A GROUP OF 14 NATURALIST PRINTS, BIRDS, MAMMALS, INSECTS, FRUITS, C. 18TH CEN.
A group of 14 engravings of natural history and biology interest, showing scenes of various animals such as the Musk Ox of New Mexico, the Toucan and Anhinga, a Polar Bear with Arctic voyagers, penguins on the Kerguelen Islands, Termites in Guinea, as well as Southeast Asian fruits such as the coveted 'coco de mer' and the mangosteen. Published in the last quarter of the 18th century.
Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 8 in., (12.1 x 20.3 cm.)
Condition: Expected light foxing consistent with age.
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A group of 14 engravings of natural history and biology interest, showing scenes of various animals such as the Musk Ox of New Mexico, the Toucan and Anhinga, a Polar Bear with Arctic voyagers, penguins on the Kerguelen Islands, Termites in Guinea, as well as Southeast Asian fruits such as the coveted 'coco de mer' and the mangosteen. Published in the last quarter of the 18th century.
Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 8 in., (12.1 x 20.3 cm.)
Condition: Expected light foxing consistent with age.
Please make all inquiries before bidding.
All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact.
All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C.
Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.
