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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:16:32.995Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":40354,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40355/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \n narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee; with observations on the natural history of the sandwich islands, and remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of their inhabitants . this is from the third, expanded edition published in london by h. fisher in 1827. \n \n \"the narrative of english missionary william ellis is particularly important, as it was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii: although its main purpose was to report on mission progress, and ellis was primarily interested in local manners and traditions, he was sufficiently expansive to include observations on such natural and cultural history topics as volcanoes, antiquities, and the anthropology of the islands.\" (hill 191) \n \n william ellis (1794-1872) was a british missionary and writer. he set up the first printing press in the south seas. he also printed the first hawaiian book in 1823, a hymnal. \"[ narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee] was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii (...).\" (hill 545) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 5\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"3821","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - makoa & kuakini, governor or hawaii (sandwich islands)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40355/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some worming at the edges, outside the map.  There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:17:26.197Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":40355,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40356/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \n narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee; with observations on the natural history of the sandwich islands, and remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of their inhabitants . this is from the third, expanded edition published in london by h. fisher in 1827. \n \n \"the narrative of english missionary william ellis is particularly important, as it was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii: although its main purpose was to report on mission progress, and ellis was primarily interested in local manners and traditions, he was sufficiently expansive to include observations on such natural and cultural history topics as volcanoes, antiquities, and the anthropology of the islands.\" (hill 191) \n \n william ellis (1794-1872) was a british missionary and writer. he set up the first printing press in the south seas. he also printed the first hawaiian book in 1823, a hymnal. \"[ narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee] was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii (...).\" (hill 545) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 5\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"3822","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - the south-west end of the volcano of ki-rau-e-a, in hawaii (sandwich islands)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40356/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some worming at the edges, outside the map.  There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. 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There is some worming at the edges, outside the map.  There may be a few minor marks 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":150,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:20:13.093Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":40358,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40359/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this captivating celestial engraving is from john flamsteed's \n atlas celeste . the work was published in paris by j. fortin and f. g. deschamps in 1776. \n \n each engraving has been splendidly hand-colored with gold highlights to the stars. the work featured some of the most accurate and detailed star charts available for the time. jean fortin was responsible for reducing the plates from the large folio publication of flamsteed's atlas. this is the second edition of the atlas with the engravings worked on by p. c. le monnier and françois pasumot. \n \n john flamsteed (1646-1719) was the first royal astronomer. flamsteed spent nearly half a century observing and recording the sky. he catalogued over 3000 stars in his life. flamsteed also worked to correct bayer's represnetations of the constellation figures. however, as he did not want to release unverified data, he kept his records under seal in greenwich. his observations were pulled for publication in 1712 by isaac newton and edmund halley, as commissioned by the king. flamsteed refused to publish for the king, but newton pirated 400 publications, of which flamsteed managed to gather 300 of these and burn them. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 1/4\" by 6 1/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with exceptional professional hand-coloring with gold highlights"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"3825","title":{"en":"flamsteed - constellation or celestial chart of pegasus, horse, dolphin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40359/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:20:32.182Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":40359,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40360/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this captivating celestial engraving is from john flamsteed's \n atlas celeste . the work was published in paris by j. fortin and f. g. deschamps in 1776. \n \n each engraving has been splendidly hand-colored with gold highlights to the stars. the work featured some of the most accurate and detailed star charts available for the time. jean fortin was responsible for reducing the plates from the large folio publication of flamsteed's atlas. this is the second edition of the atlas with the engravings worked on by p. c. le monnier and françois pasumot. \n \n john flamsteed (1646-1719) was the first royal astronomer. flamsteed spent nearly half a century observing and recording the sky. he catalogued over 3000 stars in his life. flamsteed also worked to correct bayer's represnetations of the constellation figures. however, as he did not want to release unverified data, he kept his records under seal in greenwich. his observations were pulled for publication in 1712 by isaac newton and edmund halley, as commissioned by the king. flamsteed refused to publish for the king, but newton pirated 400 publications, of which flamsteed managed to gather 300 of these and burn them. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 1/4\" by 6 1/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with exceptional professional hand-coloring with gold highlights"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"3826","title":{"en":"flamsteed - constellation or celestial chart of virgo"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40360/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:21:05.381Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":40360,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40361/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare constellation chart is from john bevis's \n uranographia; or the celestial atlas . it was published between 1747 and 1786 in london by john neale. \n \n this engraving is from bevis's \"unpublished\" star atlas. bevis began production of the atlas in 1747 with the intent to produce a large atlas. he had found 5 subscribers, and sold 30 copies, but his publisher, john neale, went bankrupt in 1750 where the plates were pulled. his executor, john horsfall, received the plates upon bevis's death in 1771. at horsfall's death in 1785, his estate had 6 copies of the work with 51 star charts included. this along with some unnumbered amount of loose engravings entered the market in 1786. the charts were all produced in bevis's lifetime by his hand, but the sale of his work was predominantly performed after his passing. it is believed about 21 complete sets were done. (kilburn, kevin; jay m. pasachoff; and owen gingerich, \"the forgotten star atlas: john bevis's uranographia brittanica.