Property from the Collection of Esther Shaver, Beaufort, SC Description: John Abbot (American, 1751-1840), Two Hand Colored Engravings, including 'Phalana punclalissima' featuring caterpillar and small white moths, numbered 70, and another, unmarked, depicting American Peacock Butterflies, c. 1759, with W. Graham Arader III label on frame and both with Americana Collection Property of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette labels on frames, hand colored, both matted and in giltwood frames. Frame size of larger: 23 1/2 in. x 19 3/4 in. Measurements: Height: by sight, 14 1/8 in. x Width: 10 7/8 in. Condition: Overall good condition, the second with foxing to lower right corner, paper toned, not viewed out of frames. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from the Collection of Esther Shaver, Beaufort, SC Description: John Abbot (American, 1751-1840), Two Hand Colored Engravings, circa 1797, both titled in Latin at bottoms, including Dogwood Snail-Caterpillar Moth, numbered 75, and Corn-Bud-Worm Moth, numbered 96, both with corresponding sheets of text affixed to verso, with 'Americana Collection, Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette' labels, matted and in giltwood frames. Frame size: 23 3/8 in. x 19 5/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight, 14 1/8 in. x Width: 11 in. Condition: Overall good condition, toning, smudges to paper, not viewed out of frames. Light wear to frames with some small chips to edges. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from a Private Collection, Savannah, GA Description: Two John Abbot (UK/Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Hand Colored Engravings, from The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, Plate 27 depicting the 'Sphinx Azalea' and 'Azalea Nudiflora,' also marked 'Jn Harris Sculpt 1793,' the other Plate 33 depicting the 'Sphinx Carolina' and 'Nicotiana Tabacum,' both with text pages from the volume in pocket on verso of frame, both matted and in giltwood frames. Frame size: 25 1/4 in. x 22 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 15 in. x Width: 11 3/4 in. Condition: Overall good condition, paper toned and with some foxing, some creases around corners, not viewed out of frames. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from a Savannah, GA Collection Description: John Abbot (UK/Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Papilio Vitellius and Another, Hand Colored Engravings, the first titled 'Papilio Vitellius' lower left, depicting the Brown-Bordered Yellow Skipper butterfly, and labeled 'Panicam cius-galli' lower right, the other unmarked, both matted and framed. Frame size: 26 3/4 in. x 22 5/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 15 in. x Width: 11 3/8 in. Condition: Overall good condition, paper wavy in frames, some foxing and toning to paper of each, not viewed out of frames. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from a Private Collection, Savannah, GA Description: 3 John Abbot (UK/Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Hand-Colored Engravings, from The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, Plate 2 depicting the 'Papilio Ilioneus' and 'Laurus Sassafras,' Plate 94 depicting the 'Phalaena oblinita' and 'Gossypium Barbadense,' and Plate 101 depicting the 'Phalaena Clemataria' and 'Clematis Rosea,' all with text pages from the volume in pocket on verso of frame, all matted and in giltwood frames. Frame size: 24 7/8 in. x 21 5/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 14 5/8 in. x Width: 11 3/8 in. Condition: Overall good condition, paper toned and with some foxing, not viewed out of frames. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from a Private Collection, Savannah, GA Description: Two John Abbot (UK/Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Hand Colored Engravings, Sphinx Vitis and Sphinx Excacata, from The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, Plate 25 depicting the 'Sphinx Excaecata' and 'Rosa Carolina,' the other Plate 40 depicting the 'Sphinx Vitis' and 'Jussiaea Erecta,' both with text pages from the volume in pocket on verso of frame, both matted and in giltwood frames. Frame size: 25 5/8 in. x 22 3/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 14 3/4 in. x Width: 11 1/2 in. Condition: Overall good condition, paper toned and with some foxing, some creases around corners, not viewed out of frames. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from a Private Collection, Savannah, GA Description: Two John Abbot (UK/Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Hand Colored Engravings, from The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, Plate 47 depicting the 'Phalaena Polyphemus' and 'Quercus Lobulata,' the other Plate 49 depicting the 'Phalaena Io' and 'Zea Mays,' both with text pages from the volume in pocket on verso of frame, both matted and in giltwood frames. Frame size: 25 in. x 21 1/2 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 14 1/2 in. x Width: 11 1/2 in. Condition: Overall good condition, paper toned and with some foxing, some creases around corners, not viewed out of frames. