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Thu, May 11, 2017 01:00PM EDT - Thu, May 25, 2017 02:19PM EDT
Lot 42

Mark Catesby

Estimate: $300 - $500

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(British, 1679-1749)

The Crested Fly-catcher, T.52  from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, volume 1, first edition, hand-colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark with drop "WR", 13-3/4 x 10-1/4 in. (plate) 18-3/4 x 12-7/8 (sheet); unframed

(British, 1679-1749)

The Crested Fly-catcher, T.52  from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, volume 1, first edition, hand-colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark with drop "WR", 13-3/4 x 10-1/4 in. (plate) 18-3/4 x 12-7/8 (sheet); unframed

Condition

modern re-coloring, small tears, stain in bottom margin, slight foxing