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Some of the engravings in the work are printed close to the edge so there may be some border or plate mark loss.  There may me be a few minor imperfections, some faint toning or wear (mostly to edges or fold), and some faint offset that can be expected with age.  Please review the image and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:45.380Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 23 1/2\" by 17 1/2\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26503,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26504/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26504/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26504/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67813","title":{"en":"de wit - pair of maps: poland & lithuania"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26504/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":1350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:45.381Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26504,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26505/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26505/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26505/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26505/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26505/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67814","title":{"en":"de wit - 4 maps of eastern europe: bohemia (czech republic), bavaria, transylvania (romania), hungary"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26505/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:45.382Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 20 3/4\" by 29 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26505,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26506/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26506/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26506/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic lithograph is from \n reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the mississippi river to the pacific ocean... the work was published between 1855 and 1860 in washington by beverley tucker, thomas f. ford, and a.o.p. nicholson. \n \n the work came about as part of the pacific railroad surveys conducted under the direction of the secretary of war, jefferson davis. the surveys were conducted to explore the american west and document possible routes for trancontinental north american railroads. surveyors, scientists, and artist partook in the journeys and gathered information that covered 400,000 square miles. \n \n the publication was \"... probably the most important single contemporary source of knowledge on western geography and history and their value is greatly enhanced by the inclusion of many beautiful plates in color of scenery, native inhabitants, fauna and flora of the western country.\" (robert taft, artists and illustrators of the old west, p. 5) \n \n the \n reports \"... contain[ed] a monumental collection of scientific information, geographical, zoological, botanical, geological of the still mysterious american west. upon first examination, the volumes seem forbiddingly disorganized, however these faults are amply compensated by the richness of material within.\" (wagner-camp 262) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/4\" by 8 3/8\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67815","title":{"en":"pacific railroad survey - pair of scenic american lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26506/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:45.384Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/4\" by 8 3/8\""},"currency":"USD","id":26506,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26507/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26507/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26507/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26507/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26507/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26507/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic lithograph is from \n reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the mississippi river to the pacific ocean... the work was published between 1855 and 1860 in washington by beverley tucker, thomas f. ford, and a.o.p. nicholson. \n \n the work came about as part of the pacific railroad surveys conducted under the direction of the secretary of war, jefferson davis. the surveys were conducted to explore the american west and document possible routes for trancontinental north american railroads. surveyors, scientists, and artist partook in the journeys and gathered information that covered 400,000 square miles. \n \n the publication was \"... probably the most important single contemporary source of knowledge on western geography and history and their value is greatly enhanced by the inclusion of many beautiful plates in color of scenery, native inhabitants, fauna and flora of the western country.\" (robert taft, artists and illustrators of the old west, p. 5) \n \n the \n reports \"... contain[ed] a monumental collection of scientific information, geographical, zoological, botanical, geological of the still mysterious american west. upon first examination, the volumes seem forbiddingly disorganized, however these faults are amply compensated by the richness of material within.\" (wagner-camp 262) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/4\" by 8 3/8\"; rocky mountains ~ 22\" by 8 3/8\" fold out"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67816","title":{"en":"pacific railroad survey - 5 scenic american lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26507/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:45.385Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/4\" by 8 3/8\"; rocky mountains ~ 22\" by 8 3/8\" fold out"},"currency":"USD","id":26507,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26508/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26508/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26508/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26508/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26508/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26508/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26508/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26508/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this folio, hand-colored engraving is from louis-isidore duperrey's \n voyage autour du monde, sur la corvette la coquille, pendant les années 1822-25, sous le ministère et conformement aux instructions de ... ministre de la marine; et publié sous les auspices de m. le cte. de chabrol, ministre de la marine et des colonies . the work was published in paris by by firmin didot for a. bertrans between 1826 and 1830. the work illustrated costumes, landscapes, and exotic animals encountered on the voyage. \n \n the voyage, led by duperrey, concentrated on the exploration of the pacific. he had 'already circumnavigated the globe under freycinet. dumont d'urville, who would later lead his own expeditions in the pacific, was duperrey's second-in-command, réné lesson was the naturalist on the voyage. the coquille called at brazil, the falkland islands, concepciõn, callao, and payta. the pacific islands visited were the tuamotu archipelago, tahiti and the society islands, tonga, rotuma, the gilbert and caroline islands, and the bismarck archipelago. australia was visited twice, and explorations made of new zealand and the maoris were of particular significance. vast quantities of ethnographic and scientific data were collected. before returning to marseilles, java, mauritius, and ascension were visited\" (hill p.90). