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Dec. 17, 2023
BARTRAM, John (1699-1777) and Peter KALM (1716-1779). Observations on the Inhabitants, Climate, Soil, Rivers, Productions, Animals, and other matters
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
BARTRAM, John (1699-1777) and Peter KALM (1716-1779). Observations on the Inhabitants, Climate, Soil, Rivers, Productions, Animals, and other matters worthy of Notice... In his Travels from Pensilvania to Onondago, Oswego and the Lake Ontario, In Canada. To which is annex'd, a curious Account of the Cataracts at Niagara. By Mr. Peter Kalm... London: J. Whiston and B. White, 1751. First edition of Bartram's record of the historic journey he made with cartographer Lewis Evans and Indian agent Conrad Weiser. Though Bartram initiated the journey up the Susquehanna Valley to Oswego on the shore of Lake Ontario primarily to study the flora of the country, he also wanted to hold friendly conference with the Iroquois. His excellent writings on botany attracted the attention of Linnaeus, and his thoughtful descriptions of the Native Americans shed new light on their culture. He visited the Central Council Fire of the Six Nations at a very early date and the map of Oswego includes a plan and view of the Long-House, here called a "Castle." Church 977 ("A very reliable work by two of the most eminent observers and naturalists of their day"); Howes B-222; Lande S-148; Sabin 3868; Streeter sale 869; TPL 186; Vail 449; Wroth, American Bookshelf, pp.101-104; Wroth, Colonial Scene, p.67. A handsome copy. Octavo (206 x 132 mm). Engraved folding frontispiece map of "the Town of Oswego." (A few very pale foxmarks at ends including to map.) Modern full calf to style. Provenance: Ernest E. Keet (bookplate).
Christie's
Sep. 20, 2016
Martin Warren - Platter
Est: $300 - $400
Glass
Colville Auctions
Mar. 09, 2016
John Bartrum (1954-1996) Ceramic Vase with Handles
Est: $300 - $500
Glazed ceamic
Colville Auctions
Mar. 09, 2016
John Bartrum (1954-1996) Ceramic Vase
Est: $300 - $500
Glazed ceamic
Colville Auctions
Apr. 10, 2012
BARTRAM, John (1699-1777) and Peter KALM (1716-1779). Observations on the Inhabitants, Climate, Soil, Rivers, Productions, Animals, and other matters worthy of Notice... In his Travels from Pensilvania to Onondago, Oswego and the Lake Ontario,
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
BARTRAM, John (1699-1777) and Peter KALM (1716-1779). Observations on the Inhabitants, Climate, Soil, Rivers, Productions, Animals, and other matters worthy of Notice... In his Travels from Pensilvania to Onondago, Oswego and the Lake Ontario, In Canada. To which is annex'd, a curious Account of the Cataracts at Niagara. By Mr. Peter Kalm... London: J. Whiston and B. White, 1751. 8υo (170 x 112 mm). Engraved folding frontispiece map of "the Town of Oswego" (small hole within image). (Inner margin of N1 renewed.) Modern half calf, marbled boards, by Bennett (front joint starting). FIRST EDITION of Bartram's record of the historic journey he made with cartographer Lewis Evans and Indian agent Conrad Weiser. Though Bartram initiated the journey up the Susquehanna Valley to Oswego on the shore of Lake Ontario primarily to study the flora of the country, he also wanted to hold friendly conference with the Iroquois. His excellent writings on botany attracted the attention of Linnaeus, and his thoughtful descriptions of the native Americans shed new light on their rich culture. "This visit to the Central Council Fire of the Six Nations, is especially interesting, not only as having been made at so early a date, but for affording us in this work a plan and view of the Long-House, peculiar to the tribes of that Confederacy" (Field). Church 977 ("A very reliable work by two of the most eminent observers and naturalists of their day"); Field 92; Howes B-222; JCB (3) I:941; Sabin 3868; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 186; Streeter sale II:869; Vail 449; Wroth, Mirror of the Indian 49; Wroth, American Bookshelf, pp.101-104; Wroth, Colonial Scene, p.67.
