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Coco de Mer nut
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Pale blonde Coco de Mer nut
£850Pale blonde Coco de Mer nut
sometimes known as 'Love Nuts', typically collected due to their natural resemblance to a human's buttocks.£850 -
Set of Indian orthniological paintings on mica
£660 set of sixSet of Indian orthniological paintings on mica
Mica is a transparent mineral composed of complex mixtures of potassium silicates. The variety of mica used most frequently by these Indian artists is Muscovite (H2KAl3 Si04)3 which is found widely throughout south India. The mica is formed between strata of granite and the transparency of the material is a result of the heat and pressure created between the layers of rock during formation. Mica consists of many interlocking platelets, resulting in a laminar structure which can be split easily into thin sheets.£660 set of six -
An old Malayer rug,
£450An old Malayer rug,
the all-over foliate pattern in pink and pale green on a dark ground; low all over, to the foundation in places, with restorations; wear to ends and sides; cleaned,£450 -
A woodland scene oil on panel,
£350A woodland scene oil on panel,
a study of contorted tree roots on the woodland floor, presented in a newly made parcel gilt, waxed and painted pine frame,£350 -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Parthenaise’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Parthenaise’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache D’Ayr’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache D’Ayr’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Garonnaise’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Garonnaise’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Bazadais’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Bazadais’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Charolaise’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Charolaise’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Gascon’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Gascon’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Parthenais’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Parthenais’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Bretonne’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Bretonne’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Garonnais’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Garonnais’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Limousin’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Limousin’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau D’Aubrac’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau D’Aubrac’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Breton’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Breton’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache D’Aubrac’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache D’Aubrac’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Mancelle’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache Mancelle’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau de Salers’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau de Salers’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache D’Oberhasli’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Vache D’Oberhasli’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Original lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Landais’,
£300 eachOriginal lithographs of Cattle Breeds published 1862, ‘Taureau Landais’,
Printed by Lemercier of Paris.£300 each -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Tabuan Parrakeet,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Tabuan Parrakeet,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Undulated Parrakeet,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Undulated Parrakeet,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Crimson-winged Parrakeet,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Crimson-winged Parrakeet,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Crimson-winged Parrakeet,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Crimson-winged Parrakeet,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Long-billed Parrakeet-Maccaw,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Long-billed Parrakeet-Maccaw,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Dwarf Parrakeet Maccaw,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Dwarf Parrakeet Maccaw,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Bay-headed Parrot,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Bay-headed Parrot,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Paleheaded Parrakeet,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Paleheaded Parrakeet,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Barnard’s Parrakeet,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Barnard’s Parrakeet,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Bauer’s Parrakeet,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Bauer’s Parrakeet,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Brown’s Parrakeet,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Brown’s Parrakeet,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Baudin’s Cockatoo
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Baudin’s Cockatoo
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Patagonian Parrakeet-Maccaw
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Patagonian Parrakeet-Maccaw
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Salmon-crested Cockatoo
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Salmon-crested Cockatoo
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Parrots by Edward Lear – Leadbeater’s Cockatoo,
£275Parrots by Edward Lear – Leadbeater’s Cockatoo,