\" in: journal of the history of astronomy 34 (2003), pp.125-144) \n \n bevis's work included 600 more stars than the last star atlas of flamsteed. bevis based his work upon bayer's \n uranometria . his work included more stars and accurate positions to that of bayer's. he included nine messier objects in his charts, five of which had never before been published. \n \n john bevis (1695-1771) was a british physician and amateur astronomer. he discovered the crab nebula and was one of two observers in britain of halley's comet in 1759. he created his own private observatory in north london in 1738. bevis is believed to have passed from falling from his telescope. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"3827","title":{"en":"bevis, rare - constellation or star chart of pegasus, equuleus (little horse), and delphinus (dolphin)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40361/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. 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(kilburn, kevin; jay m. pasachoff; and owen gingerich, \"the forgotten star atlas: john bevis's uranographia brittanica.\" in: journal of the history of astronomy 34 (2003), pp.125-144) \n \n bevis's work included 600 more stars than the last star atlas of flamsteed. bevis based his work upon bayer's \n uranometria . his work included more stars and accurate positions to that of bayer's. he included nine messier objects in his charts, five of which had never before been published. \n \n john bevis (1695-1771) was a british physician and amateur astronomer. he discovered the crab nebula and was one of two observers in britain of halley's comet in 1759. he created his own private observatory in north london in 1738. bevis is believed to have passed from falling from his telescope. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"3828","title":{"en":"bevis, rare - constellation or star chart of delphinus (dolphin)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40362/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:22:31.736Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":40362,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40363/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthaus merian's \n todten-tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten stadt basel, als ein spiegel menschlicher beschaffenheit... or \n the dance of the dead... the dance of death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of basel . this engraving was published in frankfurt in 1725 by joh. b. andrea and h. hort. \n \n the engravings are printed from the original plates used for \n grossbasler totentanz first published in basel in 1621. this is an enchanting rendering of merian's work with very old hand-coloring added to the plate, often with added borders or details. there is a top coating providing a nice sheen to the color. \n \n merian first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he 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 \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\" by 8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3829","title":{"en":"merian - dance of death. 47"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40363/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good condition overall.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:23:37.866Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":40363,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40364/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthaus merian's \n todten-tantz, wie derselbe in der löblichen und weit-berühmten stadt basel, als ein spiegel menschlicher beschaffenheit... or \n the dance of the dead... the dance of death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of basel . this engraving was published in frankfurt in 1725 by joh. b. andrea and h. hort. \n \n the engravings are printed from the original plates used for \n grossbasler totentanz first published in basel in 1621. this is an enchanting rendering of merian's work with very old hand-coloring added to the plate, often with added borders or details. there is a top coating providing a nice sheen to the color. \n \n merian first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he 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 \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\" by 8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3830","title":{"en":"merian - dance of death. 71"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40364/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good condition overall.  The engravings may exhibit some toning or foxing due to age, but beautifully rendered color and details.  Many of the engravings available from the work have been archivally rebacked.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:24:37.169Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":40364,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40365/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40365/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40365/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40365/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40365/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n family crest or shield of george spencer, duke of marlborough \n family crest or shield of francis egerton, duke of bridgewater \n family crest or shield of evelyn pierrepoint, duke of kingston upon hull \n family crest or shield of charles-watson wentworth, marquis of rockingham \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this folio, heraldry engraving is from joseph edmondson's work after sir william segar in \n baronagium genealogicum; or the pedigrees of the english peers, deduced from the earliest times . the work was published in london in 1764. \n \n edmondson was originally employed to paint coats of arms on carriages in london which led him to study heraldry and genealogy. he eventually began publishing his work and completed \n baronagium genealogicum . the crests were originally compiled by segar (1554-1633) and were continued to the present by edmondson. the work attracted the attention of nobility who hired edmondson to complete their family pedigrees. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 3/4\" by 20 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3831","title":{"en":"edmondson - 4 engravings of family crests or shields"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40365/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 some light or uneven toning to the paper, generally not affecting the image area.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some scattered foxing to the paper.  There may be some signs of handling at the edges.  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. -  Some of the engraving lines with the photography process will create a color effect but the engravings are without color."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:27:25.545Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":40367,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40368/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40368/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \"vedute di roma\". this from a mixed edition of the work published in rome & paris likely published c1778 to early 1800s. the etchings are on laid paper some with watermark. \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: ~ 33 1/2\" by 22 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio etching on laid paper"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"3834","title":{"en":"piranesi, folio - view of the ponte salario [veduta del ponte salario]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40368/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some scattered foxing to the paper.  There may be some signs of handling at the edges.  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. -  Some of the engraving lines with the photography process will create a color effect but the engravings are without color."