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Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 618

Mark Catesby

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
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(British, 1679-1749)Two plates from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, Vol. 2, London: T. 3 Atlantic Croaker, Longspine Squirrelfish, 1754, plate 10-3/8 x 13-7/8 in. sheet 14-1/2 x 20-5/8 in.; T. 27 Peacock Flounder, 1771-1810, plate 10-1/2 x 14-1/4 in. sheet 14-1/4 x 20-7/8 in., both with text, hand colored etchings on laid paper with watermarks ; modern frames, French mats, 20-7/8 x 24-5/8 in.ÿ - Provenance: Estate of Carl R. Hartrampf Jr., Atlanta, Georgia

Condition

hinged in, light toning, binding edge present, "Croaker" with 1/4 in. tear at top, "Flounder" with printing crease; frames with abrasions