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There is some worming / insect loss to the paper.  There may be some wear to the edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:09.684Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":29688,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29689/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29689/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29689/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n virginia - one of the chief ladies of secota \n virginia - one of the religious men of secota \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & thomas hariot's \n admiranda narratio fida tamen, de commodis et incolarum ritibus virginiae, ... anglico scripta sermone a thoma hariot or \n hariot's virginia . it is the first part or volume of \n grands voyages which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by johann wechel for theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed circa 1608. \n \n this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it is a first eyewitness pictorial record of the american southeast. it was also the first illustrated account dedicated to any portion of what is now the united states. \n \n the engraving here is from the first part of theodor de bry's \n grands voyages and from \"the rarest volume of that series.\" (sabin 30377) hariot wrote the text and first described virginia and north carolina. he was part of the roanoke expedition along with the artist, john white, and wrote from direct observation. white's illustrations are now celebrated early american images. he served as lieutenant-governor of the colony. \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. \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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"90002","title":{"en":"de bry - pair of engravings of scenes in virginia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29689/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some wear to the edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The paper exhibits some discoloration and handling.  There may be some light toning, smudging, and text bleed through.  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":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:09.687Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":29690,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29691/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29691/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from ambroise pare's \n les oeuvres... this is from the twelfth edition, revised and corrected, and was published in lyon by pierre riguad et antoine jullieron in 1664. the edition was noted for its addition on an extensive theory on fevers, newly found from pare's manuscripts. the woodcut engravings for the work were done on chain-linked paper. \n \n pare was perhaps the most famous french surgeon he is considered to be the \n father of modern surgery . pare was born in 1510 and lived to 1590. he worked as a barber-surgeon for the army, but his skill placed him as the surgeon of kings henri ii, francois ii, charles ix, henry iii, as well as chaterine de medici. he dedicated his life to the study of surgery, anatomy, physiology, and therapeutics. \n \n pare made serveral advancements in the medical field. he discovered that dressing a gun shot wound was more effective than cauterizing with oil. he helped move forth the use of ligatures to control bleeding post amputation. he developed an early form of \"flap amputation\" which saved skin and muscle during surgery. he also invented prosthetic devices include le petit lorrain which was \u201ca mechanical hand operated by catches and springs worn by a french army captain in battle.\u201d pare wrote 25 books with topics ranging from medicine, obstetrics, natural history, and demonology. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"90004","title":{"en":"pare, pub. 1664 - serpent attached to child, monster that came forth of a womans womb, & other monstrosities"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29691/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good  to excellent condition overall.  There may be some light toning and text bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some light toning and text bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some light toning and text bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some light toning and text bleed through.  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":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:09.694Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":29694,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29695/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29695/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from ambroise pare's \n les oeuvres... this is from the twelfth edition, revised and corrected, and was published in lyon by pierre riguad et antoine jullieron in 1664. the edition was noted for its addition on an extensive theory on fevers, newly found from pare's manuscripts. the woodcut engravings for the work were done on chain-linked paper. \n \n pare was perhaps the most famous french surgeon he is considered to be the \n father of modern surgery . pare was born in 1510 and lived to 1590. he worked as a barber-surgeon for the army, but his skill placed him as the surgeon of kings henri ii, francois ii, charles ix, henry iii, as well as chaterine de medici. he dedicated his life to the study of surgery, anatomy, physiology, and therapeutics. \n \n pare made serveral advancements in the medical field. he discovered that dressing a gun shot wound was more effective than cauterizing with oil. he helped move forth the use of ligatures to control bleeding post amputation. he developed an early form of \"flap amputation\" which saved skin and muscle during surgery. he also invented prosthetic devices include le petit lorrain which was \u201ca mechanical hand operated by catches and springs worn by a french army captain in battle.\u201d pare wrote 25 books with topics ranging from medicine, obstetrics, natural history, and demonology. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"90008","title":{"en":"pare, pub. 1664 - mechanical arm (pare created first functional design)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29695/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good  to excellent condition overall.  There may be some light toning and text bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint offset or toning at the folds in this work; however generally very clean, presented well.  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":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:09.696Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":29696,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29697/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29697/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from jean francois de galaup la perouse's \n atlas du voyage de la perouse it was printed in london by g.g. & j. robinson between 1798 and 1799. \n \n a fine copy of this engraving from robinson's edition \"usually considered to be the best one in english ... [and is] extremely rare\" (hill), picturing and charting la perouse's ill-fated voyage round the world. \n \n \"la pérouse's expedition was one of the most important scientific explorations ever undertaken to the pacific and the west coast of north america ... the charge to the expedition [which took place between 1785 and 1788] was to examine such parts of the region as had not been explored by captain cook; to seek for an interoceanic passage; to make scientific observations on the various countries, peoples, and products; to obtain reliable information about the fur trade and the extent of spanish settlements in california; and to promote the inducements for french enterprise in that quarter ... la pérouse and his men did important geographical research ... the voyage also included the first foreign scientific group ever to visit alta california [two of the plates depict a beeeater and a male and female partridge of california. there are also maps and plans of san francisco, monterery, and san diego] ... la pérouse sent dispatches back to france from kamchatka and botany bay. the two ships then set sail from botany bay, in 1788, and were never heard from again.