Mark Catesby

(British, 1679-1749)Three plates: T. 44, Vipera Nigera, T. 46 Anguis, 1731-43 edition; T. 41 Vipera caudisona, 1771 edition, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands; hand-colored engravings on laid paper with "IV", Strasbourg Lily watermarks, largest sheet 20-7/8 x 14-3/8 in.; unframed
Condition Report: some toning, tears, some losses, some handling