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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":35,"soldPrice":95,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.221Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32712,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32713/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n temple of isis on the roof of the great temple of dendera \n lateral view of the temple called the typhonaeum, at dendera \n temple of wady kardassy, nubia \n ruins of erment, ancient hermontis, upper egypt \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n david roberts' most famous work, \n views in the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1846 and 1849. this work is known for its extremely detailed, folio lithographs which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. the work was issued in three states: tinted, tinted proof, and\u2014the grandest and most expensive format, as here\u2014hand-colored and mounted on card. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \u201croberts\u2019 holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41).  paper size: ~ 17 1/2\u2033 by 24 1/4\u2033  paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph mounted on card"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3002","title":{"en":"david roberts, royal sub. ed. - 4 lithographs from the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32713/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some toned or foxed spots to the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.223Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32713,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32714/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32714/002/002.jpg"],"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: ~ 21\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3003","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - views of spain: lebrija & settenil de las bodegas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32714/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.225Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32714,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32715/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32715/002/002.jpg"],"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: ~ 21\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3004","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of pesaro, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32715/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.226Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32715,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32716/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32716/002/002.jpg"],"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: ~ 21\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3005","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of tivoli, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32716/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.228Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32716,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32717/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32717/002/002.jpg"],"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: ~ 21\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3006","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of saint polten, austria"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32717/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.229Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32717,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32718/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32718/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32718/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored natural history engraving is from johann wolf's \n abbildungen und beschreibungen merkwürdiger naturgeschichtlicher gegenstände . the work was published in nuremberg between 1818 and 1822 by conrad throff'schen wappen. \n \n the engravings were done by johann christoph bock, many modeled by ambrosius gabler. the work detailed animals and plants throughout. \n \n johann wolf (1765-1824) was a german teacher with a passion for ornithology. he earned the title of one of germany's first ornithologists. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 1/2\" by 9 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3007","title":{"en":"wolf & bock - pair of parrot engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32718/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some very faint toning or mottled spots to the paper from this work. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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just as aristotle had passed his work on to his disciples, aldrovandi hoped that his own pupils would continue the unfinished business of writing the definitive history of nature. at the end of his life, his literary production -mostly based on the objects of his museum- totaled more than 400 volumes, a number that he claimed would take more than a century to print. \u2018and with all this i have kept three scribes in my house, excellent painters, designers, engravers, and have spent much on transportation [of artifacts] and on a library that can stand up to any other particular library in italy.\u2019 while it is hardly surprising that we should find aldrovandi's attempts to bring all knowledge under one roof overwhelming, given our own assumption that there is always more to know, the number and size of his many unfinished projects amazed even contemporaries\u2026 \n \n \u201cseparate from the thirteen printed volumes, which covered a range of topics -birds, insects, fish, quadrupeds, serpents, monsters, and hard objects, that is, stones, metals, gems, and fossils- the manuscripts included aldrovandi 's voluminous correspondence, drafts of treatises, tables that classified and tabulated the natural world, and his own encyclopedic compendia that organized all his reading notes alphabetically, topically, and geographically.\u201d (findlen, possessing nature) \n \n the scope and titles of the volumes are as follows: \n \n vols. i-iii. the ornithology: \n ornithologiae, hoc est, de avibus historiae libri... \n vol. iv. fishes & whales: \n de piscibus libri v et de cetibus lib. unus. \n vol. v. monsters: \n monstrorum historia cum paralipomenis historiae omnium animalium \n vol. vi. from dogs to chameleons: the \u201cclawed\u201d quadrupeds: \n de quadrupedib. digitatis viviparis libri tres, et de quadrupedibus digitatis oviparis libri duo. bartholomaeus ambrosinus\u2026 collegit \n vol. vii. cloven-hoofed quadrupeds: \n quadrupedum omnium bisulcorum historia \n vol. viii. solid-hoofed quadrupeds: \n de quadrupedibus solidipedibus volumen integrum, joannes cornelius uterverius, collegit et recensuit. hyeronimus tamburinus in lucem edidit \n vol. ix. marine invertebrates: \n de reliquis animalibus exanguibus libri quatuor, nempe de mollibus, crustaceis, testaceis, et zoophytis \n vol. x. snakes & dragons: \n serpentum, et draconum historiae libri duo \n vol. xi. the botanical collection: \n dendrologiae naturalis scilicet arborum historiae libri duo sylua glandaria, acinosumque pomarium vbi eruditiones omnium generum unà cum botanicis doctrinis ingenia quaecunque non parum iuvant, et oblectant ovidius montalbanus \n vol. xii. insects: \n de animalibus insectis libri septem \n vol. xiii. metals & minerals, including fossils: \n musaeum metallicum \n \n provenance: eduardo obejero urquiza, lithographed bookplate was present to front paste-down \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 14\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3017","title":{"en":"aldrovandi - 13 pages of engravings of snakes or serpents"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32728/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:21.909Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32728,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32729/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32729/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32729/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32729/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32729/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32729/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32729/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/8\" by 17\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3018","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - 3 pages of religious & historic people"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32729/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections, 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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:21.910Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32729,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32730/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32730/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32730/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32730/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32730/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthäus merian's \n todten-tanz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weitberühmten statt basel als ein spiegel menschlicher beschaffenheit gantz künstlich ausgemahlet zu sehen ist or \n dance of the dead, as it can be seen in the praiseworthy and world-famous city of basel, painted quite artificially as a mirror of human nature. this fourth edition was published in frankfurt in 1649 by merian. \n \n this is from the only edition that was published by matthäus merian himself. merian's first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he reworked the engravings himself for this publication from his originals done in 1621. because he was ill while completing this edition, he was preoccupied with thoughts of death, and thus \"enhanced the 1649 edition with a treatise on dying and two sermons by the church fathers cyprian and chrysostom.