\" (hill) \n \n when it became clear that something had happened to the expedition, a decision was made to publish the journals he had transmitted home. it was not until the 1820s that the wrecks of his ships were discovered on a reef in the santa cruz group. la perouse's voyage is notable for its superb mapping of the alaskan and california coasts, including maps of san diego, monterey, and the whole northwest coast. the atlas also contained numerous interesting views on the coast, and in california and the pacific, as well as botanical and natural history plates. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 13 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large margin, folio engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"90010","title":{"en":"la perouse - view of the admiralty islnds (vue des iles de l'amiraute). 2"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29697/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some weakening of the paper at the plate mark.  There is a very small, closed tear at the upper edge to the plate mark.  There may be some faint offset or handling due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  On some of the fold out pages from this work there has been a strip professionally added to the verso side of the fold with period paper (blank sheets from same work).  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:04.959Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":29707,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29708/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29708/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work 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. the text to verso is in latin. \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: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"90021","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of escorial, the royal palace of phillip ii, king of spain"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29708/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be some faint toning to the paper.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  There may be archival tape to verso of some folds.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.775Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":29708,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29709/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29709/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work 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. the text to verso is in latin. \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: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"90022","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of milan, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29709/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be some faint toning to the paper.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  There may be archival tape to verso of some folds.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.777Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":29709,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29710/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29710/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work 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. the text to verso is in latin. \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: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"90023","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of zamosc, poland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29710/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be some faint toning to the paper.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  There may be archival tape to verso of some folds.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.779Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":29710,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29711/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29711/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work 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. the text to verso is in latin. \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: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"90024","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of kostajnica, croatia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29711/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be some faint toning to the paper.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  There may be archival tape to verso of some folds.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.781Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":29711,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":850,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/018/018.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/019/019.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/020/020.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/021/021.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/022/022.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/023/023.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/024/024.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/025/025.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/026/026.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29712/027/027.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"these historic volumes are william dampier's \n nieuwe reystogt rondom de werreld. (...) waarin omstandiglyk beschreeven worden de land-engte van amerika (...). beneffens eenige merkwaardige ontmoetingen in de zuydzee en elders . the work was published in the hague by a. de hondt between 1698 and 1700. this is the first dutch edition and was translated by w. sewel. \n \n the work is 3 parts in 2 volumes bound in contemporary uniform vellum. it has 2 engraved frontispieces as well as 11 maps and 17 engravings (some folding). the plates were done by c. luyken and j. lamsvelt. this lot does not include the separately published continuation published in 1704 titled \n reystogt (...) na nieuw holland (...) in 't jaar 1699 . \n \n william dampier (1651-1715) was born in england and was orphaned. he set out in 1679 and took to the seas as a pirate and sea captain before returning in 1691. he is noted as the first man to circumnavigate the world three times. he was also the first englishman to explore parts of new holland (australia) and new guinea. he's believed to have been the first englishman to step on the australian mainland. \n \n \"william dampier combined a swashbuckling life of adventure with pioneering scientific achievements. in 1676, he started his career as a buccaneer preying on ships on the spanish main and struggling through the impenetrable jungle of the isthmus of panama in search of gold. he could easily have ended up on the gallows. poor and obscure yet determined to sail the world to make his fortune, he was to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe three times. among his many extraordinary achievements, dampier mapped the winds and the currents of the world\u2019s oceans for the first time. he inspired darwin one hundred and fifty years later with his notes on the wildlife of the galapagos islands and elsewhere. his portrait in london\u2019s national portrait gallery shows a lean, strong-featured man with a thoughtful expression, brown shoulder-length hair and a plain coat, holding a book in his hand. he is styled \u2018pirate and hydrographer\u2019 but even that tells only part of his story. he was a pioneering navigator, naturalist, travel writer and explorer, as well as hydrographer who was, indeed, quite happy to seek his fortune as a pirate.