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There is some very light foxing or offset due to the fold out nature of the plates.  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":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:42.216Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 10 3/8 - 11\" by 8 1/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":23925,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23926/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23926/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23926/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"64602","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of nysa (nissa), silesia, poland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23926/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  Very occasionally there are some worm holes present to this work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:42.218Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 23\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":23926,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23927/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23927/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23927/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"included with this lot: \n \n interior of the mosque of the metwalys \n bazaar of the coppersmiths, cairo \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n david roberts' most famous work, \n views in the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1846 and 1849. this work is known for its extremely detailed dutone lithographed plates which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. \n \n david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \n \n \u201croberts\u2019 holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/4\" by 17\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"64603","title":{"en":"david roberts - pair of views in cairo"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23927/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a couple faint, lighter spots in the sky.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a couple faint, lighter spots in the sky.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a couple faint, lighter spots in the sky.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:42.222Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 23 1/4\" by 17\""},"currency":"USD","id":23929,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23930/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23930/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23930/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23930/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23930/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23930/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n provenance: lord eliock (bookplate) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/4\" by 15 7/8\""},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"64606","title":{"en":"harris - 5 engravings of asian scenes (animals, buildings, city plan)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23930/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset to 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":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:42.224Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 9 3/4\" by 15 7/8\""},"currency":"USD","id":23930,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23931/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23931/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating folio engraving is from captain james cook & james king's \n a voyage to the pacific ocean, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. to determine the position and extent of the west side of north america; its distance from asia; and the practicality of a northern passage to europe. performed under the direction of captains cook, clerke, and gore, in his majesty's ships the resolution and discovery; in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 . the work was published in london by h. hughs for g. nicol and t. cadell in 1785. it is the official account of cook's 3rd and last voyage, during which he explored hawaii and the west coast of america, canada, and alaska. \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. king completed the third volume from which these engravings are offered. \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 \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 15\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"64607","title":{"en":"captain cook - the natche, a ceremony in honour of the king's son, in tongataboo. 22"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23931/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 imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:42.225Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 21\" by 15\""},"currency":"USD","id":23931,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23932/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23932/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating folio engraving is from captain james cook & james king's \n a voyage to the pacific ocean, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. to determine the position and extent of the west side of north america; its distance from asia; and the practicality of a northern passage to europe. performed under the direction of captains cook, clerke, and gore, in his majesty's ships the resolution and discovery; in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 . the work was published in london by h. hughs for g. nicol and t. cadell in 1785. it is the official account of cook's 3rd and last voyage, during which he explored hawaii and the west coast of america, canada, and alaska. \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. king completed the third volume from which these engravings are offered. \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 \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 15\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"64608","title":{"en":"captain cook - sea horses (walrus, seal). 52"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23932/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 imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:42.226Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 21\" by 15\""},"currency":"USD","id":23932,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23933/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23933/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23933/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n a morai, in atooi. 33 \n an inland view, in atooi. 35 \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this fascinating folio engraving is from captain james cook & james king's \n a voyage to the pacific ocean, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. to determine the position and extent of the west side of north america; its distance from asia; and the practicality of a northern passage to europe. performed under the direction of captains cook, clerke, and gore, in his majesty's ships the resolution and discovery; in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 . the work was published in london by h. hughs for g. nicol and t. cadell in 1785. it is the official account of cook's 3rd and last voyage, during which he explored hawaii and the west coast of america, canada, and alaska. \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. king completed the third volume from which these engravings are offered. \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 \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 15\""},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"64609","title":{"en":"captain cook - pair of engravings of atooi"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23933/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 imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint bleed through from text on verso.