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:28:12.265Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":40368,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40369/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40369/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40369/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scientific engraving is athanasius kircher's \n d'onder-aardse weereld in haar goddelijk maaksel en wonderbare uitwerkselen aller dingen... it was published in 1682 in amsterdam by j. janssonius van waasberge. this was the first dutch translation of the original latin edition entitled \n mundus subterraneus . \n \n this work was based off kircher's visit to sicily in 1637-8 when etna and stromboli both erupted. this observation led him to conclude that the earth's center as a massive internal fire and that volcanoes acted as safety valves. his work speculated on geology, hidden lakes, rivers of fire, strange inhabitants, the sun, the moon, eclipses, currents, meteorology, medicines, poisons, and even fireworks. the work \u201cmust always command a high place in the literature as the first effort to describe the earth from a physical standpoint.\u201d (zittel, p. 25) \n \n athanasius kircher (1601-1680) was a jesuit priest and scholar. he gathered and helped disseminate knowledge from around the world gathered by jesuit missionaries. it is believed he was the first to depict the pacific ring of fire on a map. he was one of the final renaissance men. he lowered himself into vesuvius after an eruption, experimented with bioluminescence as a light source, and make the first known aeolian harp. he wrote 44 books, over 2000 manuscripts, and assembled one of the first natural history collections. kircher's work was itself fascinating for its thematic maps. his work was on the underground passages and subterranean networks of the globe. he created a map that was the first to show ocean currents. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/8\" by 14 5/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"3835","title":{"en":"kircher, pub. 1682 - pair of engravings of narwhal whale & giant"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40369/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling.  There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling.  There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling.  There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate. There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates. There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections. There may be some wear or small separation at folds. There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - This engraving may be from the 1598 edition based on the last line of left alligned nomenclature though was bound in with the 1587 atlas."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:43:14.864Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":40380,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40381/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40381/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographia universalis or \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller lander [...] the work was published in basel in 1578 by heinrich petri. \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/4\" by 13 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"3847","title":{"en":"munster, pub. 1578 - rhinoceros after albrecht durer / verso: elephant"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40381/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some archival repair or reinforcement at the fold.  There may be some faint offset from the fold out nature of the plate.  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":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:44:09.775Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":40381,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40382/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40382/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographia universalis or \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller lander [...] the work was published in basel in 1578 by heinrich petri. \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 13 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"3848","title":{"en":"munster, pub. 1578 - plan of augsburg, germany"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40382/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some archival repair or reinforcement at the fold.  There may be some faint offset from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some archival repair or reinforcement at the fold.  There may be some faint offset from the fold out nature of the plate.  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":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:47:26.885Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":40383,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40384/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40384/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographia universalis or \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller lander [...] the work was published in basel in 1578 by heinrich petri. \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 13 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3850","title":{"en":"munster, pub. 1578 - view of jerusalem, israel"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40384/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some archival repair or reinforcement at the fold.  There may be some faint offset from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  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":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:48:30.028Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":40385,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40386/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40386/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle (in german: \n das buch der croniken und geschichten . this is from the first german edition published 6 months after the first latin 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 provenance: early manuscript notes on map and marginalia (see below); early ownership inscription on title dated 1600, (reading in part: \"dis buch hatt mir der edel und vest ernst von und zu asch[...] geschenckt\", signed by johann schüstle [?], apparently \"pfarrer zu landshut\" [?], with the date 1493 added beneath) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 16 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3852","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of lithuania (littaw) / verso: view of prussia (don prewffen)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40386/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  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":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:48:50.673Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":40386,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40387/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40387/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle (in german: \n das buch der croniken und geschichten . this is from the first german edition published 6 months after the first latin 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 provenance: early manuscript notes on map and marginalia (see below); early ownership inscription on title dated 1600, (reading in part: \"dis buch hatt mir der edel und vest ernst von und zu asch[...] geschenckt\", signed by johann schüstle [?], apparently \"pfarrer zu landshut\" [?], with the date 1493 added beneath) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 16 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3853","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of greater saxony (germany)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40387/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  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":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:49:12.903Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":40387,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40388/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40388/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle (in german: \n das buch der croniken und geschichten . this is from the first german edition published 6 months