3VOL A. WILSON, AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY,3VOL A. WILSON, AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY, 1832 Three volume set titled American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of The Birds of the United States by Alexander Wilson; with a Continuation by Charles Lucian Bonaparte, Prince of Musignano. The Illustrative Notes, and Life of Wilson, by Sir William Jardine. Published 1832 by Whittaker, Treacher and Arnot, London. This complete set is quarter bound in dark green leather with marbled boards and end papers. Contains full color plates of birds. Gilt page edges.
20TH CENTURY SCHOOL: ORNITHOLOGY: THREE20TH CENTURY SCHOOL: ORNITHOLOGY: THREE WORKSThree colotypes after drawings on wove paper, unmarked.
All 7 x 9 1/4 in. (sheet), unframed.
Condition
All in good condition.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
"STUDER'S POPULAR ORNITHOLOGY THE BIRDS"STUDER'S POPULAR ORNITHOLOGY THE BIRDS OF NORTHAmerica". Drawn and colored from life by Theodore Jasper MD, published by Jacob, H. Studer & Company, 1878. 14 1/2" by 12". Leather bound. Section one contains 119 engraved colored plates depicting all different species of birds. Many plates have hand-written notations in the margins identifying the birds. Section two contains 37 black and white engravings. Most pages contain minor to light foxing. The binding shows scuffing and wear. The plates pictured in this listing are a good representation of overall condition.
AFTER PRIDEAUX JOHN SELBY (BRITISH 1788-1867),AFTER PRIDEAUX JOHN SELBY (BRITISH 1788-1867), EURASIAN JAY AND GREAT ASH AND RED BACKED STRIKES: TWO WORKS, EACH A HAND-COLORED ETCHING FROM 'BRITISH ORNITHOLOGY', FRAME SIZE OF FIRST: 24 X 30 IN. (61 X 76.2 CM.), FRAMEAfter Prideaux John Selby (British 1788-1867), Eurasian Jay and Great Ash and Red Backed Strikes: Two Works, each a hand-colored etching from 'British Ornithology',, Dimensions: Frame size of first: 24 x 30 in. (61 x 76.2 cm.), Frame size of second" 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 61 cm.)
(4) CASSELL'S ORNITHOLOGY CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS(lot(4) CASSELL'S ORNITHOLOGY CHROMOLITHOGRAPHS(lot of 4) Framed chromolithographs on paper, from "Cassell's Book of Birds," including: (1) Crimson Topaz (Topaza Pella), after John Gould (English, 1804-1881), (1) Beautiful Trogon (Pharomacrus Antisianus), (1) European Bee-Eater (Merops Apiaster), after William John Swainson (English, 1789-1855), (1) Toucan (Kamphastos Erythrorhynchus); sight: approx 9.25"h, 6.25"w, overall: approx 15.75"h, 12.75"w, 8lbs total
(2) JOHN GOULD ORNITHOLOGY HAND-TINTED(2) JOHN GOULD ORNITHOLOGY HAND-TINTED LITHOGRAPHS(lot of 2) Framed hand-colored lithographs on paper, John Gould (English, 1804-1881) & Henry Constantine Richter (English, 1821-1902), from "Birds of Great Britain," including: (1) "Nyctale Tengmalm" (Boreal Owl), printed by Walter, (1) "Tinnunculus Alaudarius" (Kestrel), printed by Walter & Cohn; DuBose Gallery labels verso, sight: approx 20.75"h, 14"w, overall: approx 29"h, 22.25"w, 15lbs total
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON ORNITHOLOGY BIENJOHN JAMES AUDUBON ORNITHOLOGY BIEN LITHOGRAPHFramed chromolithograph on paper, "Rose-breasted Grosbeak," plate 205, after John James Audubon (United States, 1785-1851), lithograph by Julius Bien (Germany, United States, 1826-1909), New York, 1860, sight: approx 27.5"h, 19.5"w, overall: approx 41"h, 33"w, 16lbs
(4) FRAMED ART PRINTS, AFTER AUDUBON(4) FRAMED ART PRINTS, AFTER AUDUBON & PARRISH(lot of 4) Framed prints, including: (2) reproduction naturalist ornithology prints, after John James Audubon (United States, 1785-1851), (one) "Cat Bird," (one) "Fork-tailed Flycatcher," sight: approx 19"h, 14"w, overall: approx 25.5"h, 20.5"w, (2) prints, in folk art chip carved frames, enclosing prints in the style of Maxfield Parrish, largest: sight: approx 20.25"h, 10.5"w, overall: approx 26.25"h, 16.5"w; 22.5lbs total