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: John Abbot (1751 - 1839),Two Hand Colored Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), one of the American brown Hair streak Butterfly, with leaf with acorn, caterpillar and butterflies, numbered '14' on top, 'Papilio Favonius' lower left and 'Quercus rubra' lower right, the other with leaf, seed, caterpillar and moths, numbered '83' on top, 'Phalana angulosa' lower left and 'Quercus ...' lower right, both with decorative mats and framed. Frame size: 26 5/8 in. x 22 in. Measurements: Height: by sight, 15 in. x Width: 11 1/2 in. Condition: Good condition, some toning to paper, some light foxing on 14, not viewed out of frame. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: John Abbot (1751 - 1839), Two Hand Colored Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), one of Beggar's Tick, numbered '20' at top, with 'Papilio lycidas' lower left and faded name lower right, flowering plant with butterflies, with pencil inscription on back, and one of Horsemint, numbered '24' at top, 'Papilio Catallus' lower left and 'Monada punctata' lower right, with flowering plant and butterflies, pencil inscription on back, both matted and framed. Frame size: 26 5/8 in. x 22 1/8 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 15 in. x Width: 11 in. Condition: Overall good condition, paper toned, some foxing and other marks on paper, some wear to frames. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: John Abbot (1751 - 1839), 2 Hand Colored Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), neither engraving titled or marked, one with blue butterflies, leaves with berries and caterpillar with cocoon, with watermark top left, the other with moth, caterpillars and pink flower, both matted and framed. Frame size: 26 5/8 in. x 22 in. Measurements: Height: by sight, 14 5/8 in. x Width: 11 3/8 in. Condition: Good condition, some toning to paper and light foxing, blue butterfly paper with creasing along left side and paper slightly wavy, not viewed out of frames. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
Tempera and gold on arched panel 63.7 x 39.5 cm The work is accompanied by two expertise, on the same photograph, by Amedeo Morandotti and Giuliano Briganti: the first refers the painting to a Tuscan artist, active in the last decades of the fourteenth century and assumes a possible attribution to Ambrogio di Baldese; the second suggests that the work should be included in the early production of the same painter. Negli anni passati, sotto il nome di Ambrogio di Baldese sono confluite diverse opere, oggi riconosciute alla giovinezza di Mariotto di Nardo, e parte dei cataloghi di Lippo d'Andrea e di Ventura di Moro, tutti pittori giotteschi attivi a Firenze tra la fine del Trecento e gli inizi del Quattrocento.
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: Two John Abbot (UK, Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Hand Colored Botanical Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), comprising 'Papilio Tityrus, Robinia Pseudo-Acacia', numbered '19', depicting pink flowering branch, brown cocoon, and two brown and yellow butterflies, and 'Phalana Promethea, Halesia Tetraptera' depicting a branch, cocoons, yellow headed caterpillar, and two brown, white, red, and blue moths, both French matted and framed each with associated page from manuscript attached to verso. Frame size: 26 1/2 in. x 22 1/4 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 15 3/8 in. x Width: 11 3/4 in. Condition: Good codnition, paper toned, some foxing, not viewed out of frames, light wear to frames.
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: Two John Abbot (UK/Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Hand Colored Botanical Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), comprising 'Papilio Ajax, Annona Palustiris', numbered '4', with branch, cocoon, caterpillar, and two white, yellow, red, blue, and black butterflies, and 'Phalana Regia, Dyospapros Virginiana', numbered '61', with branch, spiny caterpillar, black cocoon, and orange, blue and yellow tone moth, both French matted and framed each with associated page from manuscript attached to verso. Frame size: 26 1/2 in. x 22 1/4 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 15 3/8 in. x Width: 12 in. Condition: Good condition, not viewed out of frames, papers toned, some minor foxing, possible mat burn.
Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA Description: John Abbot (1751 - 1839), Two Hand Colored Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), comprising an untitled and unnumbered work with branch, brown spotted caterpillar, red cocoon, and brown and red moth, and 'Phalana Imperatoria/Platanus Occidentalis' with branch, hairry caterpillar, cocoon, and bright yellow and pink moth with associated manuscript page on verso, both French matted and framed. Frame size: 26 1/2 in. x 22 1/4 in. Measurements: Height: by sight 15 1/4 in. x Width: 12 in. Condition: Good condition, toning, some minor foxing, particularly on Phalana print, both with slightly wavy paper, not viewed out of frames.