after the first latin 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 provenance: early manuscript notes on map and marginalia (see below); early ownership inscription on title dated 1600, (reading in part: \"dis buch hatt mir der edel und vest ernst von und zu asch[...] geschenckt\", signed by johann schüstle [?], apparently \"pfarrer zu landshut\" [?], with the date 1493 added beneath) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 16 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"3854","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of bavaria / verso: view of hesse (hessenlano), germany"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40388/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  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":"2026-09-12T14:49:38.307Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":40388,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40389/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40389/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle (in german: \n das buch der croniken und geschichten . this is from the first german edition published 6 months after the first latin 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 provenance: early manuscript notes on map and marginalia (see below); early ownership inscription on title dated 1600, (reading in part: \"dis buch hatt mir der edel und vest ernst von und zu asch[...] geschenckt\", signed by johann schüstle [?], apparently \"pfarrer zu landshut\" [?], with the date 1493 added beneath) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23\" by 16 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3855","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of passau (passau), germany / verso: relgious & historic figures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40389/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  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The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  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.  - This lot is for two fold out pages that are joined (images are on each side of leaf 184."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:50:47.475Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":40390,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40391/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [ \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca ] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19 3/4\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3857","title":{"en":"harris - map of the atlantic ocean"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40391/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some faint image or text offset on some of the plates from the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:52:25.754Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":40391,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40392/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [ \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca ] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3858","title":{"en":"harris - map of india & southeast asia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40392/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some faint image or text offset on some of the plates from the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:53:19.220Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":40392,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40393/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [ \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca ] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3859","title":{"en":"harris - map of africa"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40393/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some faint image or text offset on some of the plates from the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:54:19.889Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":40393,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40394/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [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\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3860","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - map of the coast of norway"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40394/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_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.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:55:11.515Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":40394,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40395/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [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\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3861","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - map of the coast of norway"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40395/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_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.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:55:44.139Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":40395,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40396/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [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\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3862","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - map of malta and barbary coast"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40396/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_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.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:56:57.274Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":40396,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40397/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraved map is from hendrick doncker's \n de zee-atlas ofte water-waereld, vertoonede alle de zee kusten van het bekende deel des aerd-bodems, met een generale beschrijvinge van dien. seer dienstigh vooralle schippers en stuurlieden; mitsgaders kooplieden om op't kantoor gebruykt te werden nieuwe amsterdam . the work was published in amsterdam by hendrick doncker in c1670 (frontispiece dated 1659) (koeman's don 12b). \n \n the dutch sea atlas was an important maritime atlas of the later 17th century helping to aid in long distance trade. maps from this atlas were intended for commercial use by merchants, shipmasters, and pilots interested in coastal geography, especially regions where the dutch of the time would have traded. \n \n hendrick doncker (1626-1699) was a dutch cartographer, bookseller, publisher, and maker of navigational tools. his maps were widely copied. he was known to take old and inaccurate maps to improve and publish. his son, hendrick doncker ii, was also a cartographer and engraver. doncker's maps were prized for their practical application and attention to detail as well as incorporating rhumb lines, compass roses, and scale bars. \n \n provenance: ownership inscription \"j.g. nörbye | d. 20 - 12 - 92 \" to front pastedown \n \n \n paper size: ~20 1/4\" by 22 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3863","title":{"en":"doncker, pub. 1670 - map of river deltas in the netherlands"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40397/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is minor separation from the reinforcement. The maps from this atlas were laid to supporting paper, some have been expertly remargined.  Some maps may exhibit marginal dampstaining or soiling.  There may be occasional tears supported by the backing, minor offset, or faint toning typical to atlases of the age. