Antique Prints and Maps - NO RESERVE - DAY 2

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Patas Monkey (Red Monkey) – Engraving

Francis Orpen Morris – The Ruddy Sheldrake – Hand-coloured Wood Engraving (Circa 1855)

William Hodges (1744–1797) – Man of New Zealand – Engraving (1777)

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Aix-en-Provence, Provence-alpes-c?te D'azur, France

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Antique Prints and Maps - NO RESERVE - DAY 2

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Patas Monkey (Red Monkey) – Engraving: This detailed engraving depicts a Patas Monkey (or Red Monkey, Simia rubra), shown in a dynamically posed position, reaching for fruit hanging from a branch while gripping a rocky outcrop. The

0001: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Patas Monkey (Red Monkey) – EngravingEst. $50-$100

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Patas Monkey with a White Band – Engraving: This detailed engraving depicts the Patas Monkey with a White Band (Le Patas à Bandeau Blanc), a species of primate noted for its distinct facial markings. The monkey is shown seated on a rocky

0002: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Patas Monkey with a White Band – EngravingEst. $50-$100

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Mangabey – Engraving (Circa 1764): This detailed engraving depicts a Mangabey monkey (Le Mangabey), standing with a long, arched tail and a distinctive, alert facial expression. The animal is situated in a tropical landscape that

0003: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Mangabey – Engraving (Circa 1764)Est. $50-$100

0004: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Polatouche (Flying Squirrel) – Engraving (CircaEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Anatomical Study of a Flying Squirrel – Engraving: This detailed engraving presents a scientific study of a Flying Squirrel (likely Pteromys volans felinus), displayed from a ventral perspective to emphasize the broad, furred membrane used for

0005: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Anatomical Study of a Flying Squirrel – EngravingEst. $50-$100

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0006: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Comparative Anatomy: Skeleton of an Anteater –Est. $50-$100

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Phatagin (Long-tailed Pangolin) – Engraving: This detailed engraving depicts the Phatagin (Le Phataoin), an older French name for the Long-tailed Pangolin, walking across a rugged stone structure with its distinctive long, scaly tail trailing

0007: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – The Phatagin (Long-tailed Pangolin) – EngravingEst. $50-$100

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Comparative Anatomy: Ventral View of Primate Feet: This detailed engraving presents a close-up anatomical study of the posterior ventral region of a primate, likely a monkey, focusing on the external anatomy, genitalia (labeled B and C), and the

0008: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Comparative Anatomy: Ventral View of Primate FeetEst. $50-$100

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Comparative Anatomy: Skull and Foot Bones of a Quadruped: This precise engraving features a detailed comparative anatomical study of a quadruped, likely a tapir or wild pig, showcasing its cranial and pedal osteology. The plate presents multiple labeled

0009: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Comparative Anatomy: Skull and Foot Bones of a QuadrupedEst. $50-$100

0010: Francis Orpen Morris – The White-fronted Goose – Hand-coloured Wood Engraving (Circa 1855)Est. $75-$150Lot Passed

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0011: Francis Orpen Morris – The Ruddy Sheldrake – Hand-coloured Wood Engraving (Circa 1855)Est. $75-$150

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0012: Francis Orpen Morris – The Fieldfare – Hand-coloured Wood Engraving (Circa 1855)Est. $75-$150

Francis Orpen Morris – The Thrush – Hand-coloured Wood Engraving (Circa 1855): This antique illustration depicts a Thrush (Turdus philomelos or similar species), shown leaning forward on a small branch above a worm, illustrating a moment in its natural foraging behavior. The

0013: Francis Orpen Morris – The Thrush – Hand-coloured Wood Engraving (Circa 1855)Est. $75-$150Lot Passed

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0014: Francis Orpen Morris – The Red-breasted Merganser – Hand-coloured Wood EngravingEst. $75-$150

