amongst the artists were Oudart, Werner, Vaillant, Traviès, Meunier, Delarue, Sussemihl, Blanchard etc. Fournier was the principal engrarver, however others included Oudet, Forget, Teillard, Legrand, Duménil, Lebrun, Annedouche and Pardinel. Imp. Folliau printed most of the plates but the firms of Lamoureaux and Langlois contributed some. £15 ea unmounted

Snakes pl 11

by Charles d'Orbigny,(1806-1876) Editor. DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE. DIRIGÉ. ATLAS . Published in Paris, by Renard, Martinet et Cie, (1842-)1849. one of 274 coloured engravings on steel. Amongst the artists were Oudart, Werner, Vaillant, Traviès, Meunier, Delarue, Sussemihl, Blanchard etc. Fournier was the principal engrarver, however others included Oudet, Forget, Teillard, Legrand, Duménil, Lebrun, Annedouche and Pardinel. Imp. Folliau printed most of the plates but the firms of Lamoureaux and Langlois contributed some. £15 ea unmounted

Snakes pl 10

by Charles d'Orbigny,(1806-1876) Editor. DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE. DIRIGÉ. ATLAS . Published in Paris, by Renard, Martinet et Cie, (1842-)1849. one of 274 coloured engravings on steel. Amongst the artists were Oudart, Werner, Vaillant, Traviès, Meunier, Delarue, Sussemihl, Blanchard etc. Fournier was the principal engrarver, however others included Oudet, Forget, Teillard, Legrand, Duménil, Lebrun, Annedouche and Pardinel. Imp. Folliau printed most of the plates but the firms of Lamoureaux and Langlois contributed some. £15 ea unmounted

Snakes pl 14

by Charles d'Orbigny,(1806-1876) Editor. DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE. DIRIGÉ. ATLAS . Published in Paris, by Renard, Martinet et Cie, (1842-)1849. one of 274 coloured engravings on steel. Amongst the artists were Oudart, Werner, Vaillant, Traviès, Meunier, Delarue, Sussemihl, Blanchard etc. Fournier was the principal engrarver, however others included Oudet, Forget, Teillard, Legrand, Duménil, Lebrun, Annedouche and Pardinel. Imp. Folliau printed most of the plates but the firms of Lamoureaux and Langlois contributed some. £15 ea unmounted

Snakes pl 9 Rattlesnakes

by Charles d'Orbigny,(1806-1876) Editor. DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE. DIRIGÉ. ATLAS . Published in Paris, by Renard, Martinet et Cie, (1842-)1849. one of 274 coloured engravings on steel. Amongst the artists were Oudart, Werner, Vaillant, Traviès, Meunier, Delarue, Sussemihl, Blanchard etc. Fournier was the principal engrarver, however others included Oudet, Forget, Teillard, Legrand, Duménil, Lebrun, Annedouche and Pardinel. Imp. Folliau printed most of the plates but the firms of Lamoureaux and Langlois contributed some. £15 ea unmounted

Snakes pl 7

by Charles d'Orbigny,(1806-1876) Editor. DICTIONNAIRE UNIVERSEL D'HISTOIRE NATURELLE. DIRIGÉ. ATLAS . Published in Paris, by Renard, Martinet et Cie, (1842-)1849. one of 274 coloured engravings on steel. Amongst the artists were Oudart, Werner, Vaillant, Traviès, Meunier, Delarue, Sussemihl, Blanchard etc. Fournier was the principal engrarver, however others included Oudet, Forget, Teillard, Legrand, Duménil, Lebrun, Annedouche and Pardinel. Imp. Folliau printed most of the plates but the firms of Lamoureaux and Langlois contributed some. £15 ea unmounted

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