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67817","title":{"en":"duperrey - 7 engravings of native people and scenes"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26508/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There is some very light foxing scattered on the paper.   There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:45.386Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 21 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26508,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26509/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26509/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . this was from a combined latin and french edition of the work and was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/4\" by 16 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67818","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - views of germany: fitzlar and eschwege"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26509/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is a closed tear at the lower edge in the right portion of the print with archival tape to verso measuring ~ 3 1/2\".  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some wear or minor imperfections near the fold in engravings from this work, occasionally with archival tape to verso to protect the engraving.    Some of the engravings a previous owner wrote the name of the location, typically present to the margins.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:45.387Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 21 1/4\" by 16 1/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26509,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26510/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26510/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . this was from a combined latin and french edition of the work and was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/4\" by 16 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67819","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - views of germany: dortmund and lippstadt"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26510/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some wear or minor imperfections near the fold in engravings from this work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:45.389Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 21 1/4\" by 16 1/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":26510,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26511/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26511/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . this was from a combined latin and french edition of the work and was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/4\" by 16 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"67820","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - views of germany: oberwesel and boppard"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26511/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some wear or minor imperfections near the fold in engravings from this work.  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There is some insect holes to one side of the page.  The image is printed in the opposite direction of the text.  There may be some worming or paper imperfections due to age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":85,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:40.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 9 1/2\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":26514,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26515/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26515/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this enthralling engraving is from theodor de bry's significant historical work \n grands voyages . this from the first edition, latin issue with this particular engraving being published in frankfurt between 1590 and 1592 for de bry by sigismund feyerabend. \n grands voyages is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. \n \n theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from \n grands voyages , a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages. hakluyt helped de bry obtain paintings from the new world as well as giving him a copy of hariot's virginia. many of the original paintings of america were done by jacques le moynes de morgues and john white then transferred to copper plates by de bry. \n \n de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 14\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"67824","title":{"en":"de bry - brazil - how the sick king, jeppipo wasuwider, came home, and how illness is treated"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26515/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  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The lower left corner is absent.  There is a handling bend in the lower right portion of the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There is some very light foxing near the edges.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is some very light foxing near the edges.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is some very light foxing near the edges.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:41.691Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 7 3/4\" by 4 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":26523,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26524/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored celestial engraving on card is from jehoshaphat aspin's \n urania's mirror or a view of the heavens... . the work was published in london by samuel leigh at the strand in 1825. \n \n the engravings for the work were done by sidney hall. each card features pin holes used to locate star positions. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 3/4\" by 4 1/2\""},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"67833","title":{"en":"aspin - constellation map of perseus & medusa's head (perseus and caput medusae)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26524/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light foxing near the edges.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:41.692Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 7 3/4\" by 4 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":26524,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26525/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored celestial engraving on card is from jehoshaphat aspin's \n urania's mirror or a view of the heavens... . the work was published in london by samuel leigh at the strand in 1825. \n \n the engravings for the work were done by sidney hall. each card features pin holes used to locate star positions. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 3/4\" by 4 1/2\""},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"67834","title":{"en":"aspin - constellation map of fish (pisces)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26525/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light foxing near the edges.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:41.694Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 7 3/4\" by 4 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":26525,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26526/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored celestial engraving on card is from jehoshaphat aspin's \n urania's mirror or a view of the heavens... . the work was published in london by samuel leigh at the strand in 1825. \n \n the engravings for the work were done by sidney hall. each card features pin holes used to locate star positions. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 3/4\" by 4 1/2\""},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"67835","title":{"en":"aspin - constellation map of twins (gemini)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26526/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light foxing near the edges.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:41.695Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 7 3/4\" by 4 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":26526,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26527/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this allegorical and whimsical chromolithographed map is from william henry 'aleph' harvey's \n geographical fun: being humourous outlines of various countries... the work was published by hodder and stoughton circa 1868 in london. \n \n the anthropomorphic maps were drawn by lilian (eliza jane) lancaster. the introduction states it is the work of a \"young lady ... in her fifteenth year ... seeking to amuse a brother confined to his bed by illness.\" the introduction and lines of verse between the map were done by william harvey under the pseudonym aleph. the lithography was completed by vincent brooks, day & son. \n \n william henry 'aleph' harvey (1796-1866) was a london doctor and journalist. he was also known for writing and illustrating works for children. he stated as the purpose to create the work that \"if these geographical puzzles excite the mirth of children; the amusement of the moment may lead to the profitable curiosity of youthful students, and embue the mind with a healthful taste for an acquaintance with foreign lands. no history, no journal can be understood without a knowledge of maps, and good service is done when we make such information more easy and agreeable.\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/4\" by 10 3/4\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"67836","title":{"en":"harvey - anthropomorphic map of denmark"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26527/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:41.697Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 9 1/4\" by 10 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26527,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26528/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this allegorical and whimsical chromolithographed map is from william henry 'aleph' harvey's \n geographical fun: being humourous outlines of various countries... the work was published by hodder and stoughton circa 1868 in london. \n \n the anthropomorphic maps were drawn by lilian (eliza jane) lancaster. the introduction states it is the work of a \"young lady ... in her fifteenth year ... seeking to amuse a brother confined to his bed by illness.\" the introduction and lines of verse between the map were done by william harvey under the pseudonym aleph. the lithography was completed by vincent brooks, day & son. \n \n william henry 'aleph' harvey (1796-1866) was a london doctor and journalist. he was also known for writing and illustrating works for children. he stated as the purpose to create the work that \"if these geographical puzzles excite the mirth of children; the amusement of the moment may lead to the profitable curiosity of youthful students, and embue the mind with a healthful taste for an acquaintance with foreign lands. no history, no journal can be understood without a knowledge of maps, and good service is done when we make such information more easy and agreeable.\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/4\" by 10 3/4\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"67837","title":{"en":"harvey - anthropomorphic map of france"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26528/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:41.698Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 9 1/4\" by 10 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26528,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26529/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this allegorical and whimsical chromolithographed map is from william henry 'aleph' harvey's \n geographical fun: being humourous outlines of various countries... the work was published by hodder and stoughton circa 1868 in london. \n \n the anthropomorphic maps were drawn by lilian (eliza jane) lancaster. the introduction states it is the work of a \"young lady ... in her fifteenth year ... seeking to amuse a brother confined to his bed by illness.\" the introduction and lines of verse between the map were done by william harvey under the pseudonym aleph. the lithography was completed by vincent brooks, day & son. \n \n william henry 'aleph' harvey (1796-1866) was a london doctor and journalist. he was also known for writing and illustrating works for children. he stated as the purpose to create the work that \"if these geographical puzzles excite the mirth of children; the amusement of the moment may lead to the profitable curiosity of youthful students, and embue the mind with a healthful taste for an acquaintance with foreign lands. no history, no journal can be understood without a knowledge of maps, and good service is done when we make such information more easy and agreeable.\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/4\" by 10 3/4\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"67838","title":{"en":"harvey - anthropomorphic map of wales"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26529/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:41.699Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 9 1/4\" by 10 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26529,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26530/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this allegorical and whimsical chromolithographed map is from william henry 'aleph' harvey's \n geographical fun: being humourous outlines of various countries... the work was published by hodder and stoughton circa 1868 in london. \n \n the anthropomorphic maps were drawn by lilian (eliza jane) lancaster. the introduction states it is the work of a \"young lady ... in her fifteenth year ... seeking to amuse a brother confined to his bed by illness.