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Etcher, Illustrator, b. 1683 - d. 1749

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  • Catesby's Piscium Serpentum Insectorum… - Volume with 100 Hand-colored Engravings
    Apr. 12, 2025

    Catesby's Piscium Serpentum Insectorum… - Volume with 100 Hand-colored Engravings

    Est: $100,000 - $150,000

    This stunning volume with 100 originally hand-colored engravings is Mark Catesby's Piscium Serpentum Insectorum aliorumque nonnullorum animalium nec non plantarum quarundam imagines quas Marcus Catesby in posteriore parte splendidi illius operis quo Carolinae Floridae et Bahamensium insularum tradidit historiam naturalem. Eivsqve appendice descripsit Additis Vero Imaginibvs Pisivm Tam Nostrativm Qvam Aliarvm Regionvm avervt Vivisqve Coloibvs Pictas edidervnt Nicolavs Fridiricvs Eisenberger et Georgivs Lichtensteger. This work features the entirety of the second volume of his Natural History of the Carolinas, Florida and the Islands of the Bahamas. It is the first German edition published in Nuremberg in 1750 by Joannis Joseph Fleischmann. The volume is bound in contemporary calf with elaborately gilt floral borders on both covers, spine with floral urns in compartments. The volume depicts fishes, reptiles, insects and some other animals and plants of the New World. There are 100 exquisitely hand-colored engravings. “Catesby described and illustrated thirty-five different kinds of amphibians and reptiles in his book. Thirty-two of these are recognized to-day as distinct species… Mark Catesby’s ability to distinguish different species of animals was exemplary. He rarely illustrated or gave different names to animals that have not been recognised by later specialists to be valid species? Statistically, this is a far better record than almost every other naturalist who has worked in North America up to the present day. Catesby was indeed a gifted and careful observer of nature” (Kraig Adler. Catesby’s fundamental contributions to Linnaeus’s binomial catalogue of North American animals, published in ‘The Curious Mister Catesby’). Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson)

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  • Mark Catesby
    Apr. 05, 2025

    Mark Catesby

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    (South Carolina/England, 1683-1749) Original engraving hand colored first state of the Parrot of Carolina. Excellent hand colored example having been well cared for and with only very slight foxing and yellowing. Matted and framed nicely. The work is not laid down. Sight size: H10 1/2" W14 1/8" (without frame and mat) Purchased by the current owner in the 1970s from Arader Galleries of Philadelphia. Sold from the collection of a Washington, Georgia gentleman and lady

    Wooten & Wooten Auctioneers
  • Mark Catesby
    Apr. 05, 2025

    Mark Catesby

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    (South Carolina/England, 1683 - 1749) Original engraving first state of the Red Headed Woodpecker. Brilliantly hand colored and in very good clean condition. The work is not laid down. Sight size: H14 3/8" W10 3/4" (without mat and frame) Purchased by the current owner in the 1970s from Arader Galleries of Philadelphia. Sold from the collection of a Washington, Georgia gentleman and lady

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  • Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Blew Grosbeak with Sweet Flowering Bay," pl. 39, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), Sheet- H.- 20 1/8 in., W.- 14 1/8 in., F
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Blew Grosbeak with Sweet Flowering Bay," pl. 39, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), Sheet- H.- 20 1/8 in., W.- 14 1/8 in., F

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Blew Grosbeak with Sweet Flowering Bay," pl. 39, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), hand-colored engraving on laid paper, published London, "W. Graham Arader III" framer's label on frame backing, float-mounted in a giltwood frame with a linen mat under plexiglass; accompanied with a lettter of authenticity with retail replacement value issued by W. Graham Arader III, March 2002,

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  • Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Crested Bittern" pl. 79, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), Sheet- H.- 20 5/8 in., W.- 14 1/8 in., Framed- H.- 31 1/2 in., W
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Crested Bittern" pl. 79, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), Sheet- H.- 20 5/8 in., W.- 14 1/8 in., Framed- H.- 31 1/2 in., W

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Crested Bittern" pl. 79, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), hand-colored engraving on laid paper, published London, "W. Graham Arader III" framer's label on frame backing, float-mounted in a wood frame with a gilt liner, linen mat and plexiglass; accompanied with Arader Galleries, New York, 2016 sales receipt,

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  • Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Small Bittern with White Ash," pl. 80, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 2nd edition (1754), Sheet- H.- 13 1/4 in., W.- 18 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 22 1
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Small Bittern with White Ash," pl. 80, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 2nd edition (1754), Sheet- H.- 13 1/4 in., W.- 18 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 22 1