Edward Lear began his career as a zoological illustrator, working in the Parrot House at London Zoo. This resulted in the publication of Illustrations of the family of Psittacidae, or parrots, the greater part of them species hitherto unfigured in 1832. The first plates for the book were issued in 1830 when he was still only 18.£275 -
Monkeys – Full-Bottom Monkey,
£260 EachMonkeys – Full-Bottom Monkey,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Striated Monkey, Red Tailed-Monkey,
£260 EachMonkeys – Striated Monkey, Red Tailed-Monkey,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Oran Otan
£260 EachMonkeys – Oran Otan
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Great-Eared Monkey, and Fair Monkey,
£260 EachMonkeys – Great-Eared Monkey, and Fair Monkey,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Cochinchina Monkey,
£260 EachMonkeys – Cochinchina Monkey,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Oran Otan,
£260 EachMonkeys – Oran Otan,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Black Oran-Otan,
£260 EachMonkeys – Black Oran-Otan,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Dog-Faced Baboon,
£260 EachMonkeys – Dog-Faced Baboon,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Pygmy Ape, and Alpinus Ape,
£260 EachMonkeys – Pygmy Ape, and Alpinus Ape,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Hare-Lipped Monkey, and Lion-Tailed Monkey,
£260 EachMonkeys – Hare-Lipped Monkey, and Lion-Tailed Monkey,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Spotted, or Diana Monkey and Mona,
£260 EachMonkeys – Spotted, or Diana Monkey and Mona,
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Monkeys – Horned Monkey and Four-Fingered Monkey
£260 EachMonkeys – Horned Monkey and Four-Fingered Monkey
The English Encyclopaedia was published in 1802 by George Kearsley and it gave an unusual insight into early 19th century new discoveries in zoology.£260 Each -
Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
£225Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
Mark Catesby was born in Essex to a family owned a farm and house, Holgate, in Sudbury, Suffolk. His acquaintance with the naturalist Reverend John Ray, a leading English naturalist of the late 17th century and co-author of an early classic study on birds started Catesby’s life-long becoming interest in natural history, which he went on to study in London. His life changes when in 1712, he arrived at Williamsburg, Virginia, accompanying his married sister Elizabeth Cocke and two of her children. During his seven-year stay in Virginia that Catesby developed a passionate in the native flora and fauna. He began collecting botanical specimens, especially seeds, and sending them to friends in England and he met William Byrd II, who was an amateur naturalist, a member of the colonial Council and a Fellow of the Royal Society. When he returned to England in 1719, influential members of the Royal Society, then chaired by Sir Isaac Newton, had learned of his work in the colonies. Led by William Sherard, “one of the most celebrated botanists of the age,” members began soliciting sponsors to finance Catesby for a botanical expedition to South Carolina. By 1722, Catesby was again crossing the Atlantic to further his work in the New World. Catesby, was one of the first people to recognize how natural and man-made destruction and depredation of a species’ habitat lead to extinction. He was the first to depict birds, in conjunction with environmentally relevant plants. He returned to England in 1726, and then spent the subsequent two decades years developing his work that would eventually be published as, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" It was first fully illustrated study of the natural history of North America and the most comprehensive to date. Working virtually alone, Catesby personally oversaw every aspect of the work’s production, even learning the difficult art of etching on copper plates. To finance this expensive printing project, Catesby sought subscriptions, offering his book in sections of 20 plates to be published every four months. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. He personally presented the first section to Her Majesty Queen Caroline in May 1729, and later he dedicated the first volume of the Natural History to her. Following a collapse, Mark Catesby died at his home on Old Street, London, on 23 December 1749, and he was buried in the churchyard of St Luke’s Church£225 -
Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
£225Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
Mark Catesby was born in Essex to a family owned a farm and house, Holgate, in Sudbury, Suffolk. His acquaintance with the naturalist Reverend John Ray, a leading English naturalist of the late 17th century and co-author of an early classic study on birds started Catesby’s life-long becoming interest in natural history, which he went on to study in London. His life changes when in 1712, he arrived at Williamsburg, Virginia, accompanying his married sister Elizabeth Cocke and two of her children. During his seven-year stay in Virginia that Catesby developed a passionate in the native flora and fauna. He began collecting botanical specimens, especially seeds, and sending them to friends in England and he met William Byrd II, who was an amateur naturalist, a member of the colonial Council and a Fellow of the Royal Society. When he returned to England in 1719, influential members of the Royal Society, then chaired by Sir Isaac Newton, had learned of his work in the colonies. Led by William Sherard, “one of the most celebrated botanists of the age,” members began soliciting sponsors to finance Catesby for a botanical expedition to South Carolina. By 1722, Catesby was again crossing the Atlantic to further his work in the New World. Catesby, was one of the first people to recognize how natural and man-made destruction and depredation of a species’ habitat lead to extinction. He was the first to depict birds, in conjunction with environmentally relevant plants. He returned to England in 1726, and then spent the subsequent two decades years developing his work that would eventually be published as, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" It was first fully illustrated study of the natural history of North America and the most comprehensive to date. Working virtually alone, Catesby personally oversaw every aspect of the work’s production, even learning the difficult art of etching on copper plates. To finance this expensive printing project, Catesby sought subscriptions, offering his book in sections of 20 plates to be published every four months. