c1760 Mark Catesby / Seligmann Purple Jackdaw Re-engraving Nature Bird

Description: c1760 Mark Catesby / Seligmann Purple Jackdaw Re-engraving Nature Bird Original Hand Colored. Includes rare description page. An original, Johann Seligmann hand colored re-engraving of Mark Catesby’s Purple Jackdaw. Published between 1749 -1776. ***Includes the original description page from the book. (printed in German). See photo. Very good overall condition. Pages have some toning and minor imperfections consistent with age. Paper has chain lines but no visible watermark. See photos Seligmann used Catesby’s plates, and published the engravings in ‘Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds’. This re-engraved Jackdaw is same size as the Jackdaw in Catesby’s The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, titled Monedula purpuria. Seligmann painted more vegetation around the bird than did Catesby. Approximate dimensions: Paper: 15.0”W x 9.5”H Image: 11.5”W x 8.5”H 1749-1776 - An original hand-colored engraving. Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel (‘Collection of various foreign and rare birds.’), the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. No Returns – sold as is, please view all photos for details and ask questions prior to bidding Sales / Shipment Continental U.S. only Shipping price may include Shipping & Handling

Price: 99.99 USD

Location: Florida

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