\" the introduction and lines of verse between the map were done by william harvey under the pseudonym aleph. the lithography was completed by vincent brooks, day & son. \n \n william henry 'aleph' harvey (1796-1866) was a london doctor and journalist. he was also known for writing and illustrating works for children. he stated as the purpose to create the work that \"if these geographical puzzles excite the mirth of children; the amusement of the moment may lead to the profitable curiosity of youthful students, and embue the mind with a healthful taste for an acquaintance with foreign lands. no history, no journal can be understood without a knowledge of maps, and good service is done when we make such information more easy and agreeable.\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/4\" by 10 3/4\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"67839","title":{"en":"harvey - anthropomorphic map of ireland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26530/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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(van der krogt) \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan. their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\" he also served as the official cartagropher for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to atlas mayor. it was to be his most famous atlas, and was meant to include up to 13 volumes, but only 10 volumes were ever completed as his printing house was destroyed by fire. he was also noted for the publication of the atlas \n theatrum orbis terrarum . \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/4\" by 19 3/4\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67841","title":{"en":"blaeu - frontispiece"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26532/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The engravings from the work are in generally very good to excellent condition.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:42.821Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$20,000 - $30,000","details":{"en":"~ 23 5/8\" by 17 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26538,"estimateMin":20000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26539/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26539/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable early american lithograph is from the scarce work by augustus kollner's \n views of american cities . the work was published in by goupil, vibert, & co. of new york & paris between 1848 and 1851. the lithograph was completed by isidore-laurent deroy and printed in paris by cattier. this is a high quality lithograph with the blind stamp is present. \n \n augustus theodore frederick adam kollner (1812-1906) was a german-born artist, engraver, and lithographer. he worked in stuttgart, germany and paris, france before emigrating to the united states in 1839. he continued his work drawing american scenery, where goupil, vibert, & co. decided to publish a series of his views. \n \n \"popularly known for his illustrations for many volumes published by the american sunday school union, kollner also undertook a major print series, views of american cities, published un new york and paris by goupil, vibert and company between 1848 and 1851.\" (deák 494) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 13\"; image size (line to line) ~ 11 3/4\" by 8\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67848","title":{"en":"kollner, rare - battle-monument in baltimore, maryland. 5"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26539/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:42.822Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17\" by 13\"; image size (line to line) ~ 11 3/4\" by 8\""},"currency":"USD","id":26539,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26540/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26540/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable early american lithograph is from the scarce work by augustus kollner's \n views of american cities . the work was published in by goupil, vibert, & co. of new york & paris between 1848 and 1851. the lithograph was completed by isidore-laurent deroy and printed in paris by cattier. this is a high quality lithograph with the blind stamp is present. \n \n augustus theodore frederick adam kollner (1812-1906) was a german-born artist, engraver, and lithographer. he worked in stuttgart, germany and paris, france before emigrating to the united states in 1839. he continued his work drawing american scenery, where goupil, vibert, & co. decided to publish a series of his views. \n \n \"popularly known for his illustrations for many volumes published by the american sunday school union, kollner also undertook a major print series, views of american cities, published un new york and paris by goupil, vibert and company between 1848 and 1851.\" (deák 494) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 13\"; image size (line to line) ~ 11 3/4\" by 8\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67849","title":{"en":"kollner, rare - tomb of washington at mount vernon. 15"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26540/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:42.824Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17\" by 13\"; image size (line to line) ~ 11 3/4\" by 8\""},"currency":"USD","id":26540,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26541/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26541/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional, rare folio is from captain henry james warre's \n sketches in north america and the oregon territory . the work was lithographed and published by dickinson & co. in london in 1848. it is a first edition both printed in color in finished by hand at the time with touches of gum arabic. the work is considered \"the most important one published on the subject of the pacific northwest.\" (virginia historical society online) \n \n warre travelled the oregon territory in 1845 on behalf of the british government. they sought to settle a territorial dispute with the americans for which war seemed imminent. upon his return, the matter was already resolved. warre depicted the scenery, situations, and incidents for this work, a remarkable record of the american west before it was touched by western civilization. the resulting lithographs \"remain the only western color plates comparable in beauty to those by bodmer.\" (howes) \n \n general sir henry james warre (1819-1898) was born in south africa and eventually served as an army officer in british north america. he served as aide-de-camp to his uncle, sir r. d. jackson, commander-in-chief of the forces. