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1918 De Dion Model HD 15cv CharabancRegistration number DS 7970Chassis number HD22751Engine number 183240Noted by DVLA as being a red estate, first registered in 1989, which could tie up with the vehicle previously been used as a fire tender on a French airfieldFrom a previous Bonhams auction catalogue: When imported from France into the UK in the 1980s it was suggested that it had seen service in The Great War, later passing into service with the police and subsequently serving as a fire tender on a French airfield. It was then restored and used by a restaurant as a very distinguished courtesy bus. The vehicle was acquired by a consortium of enthusiasts at Bonhams 1995 sale at The Natural History Museum, its three rows of seats, with one for the driver too, proving ideal for jolly charabanc outings to hostelries in the Cheshire area.Please see our terms and conditions in relation to collectionAs museum exhibits some re-commissioning will be requiredAll lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Please read our terms and conditions

BUFFON (COUNT DE) Natural History General and Particular, William Smellie (Trans), 2nd Ed with frontispiece portrait and copper plate engravings, 9 vols, full calf (9) All plates present. Some wear to outer boards.  Pages lightly discoloured, light foxing.

GOLDFINCH (RICHARD) Memoirs of a Goldfinch. A Poem with notes relating to Natural History and Natural Philosophy. Carpenter London, Constable Edinburgh 1819, 46pp with authors dedication, brown card; small format (1)

PLOT (Robert), 'The Natural History of Oxford-shire being an Essay towards the Natural History of England',2nd Ed. printed by Leon Lichfield for Charles Brome and John Nicholson, London 1705, with folding map and16 plates. b/p for Thomas Percival Esquire, owners srg, pencil notes, full-tooled calf, 4to. (330 x 220mm)

JOHNSTON (Charles Hepburn)'Estuary in Scotland and other Poems' with author's dedication, red leather with gilt title plusWHITE (GILBERT) 'The Natural History of Selbourne', Cresset Press, 1947. Claire Oldham (Illus) later leather bound, plus 'Parables of our Lord' illustrated text, carved bindingplus 3 further titles (6)

A RETRO SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING, CIRCA 1940* No internet bidding for this lotThe Private Collection of A Continental Lady Of tank design, centring a cushion-shaped sapphire weighing 6.22cts, between old brilliant and tapered baguette-cut diamond shoulders, and between baguette-cut diamond borders, mounted in 18K gold, diamonds approximately 2.00cts total, ring size P Accompanied by a report from the SSEF laboratory in Switzerland, stating that the sapphire weighing 6.227cts is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Report number 146156, dated April 24th 2025.Accompanied by a report from GCS laboratory in London, stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Report number 5785-2140, dated April 17th 2025.  * This collection starts on lot 17 & ends on lot 24. Kashmir SapphiresA brief look into the history of these sapphires can help illustrate their value. It all began with a natural occurrence in 1880 in the Kashmir region on the Indian subcontinent. A landslide atop the Himalayas revealed unusual type of rocks under the top layers of soil. These rocks were almost completely bare except for the occasional protruding blue stones. It took many years for the local people of the regionto realise that the stones were in fact sapphires.Once news of the discovery reached the Maha rajah, he immediately sent a regiment of guards to protect the mine, along with miners to dig out more of the sapphires. The years between 1882 and 1887, marked an extremely productive period for the mine. The mine revealed some very impressive gems which were as large as 5×3 inches.Summers in the region were extremely hot, and the miners had to work in these conditions with little to no rest. By the end of 1887, the resources of the mine had been exhausted. Hungry for more, the Maharajah sought the assistance of the British, who by then had ruled in India for more than a decade. With the assistance of British geologists, a new mine was found in the valley below. However, this was also quickly depleted, and to this day, no other deposits have been found in the region. Kashmir sapphires command a high price because they contain a top-quality specimen. You may come across other blue sapphires, Burmese or Ceylonese, but only those from Kashmir possess a distinctive tint. Experts call it blue velvet. Accompanied by a report from the SSEF laboratory in Switzerland, stating that the sapphire weighing 6.227cts is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Report number 146156, dated April 24th 2025.Accompanied by a report from GCS laboratory in London, stating that the sapphire is of Kashmir origin, with no indications of heating. Report number 5785-2140, dated April 17th 2025.Diamonds: approx. 2.00cts total - bright and livelyRose and white metal unmarked, tested by the jewellery department to be 18K goldOverall in good conditionTotal gross weight approx. 19.5g

Antiquarian. Wood, J.G. The Illustrated Natural History. London. (1860?). 3 vols. Lacking some spine labels; with Swift, Jonathan. The Works. Arranged by Thomas Sheridan. A New Edition in Nineteen Volumes. London. (1808?) Full calf, most boards detached; with a mixed edition of The Spectator; Gil Bas in 4 vols and further works. WAF. (c. 40)

Two designs for posters for Stroud Annual Show, 1949 by M. Hawkes, Third Prize winner of the Natural History and Handicrafts Section, watercolour and pen, 56 x 76 cm (2)

SCHEUCHZER, J.J. Geestelyke natuurkunde. In 't Nederlands vert. (d. F.H.J. v. Halen). Versierd met byschriften in poëzy, d. G. Tysens (en L. Paludanus). Amst., P. Schenk, 1735-39. 15 in 8 vols. W. engr. front., 15 engr. ti-vign., engr. portr. of the author (mezzotint) & 758 engr. plates (incl. 5 double-p.) by J.A. Pfeffel after J.M. Fueslin, numb. 1-750. Fol. Cont. blind tooled vellum w. raised bands. (Vellum a bit soiled/stained in places, small dam. to 1 spine, engr. portr. of the engraver lacks, some marginal waterstains to a few vols., but altog. a clean set).NOTE: Von Fauber zu Faur, 1855: "In Scheuchzer's gigantic work, 'Physica Sacra', the Baroque attains, philosophically as well as artistically, its high point and its conclusion. It is the last of those elegant works which do not really contain illustrations to a text but which are, in effect, composed of splendid plates with a text to accompany them (…) Scheuchzer hit upon the idea of investigating and supporting with modern methods all places in which the Bible poses problems of natural science." The work deals with all aspects of nature and natural history: Zoology, ichtology, botany, astronomy, etc., following the Bible from Genesis to Apocalypse. The plates are numbered 1-750, extra: 39A, 99B, 133A, 217A, 223A, 340A-B, 446A-C, 463A & 470A. Illustrations 37-39 on 1 plate; nrs. 340 and 446 left out. - Fine set. Nissen, ZBI, 3661; Poortman II, 173.

WEST INDIES -- BANCROFT, E. Proeve over de natuurlyke geschiedenis van Guiana. In vier brieven van Edward Bankroft Esq. Uit het Engelsch vert. Utr., A. v. Paddenburgh & J.M. v. Vloten, 1782. xvi, 327 pp. Cont. hcf. (Spine ends a bit dam., upper joint split).NOTE: Rare Dutch translation of 'An essay on the natural history of Guiana'. - Sabin 3108. Not in Doorne/Kempen.

HEMSTERHUIS, Franciscus (Frans/François), (1721-1790). 3 letters in Dutch to Cornelis Nozeman (1720-1786), Leiden 14 December 1742, 6 Jan. 1743 and 4 July 1746. 3 fold. lvs., r°. & v°, all 3 signed. W. 2 loosely inserted lithogr. plates and 1 drawing in ink relating to 2 of the letters.NOTE: Hemsterhuis was the most important Dutch philosopher of the 18th century and an influential thinker in his time. He had a large international network. His work influenced great, especially German philosophers and writers, such as Goethe, Kant, Hegel and Novalis. He also had an interest in natural history as is shown in these letters which refer to a specific type of polyp that he reports to Nozeman. Cornelius Nozeman was a Dutch minister and scholar in the 18th century and author of the monumental work 'Nederlandsche vogelen'.

