ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Birds
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 11582 x 7905
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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Antique Illustration of Birds in Pond Surrounded by Lush Vegetation from the 1800s
This vintage illustration from the 1800s depicts various birds around a pond, surrounded by lush vegetation, showcasing a serene natural habitat.
- Resolution: 4543px x 7142px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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ANTIQUE Handcolored Print of Tropical Hummingbirds – 1868 – J. Stewart
Here we have a high resolution scan of a wonderfully handcoloured lithograph print from Oliver Goldsmith's "A History of the Earth and Animated Nature". A celebrated series of books from the 1860's, wherein the most distinguished British and Foreign naturalists collaborated to produce.
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- Resolution: 8135 x 5477 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1868
- Artist: Oliver Goldsmith
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Vintage Illustration of Passerine Birds Perched in a Scenic Habitat as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of passerine birds perched in a scenic habitat, capturing their social behavior. This transparent PNG is ideal for nature and bird-themed projects, highlighting their detailed plumage and natural setting.
- Resolution: 4598px x 7095px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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DEKORATIVE Vorbilder XXI, Fasanen In Stilisierter Darstellung Jos.Goller
This image was sourced from our original 'Dekorative Vorbilder' collection; A gorgeous collection of Art Nouveau decorative patterns, graphics and illustrations including plants, figures and animals. For draftsman, painters, graphic artists, decorators, sculptors and architects. Published in 1904 by Julius Hoffman, Stuttgart.
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- Resolution: 16220 x 11613 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: Julius Hoffman
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Giant Humming Bird Illustration on Transparent Background
Detailed illustration of a giant hummingbird resting on a plant, emphasizing its elongated beak and vibrant plumage, isolated on a transparent background.
- Resolution: 3580px x 4038px
- Image Type(s): PNG
- Animal
- Art
- avian
- beak
- Bird
- Birds
- Birdwatching
- Black and white
- Decorative
- detailed
- distinctive
- Drawing
- exotic
- Flight
- Flowers
- Giant
- Hover
- Hummingbird
- Identification
- illustration
- isolated
- Long Beak
- Natural History
- Nature
- Nectar
- Ornate
- Ornithological
- ornithology
- perched
- plumage
- PNG
- pollination
- Sandpiper
- shorebird
- sketch
- species
- transparent background
- Tropical
- wading bird
- Wildlife
- Wings
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Vintage Illustration of Two Birds Perched on Branches with Detailed Features from the 1800s
An 1800s vintage illustration depicting two birds perched on branches, showcasing detailed feathers and beaks, typical of natural history art of the era.
- Resolution: 4457px x 5102px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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PICI Wryneck, Great Black Woodpecker, Three-Toed Woodpecker 1880 Print
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist's name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 5500 x 8600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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CUVIER 1829 Antique Bird Print. Honduras Turkey. Poultry
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- Resolution: 4887 x 7348 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1829
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Pair of Friar Birds on Branch – Transparent PNG
An illustration of two Friar Birds perched on a branch, depicted in a transparent PNG format. This image highlights the birds' distinctive features and is ideal for ornithological presentations or decorative purposes.
- Resolution: 4219px x 3630px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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ANTIQUE Typography Rudhardsche Giesserei – Decorative Type 1895 Print
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- Resolution: 8651 x 11923 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1895
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Vintage Illustration of Reed Bunting Birds Perched Amongst Reeds as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of reed bunting birds perched amongst reeds, highlighting their natural habitat. This transparent PNG is ideal for avian and wetland-themed projects, emphasizing the birds' detailed plumage.
- Resolution: 3738px x 4514px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Grey Kingfishers Illustration on Transparent Background
Vintage illustration of grey kingfishers perched on branches, emphasizing their beaks and plumage, isolated on a transparent background.
- Resolution: 4597px x 7041px
- Image Type(s): PNG
- Animal
- Art
- avian
- beak
- Birds
- Birdwatching
- Black and white
- Decorative
- detailed
- distinctive
- Drawing
- exotic
- feathered
- Flight
- Grey
- Identification
- illustration
- isolated
- Kingfishers
- Long Beak
- Natural History
- Nature
- Observation
- Ornate
- Ornithological
- ornithology
- Perch
- perched
- plumage
- PNG
- representation
- sketch
- species
- transparent background
- Tropical
- Wildlife
- Wings
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Giant Cuckoo Illustration on Transparent Background
Vintage illustration of a giant cuckoo perched on a branch, showcasing detailed feather patterns and a long tail, isolated on a transparent background.
- Resolution: 3710px x 4467px
- Image Type(s): PNG
- Animal
- Art
- avian
- beak
- Bird
- Birds
- Birdwatching
- Black and white
- Cuckoo
- Decorative
- detailed
- distinctive
- Drawing
- exotic
- feather
- Flight
- Giant
- Identification
- illustration
- isolated
- Long Tail
- Natural History
- Nature
- Observation
- Ornate
- Ornithological
- ornithology
- Perch
- perched
- plumage
- PNG
- representation
- sketch
- Songbird
- species
- tail
- transparent background
- Tropical
- vintage
- Wildlife
- Wing
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Cat Observing Turtle Doves
An intricate illustration of a cat peering through foliage at a group of turtle doves perched on branches. This vintage artwork captures the predatory gaze of the cat, creating a sense of tension and anticipation.