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. He personally presented the first section to Her Majesty Queen Caroline in May 1729, and later he dedicated the first volume of the Natural History to her. Following a collapse, Mark Catesby died at his home on Old Street, London, on 23 December 1749, and he was buried in the churchyard of St Luke’s Church£225 -
Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
£225Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
Mark Catesby was born in Essex to a family owned a farm and house, Holgate, in Sudbury, Suffolk. His acquaintance with the naturalist Reverend John Ray, a leading English naturalist of the late 17th century and co-author of an early classic study on birds started Catesby’s life-long becoming interest in natural history, which he went on to study in London. His life changes when in 1712, he arrived at Williamsburg, Virginia, accompanying his married sister Elizabeth Cocke and two of her children. During his seven-year stay in Virginia that Catesby developed a passionate in the native flora and fauna. He began collecting botanical specimens, especially seeds, and sending them to friends in England and he met William Byrd II, who was an amateur naturalist, a member of the colonial Council and a Fellow of the Royal Society. When he returned to England in 1719, influential members of the Royal Society, then chaired by Sir Isaac Newton, had learned of his work in the colonies. Led by William Sherard, “one of the most celebrated botanists of the age,” members began soliciting sponsors to finance Catesby for a botanical expedition to South Carolina. By 1722, Catesby was again crossing the Atlantic to further his work in the New World. Catesby, was one of the first people to recognize how natural and man-made destruction and depredation of a species’ habitat lead to extinction. He was the first to depict birds, in conjunction with environmentally relevant plants. He returned to England in 1726, and then spent the subsequent two decades years developing his work that would eventually be published as, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" It was first fully illustrated study of the natural history of North America and the most comprehensive to date. Working virtually alone, Catesby personally oversaw every aspect of the work’s production, even learning the difficult art of etching on copper plates. To finance this expensive printing project, Catesby sought subscriptions, offering his book in sections of 20 plates to be published every four months. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. He personally presented the first section to Her Majesty Queen Caroline in May 1729, and later he dedicated the first volume of the Natural History to her. Following a collapse, Mark Catesby died at his home on Old Street, London, on 23 December 1749, and he was buried in the churchyard of St Luke’s Church£225 -
Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
£225Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
Mark Catesby was born in Essex to a family owned a farm and house, Holgate, in Sudbury, Suffolk. His acquaintance with the naturalist Reverend John Ray, a leading English naturalist of the late 17th century and co-author of an early classic study on birds started Catesby’s life-long becoming interest in natural history, which he went on to study in London. His life changes when in 1712, he arrived at Williamsburg, Virginia, accompanying his married sister Elizabeth Cocke and two of her children. During his seven-year stay in Virginia that Catesby developed a passionate in the native flora and fauna. He began collecting botanical specimens, especially seeds, and sending them to friends in England and he met William Byrd II, who was an amateur naturalist, a member of the colonial Council and a Fellow of the Royal Society. When he returned to England in 1719, influential members of the Royal Society, then chaired by Sir Isaac Newton, had learned of his work in the colonies. Led by William Sherard, “one of the most celebrated botanists of the age,” members began soliciting sponsors to finance Catesby for a botanical expedition to South Carolina. By 1722, Catesby was again crossing the Atlantic to further his work in the New World. Catesby, was one of the first people to recognize how natural and man-made destruction and depredation of a species’ habitat lead to extinction. He was the first to depict birds, in conjunction with environmentally relevant plants. He returned to England in 1726, and then spent the subsequent two decades years developing his work that would eventually be published as, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" It was first fully illustrated study of the natural history of North America and the most comprehensive to date. Working virtually alone, Catesby personally oversaw every aspect of the work’s production, even learning the difficult art of etching on copper plates. To finance this expensive printing project, Catesby sought subscriptions, offering his book in sections of 20 plates to be published every four months. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. He personally presented the first section to Her Majesty Queen Caroline in May 1729, and later he dedicated the first volume of the Natural History to her. Following a collapse, Mark Catesby died at his home on Old Street, London, on 23 December 1749, and he was buried in the churchyard of St Luke’s Church£225 -
Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
£225Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
Mark Catesby was born in Essex to a family owned a farm and house, Holgate, in Sudbury, Suffolk. His acquaintance with the naturalist Reverend John Ray, a leading English naturalist of the late 17th century and co-author of an early classic study on birds started Catesby’s life-long becoming interest in natural history, which he went on to study in London. His life changes when in 1712, he arrived at Williamsburg, Virginia, accompanying his married sister Elizabeth Cocke and two of her children. During his seven-year stay in Virginia that Catesby developed a passionate in the native flora and fauna. He began collecting botanical specimens, especially seeds, and sending them to friends in England and he met William Byrd II, who was an amateur naturalist, a member of the colonial Council and a Fellow of the Royal Society. When he returned to England in 1719, influential members of the Royal Society, then chaired by Sir Isaac Newton, had learned of his work in the colonies. Led by William Sherard, “one of the most celebrated botanists of the age,” members began soliciting sponsors to finance Catesby for a botanical expedition to South Carolina. By 1722, Catesby was again crossing the Atlantic to further his work in the New World. Catesby, was one of the first people to recognize how natural and man-made destruction and depredation of a species’ habitat lead to extinction. He was the first to depict birds, in conjunction with environmentally relevant plants. He returned to England in 1726, and then spent the subsequent two decades years developing his work that would eventually be published as, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" It was first fully illustrated study of the natural history of North America and the most comprehensive to date. Working virtually alone, Catesby personally oversaw every aspect of the work’s production, even learning the difficult art of etching on copper plates. To finance this expensive printing project, Catesby sought subscriptions, offering his book in sections of 20 plates to be published every four months. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. He personally presented the first section to Her Majesty Queen Caroline in May 1729, and later he dedicated the first volume of the Natural History to her. Following a collapse, Mark Catesby died at his home on Old Street, London, on 23 December 1749, and he was buried in the churchyard of St Luke’s Church£225 -
Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
£225Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, published 1729 – 1747.
Mark Catesby was born in Essex to a family owned a farm and house, Holgate, in Sudbury, Suffolk. His acquaintance with the naturalist Reverend John Ray, a leading English naturalist of the late 17th century and co-author of an early classic study on birds started Catesby’s life-long becoming interest in natural history, which he went on to study in London. His life changes when in 1712, he arrived at Williamsburg, Virginia, accompanying his married sister Elizabeth Cocke and two of her children. During his seven-year stay in Virginia that Catesby developed a passionate in the native flora and fauna. He began collecting botanical specimens, especially seeds, and sending them to friends in England and he met William Byrd II, who was an amateur naturalist, a member of the colonial Council and a Fellow of the Royal Society. When he returned to England in 1719, influential members of the Royal Society, then chaired by Sir Isaac Newton, had learned of his work in the colonies. Led by William Sherard, “one of the most celebrated botanists of the age,” members began soliciting sponsors to finance Catesby for a botanical expedition to South Carolina. By 1722, Catesby was again crossing the Atlantic to further his work in the New World. Catesby, was one of the first people to recognize how natural and man-made destruction and depredation of a species’ habitat lead to extinction. He was the first to depict birds, in conjunction with environmentally relevant plants. He returned to England in 1726, and then spent the subsequent two decades years developing his work that would eventually be published as, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" It was first fully illustrated study of the natural history of North America and the most comprehensive to date. Working virtually alone, Catesby personally oversaw every aspect of the work’s production, even learning the difficult art of etching on copper plates. To finance this expensive printing project, Catesby sought subscriptions, offering his book in sections of 20 plates to be published every four months. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. Published in eleven sections and featuring more than 220 hand-coloured etchings. He personally presented the first section to Her Majesty Queen Caroline in May 1729, and later he dedicated the first volume of the Natural History to her. Following a collapse, Mark Catesby died at his home on Old Street, London, on 23 December 1749, and he was buried in the churchyard of St Luke’s Church£225 -
Early British natural history copper engravings – A Roe Buck, The Hart,
£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Roe Buck, The Hart,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
Early British natural history copper engravings – A Merlin, The Honey Buzzard,
£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Merlin, The Honey Buzzard,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
Early British natural history copper engravings – A Kite, The Mountain Falcon,
£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Kite, The Mountain Falcon,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
