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Sat, Mar 23, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1606

Mark Catesby

Estimate: $300 - $500

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(British, 1679-1749)   

The Mangrove Grape Tree, T. 96, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 3rd edition, Vol. 2, hand-colored engraving with gum arabic on wove paper with faint "J. Whatman" watermark, plate 14-5/8 x 10-1/8 in. page 21-3/8 x 14-3/4 in.; modern frame 25-3/4 x 21-1/4 in.

Provenance: Patricia Lee Ross Antiques, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (accompanied by copy of original receipt); Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition

toning, rich color, hinged in