Navigation 2023

Rare prints and maps...Since 1918! Click here to go to Darvill's home page.

Since Adirondack Retro acquired Darvill's Rare Prints in August of 2022, we have been working tirelessly on our New State-Of-The Art Website. We are excited to announce that it is now up and running and that our massive inventory of Antique Prints and Rare Maps are being transferred over to the new site daily. In addition to the nearly 500,000 prints found on www.DarvillsRarePrints.com, Adirondack Retro offers an eclectic selection of Antique and Vintage Advertisements along with their Limited Edition Giclee Prints. During this transition, customers will still be able to shop and make purchases on www.DarvillsRarePrints.com.

Sign up for our Mailing List and receive our Adirondack Retro Newsletter. When you sign up, we will email you a coupon code for you to get 15% OFF your first order at AdirondackRetro.com.


The Countries of the World:
being a popular description of the various continents, islands, rivers, seas, and peoples of the globe.

Original wood engraving prints over 130 years old!

Author: Robert Brown, M.A., Ph.D, F.L.S., F.R.G.S., Author of "The Races of Mankind," etc. etc.
Publisher: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co,: London, Paris & New York
Publish Date: circa 1890

These are original wood engraving prints over 120 years old. We do NOT sell reproductions.

SHEET SIZE = APPROX. 7 x 10 INCHES. IMAGE SIZES VARY, BUT AVERAGE APPROX. 7.5x5.5 INCHES
Most prints have text on verso (back side of paper) that does not generally detract from the image on the front.