(2) BOOK BINDINGS FROM SELBY'S BRITISH(2) BOOK BINDINGS FROM SELBY'S BRITISH ORNITHOLOGY(lot of 2) Large gilt-embossed leather book bindings, with marbled end boards, lacking text block, boards and spine only, including: (1) "Selby's British Ornithology, Vol. I, Land Birds," (1) "Selby's British Ornithology, Vol. II, Water Birds," with detached board; approx 28"h, 22.75"w, 34.75lbs total
(3) J. STEWART ORNITHOLOGY ENGRAVED(3) J. STEWART ORNITHOLOGY ENGRAVED BOOK PLATES(lot of 3) Framed ornithology engravings on paper, based on the original drawing by J. Stewart (James Hope Stewart, Scotland, 1789-1883), engraved by J. Bishop, plates 58, 59, and 60, highlights include various hummingbirds, sight: approx 5.25"h, 8.25"w, overall: approx 10.75"h, 13.75"w; 3lbs total
2) HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS ORNITHOLOGY2) HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS ORNITHOLOGY BIRD PLATES(lot of 2) Framed hand-colored engravings, "Turtur Lophotes (Crested Turtle)" and "Lophyrus Coronatus (Crowned Goura Pigeon)," plates from the publication "Pigeons" by Prideaux John Selby (United Kingdom, 1788-1867), after the original drawings by Edward Lear (United Kingdom, 1812-1888), engraved by William Home Lizars (Scotland, 1788-1859), label verso from Barbara Tungate Fine Prints and Antiques, Houston, Texas, sight: approx 6"h, 3.75"w, overall: approx 16.5"h, 13.5"w; 5.25lbs total **Provenance: From the Estate of University of Texas Professor, Scholar and Poet, Miguel Gonzalez-Gerth (1926-2017)**
AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON: AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY:AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON: AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY: FOUR PLATESFour engravings in black with hand-coloring on wove paper.
All 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (sight), 21 x 23 in. (frame).
Condition
All with margins and apparently in good condition. Not examined out of frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
ORNITHOLOGY OIL ON CANVASORNITHOLOGYORNITHOLOGY OIL ON CANVASORNITHOLOGY OIL ON CANVAS, 19th century, collection of songbirds. Unsigned, 19.5" x 24.25" (image), 26.5" x 30.5" (frame).
WILLIAM HOME LIZARS (SCOTTISH, 1788-1859)WilliamWILLIAM HOME LIZARS (SCOTTISH, 1788-1859)William Home Lizars (Scottish, 1788-1859), "Osprey", "Raven", "The Crested Green Cormorant", "Crested Spizaetus" and "Common Crane", 5 hand-colored etchings, after James Stewart (Scottish, 1791-1863) from Illustration of British Ornithology, Edinburgh, 1834, sight 3 7/8 in. x 5 3/4 in. to 6 1/2 in. x 3 7/8 in., overall 9 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. to 13 1/8 in. x 11 in. x 1 3/8 in. (5 pcs.) Condition: Overall good to fair.
WILLIAM HOME LIZARS (SCOTTISH, 1788-1859)WilliamWILLIAM HOME LIZARS (SCOTTISH, 1788-1859)William Home Lizars (Scottish, 1788-1859), "Goldfinch", "Greenwood Pecker" and "Night Heron", 3 hand-colored etchings, after James Stewart (Scottish, 1791-1863) from Illustration of British Ornithology, Edinburgh, 1834, each 6 1/2 in. x 4 in., framed alike, each overall 12 3/4 in. x 10 3/4 in. x 1 in. (3 pcs.) Condition: Overall fair to poor condition.
Books. Two shelves of natural history,Books. Two shelves of natural history, early 20th c and later, including four New Naturalist first editions, dj, hb, 8vo, botany, ornithology, etc
AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON (SCOTTISH/AMERICAN,AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON (SCOTTISH/AMERICAN, 1766-1813) 10 ½" x 13 ½" "1. The Common Coot. 2. Purple Gallinule. 3. Gray Phalarope. 4. Red Phalarope. 5. Wilsons Plover", 1808-14. Hand-colored engraving by J. Warnicke, drawn from nature by Alexander Wilson from "American Ornithology", vol. 9, plate 73, Philadelphia: Blandsford and Inskeep, 1808-1814, matted and framed under glass, overall 15 ¾" x 18 ½".
AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON (SCOTTISH/AMERICAN,AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON (SCOTTISH/AMERICAN, 1766-1813) 10 ½" x 13 ½" "1. Black-bellied Darter", "2. Female D", "3. Great Northern Diver", "4. Black-headed Gull", "5. Little Auk", 1808-14. Hand-colored engraving by J. Warnicke, drawn from nature by Alexander Wilson from "American Ornithology", vol. 3, plate 74, Philadelphia: Blandsford and Inskeep, 1808-1814, matted and framed under glass, overall 15 ¾" x 18 ½".
ONE SHELF OF TEXTS ON ENTOMOLOGY, ZOOLOGYONE SHELF OF TEXTS ON ENTOMOLOGY, ZOOLOGY AND ORNITHOLOGY, One shelf of texts on entomology, zoology and ornithology
JOHN GOULD LITHOGRAPH, METALLURA WILLIAMIRemarkableJOHN GOULD LITHOGRAPH, METALLURA WILLIAMIRemarkable ornithology framed lithograph; hand colored; Family of Hummingbirds.
Artist: John Gould, H. C. Richter
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 21.5"W x 27.5"H
Country of Origin: England
JOHN GOULD LITHOGRAPH, COMETES SPARGANURUSRemarkableJOHN GOULD LITHOGRAPH, COMETES SPARGANURUSRemarkable ornithology framed lithograph; hand colored; Family of Hummingbirds. Over painted with oil colors; gum arabic used on the wings to give them that shimmer effect.
Artist: John Gould, H. C. Richter
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 24"W x 31"H
Country of Origin: England
3 BIRD PRINTS, GOULD, AUDUBON AND WILSON.Three3 BIRD PRINTS, GOULD, AUDUBON AND WILSON.Three (3) Bird Prints, Gould, Audubon (Bien Edition), and Wilson. 1st item: John Gould (British, 1804-1881) and Elizabeth Gould (British, 1804-1841), "Hawk Owl", hand-colored lithograph printed by Charles Joseph Hullmandel. Sheet - 22" H x 14 3/4" W. 2nd item: After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), "Olive sided Flycatcher, Muscicapa Cooperi", No. 10-7, Plate 58, chromolithograph by Julius Bien, New York, 1860. Sheet - 25 1/4" H x 19" W. 3rd item: Alexander Wilson (American, b. Scotland, 1766–1813), "1. Louisiana Tanager, 2. Clarks Crow, 3. Lewis's Woodpecker", Plate 20 from the American Ornithology, hand-colored engraving by Alexander Lawson. Plate - 12 1/2" H x 9 3/4" W. Sheet - 18" H x 12 3/4" W. Proceeds to benefit Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM). (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Overall excellent condition. 2nd item: Paper damaged, top middle and right middle of edges. 3rd item: Foxing spots scattered on surface of sheet, especially bottom area. Water damage spots, bottom left and right edges. Toning, top and right edges. Paper damaged, top right and bottom edges.
4 SELBY BIRD PRINTSFour (4) Prideaux4 SELBY BIRD PRINTSFour (4) Prideaux John Selby (British, 1788-1867) bird prints from Illustrations of British Ornithology, 1821-1834, 1841. 1st item: "Ivory Gull, Adult", Plate XCIV, copper plate engraving with original hand-coloring. Signed "P J Selby" on rock bottom right. Plate - 15 3/4" H x 22" W. Sheet - 20" H x 25 1/4" W. 2nd item: "Red-Throated Diver, Young", Plate LXXVIII, copper plate engraving with original hand-coloring. Signed "P J Selby" on rock bottom left. Plate - 22" H x 15 1/2" W. Sheet - 25 1/4" H x 20" W. 3rd item: "Razor Bill 1. Summer Plumage, 2. Winter D.o", Plate LXXXIII, copper plate engraving with original hand-coloring. Signed "P J" Selby on rock bottom middle. Watermarked J WHATMAN 1840 top right in reverse. Plate - 15 5/8" H x 21 1/4" W. Sheet - 20 1/2" H x 25 1/2" W. 4th item: "1. Tithy's Redstart, Male, 2. D.o Female, 3. Alpine Accentor, 4. Great Black Woodpecker, Male", Plate D, copper plate engraving with original hand-coloring. Watermarked J WHATMAN 1840 top left in reverse. Plate - 21 1/4" H x 16" W. Sheet - 25 5/8" H x 20 1/2" W. Proceeds from the sale of this item to benefit Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM). (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Overall good condition, Paper damaged, top middle left and top middle right. Few scuffs and marks, scattered on surface. Pencil marks, bottom right. 2nd item: Overall excellent condition. Paper damaged, middle left, bottom left, and bottom right corner. 3rd item: Overall good condition. Few scuffs and marks, scattered on surface. Paper creased, bottom right. Pencil mark, bottom left. 4th item: Overall excellent condition. Foxing spot, bottom left.
