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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":1650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:32:56.863Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 18\""},"currency":"USD","id":18230,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":35,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18231/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional color lithograph is from ernst haeckel's work \n kunstformen der natur or \n art forms in nature . the work was published in leipzig and vienna by verlag des bibliographischen instituts in 1904. it featured illustrations of radiolarians, sea anemones, siphonophorae, semaeostomeae, and other sea creatures. \n \n ernst haeckel (1834-1919), known as the \"darwin of germany\" was an author, artist, physician, biologist, and nature philosopher. haeckel discovered radiolarian, a type of amoeboid protozoa that produces intricate mineral skeletons found as plankton throughout the ocean. he also originated the terms \"phylum\" and \"ecology.\" \n \n \n kunstformen der natur is his most famous illustrated work. it bridged the gap between science and art inspiring numerous artists at the turn of the 20th century especially thouse associated with art nouveau."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"57660","title":{"en":"haeckel - seahorse, fish; teleostei. 87"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39370/lot/18231/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall Excellent. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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'the mezzotint process used [in the present work]... had been invented by johann teyler in the netherlands around 1688. as practised here by bartholomaeus seuter (1678-1754) and johann elias ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. the addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. some of the best work was done in later volumes by johann jakob haid (1704-1767)' (hunt)"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"57749","title":{"en":"weinmann - nutmeg. 760"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39370/lot/18320/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging from the nature of hte printing and coloring process. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. \n
\n ** There was a piece of string sitting on the plate in the left portion that has been removed. I've uploaded a quick new picture, but will upload one without shadows as soon as possible. Thanks! \n<\/div>"},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:04.196Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","details":{"en":"~ 16 1/4\" by 22 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18328,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18329/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18329/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18329/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18329/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18329/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds published in london between 1849 and 1887. \n \n \n family of hummingbirds undoubtedly featured some of gould\u2019s most desired plates. of particular note was the use of gold and silver leaf to create the appearance of the natural iridescence of the hummingbird\u2019s feathers. the birds are also featured amidst intricately drawn fauna that accentuates the beauty of the composition. \n \n \"there is no one appreciative of the beauties of nature who will not recall... with delight the time when a live humming-bird first met his gaze. the suddenness of the apparition, even when expected, and its brief duration, are alone enough to fix the fluttering vision on the mind's eye.... the beautiful nests of humming-birds... will be found on examination to be very solidly and tenaciously built, though the materials are generally of the slightest - cotton-wool or some vegetable down and spider's webs\" (alfred newton in 'the encyclopedia britannica 1911, vol. 13, p.887). the hummingbird family includes members that are the smallest birds in the world. the largest measures no more than 8 1/2 inches and the smallest 2 3/8 inches in length. they are confined to the american continent and its islands, but are wide ranging within this limitation, with over 400 different species covering an area from the fuchias of tierra del fuego in the south to the althaea bushes of toronto gardens in the north. \n \n the present image is from the work of which gould himself was most proud. hummingbirds remained a fascination for him throughout his professional life, as evidenced by his collection of 1500 mounted specimens, which were exhibited in the royal zoological gardens in regent's park, london, in 1851 as part of the festivities surrounding the great exhibition. the exhibit proved a great success, with queen victoria and prince albert numbering among the 75,000 visitors. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today."},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"57758","title":{"en":"gould - 4 hummingbird lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39370/lot/18329/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. 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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."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:04.199Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 21 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18330,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18331/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite lithograph is from john gould's \n a monograph of the ramphastidae , or \n family of toucans . this is from the second edition of the work which was published in london by taylor & francis for the author between 1852 and 1854. the original plates were completed by gould and h. c. richter and printed by hullmandel & walton. \n \n many consider this work to contain the most stunning images gould ever produced. the toucans are represented with true-to-life details. rich, luminous colors and splendid composition combine to make the toucans come to life on the page. \n \n gould was the foremost bird artist and publisher in great britain, publishing over 15 folio sets. he employed the best artists of his day to complete his works. \n a monograph of the ramphastidae features lithographs after gould himself, h. c. richter, and w. hart. \n \n the toucan family is limited to mexico, central and south america and some west indian islands. the first time that any member of the family was described was by gonzalo fernandez de oviedo y valdes in his \"de la natural hystoria de las indias\" (toledo, 1526, chapter 42), in 1555 pierre belon included an illustration of its beak in his \"l'histoire de la nature des oyseaux\" (paris, 1555, p.184). andre thevet first used the name 'toucan' with a long description, and a woodcut of a whole bird, in his \"singularitez de la france\" (paris, 1555, pp.88-90). the latin name \"burhynchus\" or \"ramphestes\" (in reference to the size of the beak) was suggested by conrad gesner (\"icones avium\", 1560, p.130), and linnaeus later adopted aldrovandus' corrupted form of the latter (\"ramphastos\") which is how the family was still recognized at the time of the publication of the present image."},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"57760","title":{"en":"gould - double-banded aracari or toucan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39370/lot/18331/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The work may exhibit some faint toning or occasional fox marks mostly to the edge. The images are occasionally quite large in this work and can printed to the edge of the paper. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:04.200Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 21 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":18331,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":175,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18332/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18332/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-02","available":false,"description":{"en":"this incredible first edition, folio stipple engraving is from francois levaillant & jacques barraband's \n histoire naturelle des perroquets . the work was published in paris by levrault freres in 1801. \n \n barraband drew the original drawings for the work which contain such fine detail and marvelous beauty. he was considered on of the best painters of natural history. \n \n the plates were primarily printed in color - a remarkable feat for the early 1800s. the french master, langlois, developed a superb technique to print in color called \"a la poupee.\" after the printing process was complete, each plate was carefully highlighted by hand. \n \n barraband and levaillant collaborated on the best-known natural history work about parrots, \n histoire naturelle des perroquets . the pair would go on to collaborate on other great works including the on here, \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux des paradis et des rolliers (birds of paradise) and \n histoire naturelle des promerops (toucans) ."},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"57761","title":{"en":"barraband - african grey parrot. 99"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39370/lot/18332/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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there are six volumes in octavo size as well as the atlas volume with maps which is folio size with several fold out maps. the volumes feature 17 folding engraved plates. it lacks two of the charts to volume one but are provided in modern facsimile (one bound in and one loose) as well as pages 409 to 410 provided in facsimile. the six octavo volumes are bound in paper-backed pink paper boards with spines titled in early manuscript, uncut pages. the folio volume features 16 folding modern facsimile charts to accompany the work.