\" (preston) \n \n \"of the famous group of buccaneers that tormented the spaniards in the 'south sea' from 1680 to 1720, dampier was the best known and probably the most intelligent. his industry in taking careful notes of everything he saw was equaled by his assiduous pains in preserving them from destruction. (...) concerning the problem of australia being a continent, dampier says that 'it is not yet determined whether it is an island or a main continent; but i am certain that it joyns neither to asia, africa, nor america.' it is evident that on his first visit he knew nothing of what tasman had discovered; but on his second expedition he used one of tasman's charts.\" (cox) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/4\" by 8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: two volumes with 11 maps & 17 engravings"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"90025","title":{"en":"dampier's nieuwe reystogt rondom de werreld\u2026 - two volumes with 11 maps & 17 engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29712/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is an unobtrusive oval blindstamp from the Topographical and Statistical Depot in the lower margin of first several leaves.  There are occasionally a few foxed spots from age.  There is a small inkstain in the lower corners of one fold out plate.  The bindings are duststained.  But otherwise a fine example of a historic work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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Some of the plates have the blind stamp at the lower edge / margin."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.876Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":29720,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29721/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29721/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from cyrille pierre theodore laplace's \n voyage autour du monde exécuté, pendant les annees 1830, 1831 et 1832, sur la corvette la favorite... or \n voyage around the world by the seas of india and china of the corvette of her majesty la favorite executed during the 1830s, 1831 and 1832 under the command of mr. laplace, commander . the work was published under the direction of m. de sainson in paris by arthus bertrand between 1833 and 1835. the aquatint engravings are on india paper with a blind stamp in the lower margin. \n \n the work included beautiful views of reunion island and mauritius, singapore, manila, sydney and rio de janeiro. the work has been described as \"perhaps the finest series of plates to any of the picturesque voyages\" (sabin 38985) and \"...sumptuous.... they are some of the most beautiful plates of the kind in existence...\" (borba de moraes p. 458) \n \n captain laplace began is around the world voyage from toulon on december 30, 1829 aboard the corvette la favorite. he was commissioned to circumnavigate the globe by the french government. he passed through gibralter, goree, cape of good hope, mauritius, saint-louis de la reunion, indies, singapore, manila, canton, indonesia, sydney, new zealand, vaplparaiso cape horn, and rio de janeiro before returning to toulon on april 21, 1832. \n \n \"in december 1829, laplace was commissioned to take an expedition to india, the east indies and south east asia, and then, if he chose to do so, proceed through the south pacific. his instructions were to provide protection for french merchant vessels and obtain at each port-of-call information which might be of value to french trade.\" (hill) \n \n \"from the scientific viewpoint, laplace\u2019s voyage was one of the most successful. the maps made from surveys in the pacific and the collections which were assembled became famous during that period.\" (borba de moraes) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint engraving on india paper with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"90034","title":{"en":"laplace - port of singapore [port de singapour]. 27"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29721/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in 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.  Some of the plates have the blind stamp at the lower edge / margin."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.877Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":29721,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29722/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29722/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from cyrille pierre theodore laplace's \n voyage autour du monde exécuté, pendant les annees 1830, 1831 et 1832, sur la corvette la favorite... or \n voyage around the world by the seas of india and china of the corvette of her majesty la favorite executed during the 1830s, 1831 and 1832 under the command of mr. laplace, commander . the work was published under the direction of m. de sainson in paris by arthus bertrand between 1833 and 1835. the aquatint engravings are on india paper with a blind stamp in the lower margin. \n \n the work included beautiful views of reunion island and mauritius, singapore, manila, sydney and rio de janeiro. the work has been described as \"perhaps the finest series of plates to any of the picturesque voyages\" (sabin 38985) and \"...sumptuous.... they are some of the most beautiful plates of the kind in existence...\" (borba de moraes p. 458) \n \n captain laplace began is around the world voyage from toulon on december 30, 1829 aboard the corvette la favorite. he was commissioned to circumnavigate the globe by the french government. he passed through gibralter, goree, cape of good hope, mauritius, saint-louis de la reunion, indies, singapore, manila, canton, indonesia, sydney, new zealand, vaplparaiso cape horn, and rio de janeiro before returning to toulon on april 21, 1832. \n \n \"in december 1829, laplace was commissioned to take an expedition to india, the east indies and south east asia, and then, if he chose to do so, proceed through the south pacific. his instructions were to provide protection for french merchant vessels and obtain at each port-of-call information which might be of value to french trade.\" (hill) \n \n \"from the scientific viewpoint, laplace\u2019s voyage was one of the most successful. the maps made from surveys in the pacific and the collections which were assembled became famous during that period.\" (borba de moraes) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint engraving on india paper with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"90035","title":{"en":"laplace - the favorite at anchor in manilla, philippines [la favorite au mouillage de manille]. 29"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29722/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There is a closed tear at the upper edge to just within the plate mark.  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.  Some of the plates have the blind stamp at the lower edge / margin."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.879Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":29722,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29723/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from william curtis\u2019s \n the botanical magazine; or, flower-garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... this engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in london by s. couchman. \n \n william curtis (1746-1799) was a famous english botanist. he was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. the first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. \n \n commonly referred to as curtis' \n botanical magazine , this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the kew gardens. \"it is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place\" (henry ii, p. 302) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 9\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"90036","title":{"en":"curtis - heath-leaved banksia (australia). 