\" \n \n merian published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'dance of death.' he viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, god-devoted christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: dances of death of the hab) \n \n matthaeus merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. he was an artist and engraver himself that was born in switzerland, and received training in engraving in zurich, nancy, paris, and strasbourg. he settled in frankfurt where he worked for johann theodor de bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, maria magdelena de bry. he was the father of matthaeus the younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, maria sibylla merian. he took over de bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy. \n \n provenance: german private collection for almost 90 years (engraved bookplate) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6\" by 7 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3019","title":{"en":"merian - 4 dance of death engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32730/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:21.912Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32730,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32731/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored engraving is from johann heinrich wilhelm tischbein after sir william hamilton's collection of vases. the full title reads \n recueil de gravures d'après les vases antiques or \n collection of engravings from ancient vases... the work was published in naples in 1791. \n \n this is tischbein's famous work on sir william hamilton's second and greatest collection of antique vases. his first had been sold to the british museum in 1772, the second nearly did not make it to britain (about a third were lost in a shipwreck), but the collection was eventually brought by thomas hope, one of the great champions of the neo-classical style. the present image is both a technically brilliant record of a priceless object and a highly-pleasing graphic image that has as much appeal today as when it was produced in florence two hundred years ago. \n \n sir william hamilton was the british ambassador to naples from 1764 to 1800, during the city's golden age. an avid antiquarian, hamilton assembled one of the world's finest collections of greek and roman antiquities. in addition to his duties as ambassador, hamilton was also renowned as a knowledgeable guide and congenial host to the visiting english 'grand tourists'. with infectious enthusiasm he would extol the wonders of naples and the beauties of arts of the ancient world, inspiring in many of his aristocratic visitors a genuine love of the antique. this new-found enthusiasm found its expression in the new style of neo-classicism and in the collections of antiquites which found their way to many of the stately homes of england. \n \n \n paper size: paper size ~ 14 3/4\" by 19 3/4\"; image size varies \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3020","title":{"en":"hamilton - 6 engravings of a painting from a grecian vase"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32731/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:21.913Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32731,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32732/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32732/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32732/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n view of the crypto-porticus or fron towards the harbour \n view of the aqueduct which conveyed water from salona to the palace \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this folio architectural engraving is from robert adam's \n ruins of the palace of the emperor diocletian at spalatro in dalmatia . the work was published in london for the author in 1764. \n \n adam's work was a stunning record of the diocletian's palace. adam studied under the architect, charles-louis clerisseau, to prepare and complete the engravings for the book. some of the engravings were likely based on clerisseau's original drawings. some were based on f. bartolozzi and f. zucchi's work. the critical review stated the engravings had \"a taste and execution that has never been equalled in this country [england].\" \n \n provenance: ownership signature of robert stevenson to the title page, library of stevenson lighthouse engineers \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 20 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3021","title":{"en":"adam - pair of aqueduct or architecural engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32732/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.633Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32732,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32733/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32733/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n vedute di roma . the work was printed in rome between 1760-1790s. \n \n the etchings are on laid paper. we were able to note two watermarks present in the work. one wasthe characteristic fleur-de-lis in a circle, commonly used for his published etchings in 1760s. the second was the lettering bracciano. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \"no other author [artist] before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 30 1/2\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio etching to laid paper"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"3022","title":{"en":"piranesi - the harbour and quay, called the ripa grande"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32733/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  This is very large paper that would have been line dried and you can see the faint crease of this to the paper, but it is not deep and part of the process used at the time.  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":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.635Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":32733,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32734/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32734/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n vedute di roma . the work was printed in rome between 1760-1790s. \n \n the etchings are on laid paper. we were able to note two watermarks present in the work. one wasthe characteristic fleur-de-lis in a circle, commonly used for his published etchings in 1760s. the second was the lettering bracciano. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \"no other author [artist] before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 30 1/2\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio etching to laid paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3023","title":{"en":"piranesi - the so-called tempio della tosse, near tivoli, interior"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32734/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  This is very large paper that would have been line dried and you can see the faint crease of this to the paper, but it is not deep and part of the process used at the time.  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":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.637Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32734,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32735/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32735/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this truly exquisite gouache painting depicts a scene in naples or its surrounding environs. the painting was completed by camillo de vito (1790-1835), a noted local artist, in the 1800s. he created spectactacular paintings that showed vesuvius eruptint, architecutre, harbor views, and more. \n \n provenance: from the distinguished library of the noted english bibliophile frances mary richardson currer (1785-1861). additional provenance from the library of henry rogers broughton. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: exquisite gouche painting of naples"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3024","title":{"en":"de vito, original painting - view of the amphitheater in pompeii (veduta dell'anfiteatro a pompeo)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32735/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The paintings in this collection are in general excellent condition with remarkable gouache coloring.  There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - De Vito's signature is on or below the painting."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.638Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32735,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32736/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32736/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this truly exquisite gouache painting depicts a scene in naples or its surrounding environs. the painting was completed by camillo de vito (1790-1835), a noted local artist, in the 1800s. he created spectactacular paintings that showed vesuvius eruptint, architecutre, harbor views, and more. \n \n provenance: from the distinguished library of the noted english bibliophile frances mary richardson currer (1785-1861). additional provenance from the library of henry rogers broughton. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: exquisite gouche painting of naples"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3025","title":{"en":"de vito, original painting - temple of friday in pompeii (tempio di venerd a pompei)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32736/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The paintings in this collection are in general excellent condition with remarkable gouache coloring.  There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.640Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32736,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32737/012/012.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n atmospheric regions [talis est aramus sapientis qualis est mundi status supra lusam] \n diagrams of man \n draining of lake velinus / human sacrifices \n gallinule, cassowary, and birds stealing sheep \n incindiary machine [machin igniaria anglicana] \n mines, subterranean builds [typus venarum metallicarum in fodinis] \n offerings, explorers, chariot in the sky \n phlegraean fields, volcano in italy / fire of earth used for cooking \n portrait of johann gottfried von guttenberg, crest, and view of herbipolis or wurzburg, germany [herbip s r i princ franc or dvx / joannes gode fridus d g episc.] \n portrait of johann zahn [reverndissimus perillustris ac pergratiosus dominus d. carolus sigismundus] \n portrait of otto philipp freiherr [reverndissimus perillustris ac pergratiosus dominus, dns otto philippus a guttenberg] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this spectacular engraving is from johann zahn's \n specula physico - mathematico - historica notabilium ac mirabilium sciendorum in qua mundi mirabilis oeconomia . the work was published in nuremberg in 1696 by johann christoph lochner. \n \n the work featured superb illustrations of cosmography and was a fascinating compendium of mathematics, astronomy, meteorology, geology, learning, and natural history. his work incorporated the theories of copernicus and tycho brahe. it has been considered a condensed version of athanasius kircher's works, though the content differs. the celestial maps are after hevelius, maps of the sun and moon are from eimmart, and one of the world maps is after athanasius kircher. there are some fanatasy type engravings in the work, as zahn believed demons were an active force and could inhabit plants or animals. \n \n johann zahn (1641-1707) was a german philosopher, cartographer, scientist and mathematician. he was an enlightenment scholar and best known for his contributions to the early development of photography from his work oculus artificialis. he was a prolific writer, illustrator, and engraver. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3026","title":{"en":"zahn - 11 scientific engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32737/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There has been some old paper margin added to left and right edges as some of the far image was cropped from the fold out nature and binding process.  