MARK CATESBY 1683 1749 (44 resultados)

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1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 176 p., [22] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Notes; Includes text: The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands / Mark Catesby. Includes index. Bibliography: p. [171]-172. Subjects; Birds Atlantic States History. Birds Southern States History. Natural history Atlantic States Pre-Linnean works. Natural history Southern States Pre-Linnean works. Natural History Atlantic States Pre-Linnaean works. Natural History Southern States Pre-Linnaean works. Natural history Southern States Pre-Linnaen works. Catesby, Mark. 1 Kg.

Original handkolorierter Kupferstich von ca. 1750. -- Blatt-Maße: ca. 32,5 x 24 cm. -- mit kleinen hinterlegten Randeinrissen, am rechten unteren Rand leicht fleckig, mit einer Quetschfalte, sonst gut erhalten. || Original handcolored copper engraving from c. 1750. -- with a few deposited marginal tears, slightly stained on the lower right margin, with a crease, otherwise in good condition. || Dies ist ein Original! - Kein Nachdruck! - Keine Kopie! -- This is an original! - No copy! - No reprint! Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1550.

Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Full Color Illustrations Ilustrador. 260 pages. Volume 1 only. Clean and unmarked pages. Privately published, exact text and illustrations reproduced in brilliant color. About 8" x 12.75" tome. Text is in both English and French. Simply a wonderful edition of Catesby's work in natural habitats of during early exploration of the United States. Library Archive Services, undated, modern. ~~ The complete title page reads: The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands : Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects and Plants : Particularly the Forest Trees, Shrubs, and other Plants, not hitherto descibed, Together with their Descriptions in English and French. To which are added, Observations on the Air, Soil and Waters : With Remarks upon Agriculture, Grain, Pulse, Roots, etc. To the whole is prefixed a new and correct Map of the Countries treated of. By the Late Mark Catesby, F. R. S Revis'd by Mr. Edwards of the Royal College of Physicians, London. Vol. I / Histoire Naturelle de La Caroline, la Floride, and les Isles Bahama : Contenant les Desseins Des Oiseaux, Animaux, Poissons, Serpents, Insectes and Plantes. Et en particulier des Arbres de Forets Arbrisseaux and autres Plantes, qui n'ont point ete decrits jusques a present par les auteurs ou peu exactement deffines. Avec leur Descriptions in Francois and en Anglois. A qui on a adjoute, Des Observations sur l'Air, le Sol, and les Eaux, avec des Remarques sur l'Agriculture, les Grains, les Legumes, les Racines, etc. Le tout est precede d'un Carte noubelle and exacte des Pais dont ils s'agist. Par le Feu Marc Catesby, de la Society Royale. Et reveu par Monsieur Edwards, Du college Royale des Medecins de Londres : Tome I. ~~ Paperback : soft cover edition in vert good clean condition, a typical slightly used book with some slight wear to edges and spine. Firmly readable. As expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, marks, and/or scuffs. Overall a lovely copy of this special edition. Volume I (Volume 2 is available, sold separately). We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by. (photos available). Book.

Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Full Color Illustrations Ilustrador. 260 pages. Volume 2 only. Clean and unmarked pages. Privately published, exact text and illustrations reproduced in brilliant color. About 8" x 12.75" tome. Text is in both English and French. Simply a wonderful edition of Catesby's work in natural habitats of during early exploration of the United States. Library Archive Services, undated, modern. ~~ The complete title page reads: The complete title page reads: The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands : Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects and Plants : Particularly the Forest Trees, Shrubs, and other Plants, not hitherto described, Together with their Descriptions in English and French. To which are added, Observations on the Air, Soil and Waters : With Remarks upon Agriculture, Grain, Pulse, Roots, etc. To the whole is prefixed a new and correct Map of the Countries treated of. By the Late Mark Catesby, F. R. S Revis'd by Mr. Edwards of the Royal College of Physicians, London. Vol. I / Histoire Naturelle de La Caroline, la Floride, and les Isles Bahama : Contenant les Desseins Des Oiseaux, Animaux, Poissons, Serpents, Insectes and Plantes. Et en particulier des Arbres de Forets Arbrisseaux and autres Plantes, qui n'ont point ete decrits jusques a present par les auteurs ou peu exactement deffines. Avec leur Descriptions in Francois and en Anglois. A qui on a adjoute, Des Observations sur l'Air, le Sol, and les Eaux, avec des Remarques sur l'Agriculture, les Grains, les Legumes, les Racines, etc. Le tout est precede d'un Carte noubelle and exacte des Pais dont ils s'agist. Par le Feu Marc Catesby, de la Society Royale. Et reveu par Monsieur Edwards, Du college Royale des Medecins de Londres : Tome II. ~~ Paperback : soft cover edition in vert good clean condition, a typical slightly used book with some slight wear to edges and spine. Firmly readable. As expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, marks, and/or scuffs. Overall a lovely copy of this special edition. Volume I (Volume 2 is available, sold separately). We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by. (photos available). Book.

Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Full Color Illustrations Ilustrador. 260 pages each, for total of 520 pages in 2 volume set. Volume1+ 2 complete. Clean and unmarked pages. Privately published, exact text and illustrations reproduced in brilliant color. About 8" x 12.75" tome. Text is in both English and French. Simply a wonderful edition of Catesby's work in natural habitats of during early exploration of the United States. Volume 2 includes a color fold out map. ~~ The complete title page reads: The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands : Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects and Plants : Particularly the Forest Trees, Shrubs, and other Plants, not hitherto described, Together with their Descriptions in English and French. To which are added, Observations on the Air, Soil and Waters : With Remarks upon Agriculture, Grain, Pulse, Roots, etc. To the whole is prefixed a new and correct Map of the Countries treated of. By the Late Mark Catesby, F. R. S Revis'd by Mr. Edwards of the Royal College of Physicians, London. Vol. I + 2. Histoire Naturelle de La Caroline, la Floride, and les Isles Bahama : Contenant les Desseins Des Oiseaux, Animaux, Poissons, Serpents, Insectes and Plantes. Et en particulier des Arbres de Forets Arbrisseaux and autres Plantes, qui n'ont point ete decrits jusques a present par les auteurs ou peu exactement deffines. Avec leur Descriptions in Francois and en Anglois. A qui on a adjoute, Des Observations sur l'Air, le Sol, and les Eaux, avec des Remarques sur l'Agriculture, les Grains, les Legumes, les Racines, etc. Le tout est precede d'un Carte noubelle and exacte des Pais dont ils s'agist. Par le Feu Marc Catesby, de la Society Royale. Et reveu par Monsieur Edwards, Du college Royale des Medecins de Londres : Tome I + 2 respectively. ~~ Paperback : soft cover editions in very good clean condition, both typical of slightly used books with some slight wear to edges and spine. Firmly readable. As expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, marks, and/or scuffs. Overall a lovely 2 volume set of this special edition. Volume I and II. Ideal for research. -- We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by. (Additional photos available.). Book.

Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. Full Color Illustrations Ilustrador. 260 pages each, for total of 520 pages in 2 volume set. Volume1+ 2 complete. Clean and unmarked pages. Privately published, exact text and illustrations reproduced in brilliant color. About 8" x 12.75" tome. Text is in both English and French. Simply a wonderful edition of Catesby's work in natural habitats of during early exploration of the United States. Volume 2 includes a color fold out map. ~~ The complete title page reads: The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands : Containing the Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects and Plants : Particularly the Forest Trees, Shrubs, and other Plants, not hitherto described, Together with their Descriptions in English and French. To which are added, Observations on the Air, Soil and Waters : With Remarks upon Agriculture, Grain, Pulse, Roots, etc. To the whole is prefixed a new and correct Map of the Countries treated of. By the Late Mark Catesby, F. R. S Revis'd by Mr. Edwards of the Royal College of Physicians, London. Vol. I + 2. Histoire Naturelle de La Caroline, la Floride, and les Isles Bahama : Contenant les Desseins Des Oiseaux, Animaux, Poissons, Serpents, Insectes and Plantes. Et en particulier des Arbres de Forets Arbrisseaux and autres Plantes, qui n'ont point ete decrits jusques a present par les auteurs ou peu exactement deffines. Avec leur Descriptions in Francois and en Anglois. A qui on a adjoute, Des Observations sur l'Air, le Sol, and les Eaux, avec des Remarques sur l'Agriculture, les Grains, les Legumes, les Racines, etc. Le tout est precede d'un Carte noubelle and exacte des Pais dont ils s'agist. Par le Feu Marc Catesby, de la Society Royale. Et reveu par Monsieur Edwards, Du college Royale des Medecins de Londres : Tome I + 2 respectively. ~~ Paperback : soft cover editions in very good clean condition, both typical of slightly used books with some slight wear to edges and spine. Firmly readable. As expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, marks, and/or scuffs. Overall a lovely 2 volume set of this special edition. Volume I and II. Ideal for research. -- We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by. (Additional photos available.). Book.