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "Small Bittern with White Ash," pl. 80, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 2nd edition (1754), hand-colored engraving on laid paper, published George Edwards, London, printed for C. Marsh, T. Wilcox and B. Stichall, frame backing with text description from edition affixed in sleeve and "W. Graham Arader III" framer's label, presented in a black wood frame with a gilt liner and linen mat under plexiglass,

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  • Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "King-Fisher" pl. 69, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), Sheet- H.- 20 in., W.- 14 in., Framed- H.- 29 1/2 in., W.- 23 1/4 in
    Mar. 22, 2025

    Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "King-Fisher" pl. 69, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), Sheet- H.- 20 in., W.- 14 in., Framed- H.- 29 1/2 in., W.- 23 1/4 in

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749), "King-Fisher" pl. 69, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, 1st edition (1731-1743), hand-colored engraving on laid paper, published London, verso with original text, "W. Graham Arader III" framer's label on frame backing, float-mounted in a wood frame with a gilt liner and linen mat under plexiglass; accompanied with 2015 Arader Galleries sales receipt and provenance,

    Crescent City Auction Gallery
  • Seligmann after Catesby - Bill of Flamingo
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Seligmann after Catesby - Bill of Flamingo

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Seligmann after Catesby - American Partridge (Bobwhite) with Attamusco Lilly
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Seligmann after Catesby - American Partridge (Bobwhite) with Attamusco Lilly

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Seligmann after Catesby - Baltimore Oriole & Nest & Tulip Tree
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Seligmann after Catesby - Baltimore Oriole & Nest & Tulip Tree

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Seligmann after Catesby - Bahama Titmouse (Bahaman Honey Creeper)
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Seligmann after Catesby - Bahama Titmouse (Bahaman Honey Creeper)

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Seligmann after Catesby - American Goldfinch
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Seligmann after Catesby - American Goldfinch

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Seligmann after Catesby - Bahama Finch
    Mar. 15, 2025

    Seligmann after Catesby - Bahama Finch

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby, Folio - Ilathera or Bahama Duck. 93
    Mar. 08, 2025

    Catesby, Folio - Ilathera or Bahama Duck. 93

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    We are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French. This is the second edition of the work published in 1754 in London. It was printed for Charles Marsh, Thomas Wilcox, and Benjamin Stichall. The engravings are on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. Provenance: George M. Pflaumer.

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  • Catesby, Folio - Blue-winged Teal
    Mar. 08, 2025

    Catesby, Folio - Blue-winged Teal

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    We are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French. This is the second edition of the work published in 1754 in London. It was printed for Charles Marsh, Thomas Wilcox, and Benjamin Stichall. The engravings are on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. Provenance: George M. Pflaumer.

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - Kingsfisher - King's-Fisher
    Mar. 08, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - Kingsfisher - King's-Fisher

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - Blue Jay
    Mar. 08, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - Blue Jay

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - Yellow and Black Pye (Troupial) with Spider Lily
    Mar. 08, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - Yellow and Black Pye (Troupial) with Spider Lily

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - American Bison with Bristly Locust
    Mar. 08, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - American Bison with Bristly Locust

    Est: $300 - $600

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby, Folio - Blue-wing Shoveler. 96
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Catesby, Folio - Blue-wing Shoveler. 96

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    We are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French. This is the third edition of the work published in 1771 in London printed for Benjamin White. The engravings are on fine chain-linked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. Provenance: George M. Pflaumer.

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  • Catesby, Folio - Bahama Finch. 42
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Catesby, Folio - Bahama Finch. 42

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    We are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French. This is the third edition of the work published in 1771 in London printed for Benjamin White. The engravings are on fine chain-linked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. Provenance: George M. Pflaumer.

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - Little Owl. 14
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - Little Owl. 14

    Est: $200 - $400

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - Swallow-tail Hawk. 8
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - Swallow-tail Hawk. 8

    Est: $200 - $400

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - Little Hawk. 10
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - Little Hawk. 10

    Est: $200 - $400

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - Turkey Buzzard. 12
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - Turkey Buzzard. 12

    Est: $200 - $400

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby & Seligmann - Nightjar or Goat Sucker of Carolina (Chuck-Wills-Widow). 16
    Mar. 01, 2025

    Catesby & Seligmann - Nightjar or Goat Sucker of Carolina (Chuck-Wills-Widow). 16

    Est: $200 - $400

    Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.'

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  • Catesby, Folio - Hooded Merganser. 94
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Catesby, Folio - Hooded Merganser. 94

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    We are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French. This is the second edition of the work published in 1754 in London. It was printed for Charles Marsh, Thomas Wilcox, and Benjamin Stichall. The engravings are on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. Provenance: George M. Pflaumer.

