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There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  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":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:25.591Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18382,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18383/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18383/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"57837","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of the holy land, palestine"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18383/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light toning of the paper.  There is some separation of the paper at the lower fold.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  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":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:25.592Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18383,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18384/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18384/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57838","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of part of germany (palatinatus bavariae)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18384/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:25.594Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18384,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18385/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18385/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57839","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of western france"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18385/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:25.595Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18385,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18386/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18386/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57840","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of spain & portugal"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18386/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  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":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:25.597Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18386,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18387/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18387/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57841","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of scotland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18387/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:22.159Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18387,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18388/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18388/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"57842","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of new england [important early map of dutch & british colonies in north america] (printed south to north / east to west)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18388/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is some faint paint wash at the ships. There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving. 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. 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There are a few faint marks or handling at the edges.  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":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:22.162Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 27\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":18389,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18390/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18390/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map of texas is by carl flemming and titled \"texas.\" the map was published c1850 by the author. the map took inspiration from john arrowsmith's republic of texas map. there is an inset of galveston bay as well."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"57844","title":{"en":"flemming - map of texas with inset of galveston bay"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18390/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light staining or foxing 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":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:22.164Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/4\" by 17 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18390,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18391/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map is from louis brion de la tour. it is entitled \"nouveau mexique, louisiane, canada, et n.lle angleterre.\" the work was published by louis charles desnos in 1786. the map was first published in 1766. the map has a decorative cartouche in the lower right, surrounding text, and and an ornate border. \n \n the map shows discoveries along the northwest coast of america. it also shows a mythical nw passage from hudson bay to lake winipigue (winnipeg). it depicts florida, french louisiana, and new mexico. it also notates indian habitation, cities, settlements, and notably physical features."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"57845","title":{"en":"brion - map of north america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18391/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is a slight vertical crease to the left of the fold from the binding process.  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":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:22.165Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 23\" by 19\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":18391,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18392/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18392/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce map is by paolo santini and entitled \"partie méridionale de la louisiane, avec la floride, la caroline et la virginie.\" santini drew inspiration from d'anville's map. it was published in venice in 1784 by remonidini. the map was first published in 1776 absent of remondini's address. \n \n the map depicts most of florida, the natchitoches and arkansas rivers, the mississippi river to the ford de chartres, ohio river, virginia, the chesapeake, and most of maryland. it also marks indian tribes, mountains, rivers, towns, and forts."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"57846","title":{"en":"santini after d'anville - map of eastern north america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18392/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some handling in the left and right margins.  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":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:22.166Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 30\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":18392,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18393/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18393/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map is from j. van schley after jacques-nicolas bellin and is entitled \"carte du golphe du mexique et des isles de l'amérique.\" it was published in 1760. \n \n jacques-nicolas bellin (1703-1772) was one of the most noted mapmakers of the 1700s. he served as the hydrographer to the french navy at the age of 18 and was eventually named the official hydrogapher of the french king. he produced numerous maps and atlases throughout his career, and helped establish france as a leading source of precise cartography."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57847","title":{"en":"schley after bellin - map of the gulf of mexico showing west indies, part of florida and mexico, central america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18393/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:22.168Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 17 5/8\" by 13\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":18393,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18394/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18394/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map is by tobias conrad lotter and entitled \"america septentrionalis.\" the map was published circa 1770. the map features a decorative cartouche and original wash coloring. the map was based on gerard de l'isle (delisle)'s observations."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57848","title":{"en":"lotter after de l'isle - map of north america (america septentrionalis)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18394/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There are a couple faint vertical creases near the fold / edges from the binding process.  