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/4\" by 14 1/4\""},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"67850","title":{"en":"warre, rare - source of the columbia river"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26541/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age or faint smudges near the edges.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:42.825Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","details":{"en":"~ 21 1/4\" by 14 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26541,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26542/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26542/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and historic folio lithograph is from jacques-gerard milbert's \n itineraire pittoresque du fleuve hudson et des parties laterales . the work was published in paris by henri gaugain between 1828 and 1829. \n \n the work illustrated and recorded scenes of new york including the hudson river, new york city, west point, albany, troy, saratoga springs, and niagara falls. it also included depictions of massachusetts, maryland, new jersey, pennsylvania, rhode island, and virginia. the lithograph available is from the first edition of the work and are on india paper, mounted. \n \n jacques-gerard milbert (1766-1840) was a french naturalist, artist, geographer, and engineer. he spent eight years in the united states exploring and sketching the country, flora, and fauna. he sent back near 8000 specimens to the museum of natural history in paris. \n \n \"as an artist, milbert loved to paint american landscapes, particularly those which showed the hudson, 'king of rivers, ' flowing majestically through the mountains ... boundless curiosity, plus a contagious enthusiasm and a delightful sense of humor, make the journal as lively a document today as when it was penned a hundred and forty years ago. the pictures of what he saw, as of the time he drew them, constitute a unique and valuable record.\" (sherman) \n \n \"milbert sailed from havre on the 1st of september, 1815, and arrived in new york on the 20th of the following october. he settled in new york, where his first work was the making of several drawings of the mechanism of steamboats. he soon, however, turned to portrait-painting, and taught drawing. milbert was later attached to the commission in charge of the leveling preparatory to the establishment of the champlain canal. in this connection he made a journey in one of the large steamers plying upon the hudson. it was on this voyage that he collected much of the material for his \n itinéraire pittoresque . \n \n \"a few years after his arrival in new york he was charged by m. hyde de neuville, the french minister, with the preparation of certain collections of natural history specimens, destined for the king's garden in paris. in his report on this collection, which is printed in full in his \n itinéraire pittoresque , he styles himself 'voyageur, naturaliste du gouvernement et correspondant du museum d'histoire naturelle au jardin du roi.' it was through milbert's efforts that the first living specimen of the american buffalo was introduced into france.\" (stokes iconography of new york) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 12\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67851","title":{"en":"milbert - tarry-town where major andre was captured (new york). 4"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26542/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:40.145Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17\" by 12\""},"currency":"USD","id":26542,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26543/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26543/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and historic folio lithograph is from jacques-gerard milbert's \n itineraire pittoresque du fleuve hudson et des parties laterales . the work was published in paris by henri gaugain between 1828 and 1829. \n \n the work illustrated and recorded scenes of new york including the hudson river, new york city, west point, albany, troy, saratoga springs, and niagara falls. it also included depictions of massachusetts, maryland, new jersey, pennsylvania, rhode island, and virginia. the lithograph available is from the first edition of the work and are on india paper, mounted. \n \n jacques-gerard milbert (1766-1840) was a french naturalist, artist, geographer, and engineer. he spent eight years in the united states exploring and sketching the country, flora, and fauna. he sent back near 8000 specimens to the museum of natural history in paris. \n \n \"as an artist, milbert loved to paint american landscapes, particularly those which showed the hudson, 'king of rivers, ' flowing majestically through the mountains ... boundless curiosity, plus a contagious enthusiasm and a delightful sense of humor, make the journal as lively a document today as when it was penned a hundred and forty years ago. the pictures of what he saw, as of the time he drew them, constitute a unique and valuable record.\" (sherman) \n \n \"milbert sailed from havre on the 1st of september, 1815, and arrived in new york on the 20th of the following october. he settled in new york, where his first work was the making of several drawings of the mechanism of steamboats. he soon, however, turned to portrait-painting, and taught drawing. milbert was later attached to the commission in charge of the leveling preparatory to the establishment of the champlain canal. in this connection he made a journey in one of the large steamers plying upon the hudson. it was on this voyage that he collected much of the material for his \n itinéraire pittoresque . \n \n \"a few years after his arrival in new york he was charged by m. hyde de neuville, the french minister, with the preparation of certain collections of natural history specimens, destined for the king's garden in paris. in his report on this collection, which is printed in full in his \n itinéraire pittoresque , he styles himself 'voyageur, naturaliste du gouvernement et correspondant du museum d'histoire naturelle au jardin du roi.' it was through milbert's efforts that the first living specimen of the american buffalo was introduced into france.\" (stokes iconography of new york) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 12\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67852","title":{"en":"milbert - plain of west point at the moment of exercise (new york). 