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Naturalist Prints

Thu, May 11, 2017 01:00PM EDT - Thu, May 25, 2017 02:19PM EDT
Lot 44

Mark Catesby

Estimate: $300 - $600

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(British, 1679-1749)

Three prints: The Flamingo, T.73, The Red Curlew, T.84, The Brown Bittern, T.78,   from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, volume, first or second edition, hand-colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermarks, 19-5/8 x 13-3/4 in. (largest sheet); unframed

(British, 1679-1749)

Three prints: The Flamingo, T.73, The Red Curlew, T.84, The Brown Bittern, T.78,   from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, volume, first or second edition, hand-colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermarks, 19-5/8 x 13-3/4 in. (largest sheet); unframed

Condition

modern re-coloring, two with pencil inscriptions, toning, slight foxing, 'Flamingo' with tears, restoration and handling grime