1880 1889 Collection

Death Of Cricket, The Sporting Times mock obituary 1882
Australia and England first met in Test match cricket in Melbourne in 1877, but the legend of The Ashes, the symbolic trophy the two teams play for, only began in 1882 when at the Oval in London

Pentonville Road, London, with St Pancras Station in the background. Original Artwork: Painting by John O Connor (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Aster or Star Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Aster or Star Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Map of Hull
Vintage map from 1880 of Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The city of Hull has served as market town, military supply port, trading hub, fishing and whaling centre

Campanula or Bellflower Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Campanula or Bellflower Plant: Plate 53

Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 55

View Down Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1880
A view down Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1880. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Portsmouth and Southampton
Antique map of a Portsmouth and Southampton

Nut and Fruit Trees of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Nut and Fruti Trees of the Garden: Plate 49

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 53

Pulmonaria or Lungwort Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Pulmonaria or Lungwort Plant: Plate 54

Chelone or Turtlehead Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Chelone or Turtlehead Plant: Plate 54

Old Cairo
circa 1880: Old buildings in the Touloun quarter of Cairo. Examples of highly decorated mashrubiyeh windows. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Delphinium or Larkspur Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Delphinium or Larkspur Plant: Plate 54

The Australian Club
A hansom cab speeds past the Australian Club in Bent Street Sydney, Australia, 1880. The club is the oldest institution of its kind in Sydney. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Melaleuca or Tea Tree Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Melaleuca or Tea Tree Plant: Plate 53

Potentilla or Cinquefoil Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Potentilla or Cinquefoil Plant: Plate 54

Beech Tree or Fagus, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Beech Tree or Fagus: Plate 43, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

East Hampton Windmill
Illustration of a grist windmill in East Hampton, New York circa 1880. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Albert Docks
circa 1885: Dockers load up The Arawa in the Royal Albert Docks, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Eiffel Construction 8
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France, 14th November 1888. No. 8 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of

Pink Azalea Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Pink Azalea Plant: Plate 52, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Sarracenia or Trumpet Pitcher Plant: Plate 54

Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Tropaeolum and Nasturtium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Tropaeolum and Nasturtium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 57

Red Beet, Root Crops and Vegetables, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Beet, Root Crops and Vegetables, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Big Gun
circa 1885: The breech block of a large gun being gauged and fitted at Woolwich Arsenal. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Smithfield Market
December 1888: Horses and carts used for transporting goods, outside Londons Smithfield Market. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Eiffel Construction 11
The Eiffel Tower under construction in Paris, France, 31st March 1889. No. 11 in a series of 11. Theophile Feau captured the construction of the tower by taking photographs from the tower of

Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, 19th Century

ancient Grecian vases
Lithograph of ancient Grecian vases

Eschscholtzia or California Poppy, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Eschscholtzia or California Poppy, Victorian Botanical Illustration Plate 56

Map of Melbourne and Port Phillip, Australia, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Map of Melbourne and Port Phillip, Australia, 19th Century

Small mineral workings, Australia, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Small mineral workings, Australia, 19th Century

Village on Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Village on Darling Downs, 19th Century a farming region on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in southern Queensland, Australia

Phlox or Flame Flower Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Phlox or Flame Flower Plant: Plate 54

Red Beet & Sugar Beet, Root Crops and Vegetables, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Red Beet & Sugar Beet, Root Crops and Vegetables, Published in 1886

Artichoke, Root Crops and Vegetables, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Artichoke, Root Crops and Vegetables, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Eschscholtzia or California Poppy, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Eschscholtzia or California Poppy, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Acrostemma and Corncockle Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Acrostemma and Corncockle Plants, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Pulmonaria or Lungwort Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Pulmonaria or Lungwort Plant, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Clarkia and Pinkfaries Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Clarkia and Pinkfaries Plants, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Clematis Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Clematis Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Anemone Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Anemone Plants, , Victorian Botanical Illustration, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Pelargonium and Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Pelargonium and Geranium Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Zinnia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Zinnia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Petunia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Petunia Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

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"Exploring the Botanical Wonders: A Glimpse into 1880-1889" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Victorian botanical illustrations. Delicate Campanula or Bellflower plants grace the pages, their elegant blooms capturing hearts with their ethereal beauty. Alongside them, Aster or Star plants twinkle like celestial wonders, captivating admirers with their vibrant colors. In a surprising turn of events, even cricket faced its demise during this era. The Sporting Times' mock obituary in 1882 mourned the "Death of Cricket, " leaving sports enthusiasts shocked and amused by this unexpected twist. Venturing into gardens adorned with exotic red flowers transports us to a realm where nature's marvels reign supreme. These stunning blossoms, depicted meticulously in Victorian botanical illustrations, add a touch of opulence to any landscape. Embark on a journey through history as we explore maps that unveil the charm of Hull and take us down Flinders Lane in Melbourne circa 1880. These snapshots offer glimpses into bustling cities thriving amidst an ever-changing world. From Portsmouth to Southampton, coastal towns beckon travelers seeking solace by the sea. Their picturesque landscapes provide respite from daily life while offering breathtaking views that soothe weary souls. Discover an abundance of nut and fruit trees flourishing within Victorian gardens—a testament to nature's generosity and man's ingenuity. Through intricate botanical illustrations, these bountiful treasures come alive on paper. Exotic flowers steal our breath away once more as they grace garden beds across continents—each petal telling tales of distant lands and untamed wilderness. Victorian artists skillfully capture their allure on canvas for all to admire. Pulmonaria or Lungwort plants emerge from these pages like delicate whispers against lush greenery—an ode to resilience amidst changing seasons. Such exquisite portrayals remind us of nature's ability to adapt and thrive through adversity.