Lot 32: MICHAUX, François André (1770-1855) The North American Sylva; or, A Descrip

MICHAUX, François André (1770-1855) The North American Sylva; or, A Description of the Forest Trees of the United States, Canada and Nova Scotia. [With:] NUTTALL, Thomas (1786-1859). The North American Sylva; or, A Description of the Forest Trees of the United States, Canada and Nova Scotia not described in the work of F. Andrew Michaux. Philadelphia: Robert Smith, 1852. A “classic work on American trees” illustrated by Redouté and Bessa (Reese). Michaux frst published his work in Paris in 1810-13, with engravings by the famous French artists. Nuttall’s book was conceived as a supplement to that earlier treatise, illustrated by the more practical medium of lithography. “Few color plate books had such lasting popularityÉas many as 10 subsequent editions were issued through 1871” (Reese). Nuttall’s original stones were lost in a fre in 1856, with later editions using new versions. Great Flower Books 69; Nissen BBI 1361; Reese, Stamped with a National Character: Nineteenth Century American Color Plate Books 21. Six volumes, octavo (261 x 153 mm). 277 hand-colored engraved [Michaux] and lithographed [Nuttall] plates, with tissue guards (some spotting). Contemporary dark green morocco gilt, with gilt botanical decoration and edges gilt (light wear to boards). Provenance: J. Alfred Hazard (bookplate). (6)