PLEASE CLICK ON THE THUMBNAIL IMAGES BELOW FOR AN ENLARGED VIEW


CONSTANTINOPLE
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
CONSTANTINOPLE
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
THE INTERIOR OF THE MOSQUE OF ST. SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
THE INTERIOR OF THE MOSQUE OF ST. SOPHIA, CONSTANTINOPLE
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
TEMPLES OF THE KING, AT ULWUR
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
TEMPLES OF THE KING, AT ULWUR
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
CALCUTTA---VIEW TAKEN FROM THE ESPLANADE
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
CALCUTTA—VIEW TAKEN FROM THE ESPLANADE
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
ON THE COURSE (MAIDAN), CALCUTTA, WITH A VIEW OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND THE OCHTERLONY MONUMENT
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
ON THE COURSE (MAIDÁN), CALCUTTA, WITH A VIEW OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE AND THE OCHTERLONY MONUMENT
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
MADRAS---VIEW TAKEN FROM THE PIER BEFORE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARBOUR
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
MADRAS—VIEW TAKEN FROM THE PIER BEFORE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARBOUR
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
A MOORISH WARRIOR
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A MOORISH WARRIOR
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
THE FACADE OF A HOUSE IN THE OLD PART OF CAIRO
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
THE FAÇADE OF A HOUSE IN THE OLD PART OF CAIRO
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$10
TRAVELLING IN GRIQUALAND
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
TRAVELLING IN GRIQUALAND
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
VIEW OF YANGI HISSAR, AT THE FOOT OF THE PAMIR CHAIN
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
VIEW OF YANGI HISSAR, AT THE FOOT OF THE PAMIR CHAIN
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
NAUTCH, OR DANCING GIRLS, AT THE COURT OF THE RANA OF OODEYPORE
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
NAUTCH, OR DANCING GIRLS, AT THE COURT OF THE RANA OF OODEYPORE
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
ARMENIAN LADIES
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
ARMENIAN LADIES
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
VIEW OF MOSUL (FROM THE TIGRIS)
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
VIEW OF MOSUL (FROM THE TIGRIS)
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
THE TOMB OF NADIR SHAH OF PERSIA AT MECCA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
THE TOMB OF NADIR SHAH OF PERSIA AT MECCA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
THE ROYAL PALACE AT GONDAR, THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF ABYSSINIA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
THE ROYAL PALACE AT GONDAR, THE ANCIENT CAPITAL OF ABYSSINIA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
AN ARAB MERCHANT AT TLEMCEN, ALGERIA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
AN ARAB MERCHANT AT TLEMCEN, ALGERIA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
A GALLERY IN THE PALACE AT CONSTANTINE, ALGERIA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A GALLERY IN THE PALACE AT CONSTANTINE, ALGERIA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
AN ENCAMPMENT ON THE RIVER CONGO
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
AN ENCAMPMENT ON THE RIVER CONGO
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
ZANZIBAR ARAB FAMILY
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
ZANZIBAR ARAB FAMILY
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
BULGARIAN PEASANTS
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
BULGARIAN PEASANTS
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
A STREET IN YARKAND, EASTERN TURKESTAN
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A STREET IN YARKAND, EASTERN TURKESTAN
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
GATHERING ROSES IN ROUMELIA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
GATHERING ROSES IN ROUMELIA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
A KIRGHIZ BRIDE
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A KIRGHIZ BRIDE
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
PALACE AT LAHORE
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
PALACE AT LAHORE
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
VIEW OF THE SALT LAKE OF TSOMORIRI, WESTERN TIBET
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
VIEW OF THE SALT LAKE OF TSOMORIRI, WESTERN TIBET
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
HUNTING THE MUSK-OX
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
HUNTING THE MUSK-OX
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
VIEW IN SRINAHAR, KASHMIR
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
VIEW IN SRINAHAR, KASHMIR
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
THE MAIN STREET OF HUE, CAPITAL OF THE KINGDOM OF AM
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
THE MAIN STREET OF HUÉ, CAPITAL OF THE KINGDOM OF AM
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
COCOA-NUT PLANTATION IN CEYLON
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
COCOA-NUT PLANTATION IN CEYLON
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
VIEW OF SIMLA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
VIEW OF SIMLA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
THE 'TOMB OF JONAH,' NEAR THE MOSQUE, ON THE ARTIFICIAL MOUND OF NEBBI YUNIS, NINEVEH
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
THE 'TOMB OF JONAH,' NEAR THE MOSQUE, ON THE ARTIFICIAL MOUND OF NEBBI YUNIS, NINEVEH
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
MONTENEGRINS
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
MONTENEGRINS
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
GATE OF ALLA-UD-DEEN KOUTAB, NEAR DELHI
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
GATE OF ALLA-UD-DEEN KOUTAB, NEAR DELHI
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
BIBI KHANYIM PLACE, SAMARCAND
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
BIBI KHANYIM PLACE, SAMARCAND
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
CEMETERY AT KHIVA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
CEMETERY AT KHIVA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
VIEW ON THE PEI-HO RIVER, AT TIEN-TSIN, CHINA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
VIEW ON THE PEI-HO RIVER, AT TIEN-TSIN, CHINA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
AFTER DINNER: A FAMILY SCENE IN CHINA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
AFTER DINNER: A FAMILY SCENE IN CHINA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
A FARM IN THE PROVINCE OF QUANG-TUNG
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A FARM IN THE PROVINCE OF QUANG-TUNG
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
A PAGODA, OR MEMORIAL TOWER, IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEI-CHOW, CHINA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
A PAGODA, OR MEMORIAL TOWER, IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEI-CHOW, CHINA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
THE RACES OF EUROPE AND THE ADJOINING REGIONS
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
THE RACES OF EUROPE AND THE ADJOINING REGIONS
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
SOUTH AFRICA
(Click image to enlarge. The Darvill's watermark does not appear on the print.)
SOUTH AFRICA
original wood engraving print from The Countries of the World... (Brown, circa 1890)
SHEET AND IMAGE SIZE VARY, PLEASE SEE ENLARGEMENT, WITH RULER, FOR APPROXIMATE SIZE
Most have printing on both sides of paper, either text or text and engraving(s) on opposite side of paper
$15
 
previous page  
THOUSANDS MORE! Visit the Antique and Vintage topographical/scenery/views prints home