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T14:58:14.822Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":40397,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40398/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraved map is from hendrick doncker's \n de zee-atlas ofte water-waereld, vertoonede alle de zee kusten van het bekende deel des aerd-bodems, met een generale beschrijvinge van dien. seer dienstigh vooralle schippers en stuurlieden; mitsgaders kooplieden om op't kantoor gebruykt te werden nieuwe amsterdam . the work was published in amsterdam by hendrick doncker in c1670 (frontispiece dated 1659) (koeman's don 12b). \n \n the dutch sea atlas was an important maritime atlas of the later 17th century helping to aid in long distance trade. maps from this atlas were intended for commercial use by merchants, shipmasters, and pilots interested in coastal geography, especially regions where the dutch of the time would have traded. \n \n hendrick doncker (1626-1699) was a dutch cartographer, bookseller, publisher, and maker of navigational tools. his maps were widely copied. he was known to take old and inaccurate maps to improve and publish. his son, hendrick doncker ii, was also a cartographer and engraver. doncker's maps were prized for their practical application and attention to detail as well as incorporating rhumb lines, compass roses, and scale bars. \n \n provenance: ownership inscription \"j.g. nörbye | d. 20 - 12 - 92 \" to front pastedown \n \n \n paper size: ~20 1/4\" by 22 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"3864","title":{"en":"doncker, pub. 1670 - map of the western coast of norway, iceland, and the eastern coast of greenland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40398/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is minor separation from the reinforcement. The maps from this atlas were laid to supporting paper, some have been expertly remargined.  Some maps may exhibit marginal dampstaining or soiling.  There may be occasional tears supported by the backing, minor offset, or faint toning typical to atlases of the age. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:00:06.897Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":40398,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40399/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraved map is from hendrick doncker's \n de zee-atlas ofte water-waereld, vertoonede alle de zee kusten van het bekende deel des aerd-bodems, met een generale beschrijvinge van dien. seer dienstigh vooralle schippers en stuurlieden; mitsgaders kooplieden om op't kantoor gebruykt te werden nieuwe amsterdam . the work was published in amsterdam by hendrick doncker in c1670 (frontispiece dated 1659) (koeman's don 12b). \n \n the dutch sea atlas was an important maritime atlas of the later 17th century helping to aid in long distance trade. maps from this atlas were intended for commercial use by merchants, shipmasters, and pilots interested in coastal geography, especially regions where the dutch of the time would have traded. \n \n hendrick doncker (1626-1699) was a dutch cartographer, bookseller, publisher, and maker of navigational tools. his maps were widely copied. he was known to take old and inaccurate maps to improve and publish. his son, hendrick doncker ii, was also a cartographer and engraver. doncker's maps were prized for their practical application and attention to detail as well as incorporating rhumb lines, compass roses, and scale bars. \n \n provenance: ownership inscription \"j.g. nörbye | d. 20 - 12 - 92 \" to front pastedown \n \n \n paper size: ~20 1/4\" by 22 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"3865","title":{"en":"doncker, pub. 1670 - map of the northern atlantic, including greenland, iceland, etc."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40399/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is minor separation from the reinforcement. The maps from this atlas were laid to supporting paper, some have been expertly remargined.  Some maps may exhibit marginal dampstaining or soiling.  There may be occasional tears supported by the backing, minor offset, or faint toning typical to atlases of the age. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:01:15.744Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":40399,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40400/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable originally hand-colored engraved map is from frederik de wit\u2019s \n atlas maior it was published in amsterdam circa 1710. \n \n de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \u201cthe de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 25\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3866","title":{"en":"de wit - map of the middle east & persia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40400/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:02:01.284Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":40400,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40401/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable originally hand-colored engraved map is from frederik de wit\u2019s \n atlas maior it was published in amsterdam circa 1710. \n \n de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \u201cthe de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 25\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3867","title":{"en":"de wit - map of the peloponnese peninsula (morea), greece, with city views"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40401/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:02:54.643Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":40401,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40402/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable originally hand-colored engraved map is from frederik de wit\u2019s \n atlas maior it was published in amsterdam circa 1710. \n \n de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \u201cthe de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 25\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3868","title":{"en":"de wit - map of crete (candia), greece, with city views"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40402/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some old paper repair to the edges.  There can be some occasional wear or closed tears to edges of the paper in this work. Some of the image / plates from the work are printed to the edge or slightly trimmed. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some old paper repair to the edges.  There can be some occasional wear or closed tears to edges of the paper in this work. Some of the image / plates from the work are printed to the edge or slightly trimmed. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some old paper repair to the edges.  There can be some occasional wear or closed tears to edges of the paper in this work. Some of the image / plates from the work are printed to the edge or slightly trimmed. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some old paper repair to the edges.  There can be some occasional wear or closed tears to edges of the paper in this work. Some of the image / plates from the work are printed to the edge or slightly trimmed. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:10:10.383Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":40410,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40411/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40411/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in quarto 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 . this photogravure is from the first volume of the work and was published in 1907 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 navaho, apache, and jicarilla 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: ~ 9 1/2\" by 12 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"3877","title":{"en":"edward curtis - haschelti, haschebaad, zahadolzha - navaho"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40411/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":200,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:10:33.490Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":40411,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40412/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40412/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in quarto 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 . this photogravure is from the first volume of the work and was published in 1907 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 navaho, apache, and jicarilla 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: ~ 9 1/2\" by 12 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"3878","title":{"en":"edward curtis - hastin yazhe - navaho"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40412/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":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:10:54.131Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":40412,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":750,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40413/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40413/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"george catlin\u2019s \n north american indian portfolio features stunning lithographs which capture native american history. field describes the lithographs as \u201cbeautiful scenes in indian life [that] are probably the most truthful ever presented to the public.