Hand-coloured copper engraving, on fine laid paper. A fine image from Catesby's "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands," "the most famous colour-plate book of American plant and animal life.a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt). A small, nimble falcon resembling the peregrine falcon in miniature, the pigeon-hawk is one of the rarest types of falcon. It primarily subsists on small birds and insects and today does not commonly frequent the regions in which Catesby traveled. In his accompanying text, Catesby describes this remarkable bird as "a very swift and bold hawk, preying on pigeons and wild turkeys while they are young." (Feduccia, Catesby's Birds of Colonial America (1985), p. 36). Trained as a botanist, Catesby travelled to Virginia in 1712 and remained there for seven years, sending back to England collections of plants and seeds. With the encouragement of Sir Hans Sloane and others, Catesby returned to America in 1722 to seek materials for his 'Natural History'; he travelled extensively in Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the Bahamas, sending back further specimens. His preface provides a lengthy account of the development of this work, including his decision to study with Joseph Goupy in order to learn to etch his plates himself to ensure accuracy and economy. A lovely and important work, embodying the most impressive record made during the colonial period of the natural history of an American colony. The most significant work of American natural history before Audubon's Birds of America. Cf. Anker 95; cf. Clark I:55; cf. Dunthorne 72; cf. Fine Bird Books (1990), p. 86; cf. Great Flower Books (1990), p.85; cf. Meisel III:340; cf. Nissen BBI 336, IVB 177; cf. Sabin 11509; cf. Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1057; cf. Wood p. 282; cf. Amy Meyers and Margaret Pritchard, Empire's Nature, Mark Catesby's New World Vision, Williamsburg, 1998.

Hand-coloured copper engraving, on fine laid paper. Very good condition apart from a few creases at the edge of the top margin where the page was bound in. A fine image from Catesby's 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands', "the most famous colour-plate book of American plant and animal life.a fundamental and original work for the study of American species." (Hunt) The Hooded Merganser is primarily an inhabitant of wooded lakes, millponds, and rivers. Catesby described this beautiful bird as "somewhat less than a common tame duck; the eyes are yellow, the bill is black and narrow; the upper mandible hooked at the end, and both mandibles serrated.The head is crowned with a very larger circular crest, or tuft of feathers; the middle of which, on each side, is white and bordered round with black, which black extends to and covers the throat and neck. The breast and belly are white. The quill feathers of the wings are brown; just above which are some smaller feathers, whose exterior vanes are edged with white, with a little white intermixed in them, as in some of the other feathers likewise." Trained as a botanist, Catesby travelled to Virginia in 1712 and remained there for seven years, sending back to England collections of plants and seeds. With the encouragement of Sir Hans Sloane and others, Catesby returned to America in 1722 to seek materials for his 'Natural History'; he travelled extensively in Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the Bahamas, sending back further specimens. His preface provides a lengthy account of the development of this work, including his decision to study with Joseph Goupy in order to learn to etch his plates himself to ensure accuracy and economy. A lovely and important work, embodying the most impressive record made during the colonial period of the natural history of an American colony. The most significant work of American natural history before Audubon's Birds of America. Cf. Anker 95; cf. Clark I:55; cf. Dunthorne 72; cf. Fine Bird Books (1990), p. 86; cf. Great Flower Books (1990), p.85; cf. Meisel III:340; cf. Nissen BBI 336, IVB 177; cf. Sabin 11509; cf. Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1057; cf. Wood p. 282; cf. Amy Meyers and Margaret Pritchard, Empire's Nature, Mark Catesby's New World Vision, Williamsburg, 1998; cf. Feduccia, Catesby's Birds of Colonial America (1985), pp. 57-8.