george vancouver (1757-1798) was a british explorer. he sailed with captain james cook on his second and third voyages. under the direction of george iii of england, vancouver set out in 1792 to survery the spanish settlements and coast-line from la paz in baja to san francisco, california as well as to the coast discovered by captain james cook. his hydographical work made him one of britain's foremost navigators.

howes said of the work, \"this voyage became one of the most important ever made in the interests of geographical knowledge.\" (howes v23) hill noted, \"this voyage became one of the most important ever made in the interests of geographical knowledge.\" (hill 1754) streeter described the first edition in 1798 saying: \"this narrative is one of the most important accounts of the exploration of the pacific northwest and new zealand, and valuable source information about tahiti and the hawaiian islands in the last decade of the eighteenth century. cowan considered the account to be superior to any of its kind and the chief authority on the areas explored during this period. vancouver (1758-1798) was an extraordinarily capable explorer, having sailed with cook on the second and third voyages (1772-4, 1776-80) and served under rodney and alan gardner. it was gardner who recommended him for a voyage in search for a northwest passage to the great lakes. the present narrative is the complete account of that voyage, accompanied by an atlas of maps and views of the areas explored. vancouver died on may 10, 1798, his brother john completing the task of preparing and editing the narrative. among the important features of the narrative are the engraved views.of the mission of san carlos and the presidio of monterey, probably the first published views of california. it is possible that the artist sailing with la perouse, who visited monterey in 1786, drew a sketch of the mission, but no views of california scenery appear in the la perouse atlas.\" (streeter sale 3497)

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