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print room: bird prints from
other artists/authors
Gould,
Catesby, and Selby
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In this area, we highlight the work of several very important natural history
artist/authors of the eighteenth and nineteenth century. On this page, we have prints
from John Gould, Mark
Catesby, and Prideaux John Selby. On another page, we have prints from Wilson and
Bonaparte's American
Ornithology. That important work highlights the art of Alexander Wilson, Titian Ramsey Peale and Alexander Ride.
John Gould: Monograph of the Trochilidae
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Eupetomena Hirundinacea, or Swallow-tail (#42).
J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith.
Hullmandel & Walton, Imp. $1800.
One of the most sought-after plates in Gould's work. Image excellent, margins imperfect.
Click on the detail photo to see full sheet.
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We have five hummingbird plates from John
Gould's famous Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of
Hummingbirds. These hand-colored lithographs have
brilliant color. The paper is generally clean with some edge
toning and edge wear. (Toning is exaggerated in the photos by
shadows. We can send additional photos if you wish.) The prints measure around
20-22 inches by 14-15 inches.
Gould issued this series in 25 parts from 1849-1861 with the help
of H. C. Richter and William Hart. He began issuing a
supplement in 1880 (completed by Richard Bowdler Sharpe in 1887, six
years after Gould's death). Including the 58 plates of the
supplement, the total number of images in this work are 418. Our
prints are all from the original issue, not from the Supplement.
The plate numbers given are not recorded on the prints themselves, but
reflect the order of issue as determined by Gould's copy of the set.
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Campylopterus Latipennis, or Broad-shafted Sabre-wing (#48). J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et
lith.
Hullmandel & Walton, Imp. $800.
Includes elegant botanical drawing of orchid.
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 Topaza
Pyra, or Fiery
Topaz (#67).
J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith.
Hullmandel & Walton, Imp. SOLD
A top hummingbird plate that includes an example of Gould's famous
iridescence (gold leaf under watercolor).
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Adelomyia Inornata, or Purple-throated Adelomyia (#197).
J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith.
Hullmandel & Walton, Imp. SOLD.
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Amazilia Corallirostris, or Coral-billed Amazili (#307). J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et
lith.
Hullmandel & Walton, Imp. SOLD
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Mark Catesby: The Natural History of Carolina,
Florida and the Bahama Islands (1754).
Mark Catesby, a self-taught naturalist and artist, was the
first to publish observations and artistic sketches on American flora and
fauna. Originally issued between 1731 and 1743, Catesby's Natural
History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands was based on Catesby's
field research conducted during an extended visit to the New World in the
1720s. Something of a Renaissance man and lacking funds, Catesby took on
virtually all roles in the production of his work including preparation of the
text, producing the original paintings, preparing the etchings, and supervising
the hand-coloring of the printed plates. The complete work included over
200 plates, and covered birds, animals, insects and plants.
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Catesby's friend, George Edwards (also an
important artist/naturalist) supervised the coloring of the second
edition, issued in 1754, five years after Catesby's death. About 300
copies of both the first and second editions were produced using
folio-sized laid paper. Few prints survive today in very good
condition; thus we are pleased to
present a beautiful hand-colored etching from the second edition, the
Ruby-throated Hummingbird with Trumpet Vine. In overall very good to
excellent condition with fresh color, some minor offsetting of text. $2,500.
For two other interesting Catesby prints, take a look
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Prideaux John Selby: Illustrations of British
Ornithology
Considered one of the great masters of bird art of
the nineteenth century, P. J. Selby drew most of the birds in this series and did most
of the etching himself. W. H. Lizars (who was Audubon's first printer) did
the actual printing and supervised the coloring. This
series was first issued by subscription in
nineteen parts from 1824-1834 on J Whatman paper. It was issued again in the 1840s
and in the 1860s by Henry Bohn, also on J Whatman paper. Please click on the thumbnails for
larger photos.
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Little Egret Heron, Plate V. On J
Whatman 1833. Measuring around 25 x 20 inches. From the
first edition. Beautiful image with wonderful color.
One of Selby's best. $3500
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Plate LI. 1 Great Titmouse, 2 Blue
T., 3 Cole T., 4 Marsh T., 5 Long-tailed T., 6 Bearded T. From the second edition, published from 1841 to 1846 in London by Henry Bohn.
Beautiful color. With watermark J WHATMAN 1840. $200.
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Jay, Plate XXXVI. From the second edition, published from 1841 to 1846 in London by Henry Bohn.
Measurements just inside the frame are 24-1/2 x 18-1/2 inches. $300 (including frame).
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