- Resolution: 4605px x 7056px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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ANTIQUE Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Birds and Flowers
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 11582 x 8028
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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ANTIQUE Engraved Print – Least Hummingbird – Vintage 1812
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- Resolution: 4166px x 6713px
- Year of Print: 1812
- Artist: George Shaw Engravings by Mrs Griffith
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GROUP of FINCHES – 1904 Vintage Natural History Print
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- Resolution: 5358px x 8113px
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: J. R. Ainsworth Davis
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VINTAGE Zoology Engraving of a Red Billed Toucan – Antique 1812 Print
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- Resolution: 4268px x 6849px
- Year of Print: 1812
- Artist: George Shaw Engravings by Mrs Griffith
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Print 1881 Bird
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5770 x 8088 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Bird of Prey Japanese Woodblock Print 1881
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5789 x 8020 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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CUVIER 1829 Antique Bird Print. The Wild Turkey. Poultry
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- Resolution: 4744 x 7464 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1829
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KAKA PARROTS – Vintage Natural History Print – 1904
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- Resolution: 5315px x 8000px
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: J. R. Ainsworth Davis
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Bird Line Art Collection Eurasian Eagle-Owl Hawk Toucan Parrots
Illustration of various birds including Eurasian eagle-owl, hawk, toucan, and parrots, each depicted in detailed line art with distinct features
- Resolution: 4674px x 7104px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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BEAUTIFUL Hand Drawn Vintage Print – Shore Birds – 1897
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- Resolution: 9475px x 6387px
- Year of Print: 1897
- Artist: Hedley Peek and F. G. Aflalo
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VINTAGE 1904 Print – Banksian and Slender-Billed Cockatoos
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- Resolution: 5250px x 7907px
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: J. R. Ainsworth Davis
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Detailed Antique Illustration of Exotic Birds of Paradise in a Jungle Setting
An 1800s illustration featuring exotic birds of paradise with intricate plumage, set in a jungle environment, highlighting the diversity of avian species.
- Resolution: 1834px x 2759px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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AMAZON PARROT – 1812 Antique Print – Vintage Engraving
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- Resolution: 4610px x 7548px
- Year of Print: 1812
- Artist: George Shaw Engravings by Mrs Griffith
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Vintage Illustration of Lyre Birds in Natural Habitat with Parrots in Background as Detailed Transparent PNG
A beautiful vintage illustration of lyre birds within their natural habitat, with parrots in the background. This transparent PNG captures the dynamic avian scene, ideal for nature and decorative projects.
- Resolution: 4574px x 7017px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Java Weaver Birds in Natural Habitat with Nests as Detailed Transparent PNG Artwork
A vintage illustration of Java weaver birds within their natural habitat, featuring detailed nests. This transparent PNG showcases the birds' behaviors and surroundings, ideal for nature, design, and digital use.
- Resolution: 4664px x 7160px
- Image Type(s): PNG
- Animals
- Art
- Artwork
- avian
- behavior
- Birds
- Black and white
- classic
- conservation
- Design
- detailed
- digital
- Drawing
- Engraving
- environment
- exotic
- fauna
- Foliage
- habitat
- historic
- illustration
- isolated
- java
- natural
- Nature
- Nesting
- nests
- old
- Pattern
- representation
- rustic
- Sculpture
- sketch
- species
- Statue
- traditional
- transparent
- Tree
- vintage
- Weaver
- Wild
- Wildlife
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Birds
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 11582 x 7905
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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ANTIQUE Rural Sports Engraving – Ptarmigan and Partridge Birds
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- Resolution: 4693px x 7483px
- Year of Print: 1807
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ANTIQUE Rural Sports Engraving – Wood Grouse Bird
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- Resolution: 4535px x 7551px
- Year of Print: 1807
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MISCELLANEOUS Selection of Vintage Design Elements – 1800s Antique Stock Artwork
The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as 'catalogs' and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we're very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.
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- Resolution: 7659 x 5335
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Schelter & Giesecke Type Foundry
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Print 1881 Bird Flying
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5656 x 8018 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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AVES – Antique Bird Print – Peacock, Paradise, Titmouse, Tarda – 1800s Plate
You're looking at an Original pre-1820's Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees' "The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE" (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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- Resolution: 7400 x 9350 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1800s
- Artist: Abraham Rees
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BIRD Eggs – Variety of Eggs and Nests – Antique Handcolored Lithograph
Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss' 'Oken's Naturgeschichte' (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 - 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of "Naturphilosophie" in Germany.
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- Resolution: 9300 x 11600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Lorenz Oken
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BIRDS – Starlings, Coracias, Ploceus, Bird-of-Paradise – 1836 Artwork
Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss' 'Oken's Naturgeschichte' (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 - 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of "Naturphilosophie" in Germany.
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- Resolution: 9300 x 11600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Lorenz Oken
- Image Type(s): JPG
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EGGS – Variety of Bird Eggs – Oken’s Naturgeschichte Antique Lithograph
Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss' 'Oken's Naturgeschichte' (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 - 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of "Naturphilosophie" in Germany.
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- Resolution: 9300 x 11600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Lorenz Oken
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J. STEWART & BISHOP – Duck Species – Handcolored Antique 1868 Print
Here we have a high resolution scan of a wonderfully handcoloured lithograph print from Oliver Goldsmith's "A History of the Earth and Animated Nature". A celebrated series of books from the 1860's, wherein the most distinguished British and Foreign naturalists collaborated to produce.
- License Info
- Resolution: 8324 x 5576 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1868
- Artist: Oliver Goldsmith
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