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Sold on Oct 16, 2009 for: Not Sold
Mark Catesby (1682-1749). Two Prints: Anguis viridis - Plate 53. [and:] Anguis gracillis masculatus - Plate 51.. Two w... (Total: 2 Items)
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Description
Mark Catesby (1682-1749). Two Prints: Anguis viridis - Plate 53. [and:] Anguis gracillis masculatus - Plate 51.Two wonderful hand-colored copper engravings of snakes from the first or second edition of Catesby's landmark publication, The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands (London: 1731-1743). Both prints are on watermarked laid paper, and both are in excellent condition. They are mildly toned with some browning at the edges. Both have light penciled notations. 20.5 x 14.25 inches, and 14.25 x 20.5 inches.
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2009 October Grand Format Rare Books Auction #6030 (go to Auction Home page)
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October, 2009
16th-17th
Friday-Saturday
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