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Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle
by Charles D'Orbigny
Paris
Chez Les Editeurs Mm. Renard, Martinet et Co.
Rue de Bussi, 6
Exact date unknown, but from an edition printed in the 1860s
We are currently offering a selection of prints from Charles D’Orbigny’s Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle, published by Renard & Martinet of Paris. These original engravings are over 150 years old and considered by many experts to be the finest and best illustrated natural history work of the era. The superb, beautifully hand colored plates are from the leading French artists of the day such as Susemihl, Traviès, Oudart and Pretre. There is no text, but the order, genus & species is on each print in Latin & French.
The condition of these prints is generally very good to excellent. Each print measures approximately 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, though this does vary somewhat (the publisher used slightly different types and sizes of paper).
Printed on beautiful heavy French paper that varies from creamy to soft white.
Due to their age, there may be some foxing or toning on the plate, so please have a good look at the enlargements provided by clicking on the thumbnail images below.
The Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on the actual antique prints.
Botanicals (this page) |
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Mushroom |
ACOTYLEDONES OR CRYPTOGAMES PLATE 7 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$79.95 |
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Mushrooms |
ACOTYLEDONES OR CRYPTOGAMES PLATE 8 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$99.95 |
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Tree Fern |
ACOTYLEDONES PLATE 16 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Cala Lily |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 2 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Tulips |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 3 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Bromeliad |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 4 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Canna Lily |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 5 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Banana Tree |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 6 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Date Palm |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 12 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Dragon Tree |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 12 (B) |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Torch Aloe or Octopus Plant |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 12 (B) |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Tiger Lily |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 13 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Coryanthes Orchid |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 14 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Bird of Paradise |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 16 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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Dwarf Cardamom |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 17 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Cattelya Orchid |
MONOCOTYLEDONES PLATE 19 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Dutchman's Pipe |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 1 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Pawpaw |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 2 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Elephant's Tooth or Starry Ball |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 3 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Carnations |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 3 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Fuschia |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 4 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Convolvulas or Bindweed |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 4 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Dahlias |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 6 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Gloxinia |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 6 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Pink Rose |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 9 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Sweet William |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 10 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Cotton |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 11 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Starfish Cactus or Carrion-plant |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 14 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Sky Flower |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 15 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
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Crown of Red Thorns, Euphorbia |
DICOTYLEDONES PLATE 15 |
some image ghosting, age-appropriate toning and/or foxing is possible; please refer to enlargement by clicking on above thumbnail image.
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$129.95 |
(more original hand-colored botanical prints from this volume)
Botanicals (this page) |