Christie's
Apr. 10, 2012
[STORK, William (d.1768) and John BARTRAM (1699-1777)]. An Account of East-Florida, with a Journal, Kept by John Bartram, Botanist to His Majesty for the Floridas; upon a Journey from St. Augustine up the River St. John's . London: W. Nicoll and
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
[STORK, William (d.1768) and John BARTRAM (1699-1777)]. An Account of East-Florida, with a Journal, Kept by John Bartram, Botanist to His Majesty for the Floridas; upon a Journey from St. Augustine up the River St. John's. London: W. Nicoll and G. Woodfall, [1766]. Two parts in one, 8υo (200 x 125 mm). (Without three blanks.) Modern polished calf gilt, edges gilt, by Riviere. FIRST EDITION OF BARTRAM'S JOURNAL, Stork's Account is the second issue of the first edition with a new title-page, published six months later. John Bartram, the first American-born botanist, recorded in his Journal observations of indigenous plants, animals, climate, soil, etc., taken during a 400-mile trip with his son from St. Augustine up and down the St. John's River. "Nothing missed Bartram's eye--tree, flower, fruit, bird, fish, or mineral, and as he went he prepared a map of the river's course and depths, shoals, and currents" (DAB). His detailed descriptions "complement Stork's promotional account, and both are among the most important sources for the history of East Florida" (Streeter sale). In the opinion of Linnaeus, Bartram was the greatest contemporary "natural botanist" in the world. His account was influential in promoting English settlement in East Florida (ceded to Great Britain by Spain after the French and Indian War). Stork was a vigorous spokesman for English colonial expansion in Florida. De Renne I, p.181; Field 93; Howes S-1042; Sabin 92221; Streeter sale II:1183; Vail 576. RARE.
Christie's
Dec. 13, 2011
BARTRAM, JOHN
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Observations on the Inhabitants, Climate, Soil, Rivers, Productions...in his Travels from Pensilvania to Onondago, Oswego, and the Lake Ontario ... London: Printed for J. Whiston and B. White, 1751 8vo (7 1/4 x 4 `/4 in.; 185 x 110 mm). Engraved folding plan; neat repair to tear in left margin of plan, title-page soiled. Full calf paneled gilt; rebacked original spine laid down, marbled endpapers, edges gilt; traces of bookplate on front free endpaper.
Sotheby's
Dec. 02, 2010
BARTRAM, JOHN. 1699-1777. Observations on the Inhabitants, Climate, Soil, Rivers, Productions, Animals, and other matters worthy of Notice ... in his Travels from Pensilvania to Onondago, Oswego and the Lake Ontario, in Canada. To which is annex'd a
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Observations on the Inhabitants, Climate, Soil, Rivers, Productions, Animals, and other matters worthy of Notice ... in his Travels from Pensilvania to Onondago, Oswego and the Lake Ontario, in Canada. To which is annex'd a curious Account of the Cataracts at Niagara. By Mr. Peter Kalm.... London: J. Whiston and B. White, 1751. [2], viii, [9]-94 pp. Folding engraved frontispiece plan of the town of Oswego. 8vo (201 x 115 mm). Period half calf and plain boards, rebacked. Lacking final blank, pale browning to frontispiece, some marginalia, removed bookplate, corners worn and boards darkened. FIRST EDITION OF THIS IMPORTANT ACCOUNT OF AN EXPEDITION TO VISIT THE CENTRAL COUNCIL FIRE OF THE SIX NATIONS. The frontispiece depicts a plan of the Long House, a structure specific to these tribes. "This is a very reliable work by two of the most eminent observers and naturalists of their day. Bartram made this trip in 1743 with Conrad Weiser, an agent of Pennsylvania, sent to hold a friendly conference with the Iroquois. His principal object in making the trip was to study the flora of the country. He was an expert botanist, and acquired such a reputation that he attracted the attention of Linnæus. His book throws considerable light upon the manners and thoughts of the people with whom he came in contact" (Church). Church further notes that the inclusion of Kalm's account gives us the first scientific description in English of Niagara Falls. There are some early marginalia of interest, including an endorsement of Bartram's character on the preface leaf. Provenance: early marginalia signed "T.C."; few instances of later marginalia, ownership signature of Frank N. Spencer dated 1955; letterpress bookplate of Eugene & Sadye Power. Acquisition: Christie's East, Feb 22, 1995, lot 242, $4,025.
