Catesby, Mark (1679-1749) Five Natural History Prints.

Description:

Catesby, Mark (1679-1749) Five Natural History Prints. Hand-colored copper-plate engravings of the following subjects: cugupuguacu and saltraix [fish]; panax quinquefolius, (American ginseng),and a common nighthawk [plate 16]; Brazilian agouti, and short leaf fig [plate 18]; pole cat (striped skunk) and pseudo phalangium (Virginia dayflower) [plate 62]; cuniculus (Bahama coney) and pittonia (strong back bush) [plate 79]; all matted and framed, sizes vary. (5)
Estimate $500-700


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