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint bleed through from text on verso.  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There is some very light text or image offset.  There is some very light foxing in the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There can be some very light to negligible offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There is some separation of the paper at the lower fold.  The maps are in generally excellent condition for their age from this work.  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":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:41.846Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 21 1/2\" by 17 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":23963,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23964/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"64640","title":{"en":"de wit - map of norway"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23964/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.713Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":23965,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23966/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"64642","title":{"en":"de wit - map of southern south america with magellan strait"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23966/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.715Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":23966,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23967/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"64643","title":{"en":"de wit - map of brazil with part of paraguay"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23967/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.716Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":23967,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23968/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"64644","title":{"en":"de wit - map of new spain or northern south america and part of central america with chili, peru, & guatemala (oriented south to north)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23968/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.718Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","details":{"en":"~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":23968,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23969/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"64645","title":{"en":"de wit - map of asia with part of new holland (australia)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23969/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.719Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\" (fold out)"},"currency":"USD","id":23969,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23970/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio engraving from a composite atlas of maps from frederick de wit. it was published in amsterdam after 1688. it features original hand-coloring. de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \"the de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\""},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"64646","title":{"en":"de wit - chart of the pacific ocean with part of new holland or australia and new zealand with anthony van diemen's land named, japan, and part of north america with california as an island"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23970/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some offset or color bleeding to the paper.  On some of the engravings from this work, the oxidation of the color has weakened the paper and archival tape is placed at verso to reinforce the paper.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":1600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.721Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $3,500","details":{"en":"~ 24 1/2\" by 20 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":23970,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23971/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23971/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking aquatint engraving is from the work after pablo picasso and georges louis leclerc comte de buffon entitled \n eaux-fortes originales pour des textes de buffon . the work was published in paris by martin fabiani in 1942. this is from number 59 of a total edition of 226 with this being one of the 55 special printings on vélin de montval. the aquatints were printed by roger lacourière. \n \n \"the buffon is one of the greatest bestiaries of the 20th century. picasso began these etchings in 1936 (he had promised them to vollard, who died before their completion; fabiani was one of vollard's associates). it appears that the artist executed them rapidly, and with the utmost freedom. the master printer lacourière had introduced picasso, as well as rouault and other artists, to the lift-ground or sugar aquatint process, which allowed a variety of tones and textures within a limited range. the spontaneity of the plates is attested by the freehand margins, the rapidly drawn line, and the use of fingerprints for textural variety.\" (garvey, the artist & the book, 231) \n \n this aquatint is an artistic and wonderful interpretation after pablo picasso created from buffon's work. buffon's work became one of the most informative sources as far as the visual appearance of animals, and was highly understandable for a wide audience. buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, \"natural history embraces all the objects the universe presents to us. this prodigious multitude of quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, plants, minerals, etc., offers to the curiosity of the human mind a vast spectacle, of which the whole is so great that the details are inexhaustible.\" \n \n pablo picasso (1881-1973) was a spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theater designer. most of his career was spent in france. he was one of the most eminent artists of the 20th century. he is arguably the most important figure to art and art movements in the 1900s. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 11 1/4\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"64647","title":{"en":"after pablo picasso - la chèvre (the goat)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23971/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 imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.  Most of the text pages pertaining to the lithograph will be included, the last page is printed to the back of another plate though so will not be included."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.722Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 14 1/4\" by 11 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":23971,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23972/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23972/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional and rare plate is from leonard tsuguharu foujita's \n a book of cats . the work was published in new york by covici friede in 1930. this plate is printed on hand-made arches paper stamped \"made in france\". foujita truly captured the character of the cats as they posed, rested, or played. a photocopy of the colophon with his signature will be included with the plate as well as the original poem page. \n \n this is a fine example of foujita's master work, from number 93 of 500 copies. this is \"... one of the rarest and most desired books on cats in existence\" (kalda, of cats and men, p 43) each cat image has its own name and is accompanied by a poem about the respective cat by british writer michael joseph (1897-1958). \n \n leonard tsuguharu foujita (1886-1968) was a japanese\u2013french painter and printmaker. he was called the \"master of cats.\" he was also referred to as \"the most important japanese artist working in the west during the 20th century.