Mark Catesby
(British, 1679-1749)Two snake plates: T. 59, Caecilia Maculata; T.47 Anguis, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1731-43 edition, hand-colored engravings on laid paper with "IV" and Strasbourg Lily watermarks, largest sheet 20-3/8 x 14 in.; unframed
Condition Report: light toning and foxing, binding edges present, good color, pencil inscriptions, T. 47 with taped repaired tear and associated staining
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(British, 1679-1749)Two snake plates: T. 59, Caecilia Maculata; T.47 Anguis, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1731-43 edition, hand-colored engravings on laid paper with "IV" and Strasbourg Lily watermarks, largest sheet 20-3/8 x 14 in.; unframed
Condition Report: light toning and foxing, binding edges present, good color, pencil inscriptions, T. 47 with taped repaired tear and associated staining