7"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26543/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:40.149Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17\" by 12\""},"currency":"USD","id":26543,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26544/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26544/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and historic folio lithograph is from jacques-gerard milbert's \n itineraire pittoresque du fleuve hudson et des parties laterales . the work was published in paris by henri gaugain between 1828 and 1829. \n \n the work illustrated and recorded scenes of new york including the hudson river, new york city, west point, albany, troy, saratoga springs, and niagara falls. it also included depictions of massachusetts, maryland, new jersey, pennsylvania, rhode island, and virginia. the lithograph available is from the first edition of the work and are on india paper, mounted. \n \n jacques-gerard milbert (1766-1840) was a french naturalist, artist, geographer, and engineer. he spent eight years in the united states exploring and sketching the country, flora, and fauna. he sent back near 8000 specimens to the museum of natural history in paris. \n \n \"as an artist, milbert loved to paint american landscapes, particularly those which showed the hudson, 'king of rivers, ' flowing majestically through the mountains ... boundless curiosity, plus a contagious enthusiasm and a delightful sense of humor, make the journal as lively a document today as when it was penned a hundred and forty years ago. the pictures of what he saw, as of the time he drew them, constitute a unique and valuable record.\" (sherman) \n \n \"milbert sailed from havre on the 1st of september, 1815, and arrived in new york on the 20th of the following october. he settled in new york, where his first work was the making of several drawings of the mechanism of steamboats. he soon, however, turned to portrait-painting, and taught drawing. milbert was later attached to the commission in charge of the leveling preparatory to the establishment of the champlain canal. in this connection he made a journey in one of the large steamers plying upon the hudson. it was on this voyage that he collected much of the material for his \n itinéraire pittoresque . \n \n \"a few years after his arrival in new york he was charged by m. hyde de neuville, the french minister, with the preparation of certain collections of natural history specimens, destined for the king's garden in paris. in his report on this collection, which is printed in full in his \n itinéraire pittoresque , he styles himself 'voyageur, naturaliste du gouvernement et correspondant du museum d'histoire naturelle au jardin du roi.' it was through milbert's efforts that the first living specimen of the american buffalo was introduced into france.\" (stokes iconography of new york) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 12\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67853","title":{"en":"milbert - haverstraw or warren landing (new york). 6"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26544/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:40.152Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17\" by 12\""},"currency":"USD","id":26544,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26545/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26545/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and historic folio lithograph is from jacques-gerard milbert's \n itineraire pittoresque du fleuve hudson et des parties laterales . the work was published in paris by henri gaugain between 1828 and 1829. \n \n the work illustrated and recorded scenes of new york including the hudson river, new york city, west point, albany, troy, saratoga springs, and niagara falls. it also included depictions of massachusetts, maryland, new jersey, pennsylvania, rhode island, and virginia. the lithograph available is from the first edition of the work and are on india paper, mounted. \n \n jacques-gerard milbert (1766-1840) was a french naturalist, artist, geographer, and engineer. he spent eight years in the united states exploring and sketching the country, flora, and fauna. he sent back near 8000 specimens to the museum of natural history in paris. \n \n \"as an artist, milbert loved to paint american landscapes, particularly those which showed the hudson, 'king of rivers, ' flowing majestically through the mountains ... boundless curiosity, plus a contagious enthusiasm and a delightful sense of humor, make the journal as lively a document today as when it was penned a hundred and forty years ago. the pictures of what he saw, as of the time he drew them, constitute a unique and valuable record.\" (sherman) \n \n \"milbert sailed from havre on the 1st of september, 1815, and arrived in new york on the 20th of the following october. he settled in new york, where his first work was the making of several drawings of the mechanism of steamboats. he soon, however, turned to portrait-painting, and taught drawing. milbert was later attached to the commission in charge of the leveling preparatory to the establishment of the champlain canal. in this connection he made a journey in one of the large steamers plying upon the hudson. it was on this voyage that he collected much of the material for his \n itinéraire pittoresque . \n \n \"a few years after his arrival in new york he was charged by m. hyde de neuville, the french minister, with the preparation of certain collections of natural history specimens, destined for the king's garden in paris. in his report on this collection, which is printed in full in his \n itinéraire pittoresque , he styles himself 'voyageur, naturaliste du gouvernement et correspondant du museum d'histoire naturelle au jardin du roi.' it was through milbert's efforts that the first living specimen of the american buffalo was introduced into france.\" (stokes iconography of new york) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 12\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67854","title":{"en":"milbert - view of new york taken from weahawk. 1"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26545/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:40.154Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17\" by 12\""},"currency":"USD","id":26545,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":375,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26546/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26546/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional folio lithograph is from john james audubon's \n the viviparous quadrupeds of north america . it was part of the imperial folio edition published between 1845 and 1851. \n \n audubon and his son, john woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. victor gifford audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. the print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer james t. bowen of philadelphia. great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. \n \n audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. it was the first work of this size done on american quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in america. audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of america. \n \n when he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator rev. james bachman \"i am growing old, but what of this? my spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these i expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! only think of the quadrupeds of america being presented to the world of science by audubon and bachman.