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Etcher, Illustrator, b. 1683 - d. 1749

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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

                    Nye & Company
                  • 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.

                    Everard Auctions and Appraisals
                  • 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
                  • 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
                  • 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
                  • Catesby, Folio - Soree & Gentian. 1-70
                    Sep. 28, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Soree & Gentian. 1-70

                    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
                  • Catesby, Folio - Little Brown Flycatcher & Red Eyed Flycatcher. 1-54
                    Sep. 28, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Little Brown Flycatcher & Red Eyed Flycatcher. 1-54

                    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
                  • Catesby, Folio - Turn Stone or Sea Dottrel. 1-72
                    Sep. 28, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Turn Stone or Sea Dottrel. 1-72

                    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
                  • Catesby, Folio - Chamaedaphne (Mountain Laurel) with Pitch Apple. 2-98
                    Sep. 28, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Chamaedaphne (Mountain Laurel) with Pitch Apple. 2-98

                    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
                  • Catesby, Folio - Little Black Bullfinch with Fringe Tree. 1-68
                    Sep. 21, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Little Black Bullfinch with Fringe Tree. 1-68

                    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
                  • Catesby, Folio - Cat Bird. 1-66
                    Sep. 21, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Cat Bird. 1-66

                    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
                  • Catesby, Folio - Yellow Rump with Lilly leaved Hellebore & Dog's Bane. 1-58
                    Sep. 21, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Yellow Rump with Lilly leaved Hellebore & Dog's Bane. 1-58

                    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.

                    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
                  • Catesby, Folio - Little Brown Flycatcher & Red Eyed Flycatcher. 1-54
                    Sep. 21, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Little Brown Flycatcher & Red Eyed Flycatcher. 1-54

                    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
                  • Catesby, Folio - Purple Finch with Tupelo Tree. 1-41
                    Sep. 21, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Purple Finch with Tupelo Tree. 1-41

                    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 - Little Hawk. 1-5
                    Sep. 21, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Little Hawk. 1-5

                    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 - Goat Sucker of Carolina with Mole Cricket. 1-8
                    Sep. 21, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Goat Sucker of Carolina with Mole Cricket. 1-8

                    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 - Magnolia or Laurel-Tree of Carolina. 2-61
                    Sep. 14, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Magnolia or Laurel-Tree of Carolina. 2-61

                    Est: $15,000 - $20,000

                    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 - Wood Pelican. 1-81
                    Sep. 14, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Wood Pelican. 1-81

                    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 - Blackcap Flycatcher. 1-53
                    Sep. 14, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Blackcap Flycatcher. 1-53

                    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 - Bahama Sparrow with Bignonia. 1-37
                    Sep. 14, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Bahama Sparrow with Bignonia. 1-37

                    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 - Fieldfare of Carolina with Snake Root of Virginia. 1-29
                    Sep. 14, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Fieldfare of Carolina with Snake Root of Virginia. 1-29

                    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 - Snow Bird with Broom Rape & Toadstool. 1-36
                    Sep. 14, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Snow Bird with Broom Rape & Toadstool. 1-36

                    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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                  • Mark Catesby (1683-1749): Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Nine Plates
                    Sep. 11, 2024

                    Mark Catesby (1683-1749): Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands: Nine Plates

                    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                    Nine engravings with hand-coloring on laid paper, with labels from Kennedy & Co., NY. All 14 x 10 1/4 in. (plate), 24 x 18 in. (frame). Note: The first edition of this portfolio was published in 1731-43. There was a second edition in 1754, and a third edition in 1771-1810.

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                  • Catesby, Folio - Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Extinct, Largest White billed Woodpecker) with Willow-Oak. 1-16
                    Sep. 07, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Extinct, Largest White billed Woodpecker) with Willow-Oak. 1-16

                    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

                    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 - Towhe Bird & Cowpen Bird with Black Poplar of Carolina. 1-34
                    Sep. 07, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Towhe Bird & Cowpen Bird with Black Poplar of Carolina. 1-34

                    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 - Red Legged Thrush with Gum-elimy Tree. 1-30
                    Sep. 07, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Red Legged Thrush with Gum-elimy Tree. 1-30

                    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 - Ground Dove with Pellitory or Tooth-Ach Tree. 1-26
                    Sep. 07, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Ground Dove with Pellitory or Tooth-Ach Tree. 1-26

                    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 - Little Sparrow with Purple Bindweed of Carolina. 1-35
                    Sep. 07, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Little Sparrow with Purple Bindweed of Carolina. 1-35

                    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 - Chamaedaphne (Mountain Laurel) with Pitch Apple. 2-98
                    Sep. 07, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Chamaedaphne (Mountain Laurel) with Pitch Apple. 2-98

                    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 - Lion Lizard with Bahaman Orchid. 2-68
                    Sep. 07, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Lion Lizard with Bahaman Orchid. 2-68

                    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 - Viper Mouth & Gamora Fish. Sup-19
                    Sep. 07, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Viper Mouth & Gamora Fish. Sup-19

                    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 - Bull Frog with Lady’s Slipper. 2-72
                    Aug. 31, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Bull Frog with Lady’s Slipper. 2-72

                    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 - Sucking Fish (Remora) with Abraham Bush. 2-26
                    Aug. 31, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Sucking Fish (Remora) with Abraham Bush. 2-26

                    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 - Glass Snake with Cone Flower. 2-59
                    Aug. 31, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Glass Snake with Cone Flower. 2-59

                    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 - Coach-Whip Snake with Indian. 2-54
                    Aug. 31, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Coach-Whip Snake with Indian. 2-54

                    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 - Green Spotted Snake with Wild Unction. 2-53
                    Aug. 31, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Green Spotted Snake with Wild Unction. 2-53

                    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 - Great Hog Fish (Head). 2-15
                    Aug. 24, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Great Hog Fish (Head). 2-15

                    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 - Black Snake with Mock Grape. 2-48
                    Aug. 24, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Black Snake with Mock Grape. 2-48

                    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 - Spotted Ribbon Snake with Brasiletto & Passion Flower. 2-51
                    Aug. 24, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Spotted Ribbon Snake with Brasiletto & Passion Flower. 2-51

                    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 - Bigonia Americana (Cross Vine). 2-82
                    Aug. 24, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Bigonia Americana (Cross Vine). 2-82

                    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 - Valelloe (Vanilla). Sup-7
                    Aug. 24, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Valelloe (Vanilla). Sup-7

                    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 - Land Crab with Black Wood. 2-32
                    Aug. 17, 2024

                    Catesby, Folio - Land Crab with Black Wood. 2-32

                    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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