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Francis Orpen Morris – The Rotche (Little Auk) – Hand-coloured Wood Engraving (Circa 1855): This antique illustration depicts the Rotche (Little Auk, Alle alle), a small Arctic seabird, shown standing on a rocky surface. The bird's plumage is predominantly black on the head and back,

0015: Francis Orpen Morris – The Rotche (Little Auk) – Hand-coloured Wood Engraving (Circa 1855)Est. $75-$150

Henry Shaw – Ecclesiastics of the 12th Century – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843): This detailed hand-coloured engraving illustrates Ecclesiastics of the 12th Century, showcasing the style of liturgical garments worn by clergy during the high medieval period. The figures stand in

0016: Henry Shaw – Ecclesiastics of the 12th Century – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)Est. $50-$100Lot Passed

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Henry Shaw – Head-dresses of the Late 14th Century – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843): This hand-coloured engraving illustrates Head-dresses worn by people in the Late 14th Century, a period noted for its extreme and varied fashion in England and Europe. The composition shows three

0017: Henry Shaw – Head-dresses of the Late 14th Century – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)Est. $50-$100

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Henry Shaw – Illustrations of Prudentius (Anglo-Saxon Costume Scenes) – Hand-coloured: This hand-coloured engraving, titled Illustrations of Prudentius, is a composite plate dedicated to detailing costume and scenes from the Anglo-Saxon period in England, dated Circa 9th Century. The

0018: Henry Shaw – Illustrations of Prudentius (Anglo-Saxon Costume Scenes) – Hand-colouredEst. $50-$100

Henry Shaw – Illustrations of Prudentius (Anglo-Saxon Costume Study) – Hand-coloured Engraving: This hand-coloured engraving, titled Illustrations of Prudentius, is a composite plate dedicated to detailing costume and scenes from the Anglo-Saxon period in England, dated Circa 9th Century. The

0019: Henry Shaw – Illustrations of Prudentius (Anglo-Saxon Costume Study) – Hand-coloured EngravingEst. $50-$100Lot Passed

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Henry Shaw – Spanish Warriors of the 11th Century – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843): This hand-coloured engraving illustrates Spanish Warriors from the end of the 11th Century, based on figures drawn from a contemporary manuscript. The primary warriors are depicted wearing brightly

0020: Henry Shaw – Spanish Warriors of the 11th Century – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)Est. $50-$100

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Henry Shaw – Processional Cross Reverse and Plowing Scene – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843): This hand-coloured engraving combines two medieval studies. The main decorative element is an illuminated initial letter (O) showing three figures of clergy, with the heading Processional Cross.

0021: Henry Shaw – Processional Cross Reverse and Plowing Scene – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)Est. $50-$100

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Henry Shaw – Candlesticks of the Twelfth Century (Illuminated Initial) – Hand-coloured Engraving: This hand-coloured engraving, titled Candlesticks of the Twelfth Century, features a large, elaborate illuminated initial letter (I or J) in the Romanesque style. The initial contains the figure of a

0022: Henry Shaw – Candlesticks of the Twelfth Century (Illuminated Initial) – Hand-coloured EngravingEst. $50-$100

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Henry Shaw – Ornament of the Chasuble, at Sens – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843): This hand-coloured engraving, titled Ornament of the Chasuble, at Sens, is a scholarly documentation of a medieval ecclesiastical garment preserved at the Cathedral of Sens, France. The print

0023: Henry Shaw – Ornament of the Chasuble, at Sens – Hand-coloured Engraving (1843)Est. $50-$100

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Sherman F. Denton (1856–1937) – Pyrameis Atalanta (Red Admiral Butterfly) – Nature Print: This remarkable illustration depicts the Red Admiral Butterfly (Pyrameis Atalanta), featuring two views: the Upper Side showcasing the dark velvety wings broken by bold red-orange bands and white

0024: Sherman F. Denton (1856–1937) – Pyrameis Atalanta (Red Admiral Butterfly) – Nature PrintEst. $50-$100

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