(English/American, 1751-circa 1840) Birds of Georgia, Consisting of the most rare and beautiful kinds, Drawn and Coloured from Nature by John Abbot, 1823, 73 watercolors on wove paper, original full leather binding, 12-3/4 x 8-1/4 in. Note: John Abbott was born in London, 1751. He was traveling the path to a career in the Law with his father, however he chose instead to spend a lifetime observing and recording the insects, butterflies and birds of Virginia and Georgia. He was fascinated by the natural world and drawn to the community of 18th century scientists who took their inspiration and acquired specimens from England's many colonies. In 1773 Abbot left his homeland of England, never to return, armed with a letter of introduction from the Royal Society of London, an agreement with the London jeweler John Francillon to serve as his agent for the sale of specimens and illustrations, and commissions from several collectors and scientists. Abbot arrived in Virginia at the onset of the Revolutionary War - imperfect timing as he relied on British patronage and buyers for his watercolors and drawings. After 2 years in Virginia he moved to Georgia where he remained. The War of 1812 once again disrupted his sales in England and he turned to American clients but resumed trade with England after the war. Abbot's work has been underrepresented in the discussion of early American naturalists as the vast majority of his work was sent to London. Appreciation of his work has grown as collectors farther afield have seen his lovely watercolors and shared his view of the natural world in the 18th century south. Abbot's watercolors and published works are held in public and private collections around the world. Listing of birds as inscribed by the artist: (Text in parentheses is on reverse of each image) Turkey Buzzard (Vultur aura) Bald Eagle (Falco leucocephalus, length 3 feet 3 inches) Red breasted Hawk (Red breasted Falcon, length 18-1/4 inches) Red breasted Hawk Female (Red breasted Falcon Female, length 18-1/2 inches) Blue backed Falcon (Length 17-1/2 inches) Blue backed Falcon Female (Length 20-1/2 inches) Blue Falcon (Falco cerulea, length 13-1/2 inches, Female 16 inches) Little Hawk (Length 13 inches. rare) Chicken Hawk (Length 14 inches) Sparrow Hawk (Falco sparverius, length 10 inches) Sparrow Hawk Female Virginian Eared Owl (Strix virginiana, length 22 inches) Screch Owl (Length 8-1/2 inches) White billed Woodpecker (Picus principalis, length 20 inches) Pileated Woodpecker (Picus pileatus, length 17 inches) Red headed Woodpecker (Picus erythrocephalus, length 9-1/2 inches) Yellow bellied Woodpecker (Picus varius, length 8-1/2 inches) Red Grosbeak (Loxia rubra, length 7-1/2. very rare) Red Grosbeak Female Blue Grosbeak (Loxia cerulea, 6-1/2 inches in length. rare) Red Tanager (Tanagra rubra, length 7 inches. very rare) Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius carolinensis) Blue Jay (Corvus cristatus, length 10-1/2 inches) Passenger Pigeon (Columba migratoria, length 16 inches) Carolina Pigeon (Columba carolinensis) Partridge (Maryland Partridge, Tetrao maralandus) Cardinal Grosbeak (Loxia cardinalis, length 9 inches) Ferruginous Thrush (Turdus rufus, length 11 inches) Great Thrush (Turdus magna, length 7-3/4 inches) Red breasted Thrush (Turdus migratorius, length 10 inches) Marten (Hirundo urbica, length 7-3/4 inches) Towhe Bunting (Emberiza erythropthalma, length 8-1/2 inches) Carolina Chatterer (Ampelis garrulus, length 7 inches) Great meadow Lark (Alauda magna, length 9-1/2 inches) Nonpareil (Painted Bunting, Emberiza ciris, length 5-1/2 inches) Fox coloured Sparrow (Fringilla rufa, length 7 inches) White throated Sparrow (Fringilla albicollis, 6-1/2 inches in length) Yellow winged Sparrow (Fringilla passerina, length 4-3/4 not common) American Crossbill (Curvirostra americana, length 5-3/4 extent I.[?]. Female rather less) Red throated huming Bird (Colubris troculis, length 3-1/4 inches. Female 3-3/4) Blue Warbler (Sylvia sialis, length 7 in's) Yellow throated Warbler (Sylvia flavicollis, length 5-1/4 in's) Prairie Warbler (Sylvia minuta, length 4-1/4 in's) Yellow breasted Warbler (Sylvia trichas, length 4-1/4 in's) Pine creeping Warbler (Sylvia pinus, length 5-1/4 in's) Prothonotary Warbler (Sylvia prothonotarius, length 5-1/2 in's) Hooded Warbler (Sylvia mitrata, length 5-1/2 in's) Blue eyed Warbler (Sylvia citronella, length 3-3/4 in's) Black and yellow Warbler (Sylvia magnolia, length 5 in's. very rare) Yellow rumped Warbler (Sylvia coronata, length 6 in's) Blue yellow backed Warbler (Sylvia pusilla, length 4 in's) Black throated Warbler (Sylvia canadensis, length 5-1/4 in's) Worm eating Warbler (Sylvia vermivora, length 5-1/4 in's) Crested Flycatcher (Muscicapa crinita, length 9-1/2 in's) Solitary Flycatcher (Muscicapa solitaria, length 5-1/2 in's) Black headed Flycatcher (length 5-1/4 in's) Yellow breasted Flycatcher (Length 5-1/2 in's. very rare) Ruby crowned