Dogs

New York: G. Howard Watt, 1934. First edition Very Good + Condition. Octavo (6 x 8.75 inches, 152 x 222 mm). Brown Buckram with gold lettering and black embossed Scotty on cover. Author, title and publisher lettered in gold on spine. Slight wear to right upper corner. Pp. [10], 11-226, includes photographic frontispiece and 21 portraits of champions plus 20 text illustrations. A handsome and complete look at the Scottish Terrier breeds written by the author of 'Modern Dog', 'Sportsmen's Encyclopedia', 'American Duck, Goose and Brant Shooting'. more information

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London: Nicholson & Watson, 1957. First printing A Fine copy in a Fine D/J. 12mo (7.5 x 5 inches). Blue boards. pp. 117, fully illustrated with engravings and photographs of the champion Dalmations throughout history. The definitive work on the history, breeding and care of this popular show dog. more information

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London: Nicholson & Watson, 1957. First printing A Fine copy in a NF D/J, very slightly soiled. 12mo (7.5 x 5 inches). Dark blue boards. pp.113. Frontispiece portrait: painting of a Chien de Nuit (Night Keeper's Dog) from Caillard's Les Cheins D'Arret, c.1890. Includes 16 illustrations of the breed. Mr. Hubbard's theory on the evolution of the breed. more information

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Paris: Treuttel et Wurtz, Arthus Bertrand, 1808. First edition Very Good Condition in original hand-coloring Pl. 19 le Levier & le Chein Courant . Original hand-colored stipple engraving on watermarked rag stock. 8vo (8 5/8 x 10 7/8 inches), (21.5 x 27.5 cm.) Following the methods of Baron M. Cuvier, Secretary of the Institute and Professor of Anatomy at the Museum of Natural History of Paris. Engraved by Jean Baptiste Huet, The Younger, Director of the Museum, and the Managerie of His Majesty. A charming work produced by the father-son team depicting the mammals in the Natural History Musem of Paris, and the Royal Zoo. Includes the text, based on Cuvier's studies.  more information

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Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

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Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

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Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

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Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

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Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

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Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition.  more information

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Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

Edinburgh: WH Lizars, 1835. First edition Fine with original hand-coloring Original hand-colored steel engraving from The Naturalist's Library. Fine condition with bright original coloring. 12mo (6.25 x 4 inches). This print is offered AS SHOWN, elegantly framed and/or double matted. If shown image only, this print is offered French matted (in Ivory Rag mat with single gold line) to conservation standards and suitable for framing. This engraving from The Naturalist's Library is classified as one the very finest Natural History miniatures ever produced. A refined and intelligent work, The Naturalist's Library was intended for everyone interested in Natural History, not just the wealthy who could afford the lavish color plate books produced during the early to mid 19th Century. In addition, the education of young minds had recently become the fashion, yet there were no small color plate books sized to miniature hands capturing the realistic glory of the natural order. Sir William Jardine (1800-1847), noted Scottish Ichthyologist and Ornithologist, combined the talents of his colleagues, acknowledged naturalists in every field- Edward Lear, Prideaux John Selby, William Swainson, among them, and produced The Naturalists' Library. The intention was to create a fine, yet affordable work, describing and illustrating all elements of the natural world, birds, animals, fish, insects, save the plant world. Several plates were engraved after the naturalist masters, John James Audubon, John Gould and Maria Sibylla Merian. The success of the publication was evidenced by the creation of 40 separate volumes within the next few decades. The engraver of the work was William H. Lizars, who at the time was engraving the first ten plates of John James Audubon's magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Lizars engraved the plates in steel, opposed to copper, to render a very fine line on a small tablet, allowing for a very full and intricate background setting for each described species. Traditionally, only the major subject (bird, animal, insect or fish) was hand-colored with watercolor, the background was left uncolored. This work has withstood the test of time and continues to be an affordable option to the engraved work of many natural history masters. Lowry-James has featured the fine prints from The Naturalist Library since the creation of our rare print business in 1986. All prints are sold elegantly matted to conservation standards and include historical text documentation and our Certificate of Authenticity. Every print we offer is digitally watermarked for web display purposes only. The actual print is unaltered, and sold in fine original condition. more information

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London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880. First edition A Near Fine original Chromolithograph. Octavo (10.75 x 8.75 inches, matted to 16 x 13.75 inches.) Formal portraits of Great Britain's prized canine breeds, set in traditional British, Scottish and Welsh landscapes and interiors, finely produced by Vincent Brooks Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, in London c. 1880.  more information

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London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880. Double matted in sage green conservation matting. First edition A Near Fine original Chromolithograph. Octavo (10.75 x 8.75 inches, matted to 16 x 13.75 inches.) Formal portraits of Great Britain's prized canine breeds, set in traditional British, Scottish and Welsh landscapes and interiors, finely produced by Vincent Brooks Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, in London c. 1880.  more information

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London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880. Double matted in sage green conservation matting. First edition A Near Fine original Chromolithograph. Octavo (10.75 x 8.75 inches, matted to 16 x 13.75 inches.) Formal portraits of Great Britain's prized canine breeds, set in traditional British, Scottish and Welsh landscapes and interiors, finely produced by Vincent Brooks Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, in London c. 1880.  more information

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London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880. Double matted in sage green conservation matting. First edition A Near Fine original Chromolithograph. Octavo (10.75 x 8.75 inches, matted to 16 x 13.75 inches.) Formal portraits of Great Britain's prized canine breeds, set in traditional British, Scottish and Welsh landscapes and interiors, finely produced by Vincent Brooks Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, in London c. 1880.  more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880. Double matted in sage green conservation matting. First edition A Near Fine original Chromolithograph. Octavo (10.75 x 8.75 inches, matted to 16 x 13.75 inches.) Formal portraits of Great Britain's prized canine breeds, set in traditional British, Scottish and Welsh landscapes and interiors, finely produced by Vincent Brooks Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, in London c. 1880.  more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

London: Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co., 1880. Double matted in sage green conservation matting. First edition A Near Fine original Chromolithograph. Octavo (10.75 x 8.75 inches, matted to 16 x 13.75 inches.) Formal portraits of Great Britain's prized canine breeds, set in traditional British, Scottish and Welsh landscapes and interiors, finely produced by Vincent Brooks Day & Son, Lithographers to the Queen, in London c. 1880.  more information

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