WEST INDIES -- BENOIT, P.J. Voyage à Surinam. Description des possessions Néerlandaises dans la Guyane. Bruss., Société des Beaux-Arts, 1839. (4), 76 pp. W. tinted lithogr. front. and 99 ills. on 49 tinted lithogr. plates by Madou and Lauters after the author's drawings, all w. tissue guards. Fol. Cont. h. mor. extra w. dec. gilt back. (Spine ends sl. worn/chipped, lower joint split at the top, corners bumped, a bit foxed/browned).NOTE: Pierre Jacques Benoit (1782-1854), initially trained as a jeweler and goldsmith, visited the Dutch colony of Surinam in 1830, by then one of the centers of the slave trade. During his time in Surinam, he explored the coastal city of Paramaribo as well as the tropical interior, including the Jewish independent town of Savanna. Along the way, he produced dozens of drawings and paintings depicting architecture, plantations, slaves, and local rites, rituals, and customs. The handsome tinted lithographed plates present a graphic view of Guyana and Guyanese life. Included are views of Paramaribo, villages, public buildings, markets, plantation houses, dances, games, festivals, a funeral procession, costume, washing, billiard-playing, dwelling interiors, Indian utensils, jungle scenes, natural history plates, &c. There is also a depiction of a slave auction. - Sabin 4737; Muller, Cat. of books on America, 146; Doorne/Kempen, Suriname-cat. v.d. UB A'dam, 580a.

PRIBILOF ISLANDS -- STARR JORDAN, D., (a.o.). The fur seals and fur-seal islands of the North Pacific Ocean. Washington, 1898-99. 4 vols. W. num. plates & fold. maps. Ocl.NOTE: 1: The history, condition, and needs of the herd of fur seals resorting to the Pribilof Islands; 2: Observations on the Pribilof Islands, 1872-1897; 3: Special papers relating to the natural history of the Pribilof Islands; 4: The Asiatic fur-seal islands and fur-seal industry. - Fine set.

This exquisite 18th-century hand-tinted engraving features the Violet Finch (Fringilla purpurea) perched among botanical elements. The plate is labeled Pincon violet in French and Der violettfarbige Gimpel in German, indicating its multilingual natural history context. The engraving bears the mark J.M. Seligmann sculps et excud. Norimb., attributing it to Johann Michael Seligmann, a renowned German engraver and publisher known for producing ornithological illustrations in the mid-to-late 18th century. Seligmann famously re-engraved and adapted the bird illustrations of Mark Catesby and George Edwards for European audiences, often enhancing them with botanical elements. This print, Tab. LXXXII, comes from one of his ornithological compilations. The artwork displays fine detailing, precise hand-coloring, and a rich historical context. An exceptional addition for collectors of early ornithological engravings and natural history illustrations.Artist: Johann Michael Seligmann (German 1720-1762)Issued: 18th centuryDimensions: 9"L x 14.75"HCountry of Origin: GermanyCondition: Age related wear.

This antique 19th-century hand-tinted engraving depicts the Purple-Throated Flycatcher, perched on a tree branch, showcasing meticulous detailing and rich coloring. The plate is labeled MUSCICAPA at the top, indicating its classification within the flycatcher family. The bottom right of the print bears the engraver's mark J. Pass, sc., identifying John Pass, a known engraver of natural history illustrations from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The engraving exhibits beautiful hand-tinting, precise etching techniques, and period-appropriate scientific rendering. A remarkable addition for collectors of antique bird illustrations and early ornithological prints.Artist: John Pass (British 18th-19th Century)Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: 8"L x 10"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. Slight discoloration, corner tape residue, and uneven edges, consistent with its age.

This finely detailed hand-colored lithograph titled Falco Sacer (Saker Falcon) showcases the collaborative work of German artist Joseph Wolf and British lithographer H.C. Richter, two highly respected illustrators of 19th-century ornithological studies. Originally published as part of John Gould's monumental ornithological series The Birds of Great Britain (1862-1873), this piece exemplifies the period's dedication to scientific accuracy and artistic refinement in natural history illustration. The image depicts a powerful Saker Falcon perched on a branch with its prey, a green lizard, while a smaller falcon appears in the background. The lithograph is marked J. Wolf & H.C. Richter, del et lith at the lower left and Walter, Imp. at the lower right, identifying both the illustrators and the lithographic printer. Beautifully framed with a linen mat and gold-trimmed inset, the piece retains classic Victorian-era naturalist style and would appeal to collectors of ornithology, antique prints, or Gould-related works.Artist: Joseph Wolf (German, 1820-1899) & Henry Constantine Richter (British, 1821-1902)Issued: c. 1870Dimensions: 23"L x 30"HCondition: Age related wear.

This antique 19th-century vibrant hand-tinted engraving presents a vibrant composition of various exotic bird species perched on a winding tree. The engraving is labeled TODUS, TRINGA, TROCHILUS, TROGON. at the top, referencing bird families that include todies, sandpipers, hummingbirds, and trogons. The lower portion identifies individual species, meticulously illustrated in rich color and fine detail. The engraving bears the mark J. Pass, sc. in the bottom corner, indicating it was crafted by John Pass, a noted engraver of natural history illustrations from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work was engraved for the Encyclopedia Londinensis, or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature, first published in 1828. A stunning addition for collectors of early ornithological prints and antique bird illustrations.Artist: John Pass (British 18th-19th century)Issued: Early 19th centuryDimensions: 8"L x 10"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. Minor discoloration with corner wear, and old adhesive marks.

This antique 1827 hand-tinted engraving showcases three species of large flightless birds, labeled under STRUTHIO. The finely detailed illustration features an ostrich (Struthio Camelus), an emu (Struthio Nova Hollandiae), and a cassowary (Struthio Casuarius), depicted in their natural postures. The engraving is marked Engraved for the Encyclopaedia Londinensis, 1827, indicating its origin from this prestigious 19th-century reference work, which was a major encyclopedic project covering a vast range of scientific and natural history topics. The illustration exhibits meticulous engraving techniques complemented by exquisite hand-coloring. This engraving is an excellent addition for collectors of early zoological engravings, ornithological illustrations, and historical scientific prints.Issued: 1827Dimensions: 8"L x 10"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear. Minor discoloration, corner tape residue, and slightly uneven edges.

Desirable Highline examplePrivate plate includedSuccessor to the race proven E9 3.0CS/CSi, the BMW 6-Series was introduced in August 1976. More forgiving than its predecessors, it utilised a modified version of the 5-Series saloon platform equipped with all-round independent suspension and powerful disc brakes. A natural rival to the 928 and XJS, the four-seater 6-Series proved more capacious than the Porsche and sportier than the Jaguar. Immediately recognisable thanks to its distinctive 'shark nose' frontal styling and thin pillared glasshouse it boasts real road presence. An impression backed up by the various versions of BMW's mighty M30, SOHC straight-six engine fitted throughout the range. Second only to the BMW Motorsport tuned M6 version, the 635CSi's 3430cc unit developed some 216bhp and 232lbft of torque propelling it from 0-60mph in 8.4 seconds and on to 135mph.Beautifully finished in Lachs Silver metallic with a full Highline extended Nappa leather interior, this example of the collectable 635 CSi Highline boasts a comprehensive service history with over 30 service stamps in the original service booklet and a further significant for recommissioning and maintenance from Munich Legends in 2022. While with the renowned BMW specialists, Munich Legends, the owner decided to have a comprehensive restoration/recommissioning, this included new front wings, new front suspension control arms, four new tyres, new windscreen, exhaust, battery and then serviced with a raft of bills running into over £20,000. Recently provided with an MoT test certificate valid until March 2026 with no advisories, this BMW is offered with the history file including full book pack, old MoT test certificates and two keys. This is a fantastic example having been worked on by some of the best in the business and viewing is highly recommended. We are advised the car drives wonderfully, like a five-year-old car, not a 35-year-old! Consigned by Mathew Priddy A DESIRABLE HIGHLINE EXAMPLE WITH PRIVATE PLATESUPPLIED WITH OVER £20,000 OF RECENT BILLS FROM MUNICH LEGENDSA WELL SORTED DESIRABLE 635 CSI

Miazzo column cabinet, hand made from Italian cherry wood, with natural pigment, single drawer configuration with a secret upper compartment with adjustable fitted interior, ideal for showcasing sculpture, approx. 90 cms h x 30 x 30 cms.  Note: Established in Milan at the beginning of the 20th century, the Miazzo family's furniture restoration atelier has a long and rich history. Reopened in 1947 after the war, the company quickly became renowned for its high-quality reproductions of historical furniture. Provenance: Property of a Kensington lady.-

Cased fox with pheasant prey taxidermy in naturalistic setting with watercolour background, trade label verso Ayre & Co Taxidermy, Natural History, height 69 cm, width 120 cm, depth 34 cm

GROUP OF BOOKS, mostly natural history, but also including Alice's Adventures In Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass, etc

[NATURAL HISTORY]. ORNITHOLOGY Morris, Rev. F.O. A History of British Birds, third edition, six volumes, Nimmo, London, 1891, original green cloth gilt, 394 hand-coloured plate illustrations (62 + 69 + 63 + 68 + 68 + 64), quarto. Condition Report : Generally good condition. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.