738"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29723/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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.881Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $300","currency":"USD","id":29723,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29724/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored folio lithograph is from john gould's \n the mammals of australia . the work was published in london for gould by taylor and francis between 1845 and 1863. the lithographs from the work were predominantly completed by john gould and h. c. richter with the hairy-nosed wombat done by j. m. wolf. \n \n this work was gould's only serious artistic endeavor outside the world of birds. the accuracy and beauty of the coloring and images make the the work is still highly regarded today. it represents one of the first concerted efforts to record the extraordinary fauna of australia. many of the species were depicted for the first time in his work, and twenty of the animals depicted are now extinct. \n \n gould remarked in the preface, \"it was not until i arrived in the country (australia) and found myself surrounded by objects as strange as if i had been transported to another planet, that i conceived the idea of devoting a portion of my attention to the mammalian class of its extraordinary fauna.\" (gould, preface) \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 his plates. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 23\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"90037","title":{"en":"gould, australia - black tree-kangaroo"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29724/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be faint text offset or scattered fox marks or imperfections to be expected with age and to Gould's work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.882Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":29724,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29725/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored folio lithograph is from john gould's \n the mammals of australia . the work was published in london for gould by taylor and francis between 1845 and 1863. the lithographs from the work were predominantly completed by john gould and h. c. richter with the hairy-nosed wombat done by j. m. wolf. \n \n this work was gould's only serious artistic endeavor outside the world of birds. the accuracy and beauty of the coloring and images make the the work is still highly regarded today. it represents one of the first concerted efforts to record the extraordinary fauna of australia. many of the species were depicted for the first time in his work, and twenty of the animals depicted are now extinct. \n \n gould remarked in the preface, \"it was not until i arrived in the country (australia) and found myself surrounded by objects as strange as if i had been transported to another planet, that i conceived the idea of devoting a portion of my attention to the mammalian class of its extraordinary fauna.\" (gould, preface) \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 his plates. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 23\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"90038","title":{"en":"gould, australia - sooty phalangista"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29725/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be faint text offset or scattered fox marks or imperfections to be expected with age and to Gould's work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.884Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":29725,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29726/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored folio lithograph is from john gould's \n the mammals of australia . the work was published in london for gould by taylor and francis between 1845 and 1863. the lithographs from the work were predominantly completed by john gould and h. c. richter with the hairy-nosed wombat done by j. m. wolf. \n \n this work was gould's only serious artistic endeavor outside the world of birds. the accuracy and beauty of the coloring and images make the the work is still highly regarded today. it represents one of the first concerted efforts to record the extraordinary fauna of australia. many of the species were depicted for the first time in his work, and twenty of the animals depicted are now extinct. \n \n gould remarked in the preface, \"it was not until i arrived in the country (australia) and found myself surrounded by objects as strange as if i had been transported to another planet, that i conceived the idea of devoting a portion of my attention to the mammalian class of its extraordinary fauna.\" (gould, preface) \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 his plates. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 23\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"90039","title":{"en":"gould, australia - great grey kangaroo"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29726/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be faint text offset or scattered fox marks or imperfections to be expected with age and to Gould's work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.885Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":29726,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29727/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored folio lithograph is from john gould's \n the mammals of australia . the work was published in london for gould by taylor and francis between 1845 and 1863. the lithographs from the work were predominantly completed by john gould and h. c. richter with the hairy-nosed wombat done by j. m. wolf. \n \n this work was gould's only serious artistic endeavor outside the world of birds. the accuracy and beauty of the coloring and images make the the work is still highly regarded today. it represents one of the first concerted efforts to record the extraordinary fauna of australia. many of the species were depicted for the first time in his work, and twenty of the animals depicted are now extinct. \n \n gould remarked in the preface, \"it was not until i arrived in the country (australia) and found myself surrounded by objects as strange as if i had been transported to another planet, that i conceived the idea of devoting a portion of my attention to the mammalian class of its extraordinary fauna.\" (gould, preface) \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 his plates. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 23\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"90040","title":{"en":"gould, australia - sea leopard"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29727/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be faint text offset or scattered fox marks or imperfections to be expected with age and to Gould's work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:06.887Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":29727,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":6750,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29728/018/018.