Antique Prints and Maps - NO RESERVE - DAY 2

George Shaw (1751–1813) – Common Sword-Fish – Engraving (1803)

Pietro Parboni (c. 1814–1884) – View of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls – Etching

Adalbert Schnizlein (1814-1868) – Bromeliaceae – Lithograph (Hand-coloured) (1843)

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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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Adalbert Schnizlein (1814–1868) – Botanical Study of Artocarpeae – Hand-coloured engraving: "Artocarpeae. R. Br." This hand-coloured engraving provides a comprehensive botanical study of the Artocarpeae tribe, which includes the breadfruit and jackfruit families. The central illustration

0001: Adalbert Schnizlein (1814–1868) – Botanical Study of Artocarpeae – Hand-coloured engravingEst.

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Adalbert Schnizlein (1814–1868) – Botanical Study of Campanulaceae – Hand-coloured engraving: "Campanulaceae DC." This hand-coloured engraving provides a detailed morphological study of the Campanulaceae family, commonly known as the bellflower family. The composition is anchored by a central

0002: Adalbert Schnizlein (1814–1868) – Botanical Study of Campanulaceae – Hand-coloured engravingEst.

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Bernard Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Architectural Study of a Circular Mausoleum – Engraving: "Mausolees" presents a detailed architectural analysis of a cylindrical classical funerary monument. The upper portion of the plate features a perspective view of the massive stone structure, which

0003: Bernard Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Architectural Study of a Circular Mausoleum – EngravingEst.

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Bernard Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Architectural Study of a Classical Mausoleum – Engraving: "Mausolée" presents a detailed architectural analysis of a classical funerary monument. The upper portion of the plate features a geometric ground plan detailing the square interior chamber,

0004: Bernard Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Architectural Study of a Classical Mausoleum – EngravingEst.

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Bernard Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Architectural Study of a Ruined Sepulchre – Engraving: "Sepulcre ou Mausolee" presents a detailed architectural analysis of a classical ruined funerary monument. The upper portion of the plate features a perspective view and partial cross-section of a

0005: Bernard Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Architectural Study of a Ruined Sepulchre – EngravingEst.

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Captain James Cook (1728-1779) – Map of the Bays and Harbours of Tahiti and Ulietea – Engraving: "Baye de Matavai a Otahiti," "Havre d'Owharre dans l'Isle d'Huaheine," "Havre d'Ohamaneno a Ulietea," and "Havre d'Oopoa a Ulietea." This print features four distinct hydrographic charts on a single

0006: Captain James Cook (1728-1779) – Map of the Bays and Harbours of Tahiti and Ulietea – EngravingEst.

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Charles V. Monin (active 1830-1880) – Map of Ancient Greece – Hand-coloured engraving (1837): "Grèce Ancienne par C. V. Monin." This hand-coloured map provides a detailed cartographic representation of ancient Greece, the Peloponnese, and the numerous islands of the Aegean and Ionian Seas.

0007: Charles V. Monin (active 1830-1880) – Map of Ancient Greece – Hand-coloured engraving (1837)Est.

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Charles V. Monin (active 1830-1880) – Map of Ancient Italy – Hand-coloured engraving (1837): "Italie Ancienne par C. V. Monin." This hand-coloured map provides a detailed cartographic representation of the Italian peninsula and its major islands, Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica, as they

0008: Charles V. Monin (active 1830-1880) – Map of Ancient Italy – Hand-coloured engraving (1837)Est.

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Christophe Nicolas Tassin (1600–1660) – Map of the Government of Bourges – France: "Gouvernement de Bourges." This engraving presents a regional map of the territory surrounding the city of Bourges in the Berry province of central France. The cartography depicts the confluence of

0009: Christophe Nicolas Tassin (1600–1660) – Map of the Government of Bourges – FranceEst.

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Eleazar Albin (Active 1713–1759) – Studies of Moths and Caterpillars on a Leafy Branch: "To the Lady Drake Wife of Saml. Trotman Esq. this plate is humbly Dedicated by Eleazar Albin." This hand-coloured engraving illustrates the biological progression of two distinct moth species. The

0010: Eleazar Albin (Active 1713–1759) – Studies of Moths and Caterpillars on a Leafy BranchEst.