\" he moved to paris in 1913 to pursue his artistic career in earnest. he soon became friends with many other leading artists of the day including juan gris, pablo picasso and henri matisse. \n \n provenance: bookplate of trude owen, inscribed from bob \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 7/8\" by 12 7/8\""},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"64648","title":{"en":"foujita - domestic cat illustration: eprath"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23972/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.723Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","details":{"en":"~ 9 7/8\" by 12 7/8\""},"currency":"USD","id":23972,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23973/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio lithograph is from marc chagall's illustrated work of homer's \n odyssey or \n l'odyssee . the work was published in paris by fernand mourlot in 1975. this was a limited edition of 250, of which this was # 63. it is printed on arches wove paper, and signed by chagall in pencil on the justification. \n \n chagall's artistry was a fantastic match to the mythic imagery provided from homer's literature. the folio lithographs illustrate the joy, tragedy, beauty, and danger of homer's text. \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 16 3/4\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"64649","title":{"en":"marc chagall, homer's odyssey - feast at menelas - festin chez menelas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23973/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 imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.724Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 16 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":23973,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23974/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio lithograph is from marc chagall's illustrated work of homer's \n odyssey or \n l'odyssee . the work was published in paris by fernand mourlot in 1975. this was a limited edition of 250, of which this was # 63. it is printed on arches wove paper, and signed by chagall in pencil on the justification. \n \n chagall's artistry was a fantastic match to the mythic imagery provided from homer's literature. the folio lithographs illustrate the joy, tragedy, beauty, and danger of homer's text. \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 16 3/4\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"64650","title":{"en":"marc chagall, homer's odyssey - odysseus and his companions - ulysse et ses compagnons"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23974/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 imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:40.726Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 16 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":23974,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23975/018/018.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine volume is henri de regnier's \n l'illusion heroique de tito bassi. gravures en couleurs de charles martin . the work was published in bruxelles by libraire gerard crucis in 1925. the work was limited to 291 copies, this is one of 200 that was printed on rives vellum. it is in publisher's papers and house in a red cloth box. \n \n henri de regnier's work was a historical romance novel. this publication included 16 vibrant color engravings by charles martin. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 7/8\" by 7 5/8\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"64651","title":{"en":"regnier's l'illusion heroique de tito bassi\u2026 with 16 color engravings by charles martin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23975/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 or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:44.035Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 9 7/8\" by 7 5/8\""},"currency":"USD","id":23975,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23976/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23976/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23976/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23976/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/23976/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"64652","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 4 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23976/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"64653","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 4 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23977/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"64654","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 4 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/23978/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few light marks, toned spots 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.  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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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"64728","title":{"en":"weinmann - 3 bindweed or morning glory engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24052/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 the printing and coloring process.  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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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"64729","title":{"en":"weinmann - 3 aster engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24053/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 the printing and coloring process.  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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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"64730","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of artichoke engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24054/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 the printing and coloring process.  There may be a few minor marks or 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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"64731","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of asparagus engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24055/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 the printing and coloring process.  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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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"64732","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of african aloe engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24056/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 the printing and coloring process.  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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 or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There is some light, mottled toning of the paper.  There may be some very light toning , marks, or offset mostly present to margins.  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":150,"soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:47.394Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 12 1/2\" by 16\""},"currency":"USD","id":24063,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24064/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24064/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this strong quarto botanical plate is from dr. robert thornton\u2019s \n the temple of flora . the plate was published by thornton as part of the 1812 lottery edition. \n \n \n the temple of flora , both the folio and lottery editions, are considered to be one of the most extraordinary botanical works. the publishing of the folio edition of this work bankrupted dr. thornton, and thus led him to creating the great botanical lottery and the plates from the edition seen here. the lottery was unfortunately not a success and thornton could not continue further publication of the work. though the work did not have financial success in its time, it remains one of the greatest botanical works ever published. each plate was created using several printing processes including mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple. the plates were printed in color and then finished by hand at the time of printing. \n \n thornton\u2019s engravings featured an uncommon composition in which the subject was seen oversized in relation to the background giving the plates a theatrical presence. \n temple of flora is often considered the greatest achievement in british botanical art. thornton employed some of the foremost artists to create the plates included peter charles henderson, philip reinagle, abraham pether, and sydenham edwards. richard earlom, james caldwall, thomas sutherland, and joseph constantine stadler were the engravers for \n temple of flora . \n \n thornton's the temple of flora is the greatest english colour-plate flower book. \"...