There is some very light foxing at the edges.  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":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:22.169Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 24\" by 20 1/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":18394,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18395/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18395/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this detailed map of northern america and canada is from giles & didier robert de vaugondy and is entitled \"partie de l'amérique septent. qui comprend la nouvelle france ou le canada.\" the map was published in paris in 1755. the map was originally engraved by catherine houssard, one of the few female engravers working in paris in the eighteenth century. \n \n the map details the political implications of the land around the great lakes and canada prior to the american revolutionary war. it shows the gulf of st. lawrence, newfoundland, nova scotia. it shows parts of quebec, ontario, new york, maine, new hampshire, and vermont. the inset details the great lakes, titled 'les lacs du canada.\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57849","title":{"en":"de vaugondy - map of canada and the great lakes, north america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18395/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is a small bit of color loss / vertical binding creases at the lower edge fold.  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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(oesterr. bot. zeitschrift, 1884) \n \n adolf weiss (1837-1894) was born at freiwaldau, silesia and became the pre-eminent austrian botanist of his day. he studied botany at the university of vienna. he served as the director of the botanic garden at lemberg. he also founded the first institute of plant physiology in the austro-hungarian empire. there is little left of his work in lemberg now, so this illustration is a beautiful testament to his legacy."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"57865","title":{"en":"weiss, rare - 6 original botanical illustrations"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18411/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:19.364Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 5 1/2\" by 8 5/8\""},"currency":"USD","id":18411,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18412/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18412/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18412/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia (or duidelyke vertoning...) . it was published in amsterdam by zacharias romberg between 1736 and 1748. this is the dutch language edition of the 18th century botanical master-work. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. weinmann, an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). '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":800,"lotNumber":"57866","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of perennial pea engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18412/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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:19.366Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 10\" by 16\""},"currency":"USD","id":18412,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18413/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18413/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18413/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia (or duidelyke vertoning...) . it was published in amsterdam by zacharias romberg between 1736 and 1748. this is the dutch language edition of the 18th century botanical master-work. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. weinmann, an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). '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":800,"lotNumber":"57867","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of pear engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18413/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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:19.367Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 10\" by 16\""},"currency":"USD","id":18413,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":35,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18414/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","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":"57868","title":{"en":"haeckel - brittle star; ophiodea. 70"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18414/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall Excellent.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":35,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:19.369Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/2\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":18414,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":35,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18415/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","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":"57869","title":{"en":"haeckel - nautilus shell; ammonitida. 44"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18415/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall Excellent.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":35,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:19.370Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/2\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":18415,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":35,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18416/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","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":"57870","title":{"en":"haeckel - ctenobranchia. 53"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18416/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall Excellent.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":35,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:19.371Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/2\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":18416,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":35,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18417/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","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":"57871","title":{"en":"haeckel - crustaceans; decapoda. 86"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18417/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall Excellent.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":35,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:20.284Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/2\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":18417,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":35,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18418/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","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":"57872","title":{"en":"haeckel - jellyfish; discomedusae. 98"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18418/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall Excellent.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":35,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:20.286Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/2\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":18418,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":35,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18419/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","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":"57873","title":{"en":"haeckel - orchids; orchideae. 74"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18419/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall Excellent.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":35,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:20.287Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/2\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":18419,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18420/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18420/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18420/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18420/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking, originally hand-colored folio engraving is from marcus elieser bloch\u2019s \n ichthyologie, ou histoire naturelle generale et particuliere des poissons . the work was published in berlin between 1782 and 1795 by the author by hesse and others. \"artistic and scientifically exemplary illustrations of all fish known at the time.