Grey Falcon by William Swainson 1837

This hand-coloured engraving of a Rufous-necked Falcon or Falco ruficollis is from William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by Sir William Jardine,

First version. Purple and yellow crown; grey veil; red jewel in the scepter. Alexandra Victoria (1819 - 1901) succeeded her uncle William IV to the throne on her eighteenth birthday in 1837. Reigning

John Gould (1804-1881) Falco Hypoleucus. With text. Hand colored ornithological lithograph. Lithographers: J. Gould, E. Gould, E. Lear, H.C. Richter, W. Hart. Printed in London: C. Hullmandel or Taylo

Edinburgh. 1838. 12mo. Decorative blind-stamped full maroon morocco. Scattered occasional very light foxing. Complete with all plates as called for. Bookplate on front paste-down, else a clean, sound

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etchings Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (17 x 11cm) Good Condition

Lithographs and Aquatints Published 1837, London for "Geology and Mineralogy…" by Rev. William Buckland. Folds as issued on the larger plates. Paper Size: Up to 17 x 12 inch (43 x 30cm) Minor toning

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etching Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (16.5 x 11cm) Very minor background t

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etchings Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (17 x 11cm) Good Condition

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etching Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Centre fold as published. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (17 x 11cm)

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etchings Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (17 x 11cm) Good Condition

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etching Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Centre fold as published. Paper Size: 8 x 6.5 inch (21 x 16.5cm)

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etching Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (16.5 x 11cm) Good Condition overall

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etching Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (16.5 x 11cm) Good Condition overall

Aquatints Published 1837, London for "Geology and Mineralogy?" by Rev. William Buckland. Folds as issued on the larger plates. Paper Size: Up to 17 x 12 inch (43 x 30cm) Good Condition

10 Incl Illus. Title Page. Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etchings Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (17 x 11c

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etchings Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (17 x 11cm) Good Condition

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etchings Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (17 x 11cm) Good Condition

Hand Colored Steel Engraving/Etchings Published 1833-43 by W.H.Lizars, Edinburgh for "The Naturalist's Library" by Sir William Jardine. Paper Size: 6.5 x 4.25 inch (17 x 11cm) Good Condition

Artist: Marc Chagall Title: Untitled from "Le Dur Desir De Durer" Year: 1950 Dimensions: 11in. by 8 7/8in. Edition: From the rare limited edition of 1500 Publisher:

Artist: Marc Chagall Title: Untitled from "Le Dur Desir De Durer" Year: 1950 Dimensions: 11in. by 8 7/8in. Edition: From the rare limited edition of 1500 Publisher:

Artist: Marc Chagall Title: Untitled (Barnyard) from "Le Dur Desir De Durer" Year: 1950 Dimensions: 11in. by 9in. Edition: From the rare limited edition of 750 Publ

(3) Antique leather bond "Natural History" books from "Cabinet Cyclopedia" by William Swainson, published in London, 1840: "The History and Natural Arrangement of Insects", "A Treastise on the Geograp

BOOKS: (8) Vols WWII Churchill Rebecca West, 8 volumes without dust jackets including Rebecca West Black Lamb and Grey Falcon 1941 (vols I & II), Churchill: While England Slept 1938, Seldes: Sawdust C

Forty-three (43) William Home Lizars/William Swainson hand-colored prints, published by Sir William Jardine, circa 1850's, and from 'The Natural History of British Insects', circa 1800's. Each hinge m