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this three volume work on early australia is francis peron, louis claude de saulces de freycinet, and nicholas baudin's \n voyage de decouvertes aux terres australes execute par ordre de sa majeste l'empereur et roi, sur les corvettes le geographe, le naturaliste, et la goelette la casuarina, pendant les annee 1800, 1802, 1803 et 1804 . the work was published in paris in 1807 by l'imprimerie imperiale. \n \n this work was one of the most important early explorations of australia. it details the baudin-freycinet expedition. it contains the first complete map of the australian continent. baudin was tasked with the voyage by the french government in 1800 employing peron as the naturalist and freycinet as the cartographer. \n \n the work comprises three volumes. two volumes are text only in quarto size. there is one atlas volume in folio size which is two parts bound in one. the work includes text, half-titles, engraved portrait, 3 folding tables to a single sheet, 40 engraved plates (many with original hand-coloring), and 14 maps. the volumes are uniformly bound in quarter modern calf over marbled paper boards. the spin is gilt with black and red morocco labels. \n \n \n paper size: quarto volumes ~ 8 1/2\" by 11 1/2\"; atlas volume ~ 10\" by 13 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: three volumes with 14 maps and 40 engravings"},"estimateMax":16000,"lotNumber":"90041","title":{"en":"peron, freycinet, & baudin\u2019s voyage de decouvertes aux terres australes.. \u2013 three volumes with 14 maps and 40 engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29728/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some scattered foxing or occasional browning.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":6750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:05.609Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$12,000 - $16,000","currency":"USD","id":29728,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29729/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29729/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29729/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n map of the french antilles islands \n map of the french antilles islands \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this originally hand-colored engraving is from johann david kohler's \n bequemer schul- und reisenatlas aller zu erlernung der alten, mittlern und neuen geographie dienlichen universal- und particular-charten or \n school and travel atlas... the work was published in nuremberg by j. e. adelbulner for c. weigel in 1719. this is considered the enlarged edition of christoph weigel's atlas that was first printed in 1718, this published likely for weigel's widow and heirs. \n \n \"in 1718, the first atlas was published, with a dated title page, which was then published by johann david köhler after faber's death. the title page of the 'comfortable school and travel atlas, as the new title of the work from now on is, particularly emphasizes 'the new special way' in which the maps are now illuminated, a fact that hauber had also pointed out regarding this coloring, köhler had preceded the atlas with a typographically printed plate on which he, after a short introduction to geography, the illumination of the first five universal maps, which he systematically developed - these are the world map and the maps of europe, asia, africa and america - was explained here in addition to the marking of the political boundaries territories and the coloring of their surfaces with the same but more diluted color, information about the religion of the population of the respective area was provided through colored dots.\" (bauer sp. 954) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 5/8\" by 14 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"90042","title":{"en":"kohler & weigel - pair of maps of the french antilles islands"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29729/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_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 faint toning or wear to edges.  There may be occasional light repair or separation at the fold.  There may be wormed spots.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There is a faint handling crease near the left edge.  There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:10.489Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":29764,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29765/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29765/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare aquatint engraving is from karl bodmer's \n travels in the interior of north america or \n voyage dans l\u2019intérieur de l\u2019amérique du nord executé pendant les années 1832, 1833 et 1834 . the work was published in paris, coblentz and london between 1839 and 1842. it does not have the blind stamp. \n \n karl bodmer's images show great versatility and technical virtuosity and give us a uniquely accomplished and detailed picture of a previously little understood (and soon to vanish) way of life. swiss-born bodmer was engaged by prince maximilian zu wied-neuwied specifically to provide a record of his travels in north america, principally among the plains indians. \n \n in the company of david dreidoppel (prince maximilian's servant and hunting companion), their travels in north america were to last from 1832 to 1834. they arrived in boston in july 1832, traveled on to philadelphia, where they stayed with napoleon bonaparte's elder brother joseph. from here they headed west across pennsylvania across the alleghenies to pittsburgh and the ohio country, visiting all the important german settlements en route. \n \n their most important stop on their route west was at the utopian colony of new harmony in indiana. the prince spent five months there in the company of some of the country's leading scientific men, and studying all the relevant literature on backcountry america. on 24 march 1833 the party reached st. louis, missouri, and the start of the journey into indian country. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24\" by 17\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"90078","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - chief of the blood-indians, war-chief of the piekann indians, koutani indian. 46"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29765/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some faint staining at the lower edge, well outside the plate mark.  There may be some faint general wear or toning and a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and size.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:10.491Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":29765,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29766/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29766/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"george catlin\u2019s \n north american indian portfolio features stunning lithographs which capture native american history. field describes the lithographs as \u201cbeautiful scenes in indian life [that] are probably the most truthful ever presented to the public.\u201d the full title reads \n north american indian portfolio. hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky mountains and prairies of america. from drawings and notes of the author, made during eight years travel amongst forty-eight of the wildest and most remote tribes of savages in north america . \n \n this is a folio lithograph from the rare hand-colored issue that was published in london circa 1875 for george catlin by chatto & windus. the lithographs are considered to be from the best edition which are mounted on card and feature original hand-coloring to imitate watercolors. the lithographs represenet the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. \n \n george catlin\u2019s \n portfolio marks a noteworthy moment in american history. catlin traveled extensively chronicling the lives and culture of indians across america. he created nearly 500 paintings of which some were used to make prints for this momentous work. catlin described his need to do this work in that \u201cthe history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\u201d original images of native americans are uncommon from the 19th century, and catlin\u2019s are among the most detailed and impressive. \n \n catlin summarized the native american as \"an honest, hospitable, faithful, brave, warlike, cruel, revengeful, relentless, -- yet honourable, contemplative and religious being.