PAIR OF FRENCH ORNITHOLOGY PRINTSPairPAIR OF FRENCH ORNITHOLOGY PRINTSPair of French ornithology prints- ''Le Rollier Varie de Moluques No. 27''; ''Le Rollier Varie de Afrique No. 28''. 18 1/4 x 11 3/4''
"THE ORIGINAL WATER-COLOR PAINTINGS","THE ORIGINAL WATER-COLOR PAINTINGS", AUDUBONFeatured in this lot if a First Edition of, "The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds of America" Two Volumes, American Heritage Publishing Co., 1966, Slipcase with gold gilt title label, Illustrated with 431 colour plates. Reproduced in Color for the first time from the collection of the New York Historical Society. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was a French-American self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist. His combined interests in art and ornithology turned into a plan to make a complete pictorial record of all the bird species of North America. His famous Birds of America stands out as Audubon's crowning achievement, considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. The 453 life-sized paintings of North American birds were remarkable for their accuracy of color and realism. The blue cloth bound gold gilt stamped hardcovers are in nice condition, slight scuffing to edges noted, fading exhibited to covers. Intact pages text is clean and unmarked, binding tight, slip case exhibits scuffing, soiling and staining. Books approximate measure 10.75"W x 13.5"L x 1.25"D each, slipcase is 11"W x 14"L x 3"D. Weight approximate 12lb, 12oz
THREE AMERICAN LEATHERBOUND TITLESStuder'sTHREE AMERICAN LEATHERBOUND TITLESStuder's Popular Ornithology, The Birds of North America: Drawn and Colored from Life by Theodore Jasper, Columbus, Ohio: Jacob H. Studer & Co., 1878, with 119 color plates, bound in full leather with gilt lettering, five raised bands, aeg; two bound compilations of Harper's Weekly, A Journal of Civilization , 1860 and 1863, bound in three quarter leather over cloth boards
Provenance: Estate of the Artists James McBey and Marguerite McBey, London, England; by descent in family
Condition:
all with scuffs, wear, lifting, and some losses to leather, bumped corners, wear to extremities, some toning and small tears to paper throughout; Ornithology with front board starting near top of spine
SIR JOHN WATSON GORDON(Scottish, 1788-1864)
PortraitSIR JOHN WATSON GORDON(Scottish, 1788-1864)
Portrait of Alexander Wilson (1766-1813), apparently unsigned, period label preserved panel verso, Scottish colourman labels verso, oil on panel, 13 x 10 in.; fine period carved gilt wood and composition frame, 18-1/4 x 21-1/4 in.
Note: On the original frontispiece to Wilson's epic poem The Foresters: A Poem, Descriptive of a Pedestrian Journey to the Falls of Niagara, in the Autumn of 1804 . [Whitefish, Mont.]: [Kessinger Pub.], 2008, is an engraving after this painting with the caption "Painted by John Watson Gordon from the original picture of Wilson in his sister's possession, engraved by W.H. Lizars". It also apparently appears in various editions of Wilson's American Ornithology, the tome that Wilson first published in 1808, and the reason he is considered to be the founder and most important figure in American Ornithology.
Provenance: Thomas Roddick Auctions, Great Britain, 2006; Donald A. Heald Rare Books, New York, NY
Condition:
slight warp to panel, areas of bituminous craquelure, small scattered areas of retouch; frame with wear commensurate with age
TWO ORNITHOLOGY BOOKS, TO INCLUDE THETWO ORNITHOLOGY BOOKS, TO INCLUDE THE BIRDS OF NORTH AM...Two Ornithology Books, to include The Birds of North American, drawn and colored by Theodore Jasper, 190 colored plates, 1878, along with Science of Birds, from the text of Dr. Brehm with 212 illustrations by Theodore Jasper 1878.