Early British natural history copper engravings – An Ape, The Bear Ape, The Fox Ape,
£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – An Ape, The Bear Ape, The Fox Ape,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
Early British natural history copper engravings – A Porcupine, A Badger, A Hedg Hog,
£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Porcupine, A Badger, A Hedg Hog,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
Early British natural history copper engravings – A Jay, The Toucan, The Roller,
£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Jay, The Toucan, The Roller,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
Early British natural history copper engravings – Robin Red Breast, Sky Lark,
£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – Robin Red Breast, Sky Lark,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – Turtle Dove, Stock Dove, Runt, Cropper, Broad-Tail’d Shaker,
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – Marsh Titmouse, A Wren, Crested Titmouse, Blue Titmouse, Indian Sparrow, Long-Tailed Titmouse,
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Early British natural history copper engravings – The Ounce, A Rompo, A Buffalo
£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – The Ounce, A Rompo, A Buffalo
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – The Vulture, The Buzzard,
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – Sterling, Ring Ouzel, Black Martin, The Martin,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – Opossum, The Potto, The Coati Mondi, The Tatus,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Turkey, A Cock, A Pheasant’,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Baboon, Monkeys,
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – Kingfisher, Hoopoe, Bee-Eater, Water Ouzel,
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Mastiff, A Bull Dog, A Greyhound,
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – The Camelopardal, A Rain Deer,
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – Ruff, Tamatia, Coot,
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Raven, A Crow,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Crocodile,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – Virginian Nightingale,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
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£220 eachEarly British natural history copper engravings – A Civet Cat, A Gennet Cat, A Pole Cat, A Common Cat,
Francis Barlow (c. 1626 – 1704) was an English painter, etcher, and illustrator.£220 each -
Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
£220Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the son of John Gould, a gardener, and his wife Elizabeth Clatworthy. Gould’s training was as a taxidermist rather than an artist, and in 1828 he was appointed animal preserver at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In 1838-1840, Gould and his family went to the then relatively unknown continent of Australia, with the purpose of collecting and studying specimens. During his time there he discovered hundreds of new bird species and subspecies. As a result of the findings the fascinating works Birds of Australia and Mammals of Australia were published. Subsequently he was considered as the father of bird study in Australia. Gould himself did not execute finished drawings for any of his works, only providing rough pencil or watercolour sketches with notes for his artists to work from. The artists he employed included his wife Elizabeth, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, Henry Richter and Joseph Hart.£220 -
Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
£220Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the son of John Gould, a gardener, and his wife Elizabeth Clatworthy. Gould’s training was as a taxidermist rather than an artist, and in 1828 he was appointed animal preserver at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In 1838-1840, Gould and his family went to the then relatively unknown continent of Australia, with the purpose of collecting and studying specimens. During his time there he discovered hundreds of new bird species and subspecies. As a result of the findings the fascinating works Birds of Australia and Mammals of Australia were published. Subsequently he was considered as the father of bird study in Australia. Gould himself did not execute finished drawings for any of his works, only providing rough pencil or watercolour sketches with notes for his artists to work from. The artists he employed included his wife Elizabeth, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, Henry Richter and Joseph Hart.£220 -
Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
£220Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the son of John Gould, a gardener, and his wife Elizabeth Clatworthy. Gould’s training was as a taxidermist rather than an artist, and in 1828 he was appointed animal preserver at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In 1838-1840, Gould and his family went to the then relatively unknown continent of Australia, with the purpose of collecting and studying specimens. During his time there he discovered hundreds of new bird species and subspecies. As a result of the findings the fascinating works Birds of Australia and Mammals of Australia were published. Subsequently he was considered as the father of bird study in Australia. Gould himself did not execute finished drawings for any of his works, only providing rough pencil or watercolour sketches with notes for his artists to work from. The artists he employed included his wife Elizabeth, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, Henry Richter and Joseph Hart.£220 -
Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