\" (streshinsky, audubon, p. 332) \n \n \n quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. he completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, john woodhouse audubon. john james audubon served as \"...the genius and guiding hand. audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. he was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. as the success of the 'little work' grew, audubon\u2019s dominant role in the process became more apparent.\" (ron tyler) \n \n provenance: stamp to title reads gardner a. sage library, theological seminary, new brunswick, new jersey \n \n \n paper size: ~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"67855","title":{"en":"audubon, imperial folio - rocky mountain neotoma. 29"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26546/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:40.156Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"currency":"USD","id":26546,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":375,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26547/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26547/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional folio lithograph is from john james audubon's \n the viviparous quadrupeds of north america . it was part of the imperial folio edition published between 1845 and 1851. \n \n audubon and his son, john woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. victor gifford audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. the print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer james t. bowen of philadelphia. great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. \n \n audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. it was the first work of this size done on american quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in america. audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of america. \n \n when he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator rev. james bachman \"i am growing old, but what of this? my spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these i expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! only think of the quadrupeds of america being presented to the world of science by audubon and bachman.\" (streshinsky, audubon, p. 332) \n \n \n quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. he completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, john woodhouse audubon. john james audubon served as \"...the genius and guiding hand. audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. he was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. as the success of the 'little work' grew, audubon\u2019s dominant role in the process became more apparent.\" (ron tyler) \n \n provenance: stamp to title reads gardner a. sage library, theological seminary, new brunswick, new jersey \n \n \n paper size: ~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"67856","title":{"en":"audubon, imperial folio - soft haired squirrel. 19"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26547/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":375,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:40.157Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"currency":"USD","id":26547,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26548/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26548/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic folio, native american lithograph is from thomas l. mckenney & james hall\u2019s \n history of the indian tribes of north america . the work was published in philadelphia by frederick w. greenough in 1836. an admirer and supporter of the american indians, thomas mckenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these indians are the lithographs found in history which were modeled off the paintings. charles bird king was an american portrait painter that was commissioned by mckenney to paint the portraits of the indians. king made many of the 143 paintings from which the lithographs were created. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67857","title":{"en":"mckenney & hall, folio - kee-she-waa, a fox warrior"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26548/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in overall good to excellent condition.  There can often be light text offset or a few very small, light fox marks with this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is some binding tape at the upper edge.  There is extremely light, mottled toning of the paper.  There is a small, closed tear at the upper left edge.  There may be some faint general wear or toning and a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and size.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:43.155Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 18\""},"currency":"USD","id":26567,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26568/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this endearing caricature is from \n vanity fair . the work was published from 1868 to 1914 in london by ranken and co. \n vanity fair was a weekly magazine of social, literary, and political content. victorian and edwardian england celebrated the work and most noted were it's caricatures of famous men and women of the time. \n \n thomas gibson bowles was the founder, owner, and editor of the magazine until 1889. he described the images as \"grim faces made more grim, grotesque figures made more grotesque, and dull people made duller by the genius of our talented collaborator 'ape'; but there is nothing that has been treated with a set purpose to make it something that it was not already originally in a lesser degree.\" bowles also wrote the biographical commentaries on each caricature under the pseudonym 'jehu junior'. other contributors to the magazine include lewis carroll, willie wilde, p. g. wodehouse, jessie pope and bertram fletcher robinson. \n \n vanity fair also featured word games, book and theater reviews, financial advice columns, serialized fiction, travel reports, and more. eventually the magazine moved away from political and economic news and moved on to more social ventures. it remained informative as well as amusing throughout its publication. the caricatures are quintessentially english and have gained popularity among collectors and interior designers. \n \n the most memorable parts of the magazine were the biographies and accompanying caricatures. these were conceived by bowles, who added them to the magazine in the first year of its existence. ultimately there were 2300 caricatures, always somewhat to quite ridiculous, but perceptive and revealing. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 14\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67877","title":{"en":"vanity fair - 8 gentleman and sporting caricatures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26568/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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The Wild Duck or Mallard plate has some creasing and closed tears with some repair at the lower edge.  There is a horizontal bend at the center of the plate.  