\u201d the full title reads \n north american indian portfolio. hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky mountains and prairies of america. from drawings and notes of the author, made during eight years travel amongst forty-eight of the wildest and most remote tribes of savages in north america . \n \n this is a folio lithograph from the rare hand-colored issue that was published in london circa 1875 for george catlin by chatto & windus. the lithographs are considered to be from the best edition which are mounted on card and feature original hand-coloring to imitate watercolors. the lithographs represent the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. \n \n george catlin\u2019s \n portfolio marks a noteworthy moment in american history. catlin traveled extensively chronicling the lives and culture of indians across america. he created nearly 500 paintings of which some were used to make prints for this momentous work. catlin described his need to do this work in that \u201cthe history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\u201d original images of native americans are uncommon from the 19th century, and catlin\u2019s are among the most detailed and impressive. \n \n catlin summarized the native american as \"an honest, hospitable, faithful, brave, warlike, cruel, revengeful, relentless, -- yet honourable, contemplative and religious being.\" in a famous passage from the preface of his north american indian portfolio, catlin describes how the sight of several tribal chiefs in philadelphia led to his resolution to record their way of life: \"the history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\" he saw no future for either their way of life or their very existence, and with these thoughts always at the back of his mind he worked, against time, setting himself a truly punishing schedule, to record what he saw. from 1832 to 1837 he spent the summer months sketching the tribes and then finished his pictures in oils during the winter. the record he left is unique, both in its breadth and also in the sympathetic understanding that his images constantly demonstrate. \n \n george catlin (1796-1872) was an american lawyer, painter, author, and traveler. he originally was a lawyer but moved to philadelphia in 1821 to become an artist. he became a member of the pennsylvania academy of fine arts in 1824. he made his way early on by creating society portraits and miniatures. he travelled to buffalo in 1825 producing original artwork on the construction and opening of the erie canal. during his stay in buffalo, he would paint the seneca chief, red jacket, which led to his monumental western expedition and renowned indian paintings. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\" by 17 3/4\"; ink line ~ 18 1/8\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored folio lithograph; on woven paper cut to image edge and mounted on card as issued with ink-ruled frame"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"3879","title":{"en":"catlin, folio, on card - antelope shooting"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40413/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some closed tears, foxing, wear, or chipping in the margins / to the card.  The lithograph itself is in excellent condition.  There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:55:35.294Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":40413,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40414/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40414/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40414/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure 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 1930 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the tiwa and keres cultures. tiwa communities were located near taos, picuris, sandia, isleta, and ysleta del sur (near el paso). the keres were located along the rio grande at cochiti, san felipe, santa ana, santo domingo / kewa, and zia as well as at acoma and laguna. \n \n each photogravure is on japanese tissue on support sheets as issued with curtis's credit, printer's credit, title, copyright date, and plate number printed on recto. the deckle is preserved on the edges, and they are on the original overmats. the japanese tissue issue was produced in the smallest number at great expense. it is the most rare issue of his photogravures. the tissue provides a truly refined presentation of curtis's images. the picture shown is with a presentation mat over the original issue overmats. \n \n 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: presentation mat size ~ 19\" by 23 1/4\"; paper ~ 21 3/4\" by 17 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio photogravure on original overmat / archivally matted"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"3880","title":{"en":"e curtis, folio, japanese tissue in overmat - pair: north pueblo at taos & jemez architecture"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40414/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. This photogravure is on the original overmat and archivally matted for presentation.  It is possible there could be some residue in the margins from the matting process if removed.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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This photogravure is on the original overmat and archivally matted for presentation.  It is possible there could be some residue in the margins from the matting process if removed.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:12:13.865Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":40415,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40416/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40416/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40416/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40416/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40416/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n the lioness's funeral [les obseques de la lionne] \n the rat and the elephant [le rat & l'elephant] \n the donkey and the dog [l'ane & le chien] \n the two pigeons [les deux pigeons] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this striking etching is from marc chagall's illustrations for jean de la fontaine's \n fables . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1952. this is from publication 139 of 200 published (15 of which were hors commerce copies in roman numerals). \n \n chagall produced the etchings for this work between 1927 and 1931. the art was commissioned by ambroise vollard and first published in this work in 1952. it blends fontaine's collection of 17th century moral tales with chagall's distinct style. \n \n each aquatint etching is on bfk rives woven paper. the original text page will be included unless noted in the condition statement. a photocopy of the title page and signed justification page will be included with the purchase. \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n jean de la fontaine (1621-1695) was a french poet and fabulist. he would become a prominent author in the french canon. he collected and adapted near 240 fables from aesop, phaedrus, as well as eastern, oriental, and continental fables. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 5/8\" by 15 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint etching"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3882","title":{"en":"chagall & fontaine's fables - 4 etchings of fables"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40416/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":350,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:12:47.849Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":40416,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40417/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40417/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40417/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40417/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40417/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40417/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40417/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","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 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3883","title":{"en":"maitres affiches after cheret - 6 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40417/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition.  There may some light foxing or toning present. 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":150,"soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:14:35.263Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":40417,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40418/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","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 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3884","title":{"en":"maitres affiches after cheret - 8 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40418/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition.  There may some light foxing or toning present. 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":150,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:16:06.687Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":40418,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40419/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40419/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40419/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40419/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40419/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40419/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40419/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical print comes from louis van houtte's monumental work entitled \"flore des serres et des jardins de l'europe (flowers of the greenhouses and gardens of europe)\" published between 1845 and 1883. van houtte was considered one of the premier horticulturists of his day and served as the chief editor for this work in coordination with prominent botanist charles lemaire. \n \n van houtte owned many nurseries and greenhouses where many of the plants and flowers depicted in \"flore des serres\" were actually cultivated. these plates in essence acted as his catalogue, and thus feature what were the most desirable botanicals of the time. orchids, roses, camellias, carnivorous plants, and tropical or exotic flowers were particularly shown in the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color lithographs"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3885","title":{"en":"van houtte - 6 lady's slipper orchid prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40419/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. 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There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates 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":50,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:18:22.341Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":40421,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40422/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful stipple engraving is from michel etienne descourtilz's \n flore pittoresque et medicale des antilles ou histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles et portugaises . the work was published in paris in 1833 by chez l'editeur. each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after theodore descourtilz. \n \n michel descourtilz (1775-1839) was a french medical doctor, botanist and historian. he first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. he then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. however, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 4 3/4\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3888","title":{"en":"descourtilz - 9 botanical engravings (cotton plant, okra, chili, tree of death, green bean, agave)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40422/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates 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":50,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:19:55.089Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":40422,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40423/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40423/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40423/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40423/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40423/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40423/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40423/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40423/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful stipple engraving is from michel etienne descourtilz's \n flore pittoresque et medicale des antilles ou histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles et portugaises . the work was published in paris in 1833 by chez l'editeur. each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after theodore descourtilz. \n \n michel descourtilz (1775-1839) was a french medical doctor, botanist and historian. he first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. he then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. however, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 4 3/4\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"3889","title":{"en":"descourtilz - 6 botanical engravings (hibiscus, bignonia, laurel, castor bean)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40423/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates 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":50,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:21:44.886Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":40423,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40424/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40424/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40424/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40424/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40424/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \"duidelyke vertoning, eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden, bloemen, vrugten, en uitwassen, [german title:] phythanthoza iconographia, oder eigentliche vorstellung etlicher tausend so wohl einheimisch-als ausländischer aus allen vier welt-theilen, in verlauf vieler jahr mit unermüdetem fleisz... pflanzen, baüme, stauden, kraüter, blumen, früchte und schwämme...\". this was the first dutch edition published in amsterdam between 1739 and 1748 by zacharias romberg. \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. \n \n weinmann (1683-1741), 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. \n \n 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 provenance: library of dr. michael d. paul of st. john\u2019s, newfoundland \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"3890","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 botanical engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40424/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, but one of the cleanest sets we've seen overall.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:22:17.958Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":40424,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40425/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40425/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40425/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \"duidelyke vertoning, eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden, bloemen, vrugten, en uitwassen, [german title:] phythanthoza iconographia, oder eigentliche vorstellung etlicher tausend so wohl einheimisch-als ausländischer aus allen vier welt-theilen, in verlauf vieler jahr mit unermüdetem fleisz... pflanzen, baüme, stauden, kraüter, blumen, früchte und schwämme...