\" in a famous passage from the preface of his north american indian portfolio, catlin describes how the sight of several tribal chiefs in philadelphia led to his resolution to record their way of life: \"the history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\" he saw no future for either their way of life or their very existence, and with these thoughts always at the back of his mind he worked, against time, setting himself a truly punishing schedule, to record what he saw. from 1832 to 1837 he spent the summer months sketching the tribes and then finished his pictures in oils during the winter. the record he left is unique, both in its breadth and also in the sympathetic understanding that his images constantly demonstrate. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18 3/8\" by 24\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored folio lithograph; on woven paper cut to image edge and mounted on card as issued with ink-ruled frame"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"90079","title":{"en":"catlin, on card - ball play"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29766/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some closed tears, foxing, wear, or chipping in the margins / to the card.  The lithograph itself is in excellent condition.  There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2900,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:10.492Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":29766,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29767/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29767/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1911 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the piegan, cheyenne, and arapaho cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"90080","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - at the ford - cheyenne"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29767/view","tags":["usart_photography","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":750,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:10.494Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":29767,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29768/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29768/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1911 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the piegan, cheyenne, and arapaho cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"90081","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - cheyenne girl"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29768/view","tags":["usart_photography","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":750,"soldPrice":2100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:12.813Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":29768,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29769/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29769/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1909 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the mandan, arikara, and atsina cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"90082","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - bear's teeth - arikara"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29769/view","tags":["usart_photography","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":750,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:12.815Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":29769,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29770/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this amusing costume engraving is from nicolas ier de larmessin's \n les costumes grotesques et les métiers or \n suite of fanciful costumes . the work was published in paris circa 1690. most of the engravings offered from the work will be from the first printing (with later editions reversed or without backgrounds). \n \n the images features a person composed or dressed in the tools and features of their trade. the images drew inspiration from the portraits done by giuseppe arcimboldo and popular prints of the time known as \"cries.\" \n \n barthes noted that work was a product of \u201ca society which was starkly hierarchical, in which fashion was part of a real social ritual. ... a creation which is both poetic and intelligible, in which the profession is represented by its imaginary essence[;] in this fantasy, clothing ends up absorbing man completely, the worker is anatomically assimilated to the respective instruments and in the end it is an alienation which here is described poetically: larmessin\u2019s workers are robots avant la lettre\u201d (barthes, the language of fashion, p. 20). \n \n provenance: gilles auguste petit, parisian milliner and hatmaker; louis becker ex-libris \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 7/8\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"90083","title":{"en":"larmessin - box maker costume - habit de mallettier coffrettier"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29770/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":150,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:12.816Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":29770,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29771/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this amusing costume engraving is from nicolas ier de larmessin's \n les costumes grotesques et les métiers or \n suite of fanciful costumes . the work was published in paris circa 1690. most of the engravings offered from the work will be from the first printing (with later editions reversed or without backgrounds). \n \n the images features a person composed or dressed in the tools and features of their trade. the images drew inspiration from the portraits done by giuseppe arcimboldo and popular prints of the time known as \"cries.\" \n \n barthes noted that work was a product of \u201ca society which was starkly hierarchical, in which fashion was part of a real social ritual. ... a creation which is both poetic and intelligible, in which the profession is represented by its imaginary essence[;] in this fantasy, clothing ends up absorbing man completely, the worker is anatomically assimilated to the respective instruments and in the end it is an alienation which here is described poetically: larmessin\u2019s workers are robots avant la lettre\u201d (barthes, the language of fashion, p. 20). \n \n provenance: gilles auguste petit, parisian milliner and hatmaker; louis becker ex-libris \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 7/8\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"90084","title":{"en":"larmessin - cabinetmaker's costume - habit de menuisier ebeniste"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29771/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":150,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:12.817Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":29771,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29772/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29772/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional and rare plate is from leonard tsuguharu foujita's \n a book of cats . the work was published in new york by covici friede in 1930. this plate is printed on japanese vellum paper stamped \"made in france\". foujita truly captured the character of the cats as they posed, rested, or played. a photocopy of the colophon with his signature will be included with the plate as well as a photocopy of the poem. \n \n this is a fine example of foujita's master work, from number 469 of 500 copies. this is \"... one of the rarest and most desired books on cats in existence\" (kalda, of cats and men, p 43) each cat image has its own name and is accompanied by a poem about the respective cat by british writer michael joseph (1897-1958). \n \n leonard tsuguharu foujita (1886-1968) was a japanese\u2013french painter and printmaker. he was called the \"master of cats.