Condition:
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ONE PAGE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED JOHNONE PAGE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED JOHN J[AMES] AUDUBON, ON WOVE PAPER, TO COLONEL JOHN JAMES ABERT, FROM NEW YORK, JULY 17, 1837One page autograph letter signed John J[ames] Audubon, on wove paper, to Colonel John James Abert, from New York, dated July 17, 1837 New York, July 16, 1837 My Dear Friend. - Passing through Philadelphia, I discovered that there is deposited in the library of the American Philosophical Society of that City, the manuscript of General William Clark, written while travelling from the Atlantic to the shores of the Pacific Ocean; and found that a vast deal of the Ornithological matter was embodied in that said M/S. - Now in applying to my worthy friend, John Vaughn Esq., he told me that these papers had been deposited at the Library of which he has the care, by our Government, and that he could not lend them out. I have thought that by writing to you on this subject, you perhaps would assist me by speaking of my wishes to the President, and Secretaries of the different Departments, and that for the sake of my work on Ornithology, you could obtain leave to have the M/S of Wm. Clark placed in my hands for a few months in London, where I would copy all such parts, as an intimately accounting with Zoology; (not a word of which has been published) and that these papers might with safety be received by me through the medium of our Minister at London to whom I vouch safe to return the whole as I receive them. - Try and if this is possible, manage this [indistinct] for me. -remember me kindly to your family - to Mr. Woodbury who is also an excellent friend of mine, to Mr. Butler and Mr. Poinsett and believe me even your most truly obliging friend and servant to Col. J. J. Abert, Washington City. John J. Audubon P.J. O. Verso: P. S. Please to write to me at London 4 Wingate Street, Cavendish Square Or Care of Robt. Havell, Engraver 77 Oxford Street, London We sail this morning for Liverpool in the Packet Ship the England Provenance: Provenance: By descent within a New England Family. This remarkable letter highlights John James Audubon's foucused desire to gather ornithological information from all manner of sources as he compiled The Birds of America. Audubon composed this letter the same day he left to travel to London to join his wife and to meet with Robert Havell, Jr., the engraver primarily responsible for the elephant folio edition of The Birds of America. Condition:
SAVERIO MANETTI, (3) ORNITHOLOGY PRINTS,SAVERIO MANETTI, (3) ORNITHOLOGY PRINTS, C. 1776 Saverio Manetti (Italian, 1723-1785), including "Pellicano", "Pollo Sultano", and "Combattente", from "Storia degli Uccelli", hand-colored lithographs, each titled with page number upper sheet, matted and framed under glass, 14"h x 11"w (sight), 20"h x 17.5"w (frame)
EDWARD DINGLE, HUMMINGBIRD & WISTERIA,EDWARD DINGLE, HUMMINGBIRD & WISTERIA, ORNITHOLOGY Edward Von Siebold Dingle (American/South Carolina, 1893-1975). "Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird and Wisteria", watercolor and gouache. Signed lower right, titled verso. Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Billy S. Arant, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Approx. 20.5" x 16" (frame), 13.75" x 9.75" (sight)
EDWARD DINGLE, CHARLESTON ARTIST, ORNITHOLOGYEDWARD DINGLE, CHARLESTON ARTIST, ORNITHOLOGY Edward Von Siebold Dingle (American/South Carolina, 1893-1975). "Ruby Throated Hummingbird and Dogwood Blossom", watercolor and gouache. Signed lower right, titled verso. Approx. 20.5" x 16" (frame), 14" x 10" (sight)
EDWARD DINGLE, ORNITHOLOGY WATERCOLOR,EDWARD DINGLE, ORNITHOLOGY WATERCOLOR, LOWCOUNTRY Edward Von Siebold Dingle (American/South Carolina, 1893-1975). "Thrasher", watercolor and gouache. Signed lower left. Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Billy S. Arant, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Approx. 13.5" x 11" (sheet)
EDWARD VON S DINGLE, ORNITHOLOGY, PAINTEDEDWARD VON S DINGLE, ORNITHOLOGY, PAINTED BUNTING Edward Von Siebold Dingle (1893-1975). "Painted Bunting and Eggplant", watercolor. Signed lower right. Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Billy S. Arant, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Approx. 23.5" x 17" (frame), 16.25" x 10.25" (sight)
EDWARD VON SIEBOLD DINGLE, ORNITHOLOGY,EDWARD VON SIEBOLD DINGLE, ORNITHOLOGY, CARDINAL Edward Von Siebold Dingle (American/South Carolina/Charleston,1893-1975). "Cardinal and Spanish Moss", watercolor. Signed lower center, "Arthur Ackermann and Son Sporting Art, New York" label verso. Provenance: From the Lifetime Collection of Billy S. Arant, Jr., Chattanooga, TN. Approx. 20.75" x 17.5" (frame), 15" x 12" (sight)
(3) FRAMED AUDUBON BIRDS OF AMERICA(3) FRAMED AUDUBON BIRDS OF AMERICA LITHOGRAPHS(lot of 3) Framed hand-colored ornithology lithographs on paper, from "The Birds of America," John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), comprising: (1) "Dusky Shearwater" and "Wilson's Petrel - Mother Carey's Chicken," (1) "Townsend's Surf Bird" and "Purple Sandpiper," (1) "Yellow-breasted Rail" and "Fulmar Petrel;" sight: approx 13"h, 9.5"w, overall: approx 18.5"h, 14.75"w, 6.75lbs total