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":150,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.646Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32740,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32741/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32741/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating celestial engraving is from stanislaw lubieniecki's \n theatrum cometicum, duabus partibus constans. the work was published in leiden by pieter van der meersche in 1681. \n \n the work included several celestial engravings depicting constellations, orbits, comets, and more. the engravings were completed by stopendaal, gerardi, gerritsz, and others after illustrations and observations by m.c. isenius and others. lubieniecki corresponded with several leading astronomers of the day to compile this work including guericke, hevelius, and schott. \n \n \"since each map represents the observations of a different astronomer, taken together they illustrate the variety of cartographic traditions popular during the seventeenth century. on many of the maps the choice of constellations, of constellation style, and of constellation names are strongly reminiscent of the celestial globes of blaeu and hondius. several other maps carry the judeo-christian constellations introduced by plancius. from rome, kircher sent a map derived from those of grienberger. on only a few maps are the stars identified by bayer letters. none of the maps reflects any of the traditions popular during the previous century.\" (warner, the sky explored, p 164) \n \n stanislaw lubieniecki (1623-1675) was born in rakow (now in germany). he studied astronomy, with a particular focus on comets. he also completed a work on the polish reformation entitled historia reformationis polonicae. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 14 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3030","title":{"en":"lubieniecki - constellation or celestial chart with comets (aries, balaena, taurus, orion, hydra, argo navis). 30"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32741/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There has been some old paper margin added to left and right edges as some of the far image was cropped from the fold out nature and binding process.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There has been some old paper margin added to left and right edges as some of the far image was cropped from the fold out nature and binding process.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:25.857Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32744,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32745/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32745/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating celestial engraving is from stanislaw lubieniecki's \n theatrum cometicum, duabus partibus constans. the work was published in leiden by pieter van der meersche in 1681. \n \n the work included several celestial engravings depicting constellations, orbits, comets, and more. the engravings were completed by stopendaal, gerardi, gerritsz, and others after illustrations and observations by m.c. isenius and others. lubieniecki corresponded with several leading astronomers of the day to compile this work including guericke, hevelius, and schott. \n \n \"since each map represents the observations of a different astronomer, taken together they illustrate the variety of cartographic traditions popular during the seventeenth century. on many of the maps the choice of constellations, of constellation style, and of constellation names are strongly reminiscent of the celestial globes of blaeu and hondius. several other maps carry the judeo-christian constellations introduced by plancius. from rome, kircher sent a map derived from those of grienberger. on only a few maps are the stars identified by bayer letters. none of the maps reflects any of the traditions popular during the previous century.\" (warner, the sky explored, p 164) \n \n stanislaw lubieniecki (1623-1675) was born in rakow (now in germany). he studied astronomy, with a particular focus on comets. he also completed a work on the polish reformation entitled historia reformationis polonicae. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 14 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3034","title":{"en":"lubieniecki - celestial or constellation chart: leo, cancer, germini, unicorn, hydra, argo navis"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32745/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:25.858Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32745,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32746/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32746/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"map full title: \n \n stellarum fixarum hemisphaerium australe. the southern hemisphere projected on the plane of the aequator in which all the stars contain\u2019d in the britannick catalogue and those observ\u2019d by sr. edm. halley at the isl. of st. helena are carefully layd down for the year 1690 by joseph harris\u2026, engraved and sold by john senex (senex after halley, c. 1721) \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this remarkable celestial engraving is from john seller & john senex's \n stelleri zodiacus stellatus . the work charted edmund halley's southern hemisphere stars and visualized the new coordinates of john flamsteed. the work was published in london between 1675 and 1721 by senex et. al. \n \n it is a rare english astronomy chart from the cartographers, john seller and john senex. the original work had four charts from seller including two of the northern hemisphere, one of the southern hemisphere, and a zodiac map. the zodiac map would be \"the first published zodiac\" described as \u201cbeing very useful, at all times, to find out the places of the planets; wherein may be seen their daily motion, and their appulses to the fixed stars. accurately laid down by the said mr. edmund halley.\u201d (warner, p. 233, no. 3) the work also included four charts from senex's shop, including two of the northern and two of the southern skies which were the work of john flamsteed. \u201cthrough the charts and globes of senex \u2026 the halley/flamsteed catalog was widely available.\" (warner, p. 239) \n \n john flamsteed who had been tasked with \u201cdragging positional astronomy into the seventeenth century, of bringing it abreast of the new descriptive astronomy to which the telescope has thus far been almost exclusively applied.\u201d (dsb, vol. 5&6, p. 23) flamsteed's observations contributed to the known number of northern stars increasing by 2000. \u201cflamsteed\u2019s catalogue, developed from telescopic observations, was the first to include seventh-magnitude stars [and] senex\u2019s maps, based on flamsteed\u2019s catalogues, were the first depicting these telescopic stars \u2026 the positions of novas (i.e., new and variable stars) and nebulas on senex\u2019s maps were derived from halley\u2019s two review articles published in philosophical transactions in 1715 and 1716. thus the north equatorial map shows four new stars and two telescopic nebulas.\u201d (warner, p. 242) \n \n provenance: bookplate of macclesfield library. george parker, the 2nd earl of macclesfield, was also an astronomer that entered the royal society in 1722 just as senex would be publishing the halley and flamsteed charts. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28\" by 36\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: celestial chart with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"3035","title":{"en":"seller & senex - celestial chart - celestial chart - stellarum fixarum hemisphaerium australe. the southern hemisphere projected on the plane of the aequator in which all the stars contain\u2019d\u2026"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32746/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.   There may be a few minor edge mends to the charts.  There may be some minor worming.  There may be some marginal soiling from handling.  Each chart from the work has the original green marker threads intact.  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":500,"soldPrice":2400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:25.859Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":32746,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":6000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32747/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32747/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32747/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32747/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32747/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32747/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32747/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32747/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning collection of 6 hand-colored celestial engravings were done by christopher weigel as part of 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... that work was published in nuremberg by j. e. adelbulner for christopher weigel in 1719. \n \n this collection was rebound as a book of celestials without a title page in the 20th century. it is bound in-folio bradel papier marbre, smooth mute spine, mounted on moccasins. there are the complete set of 6 beautifully hand-colored celestial maps on laid paper. \n \n the engravings are after the work of ignace-gaston pardies in his \n globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio . pardies (1636-1673) was a french mathematician and astronomer. he created a number of celestial schemes and maps of the heavens. pardies's maps were noted for the distinct stars and artistic constellation figures. \n provenance: ex-libris p. veron and wilhelm voss / hamburg-altona \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/4\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: volume with 6 celestial engravings"},"estimateMax":18000,"lotNumber":"3036","title":{"en":"weigel & kohler after pardies - volume with 6 celestial engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32747/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is angular loss in the margin of one plate that does not affect the engraving.  There is some reinforcement on the verso of the plates.  There is some marginal wetness and stains.  There are handwritten bibliographical notes in graphite present on the verso of the first blank sheet (one dated 15.5.1942).  A previous ownder elegantly inked numbers to the upper right.  