[Boate (G.) Molyneaux (T.)] A Natural History of Ireland, In Three Parts. Sm. 4to. Dublin 1726 with 10 engd. plates (most folding) some damp stains, 20th Century full cloth. Ex. Library Copy. (1)

Paley (Wm.) The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy, 2 vols. Lond. 1788. Cont. tree calf, gilt spines, mor. labels; Smellie (Wm.) The Philosophy of Natural History, 2 vols. Dublin 1790. First Edn., cont. calf, one label lacking. Good. (4)

Co. Kerry: Foley (Patrick) History of the Natural, Civil, Military and Ecclesiastical State of the County of Kerry - Corkaguiny, sm. 8vo Dublin 1907. First Edn., Special List of circa 350 subscribers, orig. decor. blue cloth. V. good Ex. Scarce.  (1)

Thompson (William) The Natural History of Ireland (Birds) 3 vols. 8vo L. (Reeve, Benham & Reeve) 1849, First Edn., matching blind decor. cloth, gilt lettered spine. (3)

A small group of books to include four volumes by Champan and Dodd British birds and others to include Lloyd's Natural History, Wildflowers vol 1, 2Location: 8.3If there is no condition report shown, please request

Alan Best (Canadian, 1910-2001) for Wedgwood, 'The Sprinter', the figure in a cream-coloured glaze and mounted on a rectangular base, impressed marks, 13cm highProvenance: Richard Dennis, Wedgwood Exhibition, 1982.Alan Best was born in Chicago, US, in 1910, but his family soon moved to the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada. His early interest in zoology led to a job sculpting animals at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. He lived with his aunt, Muriel Thomson, who was a friend of the Wedgwood family, and she took him to Europe in 1930, where he studied at the Académie Julian in Paris. While in London, Best stayed at the home of the eminent zoologist Sir Julian Huxley, who also knew the Wedgwoods.For a short time, he was an assistant to the British sculptor Eric Kennington, and from 1934 to 1935, he was a visiting modeller at Wedgwood. Kennard Wedgwood, the company’s representative in America, encouraged the revived interest in figure-making as he recognised its commercial opportunities during the early 1900s. Best depicted four athletes in contemporary dress, two of which, 'The Sprinter' and 'The Rugby Player', are in the museum’s collection. He also modelled 'The Boxer' and 'The Weight Thrower'. The figures were produced in small numbers with champagne and moonstone glazes, which were fashionable at the time. They were sold through department stores, such as the Army & Navy Co-operative Society and Waring & Gillow in London.Condition ReportChip to the underside, just viewable from the side. Crazing. A hairline crack to one side.

THREE LIMITED EDITION, BRITISH MUSEUM, NATURAL HISTORY FLORAL PRINTS WITH CERTIFICATES TO THE BACK

THREE LIMITED EDITION, BRITISH MUSEUM, NATURAL HISTORY FLORAL PRINTS WITH CERTIFICATES TO THE BACK

Tyson, Neil deGrasse. Death by Black Hole, and Other Cosmic Quandaries. New York & London: W. W. Norton & Company, 2007.Octavo. Original yellow boards, black paper backstrip, titles to spine gilt. With the dust jacket. A little light rubbing at the edges, minor bump to the upper corner of the boards. An excellent copy in the jacket with a little creasing at the head of the spine panel and a minor vertical crease near the top of the spine panel.Sixth printing, published in the same year as the first. Presentation copy inscribed by the author in elaborate calligraphy on the half-title, "To: Ravonne, Welcome to the Universe, Neil D. Tyson, May 2007." Uncommon signed. The present volume is a collection of forty-two essays originally published in Tyson's "Universe" column in Natural History Magazine between 1995 and 2005.Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (1958-) studied at Harvard, the University of Texas, and Columbia before joining the faculty of Princeton, where "many students found him a particularly inspiring professor" (Krapp, Notable Black American Scientists, p. 304). His academic research has focused on cosmology, particularly star births and supernovae, as well as the structure of the Milky Way and other galaxies.Throughout his career, Tyson has also been dedicated to sharing astronomy with the general public, leading to his status as one of the world's most famous scientists. Since 1996, he has served as the director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York, written for popular magazines, published sixteen books, and hosted several television shows, including the 2004 PBS series Origins and the 2014 reboot of Carl Sagan's Cosmos. His work has made significant contributions to public engagement with science.

Hibbert, Samuel. History of the Extinct Volcanos of the Basin of Neuwied, on the Lower Rhine. With Maps, Views, and Other Illustrations. Edinburgh & London: W. and D. Lang; Treuttel and Wurtz ad Richter, 1832.Octavo. Original brown silk moiré, printed paper label to spine. 2 hand-coloured maps, one being the double-page folding frontispiece, 6 lithographed plates of which 3 are double-page, 18 illustrations within the text. Table and directions to the binder at rear. Publisher's advert on the front pastedown, covered by a late-19th century Munden family bookplate. Splits at the head of the spine, some small worn spots at the extremities, joints cracked, some light offsetting affecting the maps, a few of the plates darkened, light spotting to the edges of the text block. Edges untrimmed. Very good condition.First and only edition of this rare work on the effect of volcanic activity on the development of the Rhine Valley, in the original cloth. WorldCat locates only three copies, at Berlin, Göttingen, and the University of Manchester. Only two have appeared at auction in the last decade, this copy at Forum Auctions in 2017 and one in library cloth at Dominic Winter in 2013.Samuel Hibbert was a Scottish geologist, antiquarian, and historian known for his research into geology and historical antiquities. Born in Manchester, he studied medicine and natural sciences at the University of Edinburgh, where he developed a deep interest in geology. Hibbert was elected a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and was widely respected for his contributions to the understanding of volcanic formations, mineralogy, and historical topography.His most significant works include A Description of the Shetland Islands (1822), which provided one of the earliest geological studies of the region, and History of Extinct Volcanos of the Basin of Neuwied (1832), which focused on the volcanic formations of the Rhine Valley. Hibbert’s observations and methodical approach to geological fieldwork made him an important figure in early 19th-century geology. His interdisciplinary work often blended geology with historical and archaeological insights.Published in 1832, History of Extinct Volcanos of the Basin of Neuwied is a geological study of the extinct volcanic formations in the Neuwied Basin, located along the Rhine River in Germany. Hibbert’s research in this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the geological structure, mineral composition, and historical impact of these ancient volcanic features. His work contributed significantly to the understanding of past volcanic activity in Central Europe and its influence on the region’s landscape.Hibbert’s study was among the earliest English-language works to explore the role of volcanism in shaping the geological features of the Rhine Valley. He combined firsthand field observations with scientific theory, providing detailed descriptions of lava flows, craters, and volcanic rock formations. His documentation helped solidify the emerging discipline of volcanology in the 19th century.