Hand-coloured copper engraving, on fine laid paper. A fine image from Catesby's 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands', "the most famous colour-plate book of American plant and animal life.a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt). Trained as a botanist, Catesby travelled to Virginia in 1712 and remained there for seven years, sending back to England collections of plants and seeds. With the encouragement of Sir Hans Sloane and others, Catesby returned to America in 1722 to seek materials for his 'Natural History'; he travelled extensively in Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the Bahamas, sending back further specimens. His preface provides a lengthy account of the development of this work, including his decision to study with Joseph Goupy in order to learn to etch his plates himself to ensure accuracy and economy. A lovely and important work, embodying the most impressive record made during the colonial period of the natural history of an American colony. The most significant work of American natural history before Audubon's Birds of America. Cf. Anker 95; cf. Clark I:55; cf. Dunthorne 72; cf. Fine Bird Books (1990), p. 86; cf. Great Flower Books (1990), p.85; cf. Meisel III:340; cf. Nissen BBI 336, IVB 177; cf. Sabin 11509; cf. Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1057; cf. Wood p. 282; cf. Amy Meyers and Margaret Pritchard, Empire's Nature, Mark Catesby's New World Vision, Williamsburg, 1998.

Hand-coloured copper engraving on laid paper. Excellent condition. Sheet size: 12 3/4 x 18 inches. A fine image from Catesby's 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands', "the most famous colour-plate book of American plant and animal life.a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt) Trained as a botanist, Catesby travelled to Virginia in 1712 and remained there for seven years, sending back to England collections of plants and seeds. With the encouragement of Sir Hans Sloane and others, Catesby returned to America in 1722 to seek materials for his 'Natural History'; he travelled extensively in Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the Bahamas, sending back further specimens. His preface provides a lengthy account of the development of this work, including his decision to study with Joseph Goupy in order to learn to etch his plates himself to ensure accuracy and economy. A lovely and important work, embodying the most impressive record made during the colonial period of the natural history of an American colony. The most significant work of American natural history before Audubon's Birds of America. "The Blue-winged Teal (Anas discors) is a small dabbling duck. The adult male has a greyish blue head with a white facial crescent, a light brown body with a white patch near the rear and a black tail. The adult female is mottled brown. Both sexes have a blue wing patch. In flight, they flap their wings especially rapidly. Their breeding habitat is marshes and ponds throughout north and central North America. The nest is a shallow depression on the ground lined with grass and down, usually surrounded by vegetation. They migrate in flocks to Central and South America. During migration, some birds may fly long distances over open ocean. They are occasional vagrants to Europe, where their yellow legs are a distinction from other small ducks like Common Teal and Garganey. DNA analysis of this species has revealed its genetic make up to be almost identical to that of the Cinnamon teal. These birds feed by dabbling in shallow water. They mainly eat plants; their diet may include molluscs and aquatic insects. The call of the male is a short whistle; the female's call is a soft quack." (Wikipedia) Cf. Anker 95; cf. Clark I:55; cf. Dunthorne 72; cf. Fine Bird Books (1990), p. 86; cf. Great Flower Books (1990), p.85; cf. Meisel III:340; cf. Nissen BBI 336, IVB 177; cf. Sabin 11509; cf. Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1057; cf. Wood p. 282; cf. Amy Meyers and Margaret Pritchard, Empire's Nature, Mark Catesby's New World Vision, Williamsburg, 1998.

Hand-coloured copper engraving, on laid paper. Very good condition. A fine image from Catesby's 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands', "the most famous colour-plate book of American plant and animal life.a fundamental and original work for the study of American species." (Hunt) Catesby's Natural History is a vibrant and original work in which each plate seems to have been created without preconception or habitual form, embodying wit and the love every true naturalist feels for nature's beings. Far from being a mere animal and plant identification book, this is a testament to the glory of nature and life. The White-cheeked Pintail or Bahama Pintail is the northernmost subspecies of this handsome duck, which is found in Florida as well as the Bahamas, and in Trinidad and Tobago, and parts of South America. Trained as a botanist, Catesby travelled to Virginia in 1712 and remained there for seven years, sending back to England collections of plants and seeds. With the encouragement of Sir Hans Sloane and others, Catesby returned to America in 1722 to seek materials for his 'Natural History'; he travelled extensively in Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the Bahamas, sending back further specimens. His preface provides a lengthy account of the development of this work, including his decision to study with Joseph Goupy in order to learn to etch his plates himself to ensure accuracy and economy. A lovely and important work, embodying the most impressive record made during the colonial period of the natural history of an American colony. The most significant work of American natural history before Audubon's Birds of America. Cf. Anker 95; cf. Clark I:55; cf. Dunthorne 72; cf. Fine Bird Books (1990), p. 86; cf. Great Flower Books (1990), p.85; cf. Meisel III:340; cf. Nissen BBI 336, IVB 177; cf. Sabin 11509; cf. Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1057; cf. Wood p. 282; cf. Amy Meyers and Margaret Pritchard, Empire's Nature, Mark Catesby's New World Vision, Williamsburg, 1998; cf. Feduccia, Catesby's Birds of Colonial America (1985), pp. 57-8.