\" he was also referred to as \"the most important japanese artist working in the west during the 20th century.\" he moved to paris in 1913 to pursue his artistic career in earnest. he soon became friends with many other leading artists of the day including juan gris, pablo picasso and henri matisse. \n \n provenance: library of dr. john talbot gernon \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 7/8\" by 12 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: collotype"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"90085","title":{"en":"foujita, rare: domestic cat illustration: aholibah"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29772/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  The paper is faintly, evenly toned.  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":400,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:12.819Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":29772,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29773/016/016.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lithographed poster is from \n l\u2019estampe moderne . the work was published by one of the best printers of the day, champenois. the lithographs were printed under the supervision of c. masson and h. piazza and published in paris between may 1897 and april 1899. \n \n the work was sent out every month with four prints and a cover with art work by alphonse mucha by subscription only. the intention of this work was to \u201creanimate and disseminate the taste for prints\u201d (issue 24), thus 2000 of each print were published plus 100 on japan paper. \n \n this famous collection included works by major art nouveau artists including alphonse mucha, louis rhead, marcel lenoir, henri boutet, henri fantin-latour, edward burne-jones, and théophile steinlen. every print has the blind stamp of a woman\u2019s profile in a lower corner. the large format lithographs are on excellent quality paper. when available we will include a tissue descriptive paper original to the work. \n the lithographs were done by the artists, rather than after, which makes the plates original art nouveau. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"90086","title":{"en":"l'estampe moderne - 15 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29773/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:12.821Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":29773,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29774/016/016.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\" (one plate is a fold out image) \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"90087","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 15 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29774/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There are occasional fox marks to the paper in this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There can be some very light foxing to the paper.  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":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:07.230Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":29781,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29782/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from william curtis\u2019s \n the botanical magazine; or, flower-garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... this engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in london by s. couchman. \n \n william curtis (1746-1799) was a famous english botanist. he was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. the first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. \n \n commonly referred to as curtis' \n botanical magazine , this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the kew gardens. \"it is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place\" (henry ii, p. 302) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 9\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"90095","title":{"en":"curtis - artichoke flowered portea. 770"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29782/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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'the mezzotint process used [in the present work]... had been invented by johann teyler in the netherlands around 1688. as practised here by bartholomaeus seuter (1678-1754) and johann elias ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. the addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. some of the best work was done in later volumes by johann jakob haid (1704-1767)' (hunt) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"90100","title":{"en":"weinmann - 10 botanical engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29787/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:15.148Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":29811,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29812/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare engraving printed on vellum is from george shaw & frederick nodder's \n the naturalist's miscellany . the work was published in london between 1789 and 1813. the engraving features beautiful, original hand-coloring. the original descriptive text will be included when available. \n \n this is an exceptionally rare presentation of the engraving on vellum. vellum has a longer shelf life than paper (up to 5000 years) and was used for important documents, but was typically more costly to use. subscribers were given a choice to have the plates printed to vellum as noted by usi's david l. rice library \"the nobility and gentry, who may wish to have the plates taken on vellum .. are requested to signify their pleasure to mr. nodder.\" it's likely very few chose to print to vellum at the time given that this is the first we've seen in 30+ years in this business. the colors are more vibrant and did not soak into the paper as much and thus extra care was certainly taken to create these plates. \n \n \n the naturalist's miscellany was a monumental 24-volume work, known for its wide range of birds, reptiles, insects, quadrupeds, sea life, and botanicals. these prints are highly sought after by collectors for their extremely decorative and whimsical nature. george shaw authored the work, providing details for the over 1000 species described therein. fredrick nodder was the engraver for most of the work. after his death in 1800, however, his son took over the position. the work was published in london from 1789 to 1813. \n \n george shaw (1751-1813) was a doctor, fellow of the royal society, co-founder of the linnean society, and a zoologist of the british museum. he was also the first to publish a scientific description of the platypus which was done in his noted work with frederick nodder, \n the naturalist\u2019s miscellany . \n \n frederick nodder (1770-1801) was an english illustrator, engraver, painter, and publisher. he also contributed to joseph banks's \n florilegium and thomas martyn's \n flora rustica . he illustrated quite a bit of australian flora and fauna early on including converting some of sydney parkinson's sketches from the endeavor expedition. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 9\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on vellum"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"90125","title":{"en":"shaw & nodder, on vellum - linear libellula or dragonfly. 407"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29812/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  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":"2026-08-16T06:02:15.153Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":29814,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29815/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare engraving printed on vellum is from george shaw & frederick nodder's \n the naturalist's miscellany . the work was published in london between 1789 and 1813. the engraving features beautiful, original hand-coloring. the original descriptive text will be included when available. \n \n this is an exceptionally rare presentation of the engraving on vellum. vellum has a longer shelf life than paper (up to 5000 years) and was used for important documents, but was typically more costly to use. subscribers were given a choice to have the plates printed to vellum as noted by usi's david l. rice library \"the nobility and gentry, who may wish to have the plates taken on vellum .. are requested to signify their pleasure to mr. nodder.