Folio Society: Hooke (Robert) Micrographia or some Physiological Descriptions of Minute Bodies, London: The Folio Society, 2017, folio, limited and hand numbered edition 243/750, with silvered patterned board and morocco spine, in cloth slipcase,Hooke's Micrographia was a groundbreaking work of scientific literature first published in 1665 by English polymath Robert Hooke. This seminal book is a compilation of detailed observations of natural specimens made through the use of an early microscope. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of microscopy, and a landmark in the development of modern science. In Micrographia, Hooke presents numerous detailed and intricate drawings of everything from insects and plants to rocks and metals, providing new insights into the structure and behaviour of the natural world. His observations and descriptions of various natural phenomena were so thorough and accurate that they laid the foundation for modern scientific inquiry. The publication of Hooke's Micrographia was a turning point in the history of science, paving the way for the scientific method and the use of the microscope in scientific exploration. Today, it remains a seminal work in the field of microscopy and a testament to the power of observation and meticulous scientific inquiry

Folio Society: Natural History to include Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2010, two volumes, quarter blue morocco and marbled boards, in original slipcase; Royal Horticultural Society, The History of Gardening, 1999, four volumes in slipcase (2)

Faller HO Scale Group of 3x unbuilt Building Kits to include Ref. 191782 Natural History Museum Kit plus others (see photo). Conditions are Mint in Mint Factory Sealed boxes. 

80s ROCK & POP - LP COLLECTION. A timeless collection of around 98 rock & pop LPs, mostly 80s releases including some 12" singles. Artists/ titles include Talk Talk inc Spirit Of Eden, The Colour Of Spring, It's My Life, Natural History: The Very Best Of, The Partys Over, Dum Dum Girl. The The inc Soul Mining, Infected. Tears For Fears inc The Seeds Of Love, Songs From The Big Chair, The Hurting. UB40 inc Signing Off, The Best Of, Labour Of Love II, Present Arms. The Waterboys inc Fisterman's Blues, This Is The Sea, S/T, Room To Roam. U2 inc Achtung Baby, The Unforgettable Fire, The Joshua Tree, Mysterious Ways, Lemon Remixes, The Fly. Ultravox, Squeeze, Simple Minds, The Pretenders, Prefab Sprout, The Police, Chris Rea. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.

From the library of Alfred Edward Borthwick. A collection of late 19th and early 20th century art reference books and painter's biographies, many regarding the theory and practice of art. The lot to include titles such as Half Hours with Natural History, Practical Perspective by A. Cassgne and Murray Wilson, Studies in Plant Form and Design by W. Midgley and A. E. V. Lilley, The Story of Art Throughout the Ages by Reinach, The Painter's Method and Material & two others in the New Art Library Series, The Materials of the Artist and their Use in Painting by Max Doerner, The Royal Academy by W. R. M. Lamb, The Etcher's Handbook third edition by P. G. Hamerton, Etching Craft by W. P. Robsin, The Print Collector's Handbook by Alfred Whitman, and others. All in the publisher's original full cloth bindings or publisher's wraps, many with ownership inscription of A. E. Borthwick, some shelfwear & bumping, generally a smart collection. Largest folio.

Ornithological interest. A collection of thirty-three works published by Helm and Croom Helm. The lot including titles such as Seabirds, New World Warblers, Wildfowl, Finches & Sparrows, The Herons Handbook, Shorebirds, Crows & Jays, Swallows & Martins, The Natural History of Otters, Birdwatching in Britain, Where to Watch Birds in East Anglia, Birds of Islay, The Birds of Yorkshire, Where To Watch Birds in Ireland, Where to Watch Birds in Wales, Where to Watch Birds in the West Midlands, Terns of Europe and North America, etc. Some paperbacks, some hardbacks in dust wrappers, all very smart with only minor shelfwear, one or two with signs of being read, otherwise lovely. Thirty-three titles, largest 4to.

FIVE BOXES OF BOOKS containing approximately 112 miscellaneous titles in hardback format to include History Of the Great Western Railway in 2 volumes, Queen Victoria's Rifles, The Bayeux Tapestry - The Complete Tapestry in Colour - With Introduction Description And Commentary By David M. Wison, Historical Biography titles, Natural History, Gardening, 5 titles from the Folio Society and twenty-three books on Art including Audobon's Birds, Edvard Munch, Dancers, Pre-Raphaelite Portraits and others

SIX BOXES OF BOOKS to include a quantity of British and natural history titles to include authors Simon Schama, Joe Cornish, Andre Marr, etc, a group of Clive Barker novels, assorted Philip Pullman novels in hardback and paperback forms, 'The Buried Giant' Kazuo Ishiguro, cookery books, philosophy interest etc (6 boxes) (s.d)

Kirby, William and William Spence: An Introduction to Entomology or Elements of The Natural History of Insects, in 4 Vols. Longman, Hurst, et al, Vols. 1 & 2, 1818- 3rd. & 2nd. Edns; vols. 3 & 4, 1826, 1st. Edns. With a folding table, 2 engraved portraits plus 30 engraved plates (6 Hand-Coloured). Cont. full leather and later spines; BUFFON: Oeuvres Completes de Buffon. Mises en Order et Precedees d'une Notice Historique par M. A. Richard. 6 vols Only (9-14, i.e. 2-7 of Mammals), with numerous hand coloured plates. Paris, Pourrat Frères, 1833. (10)

[Bewick, Thomas]: 1- Seven volumes bound in One: A Natural History of: British Quadrupeds; Foreign Quadrupeds; British Birds; Water Birds; Foreign Birds; Fishes; & Reptiles. 7 vols. Woodcut illustrations by Bewick, original printed wrappers bound-in; Alnwick, W. Davison, [c.1809]. 12mo 36pp plus original wrappers in each, the whole bound in one cont. full calf volume, vg; 2- Six volumes bound in One: A Natural History of: Reptiles, Serpents, and Insects; Ducks and Green Peas: or the Newcastle Rider; Foreign Quadrupeds; Water Birds; Tom Thumb's Play Book to teach children their letters; & Fishes; 6 vols. Woodcut illustrations by Bewick, original printed wrappers bound-in; Alnwick, W. Davison, [c.1809]. 12mo 34-36pp plus original wrappers in each, the whole bound in one cont. full 1/2 calf volume, vg. (2)

Bicknell, W. I: The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology, Two Vols. L, John Talis, no date, c1851. With upwards of 300 coloured engravings, including a folding frontis to vol.1. Cont. half leather; Shaw, George: General Zoology or Systemic Natural History Vol V. Part II Pisces. Kearsley, 1804, 1st. Edn. With vignette plus 53 engraved plates of Fish. Cont. full treecalf, upper cover detached; Wood J G: The Illustrated Natural History- TWO Vols: BIRDS. Routledge, 1875; & MAMMALIA, 1876. Fully illustrated. Matching Cont. half leather. Vg. (5)

HORSES- [Broadhurst, J]: A Comparative view of the form and character of our racing and mixed-breed of Saddle-Horses during the last & present centuries, illustrated by Eighteen Plates of Horses. L, Hookham & sons, 1855, 2nd. Edn. 4to. Recent 3/4 leather over marbled boards & new endpapers. The signature 'Dorchester 1855' pasted to front pastedown. Offsetting to the corners of the title page, o/w vg; Morland, T. H: The Genealogy of the English Race Horse: With the Natural History of His Progenitors. L, J. Barfield, 1810, 1st. Edn. With an engraved frontis. PP: viii, 160. Original boards and paper spine; The General Stud Book. 3 Volumes, 1808-1822. Full leather (not matching); Fairfax Harrison Signed Letter: The Case of Thomas Butler, Bookseller and Stationer in PallMall, London Who was Most Cruelly Treated at NewMarket, October 6, 1753 In a Letter to the Honourable. 1937 Photocopy with some illustrative adverts. By Butler & Heber, taken from Heber's Calendars. One of only three copies made by Fairfax Harrison in 1937, together with a SIGNED typed letter on his 'Box 1808, Washington D.C.' headed paper, dated February 26, 1937, and addressed to C.M. Prior, Adstock Manor, Winslow, Bucks; Prior C .M: Early Records of the Thoroughbred Horse, Containing Reproductions of Some Original Stud-Books, and Other Papers, of the Eighteenth Century. L, Sportsman office, 1924, 1st. Edn. Original boards gilt; Lawrence, John: The history and delineation of the Horse, in all his varieties. L, Albion Press, James Cundee, 1809, 1st. Edn. 4to. Later half morocco over marbled boards. Scatting spotting and a flower pressing stain to few pages; Sidney, S: The Book of the Horse. Cassell, no date, c1892. 4to. 3/4 leather with the original pictorial cover tipped-into front pastedown. VG (9)Provenance: The Collection of David and Sandy Fuller