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":6000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:25.861Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$12,000 - $18,000","currency":"USD","id":32747,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32748/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32748/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32748/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored engraving is from willem janszoon and joan blaeu's \n toonel des aerdrycks ofte nieuwe atlas, dat is beschryving van alle landen... the dutch edition of \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in amsterdam by joan blaeu between 1642 and 1655 (1661). \n \n the dutch edition of blaeu\u2019s theatrum orbis terrarum is the most complicated of the editions of this atlas. the text was reset at least four times, and the general title page shows many different dates from 1642 to 1661. however, the resetting of the text and the change of the date on the title page were not at the same time. (van der krogt) \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan. their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\" he also served as the official cartagropher for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to atlas mayor. it was to be his most famous atlas, and was meant to include up to 13 volumes, but only 10 volumes were ever completed as his printing house was destroyed by fire. he was also noted for the publication of the atlas \n theatrum orbis terrarum . \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23\" by 19 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3037","title":{"en":"blaeu - pair of maps of the netherlands"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32748/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The maps from the work are in generally very good to excellent condition.  Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:25.862Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32748,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32749/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32749/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32749/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored engraving is from willem janszoon and joan blaeu's \n toonel des aerdrycks ofte nieuwe atlas, dat is beschryving van alle landen... the dutch edition of \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in amsterdam by joan blaeu between 1642 and 1655 (1661). \n \n the dutch edition of blaeu\u2019s theatrum orbis terrarum is the most complicated of the editions of this atlas. the text was reset at least four times, and the general title page shows many different dates from 1642 to 1661. however, the resetting of the text and the change of the date on the title page were not at the same time. (van der krogt) \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan. their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\" he also served as the official cartagropher for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to atlas mayor. it was to be his most famous atlas, and was meant to include up to 13 volumes, but only 10 volumes were ever completed as his printing house was destroyed by fire. he was also noted for the publication of the atlas \n theatrum orbis terrarum . \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23\" by 19 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3038","title":{"en":"blaeu - pair of maps of zeeland and flanders"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32749/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The maps from the work are in generally very good to excellent condition.  Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:25.863Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32749,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32750/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32750/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32750/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored engraving is from willem janszoon and joan blaeu's \n toonel des aerdrycks ofte nieuwe atlas, dat is beschryving van alle landen... the dutch edition of \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in amsterdam by joan blaeu between 1642 and 1655 (1661). \n \n the dutch edition of blaeu\u2019s theatrum orbis terrarum is the most complicated of the editions of this atlas. the text was reset at least four times, and the general title page shows many different dates from 1642 to 1661. however, the resetting of the text and the change of the date on the title page were not at the same time. (van der krogt) \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan. their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\" he also served as the official cartagropher for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to atlas mayor. it was to be his most famous atlas, and was meant to include up to 13 volumes, but only 10 volumes were ever completed as his printing house was destroyed by fire. he was also noted for the publication of the atlas \n theatrum orbis terrarum . \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23\" by 19 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3039","title":{"en":"blaeu - pair of maps of denmark"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32750/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The maps from the work are in generally very good to excellent condition.  Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:25.865Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32750,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32751/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored engraving is from willem janszoon and joan blaeu's \n toonel des aerdrycks ofte nieuwe atlas, dat is beschryving van alle landen... the dutch edition of \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in amsterdam by joan blaeu between 1642 and 1655 (1661). \n \n the dutch edition of blaeu\u2019s theatrum orbis terrarum is the most complicated of the editions of this atlas. the text was reset at least four times, and the general title page shows many different dates from 1642 to 1661. however, the resetting of the text and the change of the date on the title page were not at the same time. (van der krogt) \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan. their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\" he also served as the official cartagropher for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to atlas mayor. it was to be his most famous atlas, and was meant to include up to 13 volumes, but only 10 volumes were ever completed as his printing house was destroyed by fire. he was also noted for the publication of the atlas \n theatrum orbis terrarum . \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23\" by 19 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3040","title":{"en":"blaeu - map of silesia (germany, poland, czech republic)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32751/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The maps from the work are in generally very good to excellent condition.  Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:25.866Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32751,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32752/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from giordano ziletti's \n la geografia di claudio tolomeo... tradotta di greco in italiano da g. ruscelli: & hora in questa nuova editione da gio. malombra ricorretta . the work was published in 1574 in venice by giordano ziletti. this is the third edition of the ruscelli translation of ptolemy's \n geografia . \n \n the work included 6 maps of america and a new ptolemaic world map. \"in this printing of ptolemy's \n geografia by ziletto there is a new ptolemaic world map which has different title and is based on a revised conical projection. otherwise the map is similar to the first issued in 1561. the 1574 version was used in subsequent editions in 1598 and 1599.\" (shirley 133) the work aslo included some of the first examples of giacomo gastaldi's maps. \n this work is considered a later published editon of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s \n geographia . the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of \n geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 8 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3041","title":{"en":"ziletti's ptolemy, pub. 1574 - map of south africa & madagascar"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32752/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some occasional worming or old repairs oto the maps from this work.  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":75,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:21.701Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":32752,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32753/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from giordano ziletti's \n la geografia di claudio tolomeo... tradotta di greco in italiano da g. ruscelli: & hora in questa nuova editione da gio. malombra ricorretta . the work was published in 1574 in venice by giordano ziletti. this is the third edition of the ruscelli translation of ptolemy's \n geografia . \n \n the work included 6 maps of america and a new ptolemaic world map. \"in this printing of ptolemy's \n geografia by ziletto there is a new ptolemaic world map which has different title and is based on a revised conical projection. otherwise the map is similar to the first issued in 1561. the 1574 version was used in subsequent editions in 1598 and 1599.\" (shirley 133) the work aslo included some of the first examples of giacomo gastaldi's maps. \n this work is considered a later published editon of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s \n geographia . the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of \n geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 8 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3042","title":{"en":"ziletti's ptolemy, pub. 1574 - map of tuscany, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32753/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some occasional worming or old repairs oto the maps from this work.  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":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:21.702Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":32753,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32754/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from giordano ziletti's \n la geografia di claudio tolomeo... tradotta di greco in italiano da g. ruscelli: & hora in questa nuova editione da gio. malombra ricorretta . the work was published in 1574 in venice by giordano ziletti. this is the third edition of the ruscelli translation of ptolemy's \n geografia . \n \n the work included 6 maps of america and a new ptolemaic world map. \"in this printing of ptolemy's \n geografia by ziletto there is a new ptolemaic world map which has different title and is based on a revised conical projection. otherwise the map is similar to the first issued in 1561. the 1574 version was used in subsequent editions in 1598 and 1599.\" (shirley 133) the work aslo included some of the first examples of giacomo gastaldi's maps. \n this work is considered a later published editon of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s \n geographia . the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of \n geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 8 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3043","title":{"en":"ziletti's ptolemy, pub. 1574 - map of prussia & livonia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32754/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some occasional worming or old repairs oto the maps from this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Some of the maps may have had margins or fold reinforced or restored.  Paper may be lightly toned or foxed from age.  There might be some faint offset due to the fold out nature.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  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Some of the maps may have had margins or fold reinforced or restored.  