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Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 164

Three Mark Catesby Eel Engravings

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(British, 1679-1749)

from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, Pl. 20 Mercena (Green Moray), 1731-1743 edition, sheet 20-7/8 x 14 in.; two Pl. 21 The Black Muray, 1754 edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper, sheet 20-1/2 x 14-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection

Condition

each with toning, binding edges present, full sheets, one Pl, 21 with foxing small tears and losses, text bleed, T. 20 with small losses and tears at edges, some foxing