Folio. Zeitgenössisches Halbleder mit marmorierten Bezügen. 1 Bl. (Titel), 64 kolorierte Tafeln, 1 unkolorierte Tafel (Porträt eines Samojeden), 49 Bll. (Beschreibungen und Register). Wie oft ohne die mit diesem Band herausgegebene Karte der Karibik. Wenige Tafeln im Rand etwas braunfleckig, wenige im unteren Rand etwas knapp beschnitten. Erste Ausgabe. Wegen der Darstellung zahlreicher Schreit- und Entenvögel Nordamerikas gesuchter Teilband des Werkes. Die Seligmann'sche Sammlung ist eigentlich eine ins Deutsche übersetzte Zusammenfassung von Teilen zweier Werke, nämlich der "Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas" des Mark Catesby und von George Edwards "Gleanings of Natural History". Die Unterschiede zu den Originalwerken bestehen zum einen in den zahlreichen redaktionellen Eingriffen Seligmanns in Text und Bild, letztere vorwiegend in Bezug auf die Illustrationen Edwards, die teils deutlich angereichert sind; zum anderen hebt sich das Seligmannsche Prachtwerk auch in der Qualität des Druckes und des verwendeten Papieres deutlich von den zwei zugrundeliegenden Werken ab. In diesem Band die ungewöhnlich hohe Zahl von 36 Tafeln nach Catesby, dessen Illustrationen ohnehin nur in die ersten vier Bände aufgenommen wurde - alle nachfolgenden Bände enthalten ausschließlich Illustrationen nach Edwards. Erste Ausgabe. Wegen der Darstellung zahlreicher Schreit- und Entenvögel Nordamerikas gesuchter Teilband des Werkes. Die Seligmann'sche Sammlung ist eigentlich eine ins Deutsche übersetzte Zusammenfassung von Teilen zweier Werke, nämlich der "Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahamas" des Mark Catesby und von George Edwards "Gleanings of Natural History". Die Unterschiede zu den Originalwerken bestehen zum einen in den zahlreichen redaktionellen Eingriffen Seligmanns in Text und Bild, letztere vorwiegend in Bezug auf die Illustrationen Edwards, die teils deutlich angereichert sind; zum anderen hebt sich das Seligmannsche Prachtwerk auch in der Qualität des Druckes und des verwendeten Papieres deutlich von den zwei zugrundeliegenden Werken ab. In diesem Band die ungewöhnlich hohe Zahl von 36 Tafeln nach Catesby, dessen Illustrationen ohnehin nur in die ersten vier Bände aufgenommen wurde - alle nachfolgenden Bände enthalten ausschließlich Illustrationen nach Edwards. 3000 g.