Paper may be lightly toned or foxed from age.  There might be some faint offset due to the fold out nature.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:21.725Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32761,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32762/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"3051","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of holland or the netherlands"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32762/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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 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 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 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 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 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 may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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[the dutch letterpress title is dated 1708 and contains the address of gerard van keulen, while the general allegorical title and 5 allegorical divisional titles are all dated 1709 and show the address of johannes van keulen. a further letterpress title in french is dated 1709 and has the address of gerard van keulen.] \n \n johannes van keulen (1654-1711) was a dutch publisher. he was said to have produced \u201cthe largest and finest marine atlases in holland.\u201d (koeman) he received a privelege from the states general of holland and west friesland in order to printe maritame atlases and shipping guides. the privilege was to protect his printed material from illegal reproduction. he named his printing firm, in de gekroonde lootsman, which grew to be one of the most successful amsterdam publishing firms. he collaborated with other cartographers including claes janszoon vooght and johannes van luyken. \n \n keulen's first atlas, entitled \n zee atlas , contained only 40 charts. by 1695 his atlas would have 160 charts. his son, gerard, took over publication in 1704 and expanded the atlas to 185 charts by 1709. \n \n gerard van keulen (1678-1727) was a skilled engraver, mathematician, and chart-maker. he was appointed hydrographer to the dutch east india company in 1714. the van keulen publishing firm operated continuously from 1678 to 1885 with three generations of the family active in the firm. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\u2033 by 21\u2033 (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"3065","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - map of the atlantic ocean (entire western shipping industry) (west coast of europe & africa)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32776/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There is some slight paper loss at the fold where the paper seems to have stuck together. The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains. Generally considered excellent condition for the age. There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There may be some very light toning, fox marks, or text offset.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some very light toning, fox marks, or text offset.  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":250,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:26.319Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32780,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32781/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32781/002/002.jpg"],"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":4000,"lotNumber":"3070","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - the scout - atsina"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32781/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":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:26.320Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32781,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32782/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32782/002/002.jpg"],"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":4000,"lotNumber":"3071","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - the scout's report - atsina"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32782/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The first pages are detached from the spine.  There is some minor foxing in the lower margin.  The spine of the slipcase is browned with some traces of rubbing and minor loss.  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":3500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:27.907Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$6,000 - $8,000","currency":"USD","id":32787,"estimateMin":6000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32788/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32788/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3077","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by meunier - bal bullier"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32788/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:27.909Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32788,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32789/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32789/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3078","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by cheret - le miroir"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32789/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:27.910Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32789,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32790/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32790/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3079","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by grasset - napoleon"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32790/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:27.912Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32790,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32791/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32791/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3080","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by bradley - victore bicylces"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32791/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:27.914Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32791,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32792/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32792/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32792/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32792/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32792/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3081","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - 4 lithographs of home & jewelry décor or designs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32792/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or wear at extreme edges due to age.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.233Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32792,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32793/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32793/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely illustration from henri de toulouse-lautrec was part of the work from jules renard entitled \n histoires naturelles . the work was published in paris by h. floury in 1899. it is one of only 100 copies published, this being number 49. the original lithograph by toulouse-lautrec will be accompanied by the descriptive page when available. \n \n renard's \n histoire naturelles \"contains some of toulouse lautrec's most refined draftsmanship and, with yvette guilbert, it is considered one of the masterpieces of the illustrated book. it was lautrec who requested the pleasure of illustrating renard's bestiary, and renard agreed, hoping for descriptions that 'would please the animals themselves.' the two creative personalities clashed. lautrec resented the book's limitation to mundane animals, while renard, although paid homage to by a cover design of a fox, objected to a number of lautrec's drawings... today we are amazed that it took floury twenty years to sell out the edition of 100 copies.\" (donson/gripp) garvey notes it is \"now one of the greatest rarities of the 19th century.\" (garvey 304) \n \n henri de toulouse-lautrec (1864-1901) was a very talented artist. however in 1899, at the age of 35, he was suffering from dementia and alcoholism (likely brought on by syphillis). he was institutionalized and began a series of circus drawings there from memory. because of the skill and detail in his work, the doctors decided his health had improved and earned his release after just three months of which toulouse-lautrec noted \u201ci bought my freedom with my drawings.\" \n \n pierre-jules renard (1864-1910) was a french author and member of the académie goncourt. his most famous works are \n les histoires naturelles , \n poil de carotte , \n le plaisir de rompre , \n l\u2019 écornifleur , and \n huit jours à la campagne. \n \n \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph (1 of 100 ever published)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3082","title":{"en":"toulouse-lautrec & renard - sheep (les moutons)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32793/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.235Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32793,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32794/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32794/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely illustration from henri de toulouse-lautrec was part of the work from jules renard entitled \n histoires naturelles . the work was published in paris by h. floury in 1899. it is one of only 100 copies published, this being number 49. the original lithograph by toulouse-lautrec will be accompanied by the descriptive page when available. \n \n renard's \n histoire naturelles \"contains some of toulouse lautrec's most refined draftsmanship and, with yvette guilbert, it is considered one of the masterpieces of the illustrated book. it was lautrec who requested the pleasure of illustrating renard's bestiary, and renard agreed, hoping for descriptions that 'would please the animals themselves.' the two creative personalities clashed. lautrec resented the book's limitation to mundane animals, while renard, although paid homage to by a cover design of a fox, objected to a number of lautrec's drawings... today we are amazed that it took floury twenty years to sell out the edition of 100 copies.\" (donson/gripp) garvey notes it is \"now one of the greatest rarities of the 19th century.\" (garvey 304) \n \n henri de toulouse-lautrec (1864-1901) was a very talented artist. however in 1899, at the age of 35, he was suffering from dementia and alcoholism (likely brought on by syphillis). he was institutionalized and began a series of circus drawings there from memory. because of the skill and detail in his work, the doctors decided his health had improved and earned his release after just three months of which toulouse-lautrec noted \u201ci bought my freedom with my drawings.