Bonhams
Dec. 18, 2002
MILLER, Philip (1691-1771). Figures of the most Beautiful, Useful, and Uncommon Plants described in The Gardeners Dictionary... London: Printed for the Author; to be sold by John and Francis Rivington, and others, 1771.
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
2 volumes, 2 o (423 x 268 mm). Engraved headpiece to dedication. 300 hand-colored engraved plates after Georg Dionysius Ehret, Richard Lancake, John Miller, William Houstoun and John Bartram, junior, by Miller, J. Jefferys and J. Mynde, some with color-printed base, 2 folding (some offsetting, occasional mostly pale spotting and browning, occasional light soiling). (Some occasional offsetting to text.) Late 19th- or early 20th-century half morocco, marbled boards (some light rubbing). Provenance : Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Stickney Fund (bookplate dated 1878; stamps). Second edition. A very attractive work that includes 16 plates after Georg Dionysius Ehret, 155 after Richard Lancake, 83 by and after John Miller (aka Johann Sebastian Mueller). There are a number of unattributed plates but American plant hunters are credited with having provided three original drawings: two by William Houstoun (1695-1733) who had left Miller all his papers and drawings on his death, and one by John Bartram (1699-1777) of Philadelphia, the first American-born botanist. In the preface Miller explains that the expense of the production have caused him "...almost from the Beginning... to contract his Plan, and confine it to those Plants only, which are either curious in themselves, or may be useful in Trades, Medicine, &c, including the Figures of such new Plants as have not been noticed by any former Botanists." Great Flower Books, p.68; Dunthorne 209; Johnston Cleveland Botanical Collections 503; Henrey 1097; Hunt 566; Nissen BBI 1378; Stafleu & Cowan TL2 6059. (2).
Christie's
May. 24, 2002
MILLER, Philip (1691-1771). Figures Of the most Beautiful, Useful, and Uncommon Plants described in The Gardeners Dictionary... London: Printed for the Author; to be sold by John Rivington, A. Millar and others, [1755-]1760.
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
2 volumes, 2 o (425 x 265 mm). Engraved headpiece to dedication. 300 FINE HAND-COLORED ENGRAVED PLATES after Georg Dionysius Ehret, Richard Lancake, John Miller, William Houstoun and John Bartram, junior, by Miller, J. Jefferys and J. Mynde, some with color-printed base, 2 folding (some offsetting, heaviest in the first volume to approximately 100 plates, occasional mostly pale spotting and browning, first folding plate with small creases and short edge-tears as usual, plates 36-45 with small puncture in lower margin not affecting images, soft crease crossing plate 101, few pale marginal stains, heavier on plates 117 and 172). (Some occasional offsetting to text, heavier on titles, occasional light browning and spotting.) Late 19th- or early 20th-century half morocco, marbled boards (some light rubbing). FIRST EDITION. A very attractive work that includes 16 plates after Georg Dionysius Ehret, 155 after Richard Lancake, 83 by and after John Miller (aka Johann Sebastian Mueller). There are a number of unattributed plates but American plant hunters are credited with having provided three original drawings: two by William Houstoun (1695-1733) who had left Miller all his papers and drawings on his death, and one by John Bartram (1699-1777) of Philadelphia, the first American-born botanist. In the preface Miller explains that the expense of the production have caused him "...almost from the Beginning... to contract his Plan, and confine it to those Plants only, which are either curious in themselves, or may be useful in Trades, Medicine, &c, including the Figures of such new Plants as have not been noticed by any former Botanists." Great Flower Books p.68; Dunthorne 209; Johnston Cleveland 503; Henrey 1097; Hunt 566; Nissen BBI 1378; Stafleu and Cowan 6059. A TALL COPY. (2).
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