\" it's likely very few chose to print to vellum at the time given that this is the first we've seen in 30+ years in this business. the colors are more vibrant and did not soak into the paper as much and thus extra care was certainly taken to create these plates. \n \n \n the naturalist's miscellany was a monumental 24-volume work, known for its wide range of birds, reptiles, insects, quadrupeds, sea life, and botanicals. these prints are highly sought after by collectors for their extremely decorative and whimsical nature. george shaw authored the work, providing details for the over 1000 species described therein. fredrick nodder was the engraver for most of the work. after his death in 1800, however, his son took over the position. the work was published in london from 1789 to 1813. \n \n george shaw (1751-1813) was a doctor, fellow of the royal society, co-founder of the linnean society, and a zoologist of the british museum. he was also the first to publish a scientific description of the platypus which was done in his noted work with frederick nodder, \n the naturalist\u2019s miscellany . \n \n frederick nodder (1770-1801) was an english illustrator, engraver, painter, and publisher. he also contributed to joseph banks's \n florilegium and thomas martyn's \n flora rustica . he illustrated quite a bit of australian flora and fauna early on including converting some of sydney parkinson's sketches from the endeavor expedition. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 9\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on vellum"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"90128","title":{"en":"shaw & nodder, on vellum - blue jay. 313"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29815/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  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":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:15.154Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":29815,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29816/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare engraving printed on vellum is from george shaw & frederick nodder's \n the naturalist's miscellany . the work was published in london between 1789 and 1813. the engraving features beautiful, original hand-coloring. the original descriptive text will be included when available. \n \n this is an exceptionally rare presentation of the engraving on vellum. vellum has a longer shelf life than paper (up to 5000 years) and was used for important documents, but was typically more costly to use. subscribers were given a choice to have the plates printed to vellum as noted by usi's david l. rice library \"the nobility and gentry, who may wish to have the plates taken on vellum .. are requested to signify their pleasure to mr. nodder.\" it's likely very few chose to print to vellum at the time given that this is the first we've seen in 30+ years in this business. the colors are more vibrant and did not soak into the paper as much and thus extra care was certainly taken to create these plates. \n \n \n the naturalist's miscellany was a monumental 24-volume work, known for its wide range of birds, reptiles, insects, quadrupeds, sea life, and botanicals. these prints are highly sought after by collectors for their extremely decorative and whimsical nature. george shaw authored the work, providing details for the over 1000 species described therein. fredrick nodder was the engraver for most of the work. after his death in 1800, however, his son took over the position. the work was published in london from 1789 to 1813. \n \n george shaw (1751-1813) was a doctor, fellow of the royal society, co-founder of the linnean society, and a zoologist of the british museum. he was also the first to publish a scientific description of the platypus which was done in his noted work with frederick nodder, \n the naturalist\u2019s miscellany . \n \n frederick nodder (1770-1801) was an english illustrator, engraver, painter, and publisher. he also contributed to joseph banks's \n florilegium and thomas martyn's \n flora rustica . he illustrated quite a bit of australian flora and fauna early on including converting some of sydney parkinson's sketches from the endeavor expedition. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 9\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on vellum"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"90129","title":{"en":"shaw & nodder, on vellum - chinese cuckow. 277"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29816/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  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":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:02:15.156Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":29816,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/29817/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-04-19","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare engraving printed on vellum is from george shaw & frederick nodder's \n the naturalist's miscellany . the work was published in london between 1789 and 1813. the engraving features beautiful, original hand-coloring. the original descriptive text will be included when available. \n \n this is an exceptionally rare presentation of the engraving on vellum. vellum has a longer shelf life than paper (up to 5000 years) and was used for important documents, but was typically more costly to use. subscribers were given a choice to have the plates printed to vellum as noted by usi's david l. rice library \"the nobility and gentry, who may wish to have the plates taken on vellum .. are requested to signify their pleasure to mr. nodder.\" it's likely very few chose to print to vellum at the time given that this is the first we've seen in 30+ years in this business. the colors are more vibrant and did not soak into the paper as much and thus extra care was certainly taken to create these plates. \n \n \n the naturalist's miscellany was a monumental 24-volume work, known for its wide range of birds, reptiles, insects, quadrupeds, sea life, and botanicals. these prints are highly sought after by collectors for their extremely decorative and whimsical nature. george shaw authored the work, providing details for the over 1000 species described therein. fredrick nodder was the engraver for most of the work. after his death in 1800, however, his son took over the position. the work was published in london from 1789 to 1813. \n \n george shaw (1751-1813) was a doctor, fellow of the royal society, co-founder of the linnean society, and a zoologist of the british museum. he was also the first to publish a scientific description of the platypus which was done in his noted work with frederick nodder, \n the naturalist\u2019s miscellany . \n \n frederick nodder (1770-1801) was an english illustrator, engraver, painter, and publisher. he also contributed to joseph banks's \n florilegium and thomas martyn's \n flora rustica . he illustrated quite a bit of australian flora and fauna early on including converting some of sydney parkinson's sketches from the endeavor expedition. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 9\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on vellum"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"90130","title":{"en":"shaw & nodder, on vellum - white-collared kingfisher. 269"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/58910/lot/29817/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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