[thornton] inherited a competent fortune and trained as a doctor. he appears to have had considerable success in practice and was appointed both physician to the marylebone dispensary and lecturer in medical botany at guy's and st. thomas's hospitals. but quite early in his career he embarked on his...great work. what redouté produced under the patronage of l'héritier, marie antoinette, the empress josephine, charles x, and the duchesse de berry, thornton set out to do alone...numerous important artists were engaged...twenty-eight paintings of flowers commissioned from abraham pether, known as `moonlight pether, ' philip reinagle, ...sydenham edwards, and peter henderson...the result...involved thornton in desperate financial straits...in an attempt to extricate himself he organized the royal botanic lottery, under the patronage of the prince regent...it is easy to raise one's eyebrows at thornton's unworldly and injudicious approach to publishing...but he produced...one of the loveliest books in the world.\" (alan thomas, great books and book collecting, pp.142-144) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"64740","title":{"en":"thornton - group of auriculas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24064/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some very light toning , marks, or offset mostly present to margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is some very light, mottled toning in the margins.  There may be some very light toning , marks, or offset mostly present to margins.  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":150,"soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:49.433Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 12 1/2\" by 16\""},"currency":"USD","id":24065,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24066/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24066/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this strong quarto botanical plate is from dr. robert thornton\u2019s \n the temple of flora . the plate was published by thornton as part of the 1812 lottery edition. \n \n \n the temple of flora , both the folio and lottery editions, are considered to be one of the most extraordinary botanical works. the publishing of the folio edition of this work bankrupted dr. thornton, and thus led him to creating the great botanical lottery and the plates from the edition seen here. the lottery was unfortunately not a success and thornton could not continue further publication of the work. though the work did not have financial success in its time, it remains one of the greatest botanical works ever published. each plate was created using several printing processes including mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple. the plates were printed in color and then finished by hand at the time of printing. \n \n thornton\u2019s engravings featured an uncommon composition in which the subject was seen oversized in relation to the background giving the plates a theatrical presence. \n temple of flora is often considered the greatest achievement in british botanical art. thornton employed some of the foremost artists to create the plates included peter charles henderson, philip reinagle, abraham pether, and sydenham edwards. richard earlom, james caldwall, thomas sutherland, and joseph constantine stadler were the engravers for \n temple of flora . \n \n thornton's the temple of flora is the greatest english colour-plate flower book. \"...[thornton] inherited a competent fortune and trained as a doctor. he appears to have had considerable success in practice and was appointed both physician to the marylebone dispensary and lecturer in medical botany at guy's and st. thomas's hospitals. but quite early in his career he embarked on his...great work. what redouté produced under the patronage of l'héritier, marie antoinette, the empress josephine, charles x, and the duchesse de berry, thornton set out to do alone...numerous important artists were engaged...twenty-eight paintings of flowers commissioned from abraham pether, known as `moonlight pether, ' philip reinagle, ...sydenham edwards, and peter henderson...the result...involved thornton in desperate financial straits...in an attempt to extricate himself he organized the royal botanic lottery, under the patronage of the prince regent...it is easy to raise one's eyebrows at thornton's unworldly and injudicious approach to publishing...but he produced...one of the loveliest books in the world.\" (alan thomas, great books and book collecting, pp.142-144) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 16\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"64742","title":{"en":"thornton - artichoke protea"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24066/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some very light toning , marks, or offset mostly present to margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  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The spine has been re-cased but is lightly sunned.  There is some light spotting to covers.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:49.439Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 8\" by 10 3/8\""},"currency":"USD","id":24068,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24069/011/011.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely illustrated volume with 8 tinted lithographs is louis lortet's \n observations sur les tortues terrestres et paludines du bassin de la mediterranee . the work was published in lyon in 1887 by archives du museum d'histoire naturelle de lyon. it is volume four bound in modern cloth-backed plain boards. it has 26 pages and 8 tinted lithographs, some with hand-color and gum arabic. \n \n \u201c \n observations sur les tortues terrestres et paludines de bassin de la mediterranee includes the detailed descriptions and illustrations of nine turtles and tortoises with information on coloration, distribution, habits, and reproduction. the eight lithographed and partly colored plates are among the finest ever produced of turtles.\u201d (adler, volume 3, pp. 152-153) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 13 3/4\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"64745","title":{"en":"lortet's observations sur les tortues terrestres - volume with 8 lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24069/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There may be some faint text offset or occasional faint mottled toning to the plates.  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":200,"soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:49.441Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":24070,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24071/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in english and french . this is the second edition of the work published in 1754 in london. it was printed for charles marsh, thomas wilcox, and benjamin stichall. the engravings are on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. \n \n \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. hunt describes the work as: \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\u201d engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of america. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n provenance: george m. pflaumer. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"64747","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - lark with seaside oat. 1-32"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24071/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint text offset or occasional faint mottled toning to the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint text offset or occasional faint mottled toning to the plates.  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":200,"soldPrice":1600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:49.445Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":24072,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24073/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this stunning originally hand-colored engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants; particularly, those not hitherto described, or incorrectly figured by former authors, with their descriptions in english and french . this is the second edition of the work published in 1754 in london. it was printed for charles marsh, thomas wilcox, and benjamin stichall. the engravings are on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. \n \n \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n catesby set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. hunt describes the work as: \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life, and a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\u201d engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his dedication is this wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a detailed view of the natural world of america. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n provenance: george m. pflaumer. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"64749","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - hawks bill turtle. 2-39"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24073/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint text offset or occasional faint mottled toning to the plates.  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":200,"soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:49.446Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","details":{"en":"~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":24073,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24074/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning, originally hand-colored folio lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot\u2019s work \n a monograph of the felidae or family of the cats . the work was printed by taylor & francis in london between 1878 and 1883. it was published by the author for subscibers. the original drawings were by josef wolf and lithographed by joseph smit. \n \n wolf's artistry truly captured the beauty and raw power of the cat family. elliot said of josef wolf, that his \"...marvellous power of delineating animal life renders him unequalled in our time\" (dedication to \n a monograph of the phasianidae or family of the pheasants. ) sir edwin landseer said of wolf that he is \"without exception the best all-around animal artist who ever lived. when a good many artists of the present day are forgotten, wolf will be remembered.\" \n \n elliot wrote in the preface \"among the families which constitute the class mammalia no more attractive one can be found than that of felidae, as its members possess in the highest degree a beauty, both of form and colouring, most gratifying to the eye, and are also endowed with physical strength and weapons of offence not surpassed... by any known creatures now living upon the earth. the family comprises not only the largest and most ferocious of the beasts of prey, but also the graceful little animal that delights to make its home within man's abode.\" \n \n daniel giraud elliot (1835-1915) was a prominent american zoologist. he was one of the founders of the american museum of natural history in new york and the american ornithologists\u2019 union. elliot was also curator of zoology at chicago\u2019s field museum. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/2\" by 18 1/2\""},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"64750","title":{"en":"elliot, folio - jaguarundi"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24074/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 imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:49.448Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","details":{"en":"~ 23 1/2\" by 18 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":24074,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":375,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24075/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24075/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional folio lithograph is from john james audubon's \n the viviparous quadrupeds of north america . it was part of the imperial folio edition published between 1845 and 1851. \n \n audubon and his son, john woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. victor gifford audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. the print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer james t. bowen of philadelphia. great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. \n \n audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. it was the first work of this size done on american quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in america. audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of america. \n \n when he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator rev. james bachman \"i am growing old, but what of this? my spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these i expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! only think of the quadrupeds of america being presented to the world of science by audubon and bachman.\" (streshinsky, audubon, p. 332) \n \n \n quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. he completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, john woodhouse audubon. john james audubon served as \"...the genius and guiding hand. audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. he was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. as the success of the 'little work' grew, audubon\u2019s dominant role in the process became more apparent.\" (ron tyler) \n \n provenance: stamp to title reads gardner a. sage library, theological seminary, new brunswick, new jersey \n \n \n paper size: ~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"64751","title":{"en":"audubon, imperial folio - hudson's bay squirrel & chickaree red squirrel. 14"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24075/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":375,"soldPrice":675,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:48.463Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"currency":"USD","id":24075,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":375,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24076/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24076/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional folio lithograph is from john james audubon's \n the viviparous quadrupeds of north america . it was part of the imperial folio edition published between 1845 and 1851. \n \n audubon and his son, john woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. victor gifford audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. the print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer james t. bowen of philadelphia. great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. \n \n audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. it was the first work of this size done on american quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in america. audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of america. \n \n when he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator rev. james bachman \"i am growing old, but what of this? my spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these i expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! only think of the quadrupeds of america being presented to the world of science by audubon and bachman.