James DeKay,Tortoise and Terrapin, 1842

1842 James DeKay hand-colored engraving of Tortoise and Terrapin. 1 of only 300 published examples. The Geographic Tortoise (fig. 7) and Wood Terrapin (fig. 8) are depicted exactly as they appear in n

Colored engravings of two types of this species, the Leather Turtle and familiar Painted Tortoise. From the Natural History of New York (Amphibians) by DeKay with coloring by William Hill. Only 300 co

Colored engravings of three fish, Hair-finned Blepharis, Northern Crab-eater and Blunt-nosed Shiner. From the Natural History of New York (Amphibians) by DeKay with coloring by William Hill. Only 300

Finely rendered hand-colored drawings of three more unusual fish native to the waters off New York. Vintage plate from the Zoology of New York by James DeKay, published 1842. Only 300 sets of this lan

1842 James DeKay hand-colored engraving of Snakes. 1 of only 300 published examples. The Copperhead (fig. 18) and Northern Rattlesnake (fig. 19) are shown as they appear in nature. The close-up images

From the very scarce hand-colored edition (only 300 sets of this landmark series were issued with hand-colored plates). Finely rendered hand-colored drawings of two fish native to the waters off New Y

From the very scarce hand-colored edition (only 300 sets of this landmark series were issued with hand-colored plates). Finely rendered hand-colored drawings of two fish native to the waters off New Y

DescriptionFrom the very scarce hand-colored edition (only 300 sets of this landmark series were issued with hand-colored plates). Finely rendered hand-colored drawings of two fish native to the water

Accounting of largely sales of books and stationary. 16 1/2 x 7 inches Condition: First (24) pages are covered with newspaper scrap booking

9" x 11"

6 Royal Crown Derby Paper Weights: Song Thrush, Sun Parakeet, Terrapin, Tortoise, etc.

1842 DeKay hand colored engraving of Shells. 1 of only 300 published examples. 4.75 x 6.75 (9 x 11.375 sheet) Plate 40 of DeKay’s Mollusks are shown as they appear in nature. Accompanying close-up i

1842 DeKay hand colored engraving of Shells. 1 of only 300 published examples. 6 x 8.75 (9 x 11.375 sheet) Plate 11 of DeKay’s Mollusks are shown as they appear in nature. Accompanying close-up imag

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870. Hand-colored lithograph. 10.75 x 14.5 inches Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auc

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870, hand-colored lithograph, 14.5 x 10.75 in Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870, hand-colored lithograph, 14.5 x 10.75 in Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870, hand-colored lithograph, 14.5 x 10.75 in Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870. Hand-colored lithograph. 10.75 x 14.5 inches Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auc

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870. Hand-colored lithograph. 10.75 x 14.5 inches Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auc

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870. Hand-colored lithograph. 10.75 x 14.5 inches Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auc

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870. Hand-colored lithograph. 10.75 x 14.5 inches Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auc

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870, hand-colored lithograph, 14.5 x 10.75 in Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction

Turtles, Terrapins & Tortoises by Edward Lear. circa 1870. Hand-colored lithograph. 10.75 x 14.5 inches Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auc

A pair of open needlework slippers with old note "These slippers brought from Turkey by my father in 1840 to 1842, James Can Peverley, J P S. " 9 1/2" long. Good condition.