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  • Catesby, Folio - Buffel's Head Duck. 95
    Feb. 22, 2025

    Catesby, Folio - Buffel's Head Duck. 95

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    We are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French. This is the second edition of the work published in 1754 in London. It was printed for Charles Marsh, Thomas Wilcox, and Benjamin Stichall. The engravings are on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. Provenance: George M. Pflaumer.

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  • Catesby, Folio - Yellow-Rump. 58
    Feb. 15, 2025

    Catesby, Folio - Yellow-Rump. 58

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    We are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French. This is the second edition of the work published in 1754 in London. It was printed for Charles Marsh, Thomas Wilcox, and Benjamin Stichall. The engravings are on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. Provenance: George M. Pflaumer.

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  • Catesby Engraving, The Sappadillo Tree, Convolvulus, Plate 87
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Catesby Engraving, The Sappadillo Tree, Convolvulus, Plate 87

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    CATESBY, Mark (1683-1749). The Sappadillo Tree, Convolvulus, Plate 87, Vol 2. Engraving with original hand color. Second Edition. From Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. London: 1731-1743 [Second Edition]. 20 1/2" x 14" sheet, 30" x 23" framed. "The most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life & [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt).

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  • Catesby Engraving, The Mahogany Tree, Plate 81
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Catesby Engraving, The Mahogany Tree, Plate 81

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    CATESBY, Mark (1683-1749). The Mahogany Tree, Plate 81. Engraving with original hand color. Second Edition. From Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. London: 1731-1743. 20" x 14" sheet, 30" x 23 1/2" framed. "The most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life & [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt).

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  • Catesby Engraving, The Ground-Squirrel, Sciurus Striatus, Plate 75
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Catesby Engraving, The Ground-Squirrel, Sciurus Striatus, Plate 75

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    CATESBY, Mark (1683-1749). The Ground-Squirrel, Sciurus Striatus, Plate 75, Vol 2. Engraving with original hand color. Second Edition. From Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. London: 1731-1743. 20 1/2" x 14" sheet, 31" x 24 1/2" framed. "The most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life & [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt).

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  • Catesby Engraving, The Golden winged Woodpecker, Plate 19
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Catesby Engraving, The Golden winged Woodpecker, Plate 19

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    CATESBY, Mark (1683-1749). The Golden winged Woodpecker, Plate 19. Engraving with original hand color. Second Edition. From Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. London: 1731-1743. 14" x 20" sheet, 23 1/4" x 29 1/2" framed. "The most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life & [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt).

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  • Catesby Engraving, Heron with Lizard and Insects, Plate 10
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Catesby Engraving, Heron with Lizard and Insects, Plate 10

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    CATESBY, Mark (1683-1749). [Heron with Lizard and Insects], Plate 10. Engraving with original hand color. First Edition. From Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. London: 1731-1743. 12 3/4" x 16 1/2" visible, 25 1/2" x 30 1/2" framed. "The most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life & [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt).

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  • Catesby Engraving, The Yellow and Black Pye, Plate 5
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Catesby Engraving, The Yellow and Black Pye, Plate 5

    Est: $5,000 - $8,000

    CATESBY, Mark (1683-1749). [The Yellow and Black Pye], Plate 5. Engraving with original hand color. First Edition with Cavendish Stamp on verso. From Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. London: 1731-1743. 20 1/4" x 14" sheet, 29 1/2" x 23" framed. "The most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life & [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt).

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  • Catesby Engraving, Heath Hen or Grouse, Plate 1
    Feb. 01, 2025

    Catesby Engraving, Heath Hen or Grouse, Plate 1

    Est: $4,000 - $5,000

    CATESBY, Mark (1683-1749). [Heath Hen or Grouse], Plate 1. Engraving with original hand color. From Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands. London: 1731-1743. 20 1/2" x 14 1/4" sheet. "The most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life & [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt).

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  • Mark Catesby (1683-1749), The Red Curlew, Hand Colored Engraving from "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas Islands", Frame: 23 1/2 x 18 in. (59.7 x 45.7 cm.)
    Jan. 28, 2025

    Mark Catesby (1683-1749), The Red Curlew, Hand Colored Engraving from "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas Islands", Frame: 23 1/2 x 18 in. (59.7 x 45.7 cm.)