\" (streshinsky, audubon, p. 332) \n \n \n quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. he completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, john woodhouse audubon. john james audubon served as \"...the genius and guiding hand. audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. he was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. as the success of the 'little work' grew, audubon\u2019s dominant role in the process became more apparent.\" (ron tyler) \n \n provenance: stamp to title reads gardner a. sage library, theological seminary, new brunswick, new jersey \n \n \n paper size: ~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"64752","title":{"en":"audubon, imperial folio - texan lynx. 92"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24076/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":375,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:48.465Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","details":{"en":"~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"currency":"USD","id":24076,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":375,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24077/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24077/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional folio lithograph is from john james audubon's \n the viviparous quadrupeds of north america . it was part of the imperial folio edition published between 1845 and 1851. \n \n audubon and his son, john woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. victor gifford audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. the print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer james t. bowen of philadelphia. great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. \n \n audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. it was the first work of this size done on american quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in america. audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of america. \n \n when he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator rev. james bachman \"i am growing old, but what of this? my spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these i expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! only think of the quadrupeds of america being presented to the world of science by audubon and bachman.\" (streshinsky, audubon, p. 332) \n \n \n quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. he completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, john woodhouse audubon. john james audubon served as \"...the genius and guiding hand. audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. he was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. as the success of the 'little work' grew, audubon\u2019s dominant role in the process became more apparent.\" (ron tyler) \n \n provenance: stamp to title reads gardner a. sage library, theological seminary, new brunswick, new jersey \n \n \n paper size: ~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"64753","title":{"en":"audubon, imperial folio - columbian black-tailed deer. 106"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24077/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":375,"soldPrice":1600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:48.467Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","details":{"en":"~ 27 1/4\" by 21\""},"currency":"USD","id":24077,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24078/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24078/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this detailed, hand-colored steel engraving of an american landscape was published by charles magnus & co. in new york circa 1856. the engravings were trimmed and mounted to black mounting boards with elegant gold ruling to border and over printed title. \n \n julian carl (charles) magnus (1826-1900) was born in germany but emigrated to new york in 1848. he and his publishing firm printed many views and maps, especially of american locations. he also produced letter sheets, song sheets, envelopes, and separate prints. he also published material on the civil war. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 8 3/4\""},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"64754","title":{"en":"magnus - the great railway suspension bridge being the connecting link in the american chain of railways from the atlantic & the mississippi"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24078/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 imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:48.468Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/2\" by 8 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":24078,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":75,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24079/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24079/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this detailed, hand-colored steel engraving of an american landscape was published by charles magnus & co. in new york circa 1856. the engravings were trimmed and mounted to black mounting boards with elegant gold ruling to border and over printed title. \n \n julian carl (charles) magnus (1826-1900) was born in germany but emigrated to new york in 1848. he and his publishing firm printed many views and maps, especially of american locations. he also produced letter sheets, song sheets, envelopes, and separate prints. he also published material on the civil war. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 8 3/4\""},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"64755","title":{"en":"magnus - view of troy, new york"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24079/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 imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:46:48.469Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/2\" by 8 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":24079,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24080/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/24080/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-08-03","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable early american lithograph is from the scarce work by augustus kollner's \n views of american cities . the work was published in by goupil, vibert, & co. of new york & paris between 1848 and 1851. the lithograph was completed by isidore-laurent deroy and printed in paris by cattier. this is a high quality lithograph with the blind stamp is present. \n \n augustus theodore frederick adam kollner (1812-1906) was a german-born artist, engraver, and lithographer. he worked in stuttgart, germany and paris, france before emigrating to the united states in 1839. he continued his work drawing american scenery, where goupil, vibert, & co. decided to publish a series of his views. \n \n \"popularly known for his illustrations for many volumes published by the american sunday school union, kollner also undertook a major print series, views of american cities, published un new york and paris by goupil, vibert and company between 1848 and 1851.\" (deák 494) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 13\"; image size (line to line) ~ 11 3/4\" by 8\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"64756","title":{"en":"kollner, rare - view of toronto, canada. 54"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/47731/lot/24080/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 imperfections to be expected with age.  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