Showing 25–42 of 42 resultsSorted by latest
-
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 24 Sabine’s Gull
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 24 Sabine’s Gull
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Prideaux John Selby, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 25 Black-headed or Laughing Gull
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 25 Black-headed or Laughing Gull
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Prideaux John Selby, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 26 Lesser Black-backed Gull
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 26 Lesser Black-backed Gull
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Prideaux John Selby, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 29 Fulmar Petrel
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 29 Fulmar Petrel
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Prideaux John Selby, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Portrait Memoir of Wilson
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Portrait Memoir of Wilson
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Prideaux John Selby, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Frontispiece Ring Pigeon, Native of Britain
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Frontispiece Ring Pigeon, Native of Britain
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Edward Lear, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Portrait Memoir of Pliny
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Portrait Memoir of Pliny
Price range: $16.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Edward Lear, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate A Medo-Persian Horse and Egyptian Horse
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate A Medo-Persian Horse and Egyptian Horse
This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 1 Horse
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 1 Horse
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 2 External Muscles of the Horse
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 2 External Muscles of the Horse
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 10 Bornou White Race Horse of Africa
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 10 Bornou White Race Horse of Africa
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 18 Asinus Onager
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 18 Asinus Onager
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 27 Black Arab Colt
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 27 Black Arab Colt
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 28 Hybrid Ass and Zebra
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 28 Hybrid Ass and Zebra
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 30 Henny Horse
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 30 Henny Horse
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 31 Hungarian Horse Head
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 31 Hungarian Horse Head
Price range: $22.50 through $175.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Mammalia , published in 1841 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed animal illustrations by James Stewart, a leading 19th-century artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 7 Crested Black Water-Chat
Price range: $18.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 7 Crested Black Water-Chat
Price range: $18.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Prideaux John Selby, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 8 Mocking Water-Chat
Price range: $18.50 through $215.00
Jardine Naturalist’s Library Plate 8 Mocking Water-Chat
Price range: $18.50 through $215.00This original hand-colored engraving from The Naturalist’s Library: Ornithology , published in 1866 and edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart., features finely detailed bird illustrations by Prideaux John Selby, a leading 19th-century ornithological artist.
Quick View This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Explore our curated collection of antique natural history prints from The Naturalist’s Library by Sir William Jardine, one of the most celebrated 19th-century scientific publications devoted to zoological illustration. This renowned series features exquisitely detailed hand-colored engravings of birds, mammals, fish, insects, and other wildlife, capturing the richness of global biodiversity through the lens of early Victorian natural science. Perfect for collectors of antique bird prints, vintage animal illustrations, scientific zoology art, and historic natural history books, these works represent a foundational era of biological discovery and illustration.
Originally published in the 1800s, The Naturalist’s Library brought together leading illustrators and naturalists of the time to document species with remarkable precision and artistic refinement. Each plate combines scientific observation with fine engraving techniques, reflecting the growing interest in taxonomy, exploration, and the classification of the natural world during the 19th century. From detailed studies of exotic birds and mammals to carefully rendered insects and marine life, these illustrations remain important references in the history of natural history art, zoological illustration, and early scientific publishing.
Today, these antique prints are highly sought after for their blend of historical significance, scientific accuracy, and timeless decorative appeal. Ideal for gallery walls, libraries, studies, and nature-inspired interiors, they add a sophisticated and scholarly aesthetic to any space. Whether you are a collector of vintage wildlife art, antique ornithology prints, or classic natural history illustrations, The Naturalist’s Library offers enduring works that celebrate the beauty, diversity, and discovery of the natural world.