\" (wilhelm junk) \n \n \n ichthyologie is noted as \"... the finest illustrated work on fishes ever produced. the plates, by a variety of artists and engravers, are outstandingly coloured, and are heightened with gold, silver, and bronze to produced the metallic sheen of fish scales.\" (nissen) \n \n bloch was a medical doctor before he became fascinated with fish later in his life. he collected several of his own specimens to produce this famous work which described over 200 species of fish. \n \n provenance: private collection in north rhine-westphalia. previously owned by hessian chemist waldemar schwalbe (1882-1943)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"57874","title":{"en":"bloch, folio - 3 fish engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18420/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   This particular plate was from a fold out edition so there is a flattened binder's crease from how it was originally bound and occasional offset, the image is still the folio size.  Some of the plates from this work were occasionally trimmed into the plate mark during the binding process.  There is also occasionally binding residue along one edge.  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":50,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:20.289Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 15 1/2\" by 10 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":18420,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18421/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18421/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18421/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking, originally hand-colored folio engraving is from marcus elieser bloch\u2019s \n ichthyologie, ou histoire naturelle generale et particuliere des poissons . the work was published in berlin between 1782 and 1795 by the author by hesse and others. \"artistic and scientifically exemplary illustrations of all fish known at the time.\" (wilhelm junk) \n \n \n ichthyologie is noted as \"... the finest illustrated work on fishes ever produced. the plates, by a variety of artists and engravers, are outstandingly coloured, and are heightened with gold, silver, and bronze to produced the metallic sheen of fish scales.\" (nissen) \n \n bloch was a medical doctor before he became fascinated with fish later in his life. he collected several of his own specimens to produce this famous work which described over 200 species of fish. \n \n provenance: private collection in north rhine-westphalia. previously owned by hessian chemist waldemar schwalbe (1882-1943)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"57875","title":{"en":"bloch, folio - pair of fish engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18421/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   This particular plate was from a fold out edition so there is a flattened binder's crease from how it was originally bound and occasional offset, the image is still the folio size.  Some of the plates from this work were occasionally trimmed into the plate mark during the binding process.  There is also occasionally binding residue along one edge.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some very light toning or text offset.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There are occasional marks or smudging to the plates from this work.  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."},"directSalePrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:28.481Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/4\" by 14 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":18488,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18489/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive botanical lithograph is from valentine bartholomew's \n a selection of flowers adapted principally for students . the work was published in london in 1822. it had an overslip giving the rudolph ackermann imprint as publisher, but the original imprint would be rodwell and martin, j. dickinson. \n \n this rare lithograph and work is mentioned in nisssen, great flower books, and dunthorne. charles hullmandel is credited as the lithographer. it is a very early example of botanical lithograpy."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"57943","title":{"en":"bartholomew - holy oak (mallow rose)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18489/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is a very small worming spot at the edge.  There are occasional marks or smudging to the plates from this work.  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."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:28.482Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 10 1/4\" by 14 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":18489,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18490/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","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":1500,"lotNumber":"57944","title":{"en":"gould - primoli's hummingbird"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18490/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. 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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":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:28.491Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 21 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":18494,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18495/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","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":4000,"lotNumber":"57949","title":{"en":"gould - duchess of leuchtenberg's aracari or toucan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18495/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":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:28.492Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 21 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":18495,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18496/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \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. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman)"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"57950","title":{"en":"lear & gould - purple heron"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18496/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections 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":200,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:30.032Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 20\""},"currency":"USD","id":18511,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18512/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic folio, native american lithograph is from thomas l. mckenney & james hall\u2019s \n history of the indian tribes of north america . the work was published in philadelphia by daniel rice and james clark between 1842 and 1844. \n \n an admirer and supporter of the american indians, thomas mckenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these indians are the lithographs found in history which were modeled off the paintings. charles bird king was an american portrait painter that was commissioned by mckenney to paint the portraits of the indians. king made many of the 143 paintings from which the lithographs were created."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57966","title":{"en":"mckenney & hall, folio - micanopy, a seminole chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18512/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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":200,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:30.034Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 20\""},"currency":"USD","id":18512,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18513/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic folio, native american lithograph is from thomas l. mckenney & james hall\u2019s \n history of the indian tribes of north america . the work was published in philadelphia by daniel rice and james clark between 1842 and 1844. \n \n an admirer and supporter of the american indians, thomas mckenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these indians are the lithographs found in history which were modeled off the paintings. charles bird king was an american portrait painter that was commissioned by mckenney to paint the portraits of the indians. king made many of the 143 paintings from which the lithographs were created."