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This is the rating and price for Hand-Colored Engraving, 1798-1800



Description : This originally hand-colored engraving is from the The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, or, Compleat Cabinet of Nature. The work was published in London by Harrison, Clue & Co. between 1798 and 1800. There is no author credited for the work. It compiled text and plates from accounts from Buffon, George Edwards, George Shaw, James Bruce, Thomas Pennant, Maria Sybilla Merian, and more. The work described many newly discovered species as well as extinct or endangered animals. This included the dodo, sukotyro, Siau Island tarsier, white rhinoceros, polar bear, Indian bustard, great green macaw, wild water buffalo, banded cotinga, Russian mink, and African grey parrot. It also included many early images of discoveries in New South Wales, Australia including short-beaked echidna, kangaroo, black swan, eastern quoll, waratah, and banksia, etc.
Price: 99.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 300 USD-600 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 40107
Title : Hand-Colored Engraving, Period : 1798-1800
Medium : Originally Hand-colored Engraving
Size : ~ 5 3/4 by 3 1/2
Literature : The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine, or, Compleat Cabinet of Nature
Condition report : The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper
Sale date : 26 Mar 2022 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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