\" \n \n pierre-jules renard (1864-1910) was a french author and member of the académie goncourt. his most famous works are \n les histoires naturelles , \n poil de carotte , \n le plaisir de rompre , \n l\u2019 écornifleur , and \n huit jours à la campagne. \n \n \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph (1 of 100 ever published)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3083","title":{"en":"toulouse-lautrec & renard - duck (canards)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32794/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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[que pico de oro!]. 53"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32796/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.267Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32797,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32798/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32798/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraving is from francisco goya's \n los caprichos . the work featured engravings done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint on vellum. it was published between 1878 and 1900 in madrid by calcografia nacional, real academia de san fernando. \n \n francisco josé de goya y lucientes (1746-1828) was an influential spanish painter. he served as the appointed painter of king charles iv and queen maria-luisa. his art was influenced by rembrandt and velasquez. pablo picasso and salvador dalí both named goya as inspiration for their artistic styles. \n \n goya created \n los caprichos near the turn of the 19th century and illustrated the superstitions of spanish society at the time. in an often dreamlike quality he illustrates to three themes in the collection: love and its disillusions, social satire, and witchcraft. goya described it as showing \"the innumerable foibles and follies to be found in any civilized society, and from the common prejudices and deceitful practices which custom, ignorance, or self-interest have made usual\u201d. \n \n only 27 copies of his first edition sold in 1799. he then sold the original plates and 240 copies to the king in 1803 through manuel godoy, the prime minister, in exchange for a pension. though not successful in its original publication, the work and goya found acclaim over time. the series itself became quickly popular in france. théophile gautier wrote of it: \"the abominable shrews of goya's caprices, which until now i had taken for nightmares and monstrous chimeras, are only portraits of frightening accuracy.\" (tra los montes, paris: victor magen, 1843, p. 53) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3087","title":{"en":"goya - and so was his grandfather [asta su abuelo]. 39"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32798/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.294Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32799,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32800/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32800/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32800/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32800/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32800/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32800/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32800/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this superb original botanical watercolor is from a manuscript entitled \n hortus botanicus which illustrated plants according to the linnaean system and willdenow's revisions. the manuscript was completed in vienna between 1810 and 1820. the paper is dutch and datable to the late 18th and early 19th century. there are watermarks from the makers of c.& j. honig, j. kool, j. villedary, and d. & c. blauw. \n \n karl ludwig willdenow completed a comprehensive and influential revision of sir charles linnaeus's \n species plantarum with his work \n series plantarum and dated between 1797 and 1805. this collection follows the revisions willdenow created and is profusely illustrated. \n \n each watercolor details the sources for the illustration in the lower nomenclature. the original artist is named in the left corner and the right corner states the source work of the original illustration. the watercolor artist for the manuscript is unknown. a good portion of the watercolors were after jacquin's works including \n icones plantarum rariores, florae austriacae,  and \n plantarum rariorum horti caesarei schoenbrunnensis . illustrations were also after aiton, william curtis, oeder, scopoli, cavanilles, besler, rheede, roxburgh, banks, and pallas. \n \n provenance: library of henry rogers broughton \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 16 1/2\"; one measures ~ 21 3/4\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3089","title":{"en":"6 original watercolors of bindweed (ipomaea) after herz for jacquin, rheede"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32800/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - There is about 1\" of tabbed edge from binding at the left edge not included in measurement of paper / border area."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.308Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32800,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32801/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32801/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32801/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32801/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32801/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful, originally hand-colored engraving is from the composite collection of pierre joseph buchoz, \n collection précieuse et enluminée des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses qui se cultivent dans les jardins de la chine que ceux de l\u2019europe... [et] première centurie de planches enluminées et non enluminées... . the work was published in paris by chez lacombe between 1776 and 1782 as well as amsterdam by chez rey between 1775 and 1779. \n \n pierre-joseph buchoz (1731-1807) was a french physician, lawyer, and naturalist. he was highly interested in chinese culture and followed after voltaire introducing 'chinoiserie' to the european audience. he was the first to produce a botanical work following this tradition. the engravings \"have the decorative qualities which we have always associated with far eastern art.\" (blunt and stearn) \n \n the engravings for \n collection précieuse.. were completed by jean baptiste desmoulins, jean charles bacquoy, jean victor dupin, claude mathieu fessard, and others. many of the botanical engravings are shown with insects, butterflies, or birds. the plants of china and europe were illustrated in buchoz's work. \n \n the beautiful images in the work were drawn from flowers cultivated in gardens in china and europe in the 18th century. buchoz\u2019s engravings are easily recognized by their strong detail and their visually appealing balanced composition. as stated by art historian michael sullivan, these engravings are \u201cremarkable from the technical point of view\u201d for the way in which \u201cthe engraver has not merely transmitted the line... but has managed to suggest, with the burin, the tone of chinese watercolour. only when we look carefully at these pictures do we realize that they are engraved and not drawn with the brush.\u201d \n \n the engravings for \n premiere centurie.. include beautiful natural history illustrations of fish, birds, entomology, and more. the work \"contains figures of the rarest and most remarkable, and most interesting phenomena of the three kingdoms of nature, each part being devoted to one of them.\" (anker) the images were often after jacques de favanne and engraved by c. baquoy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3090","title":{"en":"buchoz - 4 flower & insect engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32801/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:24.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32801,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32802/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32802/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32802/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful, originally hand-colored engraving is from the composite collection of pierre joseph buchoz, \n collection précieuse et enluminée des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses qui se cultivent dans les jardins de la chine que ceux de l\u2019europe... 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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.375Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32802,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32803/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32803/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32803/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32803/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia (or taalryk register der plaat- ofte figuur-beschryvingen der bloemdragende gewassen) . it was published in amsterdam by zacharias romberg between 1736 and 1748. this is the dutch language edition of the 18th century botanical master-work. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. weinmann, an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). '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":1600,"lotNumber":"3092","title":{"en":"weinmann - 3 daisy engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32803/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging  from the nature of the printing and coloring process.  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":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.377Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32803,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32804/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32804/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32804/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32804/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32804/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia (or taalryk register der plaat- ofte figuur-beschryvingen der bloemdragende gewassen) . it was published in amsterdam by zacharias romberg between 1736 and 1748. this is the dutch language edition of the 18th century botanical master-work. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. weinmann, an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). '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":1600,"lotNumber":"3093","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 garden or rose balsam engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32804/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging  from the nature of the printing and coloring process.  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":200,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.378Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32804,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32805/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32805/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32805/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia (or taalryk register der plaat- ofte figuur-beschryvingen der bloemdragende gewassen) . it was published in amsterdam by zacharias romberg between 1736 and 1748. this is the dutch language edition of the 18th century botanical master-work. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. weinmann, an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). '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":1600,"lotNumber":"3094","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of cocoa tree engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32805/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging  from the nature of the printing and coloring process.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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Some of the Curtis prints will have some text offset or faint marks or foxing.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.381Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $300","currency":"USD","id":32806,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32807/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32807/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32807/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n orchid [cypripedium japonicum]. 7573 \n orchid [paphiopedilum victoria-mariae]. 7578 \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this lovely botanical print is from william curtis\u2019s \n the botanical magazine, or flower-garden displayed . curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each (when available). the first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. around the mid-1800s the images were completed by lithography with hand-coloring. commonly referred to as \n curtis' botanical magazine , this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the kew gardens. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/4 - 3/4\" by 8 3/4 - 9 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored botanical engraving or lithograph"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"3096","title":{"en":"curtis - pair of orchid prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32807/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Some of the Curtis prints will have some text offset or faint marks or foxing.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.383Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":32807,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32808/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32808/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32808/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n cactus: crimson-flowered torch-thistle. 2306 \n cactus [glittering-flowered cereus]. 5856 \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this lovely botanical print is from william curtis\u2019s \n the botanical magazine, or flower-garden displayed . curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each (when available). the first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. around the mid-1800s the images were completed by lithography with hand-coloring. commonly referred to as \n curtis' botanical magazine , this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the kew gardens. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 - 9 1/2\" by 11 - 12\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored botanical engraving or lithograph"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"3097","title":{"en":"curtis - pair of cactus prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32808/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Some of the Curtis prints will have some text offset or faint marks or foxing.  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Very clean volume with minimal foxing, offset, and toning which is usually prevalent to this work.  It is labeled volume 19 to spine, but is volumes 37 & 38 bound in one.  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":450,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.386Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32809,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32810/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32810/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32810/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this dramatic large folio botanical engraving is from dr. robert john thornton\u2019s work \n new illustration of the sexual system of carolus von linnaeus...and the temple of flora, or garden of nature . this was the first edition of the work published in london by between 1787 and 1812. each engraving was made using stipple, mezzotint, and aquatint processes and some feature hand-coloring heightened with gum arabic. the engraving will include the text when available to send with the plate. \n \n thornton\u2019s engravings featured an uncommon composition in which the subject was seen oversized in relation to the background giving the plates a theatrical presence. \n temple of flora is often considered the greatest achievement in british botanical art. thornton employed some of the foremost artists to create the plates included peter charles henderson, philip reinagle, abraham pether, and sydenham edwards. richard earlom, james caldwall, thomas sutherland, and joseph constantine stadler were the engravers for \n temple of flora . \n \n thornton's \n the temple of flora is the greatest english colour-plate flower book. \"...[thornton] inherited a competent fortune and trained as a doctor. he appears to have had considerable success in practice and was appointed both physician to the marylebone dispensary and lecturer in medical botany at guy's and st. thomas's hospitals. but quite early in his career he embarked on his...great work. what redouté produced under the patronage of l'héritier, marie antoinette, the empress josephine, charles x, and the duchesse de berry, thornton set out to do alone...numerous important artists were engaged...twenty-eight paintings of flowers commissioned from abraham pether, known as `moonlight pether, ' philip reinagle, ...sydenham edwards, and peter henderson...the result...involved thornton in desperate financial straits...in an attempt to extricate himself he organized the royal botanic lottery, under the patronage of the prince regent...it is easy to raise one's eyebrows at thornton's unworldly and injudicious approach to publishing...but he produced...one of the loveliest books in the world.\" (alan thomas, great books and book collecting, pp.142-144) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 22\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio - printed in color using mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple engraving processes with original hand-finished coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"3099","title":{"en":"thornton, folio - large flowering sensitive plant with hummingbirds"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32810/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some very light mottled toning of the paper.  There is some smudging mostly to the margins.  There may be some text offset to the image area. There may be some very light toning, marks, smudging, or handling mostly present to margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":1450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:22.387Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32810,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32811/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this elegant folio, botanical engraving is from christoph jakob trew\u2019s work \n plantae selectae . the work was published in nuremberg in 1750. georg dionysius ehret was the artist for the work and was considered one of the most influential artists in the world of botanical illustration. ehret\u2019s plates are both remarkable and scientifically accurate. the original hand-coloring was completed by j. j. haid. \n \n \n plantae selectae is one of the greatest of all eighteenth-century botanical books, drawn by the greatest of eighteenth-century botanical artists, george dionysius ehret. linnaeus, wrote to trew, in latin, that \"the miracles of our century in the natural sciences are your work of ehret's plants...nothing to equal them was seen in the past or will be in the future.\" \n \n christoph jakob trew, a physician and botanist, had for a number of years been an admirer of ehret's work. ehret, a brilliant botanical artist, was unrivalled in his ability to \"achieve realism, majesty, ineffable colour, all in one breathtaking look.\" (hunt) born in heidelberg in 1710, he originally worked as a gardener and practised drawing in his spare time. his artistic abilities led him to the service of a regensburg banker named leskenkohl, and it was during this period that trew met ehret. \n \n trew was to remain a friend and patron of ehret's throughout his life, and by 1742, the germ of what was to become the present publication was already under discussion when trew wrote to christian thran in carlsruhe \"every year i receive some beautifully painted exotic plants [by ehret] and have already more than one hundred of them....\" \n \n ehret moved to london in the late 1730s, where he painted the recently introduced exotics at the chelsea physic garden and established himself as a teacher of flower-painting and botany. discussions about the projected work continued by letter until 1748, when johann jacob haid from augsburg agreed to produce the engravings from ehret's drawings. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3100","title":{"en":"trew & ehret - ficus. 73"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32811/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be an occasional mark or toned spot to be expected with age to plates from this work.  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The spine is slightly rubbed, corners slightly bumped.  There is a marginal tear to the text leaf of plate 23.  There is some minor spotting to beginning text, scarcely affecting any plates.  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":4500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:35.318Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$8,000 - $12,000","currency":"USD","id":32814,"estimateMin":8000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32815/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and remarkable, colorful pochoir lithograph is from emile alain seguy's \n papillons . the folio plates were published in paris in 1925. \n \n the plates are beautifully composed and feature bold colors. the artist, seguy, himself describes them as \"un monde somptueux de formes et de couleurs\" or a world of sumptuous forms and colors. he wanted to record exotic specimens with a highly aesthetic appeal to inspire designers. his style was greatly influenced by the art nouveau and art deco movements. \n \n seguy illustrated specimens from museums and private collections but presented them at 10 to 15 times magnification. in this way, he made stunning folio plates that revealed accurate intricacies of the speciments in a wonderful artistic and colorful display. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 17 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio pochoir lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3104","title":{"en":"seguy - butterfly or moth pochoir. 8"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32815/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some minor handling to the extreme edges.  