A box of books to include Goldsmith's Natural History, History of Wales, Winston Churchill etc

Zoologie - Ichthyologie - - Valenciennes A. u. Alcide d'Orbigny. Voyage dans l'Amérique méridionale (Le Bresil, la Republique Orientale de l'Uruguay, la Republique Argentine, la Patagonie, la Republique du Chili, la Republique de Bolivia, la Republique du Perou). Tome cinquième. 2e Partie: Poissons. Mit 16 kol. Tafeln. Paris, Bertrand / Straßburg, Levrault, 1847. 11 S., Taf. 4°. Marmor. HLdr. d. Zt. mit goldgepr. RTitel (Gelenke angeplatzt u. tls. restauriert). Dean II, S. 575. - Nissen ZBI, 3021. - Sabin, 57457. - Seltener Band über Fische der ebenso seltenen Naturgeschichte Südamerikas des bedeutenden französischen Naturforschers Alcide Charles Victor Marie Dessalines d'Orbigny (1802-1857). Auf dessen Forschungen basierend bearbeitet durch den Ichthyologen Achille Valenciennes (1794-1865). Die Tafeln mit vielen, schön kolorierten Fischillustrationen von dem Naturhistoriker Paul Louis Oudart (1796-1860), tls. nach Originalzeichnungen von D'Orbigny. - Innengelenke verstärkt, papierbedingt gering gebräunt, ungleichmäßig braun- u. stockfleckig. Ichtyology. - With 16 col. plates. Contemp. marbled half calf with gilt stamped title to spine (joints chipped and partly restored). - Rare volume on fish from the equally rare natural history of South America by the important French naturalist Alcide Charles Victor Marie Dessalines d'Orbigny (1802-1857). Based on his research, edited by the ichthyologist Achille Valenciennes (1794-1865). The plates with many beautifully coloured fish illustrations by the natural historian Paul Louis Oudart (1796-1860), partly after original drawings by D'Orbigny. - Reinforced inner joints, slightly browned due to paper, some browning and foxing.

Zoologie - Ornithologie - - Leopold Joseph Fitzinger. Wissenschaftlich-populäre Naturgeschichte der Vögel. 2 Bände u. Bilder-Atlas. Mit 347, oft mit je 2 Fig. verseh. Abb. auf 164 chromolithogr. Taf. Wien, K.-k. Hof- und Staatsdruckerei, 1862-64. 1 Bl. (Tit.), 762 (5, Inhaltsverz.) u. 1 Bl. (Tit.), 590, IV (Inhaltsverz.) S. bzw. 165 Bl. (1 Tit., 164 Taf.) 8° u. 2°. Ln. d. Zt. mit goldgepr. RTit. u. marmor. Schnitt bzw. HLdr. d. Zt. mit ornament. RTit., Vorsätzen aus blindgepr. Seidenmoirée u. dreiseit. Goldschnitt. Erste Ausgabe von Fitzinger's berühmten Vogelwerk, hier vollständig mit dem seltenem, farbenprächtigem Bilder-Atlas. - Nissen, A. Illustrierte Vogelbücher, 319 u. 319a u. Zoologische Buchillustration, 1390 u. 1390a. - Nicht bei Anker, J. Bird Books and Bird Art, u. Zimmer, J. T. Catalogue of the Edward E. Ayer Ornithological Library. - Der großformatige Atlas mit prachtvollen Chromolithos zu den verschiedenen Vögeln aus aller Welt, die Lithos aus der für die Qualität Ihrer naturkundlichen Drucke vielgerühmten Wiener Hof- und Staatsdruckerei. - Provenienz: 1) Anni u. Toni Halik, mit deren lithograph. Ex-Libris auf dem Vorderspiegel. - 2) A. Oelzelt, mit dessen Besitzerstempel auf den Titelblättern der Textbände recto. - Einbandrücken der Textbände gebleicht, Papier gebräunt. Ecken des Atlas etwas bestoßen, Rücken und Kanten stellenweise gering berieben. Einige Lagen im Falz stellenweise angebrochen, einige wenige Taf. etwas gebräunt, sonst wohlerhaltenes Exemplar im repräsentativen Einband, die Farben der sauberen lithograph. Taf. von großer Frische und Intensität. Zoology. - Herpetology. - With 347 illustrations (often with 2 fig. each) with calligraphic captions on 164 chromolithographic plates. - First edition of Fitzinger's scarce, gorgeously illustrated work about the gobal bird population. - Large-format atlas with splendid chromolithographs of various birds from all over the world, the lithographs from the printer's to the Habsburg Court, much praised for the quality of their natural history prints. - Final volume of series 'Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populären Naturgeschichte der Säugethiere, Fische, Amphibien und Vögel in ihren sämmtlichen Hauptformen', consisting of four thematically independent pictorial works published between 1855 and 1864. Two text volumes were published separately in 1862-63 as vol. 7 and 8 of the adjacent series 'Naturgeschichte der drei Reiche' under the title 'Wissenschaftlich-populäre Naturgeschichte der Vögel'. - Provenienz: Anni u. Toni Halik, with lithographed book-plate on front paste-down. - Binding somewhat bumped at the corners, spine and edges occasionally slightly worn. Binding of some sheets loosened at joints, a few plates somewhat time-stained, generally s well-preserved copy in a representative binding, the colours of the clean lithographed plates of great freshness and intensity.

Magellan-Straße - - Robert O. Cunningham. Notes On The Natural History of The Strait Of Magellan And West Coast Of Patagonia Made During The Voyage Of The H. M. S. Nassau In The Years 1866, 67, 68, & 69. Mit 1 gefalt. farbigen Karte und 21 (teils farb.) lithogr. Tafeln. Edinburgh, Edmonston and Douglas, 1871. XVI, 517 S. OLwd. mit goldgepr. RTitel (leicht berieben). Erste Ausgabe. - Aus der Bibliothek von Lord Enniskillen mit seinem Exlibris auf Innendeckel und eigenhändiger Widmung des Autors an Lord Enniskillen. - Seltener Bericht über die Erforschung der Magellanstraße. Cunningham wurde zum Naturforscher an Bord der Nassau ernannt, eines Dampfers, der die Magellanstraße und die angrenzenden Kanäle erkunden sollte. Dieses Buch enthält einen Bericht über die Reise und seine naturkundlichen Beschreibungen. Die Faltkarte zeigt Patagonien mit Inset der Magellanstrasse. Die farbigen Tafeln mit Landschaften und Wasserszenen mit Personenstaffage,die übrigen Tafeln mit Abbildungen von Tieren, Pflanzen, Muscheln etc. - Vorderer Innenfalz leicht angebrochen, gelegentlich leicht braunfleckig, Tafeln teils leicht stockfleckig. First edition. - From the library of Lord Enniskillen with his bookplate on inside cover and dedication in the author's own hand to Lord Enniskillen. - Rare account of the exploration of the Straits of Magellan. Cunningham was appointed naturalist aboard the Nassau, a steamer that was to explore the Strait of Magellan and the adjacent canals. This book contains an account of the voyage and his natural history descriptions. The folding map shows Patagonia with the Strait of Magellan inset. The colored plates with landscapes and water scenes with staffage of people, the other plates with illustrations of animals, plants, shells etc.. - Front inner fold slightly broken, occasional light brown spotting.