    Est: $600 - $800

    Mark Catesby (1683-1749), The Red Curlew, Hand Colored Engraving from "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas Islands", with associated page from the "Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas Islands" affixed to verso,

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  • Mark Catesby, England/South Carolina 1683-1749, American Bison with Bristly Locust, Hand-Colored Engraving
    Dec. 06, 2024

    Mark Catesby, England/South Carolina 1683-1749, American Bison with Bristly Locust, Hand-Colored Engraving

    Est: $300 - $500

    Mark Catesby England/South Carolina, 1683-1749 American Bison with Bristly Locust Hand-Colored Engraving Printed by Johann Seligmann. Together with a hand-colored engraving by George Edwards of The Hand of a Boy with Distempered Skin. 2 pieces

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  • Mark Catesby, The Cow-Pen Bird and To-Whe Bird, Engraving
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Mark Catesby, The Cow-Pen Bird and To-Whe Bird, Engraving

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Property from the Collection of Esther Shaver, Beaufort, SC Description: Mark Catesby, The Cow-Pen Bird and To-Whe Bird, Handcolored Engraving, on laid paper with embossed stamp 'Sondley Library, Asheville, NC', with label verso from 'Americana Collection of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, accession # 2209' and with 'C. Duncan Connelly Fine Art, Atlanta, GA' label verso, matted and framed. Frame size: 24 3/4 in. x 21 1/4 in. Measurements: Height: of plate 13 3/4 in. x Width: 10 1/4 in. Condition: Good condition, not viewed out of frame, light foxing. 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 ISÕ, 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.

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  • Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Antique Mark Catesby, England 1683 - 1749, Hand Colored Engravings Professionally Framed in Decoupage Glass Paneled Gilt and Black Lacquer Frames. Framed measures 22 inches x 18 inches, art measures 16 inches x 12 inches.

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  • Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Antique Mark Catesby, England 1683 - 1749, Hand Colored Engravings Professionally Framed in Decoupage Glass Paneled Gilt and Black Lacquer Frames. Framed measures 22 inches x 18 inches, art measures 16 inches x 12 inches.

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  • Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Antique Mark Catesby, England 1683 - 1749, Hand Colored Engravings Professionally Framed in Decoupage Glass Paneled Gilt and Black Lacquer Frames. Framed measures 22 inches x 18 inches, art measures 16 inches x 12 inches.

    Greenwich Auction
  • Catesby, Folio, First Edition - The Golden Wing'd Woodpecker. 18
    Oct. 05, 2024

    Catesby, Folio, First Edition - The Golden Wing'd Woodpecker. 18

    Est: $3,000 - $6,000

    We are pleased to offer this folio engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants ... Together with their Descriptions in English and French. This first edition engraving was printed in London between 1731 and 1743. The engraving is on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed
    Oct. 03, 2024

    Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Antique Mark Catesby, England 1683 - 1749, Hand Colored Engravings Professionally Framed in Decoupage Glass Paneled Gilt and Black Lacquer Frames. Framed measures 22 inches x 18 inches, art measures 16 inches x 12 inches.

    Greenwich Auction
  • Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed
    Oct. 03, 2024

    Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Antique Mark Catesby, England 1683 - 1749, Hand Colored Engravings Professionally Framed in Decoupage Glass Paneled Gilt and Black Lacquer Frames. Framed measures 22 inches x 18 inches, art measures 16 inches x 12 inches.

    Greenwich Auction
  • Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed
    Oct. 03, 2024

    Mark Catesby Hand Colored Engravings Framed

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    Antique Mark Catesby, England 1683 - 1749, Hand Colored Engravings Professionally Framed in Decoupage Glass Paneled Gilt and Black Lacquer Frames. Framed measures 22 inches x 18 inches, art measures 16 inches x 12 inches.

    Greenwich Auction
  • Mark Catesby Hooded Merganser Etching
    Sep. 29, 2024

    Mark Catesby Hooded Merganser Etching

    Est: $200 - $400

    Study of a hooded merganser titled "Mergus" depicting the bird with open beak from "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands."

    Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates LLC
  • Catesby, Folio - Chattering Plover with Sorrel Tree. 1-71
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Catesby, Folio - Chattering Plover with Sorrel Tree. 1-71

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    We are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from Mark Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects, and Plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in English and French. This is the second edition of the work published in 1754 in London. It was printed for Charles Marsh, Thomas Wilcox, and Benjamin Stichall. The engravings are on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. Mark Catesby was the first American naturalist and illustrator. Though born in England in 1682, Catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. He was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on American flora and fauna. One of the signatures of Catesby’s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. Combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. "Mark Catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. He was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. He depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... AS HIS WAS THE EARLIEST PUBLISHED NATURAL HISTORY OF A PART OF THE NEW WORLD, HE HAS BEEN CALLED THE FATHER OF AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY." (Jackson) Catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in America. His work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. Hunt describes the work as: "the most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of American species.” Engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so Catesby studied under Joseph Goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. The result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of America. Catesby's work was also the first to abandon the Indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. Linnaeus used Catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the American species. Provenance: George M. Pflaumer.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
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