There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":35,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:50.283Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 6 3/4\" by 10 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26638,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26639/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lush folio lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot's \n a monograph of the bucerotidae, or family of the hornbills . the work was published in new york by taylor & francis of london between 1877 and 1882. the originally hand-colored lithographs were printed by m. & n. hanhart. john gerard keulemans composed the plates and they were hand-colored by mr. smith. \n \n the lithograph is from the first edition of this \"comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills\" (zimmer) from one of the best known american ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period. \n \n this is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. \"the bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the ethiopian and oriental regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the malay archipelago\" (introduction). hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of \"enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched\" (introduction). the male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. she will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. the bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. keulemans was born in rotterdam, holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in england, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in london in 1912. he was \"undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. he was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations\" (feathers to brush p. 47) \n \n bm(nh) i, p.522; fine bird books (1990) p.95; t. keulemans & j. coldewey, feathers to brush... john gerrard keulemans, 1982, p.61; nissen ivb 297; wood p.331; zimmer p.207. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 14 3/4\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"67948","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - yellow-casque black hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26639/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:50.286Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/2\" by 14 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26640,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26641/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, originally hand-colored lithograph comes from henry dresser's \n a monograph of the coraciidae, or family of the rollers . the work was published in london by the author in 1893. the plates were by the acclaimed artist j. g. keulemans. \n \n the roller is a solitary forest bird that largely came from the ethiopian region. the name roller was developed from observing their movements in courtship in fights. \n \n keulemans is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. he contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of elliot, buller, dresser, and the ibis. according to jackson (bird illustrators, p. 90) \u201cthe great value of keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. the bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. the feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.\u201d \n \n dresser was a leading figure in ornithological circles: he was elected a member of the british ornithologists\u2019 union in 1865 and served as its secretary from 1882 to 1888. he was a member and fellow of the linnean and zoological societies of london and an honorary fellow of the american ornithologists\u2019 union. \n coraciidae was one of the three major monographs published by dresser. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 14 3/4\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"67950","title":{"en":"dresser & keulemans - anomalous cuckoo-roller"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26641/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some very light toning, offset, or light fox marks to engravings from this the work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some very light toning, offset, or light fox marks to engravings from this the work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some very light toning, offset, or light fox marks to engravings from this the work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:50.924Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 9\" by 11\""},"currency":"USD","id":26645,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26646/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from george edwards's \n a natural history of uncommon birds and of some other rare and undescribed animals and gleanings of natural history. the work was published in london for the author between 1745 and 1806. \n \n this was one of the most important natural history works. many of the birds in the work had not been previously illustrated, with quite a few being foreign species drawn from captivity in london. linnaeus gave around 350 birds their scientific names based on edwards's descriptions. \n \n george edwards (1694-1773) was an english draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. he worked as the librarian to the royal college of physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'the father of british ornithology.' \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 11\""},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"67955","title":{"en":"edwards - great horned owl. 227"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26646/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some very light toning, offset, or light fox marks to engravings from this the work. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:50.925Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 9\" by 11\""},"currency":"USD","id":26646,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26647/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67956","title":{"en":"lear & gould - capercailzie or cock of the wood"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26647/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The lowest nomenclature is cropped due to how the plate was printed and bound.  There's occasionally faint offset or light fox marks with Gould's lithographs.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:53:50.927Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":26647,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/26648/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-11-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"67957","title":{"en":"lear & gould - great auk"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/52683/lot/26648/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There's occasionally faint offset or light fox marks with Gould's lithographs.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be an occasional mark or toned spot to be expected with age to plates from this work.  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There may be some very light toning, marks, smudging, or handling mostly present to margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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