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57967","title":{"en":"mckenney & hall, folio - john ridge, a cherokee"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18513/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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":200,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:30.036Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 20\""},"currency":"USD","id":18513,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18514/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic folio, native american lithograph is from thomas l. mckenney & james hall\u2019s \n history of the indian tribes of north america . the work was published in philadelphia by daniel rice and james clark between 1842 and 1844. \n \n an admirer and supporter of the american indians, thomas mckenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these indians are the lithographs found in history which were modeled off the paintings. charles bird king was an american portrait painter that was commissioned by mckenney to paint the portraits of the indians. king made many of the 143 paintings from which the lithographs were created."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57968","title":{"en":"mckenney & hall, folio - hayne-hudjihini, the eagle of delight"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18514/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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":200,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:30.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 20\""},"currency":"USD","id":18514,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18515/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic folio, native american lithograph is from thomas l. mckenney & james hall\u2019s \n history of the indian tribes of north america . the work was published in philadelphia by daniel rice and james clark between 1842 and 1844. \n \n an admirer and supporter of the american indians, thomas mckenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these indians are the lithographs found in history which were modeled off the paintings. charles bird king was an american portrait painter that was commissioned by mckenney to paint the portraits of the indians. king made many of the 143 paintings from which the lithographs were created."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57969","title":{"en":"mckenney & hall, folio - moa-na-hon-ga, an ioway chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18515/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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":200,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:30.039Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/2\" by 20\""},"currency":"USD","id":18515,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18516/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2023-12-09","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic folio, native american lithograph is from thomas l. mckenney & james hall\u2019s \n history of the indian tribes of north america . the work was published in philadelphia by daniel rice and james clark between 1842 and 1844. \n \n an admirer and supporter of the american indians, thomas mckenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these indians are the lithographs found in history which were modeled off the paintings. charles bird king was an american portrait painter that was commissioned by mckenney to paint the portraits of the indians. king made many of the 143 paintings from which the lithographs were created."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"57970","title":{"en":"mckenney & hall, folio - okee-makee-quid, a chippeway chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18516/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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The covers are worn with leather missing at the extremeties.  The hinges are cracked.  The silk enpapers are detached.  There is some uneven toning tot he paper opposite the photos.  The copy is well worn, but one of the few available with the original mounted photos.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There is some occasional light foxing throughout.  There is a faint crease to the lower corner throughout much of the text block.  Mostly an excellent copy in fine modern binding.  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":6250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:33:30.651Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$10,000 - $15,000","details":{"en":"~ 9 3/4\" by 15\""},"currency":"USD","id":18521,"estimateMin":10000},{"startPrice":26550,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/018/018.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/019/019.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/18522/020/020.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this volume of 16 exquisite folio, aquatint engravings with original hand-coloring is after john webber's original paintings from captain james cook's third voyage. the work is entitled \n views in the south seas: from drawings by the late james webber, draftsman on board the resolution, captain james cooke, from the year 1776 to 1780 . the work was published in london by boydell & co in 1808. \n \n the watermarks on the paper are dated 1820 but do not distinguish the editions (hill collection of pacific voyages, 1837; holmes, m. captain james cook 79). the plates are interleaved with letterpress descriptions. it is bound in half red morocco, raised bands, spine stamped in gilt. \n \n this is a remarkable volume of folio views from an artist of great import. the work was the only color plate book on the subject of pacific exploration. the work features the only originally hand-colored engravings published depicting cook's third voyage. \n \n john webber (1751-1793) was an english artist. he served as the draftsman and official artist for cook's third voyage. his images of hawaii, alaska, and australasia have given him great renown. webber was the first european artist to make contact with hawaii (then the sandwich islands). \n \n about the voyage: \n \n james cook was already a celebrated captain by 1776, having completed two scientific expeditions for the admirality and royal society. he embarked on this third voyage on the hms resolution and hms discovery in hopes to find the northwest passage. the passage was blocked by ice, but it resulted in cook's discovery of the hawaiian islands, the charting of alaska's coastling, and the exploration of the north specific up to 70° n. the expedition returned south to hawaii where captain cook met his untimely demise over a fight over the theft of a cutter in kealakekua bay. his second lietenant, james king, made a second attempt at the northwest passage before returning to england via china and the thames. \n \n \"the famous accounts of captain cook's three voyages form the basis for any collection of pacific books. in three great voyages cook did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors had done together. he was really the first scientific navigator and his voyages made great contributions to many fields of knowledge\" (hill). \n \n \"cook's third voyage was organized to seek the northwest passage and to return [the islander] omai to tahiti. officers of the crew included william bligh, james burney, james colnett, and george vancouver. john webber was appointed artist to the expedition. after calling at kerguelen island, tasmania, new zealand, and the cook, tonga, and society islands, the expedition sailed north and discovered christmas island and the hawaiian islands, which cook named the sandwich islands. cook charted the american west coast from northern california through the bering strait as far north as latitude 70 degrees 44 minutes before he was stopped by pack ice. he returned to hawaii for the winter and was killed in an unhappy skirmish with the natives over a boat. charles clarke took command and after he died six months later, the ships returned to england under john gore. despite hostilities with the united states and france, the scientific nature of this expedition caused the various governments to exempt these vessels from capture. the voyage resulted in what cook judged his most valuable discovery - the hawaiian islands\" (hill). \n \n provenance: book plate present reading james edge partington. there is also a stamp present reading: mrs. philip e. spalding, 2411 makiki heights rd / honolulu, hawaii"},"estimateMax":70000,"lotNumber":"57976","title":{"en":"john webber's views in the south seas \u2026 cook's third voyage - volume with 16 folio aquatint engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/39666/lot/18522/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some light wear to the binding.  There may be some foxing or toning present, more present to the text leaves.  The lower inner edges of the leaves have some dampstaining, mostly not affecting the images.  It is an attractive volume and very good set of plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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