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":250,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:35.319Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32815,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32816/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and remarkable, colorful pochoir lithograph is from emile alain seguy's \n papillons . the folio plates were published in paris in 1925. \n \n the plates are beautifully composed and feature bold colors. the artist, seguy, himself describes them as \"un monde somptueux de formes et de couleurs\" or a world of sumptuous forms and colors. he wanted to record exotic specimens with a highly aesthetic appeal to inspire designers. his style was greatly influenced by the art nouveau and art deco movements. \n \n seguy illustrated specimens from museums and private collections but presented them at 10 to 15 times magnification. in this way, he made stunning folio plates that revealed accurate intricacies of the speciments in a wonderful artistic and colorful display. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 17 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio pochoir lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3105","title":{"en":"seguy - butterfly or moth pochoir. 10"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32816/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some minor handling to the extreme edges.  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":250,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:35.320Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32816,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32817/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and remarkable, colorful pochoir lithograph is from emile alain seguy's \n papillons . the folio plates were published in paris in 1925. \n \n the plates are beautifully composed and feature bold colors. the artist, seguy, himself describes them as \"un monde somptueux de formes et de couleurs\" or a world of sumptuous forms and colors. he wanted to record exotic specimens with a highly aesthetic appeal to inspire designers. his style was greatly influenced by the art nouveau and art deco movements. \n \n seguy illustrated specimens from museums and private collections but presented them at 10 to 15 times magnification. in this way, he made stunning folio plates that revealed accurate intricacies of the speciments in a wonderful artistic and colorful display. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 17 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio pochoir lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3106","title":{"en":"seguy - butterfly or moth pochoir. 13"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32817/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some minor handling to the extreme edges.  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":250,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:35.322Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32817,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32818/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32818/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32818/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n single-spotted butterfly metamorphosis. 806 \n talc-winged butterfly metamorphosis. 819 \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n 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":"3107","title":{"en":"shaw & nodder, on vellum - pair of butterfly metamorphosis engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32818/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":"2026-08-16T06:10:35.323Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":32818,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32819/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32819/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32819/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32819/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32819/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n golden chaetodon fish. 914 \n puffer or blowfish. 878 \n green-finned sparus fish. 979 \n fish. 982 \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n 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":800,"lotNumber":"3108","title":{"en":"shaw & nodder, on vellum - 4 fish engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32819/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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There is very light toning at the extreme edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is very light toning at the extreme edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Some of the plates may exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works.  However, the plates from this particular selection are quite nice in overall condition.  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Some of the plates may exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works.  However, the plates from this particular selection are quite nice in overall condition.  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Some of the plates may exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works.  However, the plates from this particular selection are quite nice in overall condition.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:32.124Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32853,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32854/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n \n birds of asia featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. 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 provenance: book plate of cecil george savile foljambe; library of carnegie museum pittsburgh pennsylvania, purchase date november 22, 1910 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3143","title":{"en":"gould - embroidered barbet"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32854/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:32.126Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32854,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32855/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32855/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32855/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n collared wood-pigeon \n elphinstone's wood-pigeon \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n \n birds of asia featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. 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 provenance: book plate of cecil george savile foljambe; library of carnegie museum pittsburgh pennsylvania, purchase date november 22, 1910 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3144","title":{"en":"gould - pair of wood-pigeon lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32855/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition.  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Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:32.128Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32856,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32857/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3146","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - little owl. 1-7"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32857/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:32.129Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32857,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32858/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3147","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - largest crested heron, spotted eft, chego, & cockroach. sup-10"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32858/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:32.131Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32858,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32859/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3148","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - kingfisher with narrow leaved candleberry myrtle"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32859/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:32.133Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32859,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32860/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-09-06","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"3149","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - american bison. sup-20"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64428/lot/32860/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:32.134Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - 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first edition with 33 exquisite lithographs is john gould's \n a monograph of the ramphastidae, or family of toucans . the work was published in london for the author between 1833 and 1835. all of the plates were printed by charles hullmandel. \n \n the volume is bound in 20th century green three-quarter morocco by riviere & son, top edge gilt. it includes a special anatomical essay by richard owen. there are 33 originally hand-colored lithographs and one uncolored lithograph done by g. scharf. the title page and subscriber's list are present. \n \n many consider this work to contain the most stunning images gould ever produced. the toucans are represented with true-to-life details. rich, luminous colors and splendid composition combine to make the toucans come to life on the page. \n \n gould was the foremost bird artist and publisher in great britain, publishing over 15 folio sets. he employed the best artists of his day to complete his works. \n a monograph of the ramphastidae features lithographs after gould himself, his wife elizabeth, edward lear (10), h. c. richter, and w. hart. lear's stunning images for this work are considered some of his best zoological renderings. \n \n the toucan family is limited to mexico, central and south america and some west indian islands. the first time that any member of the family was described was by gonzalo fernandez de oviedo y valdes in his \"de la natural hystoria de las indias\" (toledo, 1526, chapter 42), in 1555 pierre belon included an illustration of its beak in his \"l'histoire de la nature des oyseaux\" (paris, 1555, p.184). andre thevet first used the name 'toucan' with a long description, and a woodcut of a whole bird, in his \"singularitez de la france\" (paris, 1555, pp.88-90). the latin name \"burhynchus\" or \"ramphestes\" (in reference to the size of the beak) was suggested by conrad gesner (\"icones avium\", 1560, p.130), and linnaeus later adopted aldrovandus' corrupted form of the latter (\"ramphastos\") which is how the family was still recognized at the time of the publication of the present image. \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 provenance: harwarden castle (small library label on front pastedown) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 22\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: volume with 33 originally hand-colored toucan lithographs"},"estimateMax":70000,"lotNumber":"3150","title":{"en":"gould's family of toucans - volume with 33 originally hand-colored 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