Antique Prints and Maps - NO RESERVE - DAY 2

Girolamo Ruscelli (1500–1566) – Emblematic Device of Tomaso de’ Marini – Engraving (1566)

Carl Lindman (1856–1928) – Botanical Study of Common Hop – Hand-coloured lithograph (1905)

Philippe Sellier (1845–1912) – Portrait of Homer – Wood engraving (1881)

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Avignon, Provence-alpes-c?te D?azur, France

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Antique Prints and Maps - NO RESERVE - DAY 2

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0001: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the Guyane Otter and the TouanEst.

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the Common Opossum – Hand-coloured: "Le Sarigue mâle. 2. Le Sarigue femelle." This print illustrates two common opossums, with the male shown standing on a rectangular block and the female standing against a tree stump. The work is

0002: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the Common Opossum – Hand-colouredEst.

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0003: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the Nems and the VansireEst.

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of Foreign Bats – Hand-coloured lithograph: "Chauve-souris etrangeres. 1. Second Mulot volant." This print illustrates two species of exotic bats, shown in resting positions on small rectangular bases. The work is from an edition of the

0004: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of Foreign Bats – Hand-coloured lithographEst.

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the White-throated Capuchin and the Weeper: "Le Saï à gorge blanche. 2. Le Saï." This print illustrates two primate species, a white-throated capuchin perched on a branch and a weeper capuchin seated on the ground holding fruit. The work is

0005: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the White-throated Capuchin and the WeeperEst.

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0006: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Study of the Lar Gibbon – Hand-coloured lithographEst.

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0007: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the Mandrill and the Guinea BaboonEst.

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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the Sagoin and the Yarque: "1. Le Sagoin, vulgairement appelé singe de nuit. 2. L'yarqué espèce de Saki." This print illustrates two South American primate species, a sagoin or night monkey shown clinging to a diagonal tree

0008: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Studies of the Sagoin and the YarqueEst.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of the Muggendorf Caves – Etching (1805): "Verm. Gegenstaende. LII. Melanges. LII. Misc. Subj. LII. Miscellanea. LII." This print illustrates two views of the interior of the caves near Muggendorf, showing detailed stalactite and stalagmite

0009: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of the Muggendorf Caves – Etching (1805)Est.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Views of the Grotto of Antiparos and the Grotto of San Paolo: "Verm. Gegenst. CX. Melanges CX. Misc. Subj. CX. Miscellanea CX." This print illustrates two distinct subterranean scenes, showing figures exploring the Grotto of Antiparos and the Grotto of San

0010: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Views of the Grotto of Antiparos and the Grotto of San PaoloEst.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Study of Fossilized Wood – Etching (1805): "Verm. Gegenst. CIX. Melanges CIX. Misc. Subj. CIX. Miscellanea CIX." This print illustrates a large specimen of fossilized or petrified wood resting upon a rugged rock base, showing the internal

0011: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Study of Fossilized Wood – Etching (1805)Est.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Study of a Mammillaria Cactus – Hand-coloured etching (1805): "Pflanzen. CXII. Plantes. CXII. Plants. CXII. Piante. CXII." This print illustrates a detailed specimen of a globular cactus, likely a species of Mammillaria, showing its characteristic cylindrical

0012: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Study of a Mammillaria Cactus – Hand-coloured etching (1805)Est.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of the Cave of the Peak in Derbyshire – Etching (1805): "Verm. Gegenst. CII. Melanges CII. Misc. Subj. CII. Miscellanea CII." This print illustrates a view of the interior of the Cave of the Peak, also known as Peak Cavern or the Devils Arse, in

0013: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of the Cave of the Peak in Derbyshire – Etching (1805)Est.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of Turkish and Arab Life – Hand-coloured etching (1805): "Verm. Gegenst. XLIX. Melanges XLIX. Miscell. Subj. XLIX. Miscellanea XLIX." This print illustrates various scenes of Middle Eastern life, including a seated royal figure attended by a servant, a

0014: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of Turkish and Arab Life – Hand-coloured etching (1805)Est.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of Marsupials and Small Mammals – Hand-coloured etching: "Uerf. Thiere LXXI. Quadrupedes LXXI. Quadrupeds LXXI. Quadrupedi LXXI." This print illustrates five species of small mammals and marsupials, including a central kangaroo-like figure and several

0015: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of Marsupials and Small Mammals – Hand-coloured etchingEst.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of Classical Deities and Figures – Hand-coloured etching: "Alterthuemer XXI. Antiquites XXI. Antiquities XXI. Antichita XXI." This print illustrates five classical statues representing mythological figures and deities from antiquity, including a central

0016: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of Classical Deities and Figures – Hand-coloured etchingEst.

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0017: Friedrich Justin Bertuch – Studies of Owls and Birds of Prey – Hand-coloured etching (1805)Est.

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Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Studies of Microscopic Organisms – Etching (1806): "Volvox." This print illustrates three views of microscopic organisms, including a highly detailed central figure of a spherical Volvox with radiating cilia and a smaller specimen above it. The work

0018: Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Studies of Microscopic Organisms – Etching (1806)Est.

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Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Studies of Parasitic Worms – Etching (1806): "Gordius." This print illustrates three specimens of Gordian worms, also known as horsehair worms, including a long, undulating central figure and two smaller, coiled specimens on either side. The

0019: Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Studies of Parasitic Worms – Etching (1806)Est.

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Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Study of a Four-horned Monoculus: "The Four-horned Monoculus." This print illustrates a single, highly detailed microscopic crustacean, likely a species of copepod, with prominent antennae and egg sacs. The work is from The

0020: Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Study of a Four-horned MonoculusEst.

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Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Study of a King Crab – Hand-coloured etching (1806): "The King Crab." This print illustrates two views of a king crab, or horseshoe crab, including a small specimen at the top and a large, highly detailed ventral view showing the arrangement of the

0021: Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Study of a King Crab – Hand-coloured etching (1806)Est.

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0022: Richard Polydore Nodder (1774–1823) – Study of a King Crab – Hand-coloured etching (1806)Est.

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Georges Cuvier (1769–1832) – Studies of Bees and Hymenoptera – Hand-coloured engraving (1836): "Règne Animal - Insectes. Pl. 125". This print illustrates several species of bees and wasps, including the Hylée marqué, Andrène funèbre, and Halicte à pattes jaunes. The central figures are

0023: Georges Cuvier (1769–1832) – Studies of Bees and Hymenoptera – Hand-coloured engraving (1836)Est.

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Georges Cuvier (1769–1832) – Studies of Sphecid Wasps and Chlorion – Hand-coloured engraving: "Règne Animal - Insectes. Pl. 120 bis". This print illustrates several species of solitary wasps, including the Sphex à ailes jaunes, Pepsis à grandes mâchoires, and Chlorion comprimé. The

0024: Georges Cuvier (1769–1832) – Studies of Sphecid Wasps and Chlorion – Hand-coloured engravingEst.

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