\". this was the first dutch edition published in amsterdam between 1739 and 1748 by zacharias romberg. \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. \n \n weinmann (1683-1741), 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. \n \n 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).' 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint text offset on some of the plates from the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:36:44.442Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":40436,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40437/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 21 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3903","title":{"en":"lear & gould - domestic swan [cygnus manusuetus]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40437/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is negligibe text offset to the sky.  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. - Text page included"},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:37:57.827Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":40437,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40438/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40438/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40438/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40438/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40438/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n buff-breasted olive sunbird \n hartlaub's sunbird \n violet-tailed sunbird \n black-breasted olive-backed sunbird \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this vibrant, originally hand-colored lithograph is from george ernest shelley's \n a monograph of the nectariniidae or family of sun-birds . the work was published by the author in london between 1876 and 1880. this is a first edition lithograph with \"excellent hand-colored plates\" (zimmer). only 250 copies of the work were every published. \n \n the illustrations were by the celebrated j. g. keulemans. shelley noted his contribution and exceptional artistry, as well as incorporated his notes on the sunbirds of prince's island into the text. shelley noted, \"the illustrations which form such an important portion of my monograph, have all been executed by mr. keulemans, whose name is sufficient guarantee for the accuracy of the details and for high artistic skill. the latter is rendered perhaps more striking from his being acquainted with this family of birds in their native haunts; and his notes upon the sun-birds inhabiting prince's island have been incorporated in my work\". \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3904","title":{"en":"shelley & keulemans - 4 sunbird lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40438/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.  There may be some faint offset.  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[?]ecleston'. believed to have been one of gould's own copies of the work acquired through a sotheby's auction in 1980. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3905","title":{"en":"gould, asia - 5 water-ouzel lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40439/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Excellent paper tone.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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[?]ecleston'. believed to have been one of gould's own copies of the work acquired through a sotheby's auction in 1980. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3906","title":{"en":"gould, asia - 3 wagtail lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40440/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Excellent paper tone.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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[?]ecleston'. believed to have been one of gould's own copies of the work acquired through a sotheby's auction in 1980. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"3907","title":{"en":"gould, asia - pair of bird lithographs (siva leiothrix)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40441/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Excellent paper tone.  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":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:45:06.322Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":40441,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40442/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40442/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40442/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40442/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n malacca dial bird [copsychus mindanensis] \n dial bird [copsychux saularis] \n himalayan crossbill [loxia himalayana] \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: pen inscription to the front free endpaper that reads 'this book is one of the 41 volumes of john gould's illustrated birds referred to in the declaration made by me on 21st june 1983/ geoffrey g.m. [?]ecleston'. believed to have been one of gould's own copies of the work acquired through a sotheby's auction in 1980. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"3908","title":{"en":"gould, asia - 3 bird lithographs (dial bird, crossbill)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40442/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Excellent paper tone.  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":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:46:45.290Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":40442,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":350,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40443/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \"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 is from the second edition and was printed in london in 1754. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper \n \n mark catesby's \"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 \"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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3909","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - little black bullfinch with fringe tree. 1-68"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40443/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some extremely faint mottled toning or offset to the paper 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":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:55:35.296Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":40443,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40444/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \"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 is from the second edition and was printed in london in 1754. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper \n \n mark catesby's \"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 \"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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3910","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - towhe bird & cowpen bird with black poplar of carolina. 1-34"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40444/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some extremely faint mottled toning or offset to the paper 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":350,"soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-09-12T15:47:41.069Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":40444,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/40445/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-09-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \"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 is from the second edition and was printed in london in 1754. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper \n \n mark catesby's \"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 \"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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"3911","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - little owl. 1-7"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/80249/lot/40445/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There is occasionally faint toning with some mottled spots to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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