Parts i-iv (of 9) in 2 volumes. Folio (15 2/8 x 9 4/8 inches). Letterpress for 204 numbered plates, vignette title-pages printed in red and black to parts i and ii, vignette title-pages to parts iii and iv (Aa2 with small restoration to margin in volume II). Engraved allegorical frontispiece to parts i and ii only. Hand-coloured folding map of "Carolinae Floridae nec non Insularum Bahamensium" (lower portion of one fold separated) and 201 fine engraved numbered plates with magnificent hand-colour (without plates 23 in part i, and plates 49 and 50 in part iii). Contemporary mottled sheep (worn at the extremities). First edition of parts i-iv of an eventual nine published between 1749 and 1776 with a total of 473 plates. The beautiful plates are re-engraved and embellished by Seligmann and his associates after the originals by Catesby, published in his "Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands" (London: 1731-1743) or George Edwards's "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds" and its sequel "Gleanings from Natural History", published between 1743 and 1751. Seligmann was a well-known Nürnberg publisher and engraver. He most famously published Trew's magnificent 'Hortus Nitidissimis' (1753-1786), Gessner's 'Opera botanica' and Schmidel's 'Erz Stüffen'. Nissen 857.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. 3rd Edition. 2 volumes. Folio (22 3/8" x 15 1/4"). Text in English and French. Folding engraved map with original hand-colour. 220 hand-colored engraved plates after Catesby. Modern red calf; modern red cloth cases. Third edition. In 1712, the English-born artist and naturalist Mark Catesby embarked on a series of expeditions to the southern colonies of British North America. Catesby was enthralled by the wildlife of the New World, and he spent years traveling by foot through parts of present-day Virginia, Georgia, the Carolinas and the Bahamas. Over the course of his journeys, he encountered and documented uncountable varieties of animal and plant life that were entirely unknown to Europeans. His drawings and written observations were the raw material for an unprecedented project: a scientific account of previously uninvestigated wildlife, with illustrations taken from life. Catesby initially encountered some difficulty in interesting sponsors in his monumental Natural History. Determined nonetheless to persevere in his project, and also wishing to maintain control over the translation of his drawings into print, the artist learned to engrave copper plates and set out to complete the Natural History himself. He produced all but two of the plates, and painted the impressions himself to further insure their fidelity to his models. The result was the most sweeping, complete and unique natural history study ever done. Despite Catesby's initial difficulties in finding subscribers, his striking finished product received widespread acclaim. Cromwell Mortimer, Secretary of the Royal Society, declared the publication to be "the most magnificent work I know since the Art of printing has been discovered." Catesby's charming, distinctive style sets his work apart from all artists who later followed his example. The overt simplicity of his compositions is deceiving; the artist arranged each of his images with great care, often combining seemingly incongruous elements to create the most artful scene possible. A sense of Catesby's enthusiasm for his subjects is palpable in his engravings. Very few artists were so personally involved in the completion of a published work, and Catesby's images convey what the artist must have experienced in America: the colors and varieties of the exotic species of birds, fish, animals, insects and plants of the New World. Widely considered the great achievement of 18th-century art and science, Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands has lost none of its power to delight in the 250 years since its publication. This remarkable study of American plants and animals is a monument to Catesby's intelligence, scientific devotion and love of nature. The Natural History has provided an important model for ornithologists and scientists, including John James Audubon, who followed in Catesby's footsteps a century later. Catalogued by Kate Hunter.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 2nd Edition. 2 volumes. Folio (21 x 14 inches). Title-pages and text in English and French, text double-column. 220 hand-colored etched plates by and after Catesby, most signed with his monogram, 80 and 96 in volume II by Georg Dionysius Ehret; plate 80 double-page, hand-colored engraved folding map in vol. 2, watermarked Crown Shield G R or J. Whatman paper, all undated; this copy with two single dedication leaves in English: "To the Queen" in vol. 1 and "To.the Princess of Wales" in vol. 2, the 20-pp. Appendix (pp. 101-120) and its single Index leaf (in English and Latin, with a list of the plates in French) at end of vol. 1, the 3-leaf Index to both volumes, in English, French and Latin, at end of vol. 2 and preceded by "An Account of Carolina" (numbered [i]-xliv, with "vol. II" printed on the first page of each gathering (light offsetting of plates onto text, vol. 1 folding plate with several clean tears within image neatly mended on verso, tiny wormhole to inner margin from pp. 104 to end, and plate 55 with light creasing, vol. 2 with plate 5 lightly spotted and plate 71 with minor marginal staining). Contemporary calf gilt, spines (expertly rebacked in calf antique gilt to style, with fine gilt tools and preserving contemporary green and red morocco spine labels). Provenance: John Rolle, Baron Rolle of Stevenstone (1750-1842, armorial bookplate); Lister and Leila Carlisle (bookplate); National Audubon Society (sold Christie's New York, 5 December 1991, lot 289). "The most famous color-plate book of American plant and animal life & [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of American species" (Hunt). Second edition, revised by George Edwards, text and plates on paper with various watermarks, first 20 text leaves of volume 2 with page numerals corrected by hand, as often; "DU" on title-page