Neuseeland - - Ferdinand von Hochstetter. Neu-Seeland. Mit 2 gefalt., grenzkolor. Karten u. 6 kolor. Taf. im Stahlstich v. A. Meermann nach Photos u. Zeich. (u.a. des Verf.), 9 xylograph. Taf. sowie 89 Textholzstichen. Stuttgart, Cotta, 1863. XX (Front. mitgezählt), 555 (1, Errata) S. Gr.-8°. OLwd. mit Rgoldtit., goldgepr., illustr. DVignette, ornament. D. u. Rblindpräg., sowie dreiseitig marmor. Schnitt. Erste Ausgabe von Hochstetters grundlegender und reich illustrierter wissenschaftlicher Erschließung Neuseelands. - Henze, D. Enzyklopädie der Entdecker und Erforscher der Erde, Bd. II, S. 590ff. - Hochstetter nahm als Physiker und Geologe an der Weltumseglung der "Novara" (1857-60) teil, in deren Rahmen fast das ganze Jahr 1859 über auch Neuseeland erforscht wurde. Das Buch liefert "nicht nur eine Beschreibung seiner (Hochstetters) Reisen, sondern ... behandelte er die geologisch-geographischen Verhältnisse, die Naturausstattung, die Geschichte und die Urbewohner, deren Traditionen und Mythen, Prosa und Poesie." (Henze, S. 593) - Die fein gestochenen, kräftig kolorierten Tafeln mit Ansichten, die Textholzstiche mit geologischen Formationen, der Darstellung von Indigenen u. ethnologischen Exponaten. - Exemplar mitunter stärker stockfleckig, sonst sauber, im insbesondere gut erhaltenen, prächtigen Einband. New Zealand. - With 2 folding and partly partly coloured maps, 6 coloured steel engravings by A. Meermann after photos and drawings (by the author a.o.), 9 wood-engraved plates, as well as 89 wood-engraved text illustrations. - First edition of Hochstetter's fundamental and richly illustrated scientific exploration of New Zealand. - As a physicist and geologist, Hochstetter took part in the circumnavigation of the Austrian 'Novara' (1857-60), during which New Zealand was explored for most of 1859. The book provides 'not only a description of his (Hochstetter's) voyages, but ... he dealt with the geological-geographical conditions, the natural features, the history and the original inhabitants, their traditions and myths, prose and poetry.' (Henze, p. 593) - The finely engraved, richly coloured plates with views, wood engravings with geological formations, the depiction of indigenous and ethnological exhibits. - Copy foxed througout, otherwise clean, in a particularly well-preserved, splendid binding.

Südamerika - - John Byron. John Byrons, obersten Befehlshaber über ein englisches Geschwader, Reise um die Welt in den Jahren 1764 und 1765, nebst einer genauen Beschreibung der Magellanischen Straße, der Patagonischen Riesen, und der ganz neu-entdeckten Sieben Inseln in der Süd-See. Mit einem Anhang ... worinnen eine vollständige Beschreibung der Patagonischen Küsten ... Mit 1 gestoch. Frontispiz. Frankfurt und Leipzig, Johann Benedict Mezler, 1769. 5 Bl. (Vors., Front., Tit., Vorw.), (I-III) IV-XXX, 286 (2, Errata) S. 8°. HPgmt. d. Zt. mit RTit., die Decken mit Kleisterpapier überzogen, dreiseitiger Rotschnitt. Erste deutsche Ausgabe des Berichts über Byrons Weltumsegelung, mit einer zusätzlichen Beschreibung Patagoniens. - Sabin, J. Dictionary of books relating to America from its discovery to the present time, Bd. III, 9736. - Bericht über die Reise des Seefahrers John Byron, dem Großvater des Dichters Lord Byron, über die Küsten von Patagonien und Feuerland, sowie die Passage der Magellanstraße. Nachdem Byron den Pazifik erreicht hatte, erlitt er in der Nähe von Chiloe Schiffbruch und war drei Jahre lang Gefangener der Spanier in Chile, bis er 1744 entkam und in sein Heimatland zurückkehrte. Der zuerste 1767 anonym erschienene Bericht über Byrons Expedition wurde wiederholt Charles Clerke zugeschrieben. - Der vorliegenden deutschen Ausgabe in der Übersetzung von C. H. Korn ist zusätzlich eine umfängliche "aus verschiedenen glaubwürdigen Berichten" kompilierte Beschreibung der Küste Patagonies angehängt, der "Sitten und Gewohnheiten der Einwohner, der Naturgeschichte des Landes u. u." Das Frontispiz gestochen von Tilliard übernommen aus der franz. Ausg. von 1767. - Einband gering berieben und an wenigen Stellen ganz leicht fleckig, Titelei und einige weitere Seiten leicht fingerfleckig, sonst wohlerhaltenes Exemplar im schmucken zeitgenössischen Einband. South America. - With 1 copper engraved frontispiece. - First German edition, with an additional exhaustive description of the coast of Patagonia. - An account of the voyage of the navigator John Byron, grandfather of the poet Lord Byron, along the coasts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, culminating in the passage of the Straits of Magellan. After reaching the Pacific, Byron was shipwrecked near Chiloe and became a prisoner of the Spanish in Chile for three years until he escaped in 1744 and returned to his homeland. Present report on Byron's expedition, first published anonymously in 1767, has been repeatedly attributed to Charles Clerke. - The present first German edition translated by C. H. Korn and containing a comprehensive description of the Patagonian coast lacking in the English original, compiled 'from various credible reports', and including 'customs and habits of the inhabitants, the natural history of the country, etc.' The frontispiece engraved by Tilliard taken from the French edition of 1767. - Binding slightly worn and stained, title page and a few other pages slightly finger-stained, otherwise a well-preserved copy in an attractive contemporary binding.

Südostasien - - Sammlung von drei Werken zu der Naturgeschichte und Reisen im Malaiischen Archipel. 1878-1916. Enthält: Alfred R. Wallace. The Malay Archipelago. The Land of the Orang-Utan and the Bird of Paradise. A Narrative of Travel, with Studies of Man and Nature. Mit einem gestochenen Frontispiz, einer Titelvignette und zahlreichen Abbildungen und Tafeln. London, Macmillan and Co, 1883. XVI, 653 S. 8°. OLwd. mit golgepr. RTitel und Deckel Vignette, sowie Deckelfileten (fleckig und berieben). - Mit hs. Besitzvermerk von E. L. M. - R. W. C. Shelford. A Naturalist in Borneo. Mit 32 Tafeln und einer Titelvignette. London, T. Fisher Unwin Ltd., 1916. XXVII, 331 S. 8°. Lwd. mit goldgepr. RTitel und blindgepr. DTitel (berieben). - H. von Rosenberg. Der Malayische Archipel. Land und Leute in Schilderungen, gesammelt während eines dreissig-jährigen Aufenthaltes in den Kolonien. Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen und Tafeln, sowie einer gefalt. Karte. Leipzig, Gustav Weigel, 1878. 1 Bl., VI, XVI, 615 S. 8°. HLwd. mit goldgepr. RTitel (berieben). - Mit Exlibris von Dr. Hernert Tischner. - Stockfleckig, Ränder leicht gebräunt. Insgesamt gut erhalten. - Dabei: J. Emerson Tennent. Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon with Narratives and Anecdotes. (...) Including a Monograph of the Elephant and a Description of the Modes of capturing and training it. Mit Stichen nach Originalzeichnungen. London, Longman, 1861. OLwd. mit goldgepr. Titel und DVignette. Southeast Asia. - Collection of three works about the natural history and travels in the Malay Archipelago. - Contains: as listed above. - Foxing, margins slightly browned. Otherwise in good condition. - Includes: as listed above.