£220Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the son of John Gould, a gardener, and his wife Elizabeth Clatworthy. Gould’s training was as a taxidermist rather than an artist, and in 1828 he was appointed animal preserver at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In 1838-1840, Gould and his family went to the then relatively unknown continent of Australia, with the purpose of collecting and studying specimens. During his time there he discovered hundreds of new bird species and subspecies. As a result of the findings the fascinating works Birds of Australia and Mammals of Australia were published. Subsequently he was considered as the father of bird study in Australia. Gould himself did not execute finished drawings for any of his works, only providing rough pencil or watercolour sketches with notes for his artists to work from. The artists he employed included his wife Elizabeth, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, Henry Richter and Joseph Hart.£220 -
Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
£220Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the son of John Gould, a gardener, and his wife Elizabeth Clatworthy. Gould’s training was as a taxidermist rather than an artist, and in 1828 he was appointed animal preserver at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In 1838-1840, Gould and his family went to the then relatively unknown continent of Australia, with the purpose of collecting and studying specimens. During his time there he discovered hundreds of new bird species and subspecies. As a result of the findings the fascinating works Birds of Australia and Mammals of Australia were published. Subsequently he was considered as the father of bird study in Australia. Gould himself did not execute finished drawings for any of his works, only providing rough pencil or watercolour sketches with notes for his artists to work from. The artists he employed included his wife Elizabeth, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, Henry Richter and Joseph Hart.£220 -
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Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
£220Birds of New Guinea by John Gould,
John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the son of John Gould, a gardener, and his wife Elizabeth Clatworthy. Gould’s training was as a taxidermist rather than an artist, and in 1828 he was appointed animal preserver at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In 1838-1840, Gould and his family went to the then relatively unknown continent of Australia, with the purpose of collecting and studying specimens. During his time there he discovered hundreds of new bird species and subspecies. As a result of the findings the fascinating works Birds of Australia and Mammals of Australia were published. Subsequently he was considered as the father of bird study in Australia. Gould himself did not execute finished drawings for any of his works, only providing rough pencil or watercolour sketches with notes for his artists to work from. The artists he employed included his wife Elizabeth, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, Henry Richter and Joseph Hart.£220 -
Birds of New Guinea by John Gould ,
£220Birds of New Guinea by John Gould ,
John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the son of John Gould, a gardener, and his wife Elizabeth Clatworthy. Gould’s training was as a taxidermist rather than an artist, and in 1828 he was appointed animal preserver at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In 1838-1840, Gould and his family went to the then relatively unknown continent of Australia, with the purpose of collecting and studying specimens. During his time there he discovered hundreds of new bird species and subspecies. As a result of the findings the fascinating works Birds of Australia and Mammals of Australia were published. Subsequently he was considered as the father of bird study in Australia. Gould himself did not execute finished drawings for any of his works, only providing rough pencil or watercolour sketches with notes for his artists to work from. The artists he employed included his wife Elizabeth, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, Henry Richter and Joseph Hart.£220 -
Birds of New Guinea by John Gould
£220Birds of New Guinea by John Gould
John Gould (1804-1881) was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, the son of John Gould, a gardener, and his wife Elizabeth Clatworthy. Gould’s training was as a taxidermist rather than an artist, and in 1828 he was appointed animal preserver at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In 1838-1840, Gould and his family went to the then relatively unknown continent of Australia, with the purpose of collecting and studying specimens. During his time there he discovered hundreds of new bird species and subspecies. As a result of the findings the fascinating works Birds of Australia and Mammals of Australia were published. Subsequently he was considered as the father of bird study in Australia. Gould himself did not execute finished drawings for any of his works, only providing rough pencil or watercolour sketches with notes for his artists to work from. The artists he employed included his wife Elizabeth, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, Henry Richter and Joseph Hart.£220 -
Popular History of the Palms and their Allies – Hyphaene Thebaica
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Based on the work of Berthold Seemann ,was a botanist who made his name when he was appointed naturalist (on the recommendation of W J Hooker) to HMS Herald for the Kellett voyage of exploration to the American West Coast and Pacific.£180 each -
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£180 eachPopular History of the Palms and their Allies – Lodoicea sechellarum
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Popular History of the Palms and their Allies – Acrocomia Mexicana & Chamaedorea Schiedeana
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