corrected by hand. Catesby's preface details his two journeys to the New World and the development of his Natural History, including his decision to etch his plates himself in order to ensure both accuracy and economy. "Instead of perpetuating the previous stiff, profile manner of presentation, Catesby devised the method of mingling plants and animals in logical groupings, most often with accuracy and with proportional scale between figure and plant. He did his utmost to convey something of the particular habits or movements of each species. Simple though they are, he infused his compositions with a sense of movement and vitality not usual prior to his work" (Norelli). Catesby became a renowned naturalist, botanist, and ornithologist, partly as a result of the mentorship of the celebrated English naturalist John Ray. In 1712 "he went to Virginia to learn something of its natural history. He lived for a time with his older sister Elizabeth and her husband William Cocke, a physician who was secretary to the colony and later a member of the governor's council. Here he met a number of prominent Virginians, including William Byrd II, who shared with Catesby his knowledge of the colony's fauna and flora. Catesby spent much time collecting plant specimens and seeds, most of which were sent to collectors in England, principally Sir Hans Sloane, then head of the Royal Society. "In 1714 Catesby made his first trip to the Appalachians, the Bahamas, and Jamaica, where he continued to study native plants and animals. From 1716 to 1718 he appears to have been heavily involved in the management of his brother-in-law's personal affairs while the latter was in London on business for the colony. Catesby himself returned to England in 1719. "In 1720 a group of prominent plant collectors in England, notably Sloane, William Sherard, Samuel Dale, Charles Dubois, and several others, decided to underwrite a second trip by Catesby to the Carolinas and the West Indies. His objective was to collect specimens and information about the natural history of the southeastern American colonies and the Bahamas. Discussions about this project had been ongoing for at least t. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 2nd Edition. "2 volumes, folio (21 x 14 in.; 53.3 x 35.5 cm). Title-pages in English and French printed in red and black, double-column text in English and French, dedication leaf in English to the Queen and trilingual index leaf (English, Latin, and French) in vol. 1, dedication leaf in English to the Princess of Wales in vol. 2, 6-page index to both volumes in English, Latin, and French at the end of vol. 2, 220 handcolored etched plates, most with Catesby's monogram (vol. 2 plates 61 and 96 by Georg Ehret after Catesby), handcolored folding map of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands and "An Account of Carolina and the Bahama Islands" bound after the plates in vol. 2, vol. 1 Preface with a band of 16 printer's fleurons, etched headpiece by Catesby, woodcut initials; "DU" corrected by hand on title-pages, first 20 text leaves of vol. 2 with attempted corrections by hand, light text and/or pigment offset, some scattered spotting and finger soiling, Pl. 101 (Razor Billed Black Jackdaw) and Pl. 167 (Little Brown Bead Snake) and adjoining text foxed, dark stain in gutter of Pl. 149 (Angel Fish) and its text. Contemporary mottled calf, marbled endpapers; sympathetically rebacked, board edges a little worn, vol. 2 upper board scratched, lower board scuffed with minor loss. The LAIRD U. PARK COPY OF "THE MOST FAMOUS COLORPLATE BOOK OF AMERICAN PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE AND A FUNDAMENTAL AND ORIGINAL WORK FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN SPECIES" (Hunt). The second edition, first edition of the text revised by George Edwards. Trained as a botanist, Catesby travelled to Virginia in 1712, returning to London in 1719 with an extensive collection of plants. This collection drew the attention of Sir Hans Sloane, who helped fund Catesby's second trip to Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the Bahamas from 1722 to 1729. Catesby's preface details his two journeys to the New World and the development of his natural history, including his decision to etch the plates himself in order to ensure both accuracy and economy. "Instead of perpetuating the previous stiff, profile manner of presentation, Catesby devised the method of mingling plants and animals in logical groupings, most often with accuracy and with proportional scale between figure and plant. He did his utmost to convey something of the particular habits or movements of each species. Simple though they are, he infused his compositions with a sense of movement and vitality not usual prior to his work" (Norelli). The first edition was published in ten parts, with the final part appearing in 1743 and the 20-plate appendix in 1747. Work appears to have begun on the second edition almost immediately-if not simultaneously-with the 1747 appendix. According to Stafleu and Cowan, the second edition was published between 1748 and 1756. Recent discoveries have suggested that there are multiple issues of the second edition, including early issues that may partly be comprised by sheets from the first edition. REFERENCES: E. G. Allen, "The History of American Ornithology before Audubon," in Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 41:3 (October 1951), pp. 387-591; Anker 94; Dunthorne 72; Ellis/Mengel 477; Fine Bird Books (1990), p. 86; Great Flower Books (1990). P. 53; Hunt 486 (first edition); McGill/Wood 281; E. Charles Nelson and David J. Elliott, The Curious Mister Catesby (University of George Press, 2015); Nissen IVB 177 and BBI 336; Norellli, American Wildlife Painting (New York, 1975); Sabin 11058; Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1057; Edwin Wolf 2nd, A Flock of Beautiful Birds (Philadelphia, 1977), pp. 5 -7 PROVENANCE: The American Library of Laird U. Park, Jr. (his sale, Sotheby's New York, 29 November 2000, lot 48); John Spencer (armorial bookplate on front pastedown); H.C. Drayton (bookplate on front free endpaper)".