Blumen - Jugendstil - - Ernst Albert Fischer-Coerlin. (1853 Körlin - 1932 Berlin). Pflanzenstudie. 1900. Aquarell und Gouache auf Velin. Sichtmaß 45,7 x 60,5 cm. Signiert und datiert. Fest auf Unterlage kaschiert, unter Passepartout und Glas gerahmt. Provenienz: Privatbesitz, Berlin. - Ernst Albert Fischer-Cörlin studierte in Berlin an der Preußischen Akademie der Künste bei deren Direktor Eduard Daege und dem eng mit der Düsseldorfer Schule verbundenen Julius Schrader. Er arbeitete im Anschluss als Meisterschüler des Historienmalers Anton von Werner. Sein Kunstverständnis und seine Malweise waren stark akademisch geprägt. Das ausgehende 19. und frühe 20. Jahrhundert war bestimmt von einem wachsenden Interesse an der Natur, Botanik und Meeresbiologie, stark beeinflusst durch wissenschaftliche Fortschritte und Entdeckungen. Künstler wie Ernst Haeckel mit seinem Werk "Kunstformen der Natur" kombinierten Kunst und Wissenschaft, um die ästhetische Schönheit der Naturformen zu zeigen. Die dargestellten Algen mit ihren fließenden Linien und der Komplexität ihrer Struktur symbolisieren die Ordnung und Harmonie in der Natur, wie sie insbesondere in der Kunst des Jugendstils zum Ausdruck kommt. - Vereinzelt mit schwachen und kaum merklichen blassbraunen Fleckchen. Insgesamt sehr gut. Detailgetreue, dynamische Komposition in naturnahem Kolorit, die Farben frisch. Art Nouveau. - Watercolour and gouache on wove paper. Signed and dated. Firmly mounted on underlying card, framed under mat and glass. - Provenance: Private collection, Berlin. - Ernst Albert Fischer-Cörlin studied in Berlin at the Prussian Academy of Arts under its director Eduard Daege and Julius Schrader, who was closely associated with the Düsseldorf School. He subsequently worked as a master student of the history painter Anton von Werner. His understanding of art and his painting style were strongly influenced by academia. The late 19th and early 20th centuries were characterised by a growing interest in nature, botany and marine biology, strongly influenced by scientific progress and discoveries. Artists such as Ernst Haeckel with his work Art Forms of Nature combined art and science to show the aesthetic beauty of natural forms. The algae depicted with their flowing lines and the complexity of their structure symbolise the order and harmony in nature, as expressed in Art Nouveau art in particular. - Occasional faint and barely noticeable pale brown stains. Very good overall. Detailed, dynamic composition in naturalistic-like colouring, the colours fresh.

Zoologica Specifica - - Johann Daniel Wilhelm Hartmann (zugeschrieben). Zeichnung einer Eidechse. Um 1840. Aquarell über Bleistift auf leichtem Velinkarton. 19,2 x 14,2 cm. In Punkte auf Unterlage montiert. Johann Daniel Wilhelm Hartmann (1793 - 1862) war ein Schweizer Maler, Kupferstecher und Malakologe. Er erlernte die Malerei insbesondere durch seinen Vater Georg Leonhard Hartmann, der ebenfalls Maler war. Tätig in St. Gallen arbeitete er später insbesondere als Naturalien- und Miniaturmaler. Im Jahr 1844 erschienen seine Aufzeichnungen zu "Erd- und Süsswasser-Gasteropoden der Schweiz, mit Zugabe einiger merkwürdigen exotischen Arten" bei Scheitlin und Zollikofer in St. Gallen. Hartmann war Hofmaler von Prinz Maximilian zu Wied, welcher selbst als Zoologe, aber auch als Ethnologe tätig war, zahlreiche Forschungsreisen unternahm und umfassende wissenschaftliche Sammlungen pflegte. - Verso sowie auf Unterlage mit Bezeichnung fremder Hand in Bleistift, minimal fleckig. Insgesamt sehr gut erhalten. Drawing of a lizard. Watercolour over pencil on light wove card. Spot-mounted to underyling mat. - Johann Daniel Wilhelm Hartmann (1793 - 1862) was a Swiss painter, engraver and painter-acologist. He learnt painting in particular from his father Georg Leonhard Hartmann, who was also a painter. He later worked in St. Gallen, particularly as a painter of natural history and miniatures. Hartmann was court painter to Prince Maximilian zu Wied, who himself was active as a zoologist and ethnologist, made numerous research trips and maintained extensive scientific collections. - Inscription by another hand in pencil on verso and on mat, minimally stained. Overall in very well preserved condition.

Zoologie - - Ulisse Aldrovandi. Monstrorum historia cum paralipomenis historiae omnium animalium ... Paralipomena accuratissmima historium omnium animalium ... 2 Tle i. e. Bd. Mit 1 radierten Titel von G. B. Coriolano u. 1 Titelvign. bzw. 1 Druckermarke im Holzschnitt, über 600, oft blattfüllenden Illustrationen, sowie zahlr. Initialen, Zierleisten und Vignetten, alle im Holzschnitt. Bologna, Nicola Tebaldini u. Battista Ferroni, 1642 (recte 1658) u. 1657 (Kolophon 1658). 4 Bl. (Tit., gedr. Widm., Vorw.), 748 S., 14 Bl. (Index) u. 159 (1), 3 Bl. (Index, Kolophon). 2°. Ldr. d. Zt. über 5 Bünden mit floraler RVergolgung m. RTit., Dgoldfileten u. dreiseit. Rotschnitt. Titelauflage der Erstausgabe von Aldrovandis üppig bebilderter Naturgeschichte als Kuriositätenkabinett. - Nissen, C. Zoologische Buchillustration, 74. - Catalogue of printed books in the Wellcome Historical Medical Library, Bd. I, 172 (für die Erstausgabe von 1642 als 12. v. 13 Tln. der "Opera omnia"). - Goldschmidt, Entwicklung und Bibliographie der pathologisch-anatomischen Abbildung, S. 43. - Für eine geplante, monumentale Enzyklopädie der Naturgeschichte hatte der Bologneser Professor für Medizin und Sammler Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) über Jahrzehnte insbesondere eine Füller an mannigfaltigem Bildmaterial zusammengetragen. Wie die meisten seiner Werke wurde auch die »Monstrorum historia« mit dem Zusatzwerk der "Paralipomena" erst posthum veröffentlicht, und zwar 1642 als 12. seiner auf 13 Bände angelegten "Opera omnia" in der Bearbeitung seines Schülers und Nachfolgers auf dem Lehrstuhl, Battista Ambrosini, der auch einen großen Teil des Textes schrieb. - Den besonderen Reiz des Werkes bildet die Fülle an fantastischen, oft kuriosen, ja bizarren Holzschnitten. Sie zeigen Baum- und Bartmensch, Mönchsfisch, Elephantenmensch, siamesische Zwillinge etc. - »Alles in allem eine riesige Kasuistik wahrer und erfundener menschlicher und tierischer Mißbildungen und Wunder in prachtvollen Holzschnitten«. (Goldschmidt) - Vorliegt die 1657 gedruckte unveränderte Titelauflage der "Monstrorum historia", mit dem von G. B. Coriolano mittels allegorischer Motivik auf architektonisch strukturiertem Grund prächtig radiertem Titelblatt der Erstausgabe, sowie die 2. Ausgabe der ergänzenden "Paralipomena". - Einband entlang der Gelenke stellenweise gebrochen, an den Kapitale mit kleinen Fehlstellen, an den Ecken bestoßen, die Decken gering berieben und mit kleinen Fehlstellen im Bezugsleder. Mehrere Blätter mit alt hinterlegten kleinen Fehlstellen, innen bis auf einige Seiten mit Bräunung sauber, die eindrucksvollen Holzschnitte großteils kräftig. Zoology. - With 1 etched title leaf by G. B. Coriolano as well as title wood-cut vignette and printer's device, over 600, often full-page illustrations, as well as numerous wood-cut initials, head-pieces and vignettes. - Second imprint of the first edition of Aldrovandi's lavishly illustrated natural history, a stiking cabinet of curiosities. - The Bolognese professor of medicine and collector Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) had spent decades compiling a wealth of diverse pictorial material for a planned monumental encyclopaedia of natural history. Like most of his works, the 'Monstrorum historia' with the additional work of the 'Paralipomena' was only published posthumously in 1642 as 12th part of his 13 volume 'Opera omnia', edited by his pupil and successor in the chair, Battista Ambrosini, who also wrote a large part of the text. - The work's particular appeal lies in the abundance of fantastic, often curious, even bizarre woodcuts. They show "tree men" and "bearded men", "monk fish", "elephant men", Siamese twins etc. - 'All in all, a huge casuistry of true and invented human and animal deformities and wonders in magnificent woodcuts'. (Goldschmidt) - Present the unaltered second imprint of the 'Monstrorum historia' printed in 1657, with the magnificent title etching of the first edition by G. B. Coriolano using allegorical motifs on an architecturally structured ground, as well as the 2nd edition of the supplementary 'Paralipomena'. - Binding in parts broken along the joints, small faults to the capitals, corners bumped, covers slightly worn and with small faults to the leather. Several leaves with backed minor faults, internally clean except for a few pages with browning, the impressive woodcuts mostly fresh and with strong constrast.