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Eleazar Albin (Active 1713–1759) – Studies of Moths and Caterpillars on a Thorny Branch: "To the Most Noble Henrietta Somersett Dutchefs of Grafton this plate is humbly Dedicated by Eleazar Albin." This hand-coloured engraving illustrates the complete metamorphosis of two distinct moth

0011: Eleazar Albin (Active 1713–1759) – Studies of Moths and Caterpillars on a Thorny BranchEst.

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Eleazar Albin (Active 1713–1759) – Studies of Moths and Caterpillars on Flowering Branches: "To the most Noble Bridget Hyde Dutchess of Leeds this plate is humbly Dedicated by Eleazar Albin." This hand-coloured engraving illustrates the biological progression of two moth species. The upper

0012: Eleazar Albin (Active 1713–1759) – Studies of Moths and Caterpillars on Flowering BranchesEst.

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Frederick Nodder (active 1770–1800) – Natural History Study of a Palmated Sponge – Engraving: "The Palmated Sponge" presents a botanical and zoological study of a sponge specimen, Haliclona oculata, characterized by its branching, hand-like structure. The work illustrates the organic form

0013: Frederick Nodder (active 1770–1800) – Natural History Study of a Palmated Sponge – EngravingEst.

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Frederick Nodder (active 1770–1800) – Natural History Study of a Thorny Oyster: "Spondylus" presents a detailed malacological study of a thorny oyster, Spondylus regius, characterized by its robust shell and prominent, radiating spines. The work illustrates the bivalve with its

0014: Frederick Nodder (active 1770–1800) – Natural History Study of a Thorny OysterEst.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822) – Amphibien Animals – Hand-coloured engraving (1790): Quadrupeds LXXIII. Quadrupedi LXXIII." and "Amphibien XXIII. Amphibies XXIII. Amphibious animals XXIII. Amfibii XXIII." This set of two plates depicts a diverse selection of fauna including a sloth,

0015: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822) – Amphibien Animals – Hand-coloured engraving (1790)Est.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822) – Amphibious Animals – Hand-coloured engraving (1790): "Amphibien XXIII. Amphibies XXIII. Amphibious animals XXIII. Amfibii XXIII." This print features a detailed zoological study of various lizards and salamanders, meticulously arranged in a vertical

0016: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822) – Amphibious Animals – Hand-coloured engraving (1790)Est.

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Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) – Costume Study of European Nobility and Officials: "Trachten VIII" presents four distinct figures illustrating various European costumes and formal regalia from the late eighteenth century. The first figure depicts a nobleman in a dark coat and white

0017: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) – Costume Study of European Nobility and OfficialsEst.

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0018: George Shaw (1751–1813) – Common Sword-Fish – Engraving (1803)Est.

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George Shaw (1751–1813) – Entomological Study of Flour Mites – Engraving (1805): "Acarus" illustrates the species Acarus siro, commonly known as the flour mite or grain mite. The plate features two large-scale anatomical studies of the arachnid, displaying one specimen from a

0019: George Shaw (1751–1813) – Entomological Study of Flour Mites – Engraving (1805)Est.

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George Shaw (1751–1813) – Entomological Study of the Common Flea – Engraving (1805): "Pulex" illustrates the life cycle and anatomy of the species Pulex irritans, commonly known as the human flea. The plate features several highly magnified views, including two adult fleas shown in

0020: George Shaw (1751–1813) – Entomological Study of the Common Flea – Engraving (1805)Est.

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0021: George Shaw (1751–1813) – Harlequin Angler – Engraving (1804)Est.

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0022: George Shaw (1751–1813) – Natural History Study of a Centrina Shark – Engraving (1804)Est.

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George Shaw (1751–1813) – Natural History Study of a Corn Snake – Engraving (1802): "Corn Snake" presents a zoological illustration of the species Pantherophis guttatus, shown in a coiled position with its head raised and tongue extended. The work meticulously details the snake's

0023: George Shaw (1751–1813) – Natural History Study of a Corn Snake – Engraving (1802)Est.

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George-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Natural History Study of the Chinche and Conepate: "Le Chinche" and "Le Conépate" presents a comparative zoological study of two skunk species native to the Americas. The upper figure illustrates the Chinche, or Hog-nosed skunk, standing upon a

0024: George-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon – Natural History Study of the Chinche and ConepateEst.

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