Wren (Sylvia calendula) Georgia Wren and Little Wren (very rare) Purple Grakle (Gracula quiscula, length 12 in's) Purple Grakle Female (Length 10-1/2 in's) Boat tailed Grakle (Gracula barata, length 15 in's. Female 12) Mimick Thrush (Turdus polyglottus, length 9-1/2 inches) Noisy Plover (Charadrius vociferous, length 10 in's) Golden legged Sandpiper (Length 13 in's) Great Heron (Ardea herodias, length 4 feet) Great white Heron (Ardea alba, length 3 feet 4 inches) Ash coloured Heron (Length near 4 feet) Green Heron (Ardea virescens, length 18-1/2 in's) Brown Ibis (Tantalus fuscus, length 24-1/2 in's) Blue Heron (Ardea caerulea, length 23-1/2 in's) Summer Drake (Summer Duck, Anas sponsa, length 17 inc's) Black and white Crested Duck blank page Lepidoptera pencil sketch, swallowtail species Provenance: Private London Library; The Collection of Robert Weitz, Savannah, Georgia; The Julian D. Kelly, Jr. Living Trust
Four aquatints by John Abbot (1751 - 1839), set of four hand colored engravings, from "The Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia", published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), all framed and matted behind glass, each with a label verso about the engraving as well as "Provenance: Property from the Credit Suisse Americana Collection", along with companion book on Abbot "Birds, Butterflies and other Wonders" by Pamela Gilbert, wear consistent with age and use, some slight waving on prints, small scattrered areas of foxing, all prints ss: 14" h. x 10 3/4" w.
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
John White Abbot (British/Georgia, 1751-1840). Set of five engravings with hand coloring of butterflies from "The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia" -1797 comprising "Painted Prominent Moth", "Great Yellow Underwing Moth", "Clouded Crimson Moth", "American Pebble Prominent Moth" and "Green variegated Prominent Moth" all with text sheets. Approx. 16" x 12.25" (sheet)
John Abbot ( 1751-1840) watercolor and graphite on laid paper depicting Chickadee. Hand numbered in pencil 5A. Overall framed size 20 3/8"h x 17 3/4"w, sight size 11"h x 8 1/2"w
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
This folio engraving is from the first edition of the first book on American entomology, John Abbot's The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia. Their systematic characters, the particulars of their several metamorphoses, and the plants on which they feed. Collected from the observations of Mr John Abbot.... The work was done by J. E. Smith and printed in London by T. Bensley between 1797 and 1822. The originally hand-colored engravings are on J. Whatman watermarked paper and generally will have the original text in English and Latin included with the sale of the engraving. John Abbot was one of the most important and prolific of the early American natural history artists. He was passionate about natural history from an early age, and his family's wealth gave him personal access to Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands as well as George Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of Natural History. The Royal Society of London, Thomas Martyn, and Dru Drury sponsored his sailing to Virginia in 1773 where he would collect and draw local insects for the next two years before settling in Georgia. He sent specimens and drawings to Europe until at least 1835, though a significant portion were lost at sea. Abbot published the first printed work devoted to American entomology with the support of Sir James Edward Smith, co-founder of the Linnaean Society of London. William Swainson described Abbot as one of the United States' most important natural history artists, as "a most assiduous collector, and an admirable draftsman of insects..." (quoted by Sabin). “Abbot apparently supported himself almost entirely by providing specimens and watercolour drawings of insects, spiders, and birds to buyers in America and to his correspondents in Britain and Europe... During much of his lifetime, Abbot was the most prolific and talented illustrator of birds and insects in America; and Swainson noted that Abbot's insect specimens were ‘certainly the finest that have ever been transmitted as articles of commerce to this country’ (Simpson, North Carolina Historical Review). “Because Abbot never published any works under his own name, the extent of his contributions to ornithology and entomology remained largely unrecognized until the latter half of the twentieth century. Although he may have viewed his work as mostly commercial, his data and illustrations were of considerable significance to a number of major scientific publications. He remains best-known for providing data and the 104 illustrations to the earliest extensive monograph devoted entirely to North American entomology, Sir James Edward Smith's Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia (1797)” (Dictionary of National Biography)
