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Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1386

Mark Catesby

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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(British, 1679-1749)Three ornithological prints: The Soree, with Virginia Gentian T.70, 2nd edition, 1754, 13-7/8 x 10-3/8 in.; The Little Hawk T.5, plate 10-1/4 x 14 in.; The King's Fisher T.69, 13-7/8 x 10-1/4 in.; both 3rd edition, 1771, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1771, hand colored engraving on laid paper with; modern gilt wood frames, 20-1/2 x 23-1/4 in.˜Provenance: The Millie West Estate, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition

hinged in, strong color, some light toning and foxing at edges, "Hawk" with some burnished abrasions to paper, binding edge present, full margins; frames with abrasions
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