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. "2 volumes, folio (20 x 14 in.; 50.8 x 35.5 cm). Title-pages in English and French printed in red and black, double-column text in English and French, dedication leaf in English to the Queen and trilingual index leaf (English, Latin, and French) in vol. 1, dedication leaf in English to the Princess of Wales in vol. 2, 6-page index to both volumes in English, Latin, and French at the end of vol. 2, 220 etched plates with FINE, SATURATED HANDCOLORING, most with Catesby's monogram (vol. 2 plates 61 and 96 by Georg Ehret after Catesby), handcolored folding map of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands and "An Account of Carolina and the Bahama Islands" bound after the plates in vol. 2, vol. 1 Preface with a band of 16 printer's fleurons, etched headpiece by Catesby, woodcut initials; "DU" corrected by hand on title-pages, first 20 text leaves of vol. 2 with attempted corrections by hand, as usual, light text offset to plates and/or pigment offset to text, light vertical creases in vol. 1 (plates 56-69), scattered foxing, spotting, or mottling affecting about a dozen plates, skillful repairs to short tears on plates 3-4 and to small holes on plates 5-8, and 19-21, short tear in right margin outside plate mark of plate 19 in vol. 2. Contemporary French straight-grained scarlet morocco, covers finely decorated with borders of gilt and blind garland roll-tools, inner border of gilt fillets with cornerpieces comprising small tools of birds fleeing a coiled snake in the grass, blue holland endpapers, spines in 7 compartments with raised bands lettered gilt in the second and fifth edges gilt and elaborately gauffred; expertly rebacked, preserving the original spines, board edges a bit worn. "THE MOST FAMOUS COLORPLATE BOOK OF AMERICAN PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE AND A FUNDAMENTAL AND ORIGINAL WORK FOR THE STUDY OF AMERICAN SPECIES" (Hunt). The second edition, first edition of the text revised by George Edwards. Trained as a botanist, Catesby travelled to Virginia in 1712, returning to London in 1719 with an extensive collection of plants. This collection drew the attention of Sir Hans Sloane, who helped fund Catesby's second trip to Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and the Bahamas from 1722 to 1729. Catesby's preface details his two journeys to the New World and the development of his natural history, including his decision to etch the plates himself in order to ensure both accuracy and economy. "Instead of perpetuating the previous stiff, profile manner of presentation, Catesby devised the method of mingling plants and animals in logical groupings, most often with accuracy and with proportional scale between figure and plant. He did his utmost to convey something of the particular habits or movements of each species. Simple though they are, he infused his compositions with a sense of movement and vitality not usual prior to his work" (Norelli). The first edition was published in ten parts, with the final part appearing in 1743 and the 20-plate appendix in 1747. Work appears to have begun on the second edition almost immediately-if not simultaneously-with the 1747 appendix. According to Stafleu and Cowan, the second edition was published between 1748 and 1756. Recent discoveries have suggested that there are multiple issues of the second edition, including early issues that may partly be comprised by sheets from the first edition. REFERENCES: E. G. Allen, "The History of American Ornithology before Audubon," in Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 41:3 (October 1951), pp. 387-591; Anker 94; Dunthorne 72; Ellis/Mengel 477; Fine Bird Books (1990), p. 86; Great Flower Books (1990). P. 53; Hunt 486 (first edition); McGill/Wood 281; E. Charles Nelson and David J. Elliott, The Curious Mister Catesby (University of George Press, 2015); Nissen IVB 177 and BBI 336; Norellli, American Wildlife Painting (New York, 1975); Sabin 11058; Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1057; Edwin Wolf 2nd, A Flock of Beautiful Birds (Philadelphia, 1977), pp. 5 -7 PROVENA.