Zoologie - - J.-B. Audebert. Histoire naturelle des singes, peints d'après nature (und) Histoire naturelle (des singes et) des makis. Mit 63 Kupfertafeln, davon 61 in Farbstich, teils ergänzt mit Handkolorit von Audebert. (10 Lieferungen in 1 Bd.). Paris, Desrays, An VIII (1799 -1800), Folio ( 54 x 35 cm). Moderner Ganzmaroquin im Stil d. Zt. mit goldgeprägten Deckelfileten, goldgepr. RSchild, reicher vegetabiler Rückenvergoldung, Stehkantenverg., floraler Innenkantenverg, dreiseitig. Goldschnitt und Marmorvorsätzen. Seltenes und gleichzeitig eins der schönsten Werke über Affen, luxuriös ausgestattet (Das Subskribentenverzeichnis listet 139 Exemplare auf). - Nissen ZBI 156. Brunet I, 550. Wood, S. 206. BM Natural History I, S. 71. - Die bisher beim Farbstich üblichen Aquarellfarben ersetzte Audebert in einem von ihm neu entwickelten Verfahren durch Ölfarben und kam so zu einer bis dahin unerreichten Farbwirkung. Audebert teilt die beschriebenen Primaten taxonomisch in sechs Familien ein, die er wiederum in die eigentlichen Affen (Singes), Makis (Lemuren und Loriartige) und Fluggleiter (Galéopitheques) unterteilt. - Dargestellt sind Orang-Utan, Schimpanse, Gibon, Makake, Rhesusäffchen, Mandrill, Kleideraffe, Nasenaffe, Meerkatze, Brüllaffe, Rotgesichtklammeraffe, Kapuzineräffchen, Totenkopfäffchen, Saki, Seidenaffe, Büschelaffe, Tamarin, Mungo, Lori, Galago u. v. m. Die beiden Schwarzweiß-Tafeln zeigen anatomische Details.3 Textblätter mit alt repar. Einriss, davon einer länger, wenige Textbll. mit kl. Einriss im unbeschnittenen Rand. Teilw. leicht bis mäßig stockfleckig, wenige schwache Fingerspuren. Zoology. - Rare and at the same time one of the most beautiful works on monkeys, luxuriously furnished (The list of subscribers lists 139 copies). With 63 copper plates, 61 of them in color cast, partly supplemented with hand coloring by Audebert. A. replaced the watercolour paints that had previously been used for colour engraving with oil paints in a newly developed process and thus achieved a previously unattained colour effect. - 3 text sheets with old repaired tear, one of them longer, few text sheets with small tear in the untrimmed margin. Partially light to moderate foxing, few weak fingerprints. Modern full marocco in the style of the period with gilt-stamped cover fillets, gilt-stamped spine label, rich vegetal spine gilt, standing edge gilt, floral inner edge gilt, gilt edges on three sides. Gilt edges and marble endpapers.

Zoologie - - Johann Friedrich Blumenbach. Abbildungen naturhistorischer Gegenstände. 10 Hefte in 1 Bd. Mit 100 teils kolorierten Kupfertafeln. Göttingen, H. Dieterich, 1797-1810. Unpaginiert. 8°. HLdr. mit goldgepr. RSchild u. marmorierten Bezügen, gesprenkelter Schnitt (beschabt, berieben u. bestoßen, Fehlstellen im Ldr.). Nissen ZBI, 421. - Anker 46. - Kroke, Blumenbach-Bibliographie, 147. - Mit Stempel und Etikett der Bibljoteka Julinska. - Handschriftlicher Besitzvermerk auf Titelblatt. - Vollständig mit allen Titeln zu den Einzelheften und den erst bei Abschluss des Werkes im Jahre 1810 ausgelieferten Vor- und Gesamttiteln sowie dem systematischen Register. - Die Hefte je mit einem Titelblatt und 1 Bl. Erläuterungen zu jeder Tafel. - Die Titel verzeichnen Blumenbach nur als Herausgeber, in der Tat ist er jedoch der alleinige Verfasser des Werkes. - Das Werk widmete sich bis dato wenig bekannten Tierarten, diese dargestellt in 100 Kupfertafeln, hiervon 8 koloriert und 1 in Blaudruck. Gezeigt werden zahlreiche Affenarten, aber auch der Dodo, das erst kurz zuvor entdeckte Schnabeltier, Krokodile, Meeressäuger, aber auch einige Kuriosa wie ein frisch geschlüpfter Vogelstrauß u.a. - Die Zeichnungen entstanden oftmals nach Exemplaren aus Blumenbachs eigener Naturaliensammlung, hierunter das seinerzeit einzige sich in Kontinentaleuropa befindliche Exemplar eines Schnabeltieres. - Stockfelckig, Ränder minimal gebräunt mit leichten Läsuren. Die prachtvollen, feinlingen Kupferstiche größtenteils unbeeinträchtigt. Ingesamt gut erhalten. Zoology. - 10 issues in 1 vol. With 100 partly colored copper plates. Half leatherwith gilt stamped ribbed label and marbled covers, speckled edges (scuffed, rubbed and bumped, missing parts in the Ldr.). - With stamp and label of the Bibljoteka Julinska. - Complete with all titles to the individual issues and the preliminary and complete titles delivered only at the completion of the work in 1810, as well as the systematic index. - Each volume with a title page and 1 leaf. Explanatory notes to each plate. - The titles list Blumenbach only as editor, but in fact he is the sole author of the work. - The work is dedicated to hitherto little-known animal species, depicted in 100 copper plates, 8 of which are colored and 1 in blue print. Numerous monkey species are shown, but also the dodo, the recently discovered platypus, crocodiles, marine mammals, but also some curiosities such as a freshly hatched ostrich etc. - The drawings were often based on specimens from Blumenbach's own natural history collection, including the only specimen of a platypus found in continental Europe at the time. - Foxing, margins minimally browned with slight losses. The splendid, fine engravings largely unimpaired. Overall in good condition.

Zoologie - - Charles Darwin. The Origin of the Species. By Means of Natural Selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. Sixth edition, with additions and corrections. (eleventh thousand). London, Murray, 1872. XXI, 458 S. OLwd. (etwas beschabt, Innengelenke leicht angebrochen). Hauptwerk Darwins, das als streng naturwissenschaftliche Erklärung für die Diversität des Lebens die Grundlage der modernen Evolutionsbiologie bildet und den entscheidenden Wendepunkt in der Geschichte der modernen Biologie darstellt. - Freeman 393 - In der 6. Auflage verwendet Darwin zum ersten Mal den Begriff der "Evolution". - Titel mit Blindstempel. Zoology. - Darwin's main work, which, as a strictly scientific explanation for the diversity of life, forms the basis of modern evolutionary biology and represents the decisive turning point in the history of modern biology. - Freeman 393 - In the 6th edition, Darwin uses the term "evolution" for the first time. - Title with blindstamp. - Original cloth (somewhat scuffed, inner hinges slightly cracked).

Zoologie - - Robert F. Scott. National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904. Natural History. 2 Bände. Vol. 2: Zoology and Botany (Invertebrata: Marine Algae, Musci). - Vol. III: Zoology (Vertebrata, Mollusca, Crustacea). Mit zahlreichen, teils farbig lithographierten Tafeln und 1 gefalt. Karte in Buchtasche. London, British Museum, 1907. 4°. Getrennte Pag. OLwdbde. (etwas berieben). Erste Ausgabe von 2 (von insges. 6) Bänden über die naturwissenschaftlichen Ergebnisse der britischen Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904 unter Leitung von R. F. Scott. - Nissen, ZBI 4700. - Mit dekorativen Abbildungen von Pinguinen, Walen, Vögeln, Fischen, Muscheln, Pflanzen u.v.m. Zoology. - First edition of 2 (of a total of 6) volumes on the scientific results of the British Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904 under the direction of R. F. Scott. - Nissen, ZBI 4700 - With decorative illustrations of penguins, whales, birds, fish, shells, plants and much more. Or. cloth (somewhat rubbed).

Zoologie - - George Shaw. General Zoology, or systematic natural history. Bde. I-III in 6 Teilen. Mit gest. Titeln mit Vignetten und zahlreichen Stahlstichen. London, Thomas Davison, 1800-1802. Gr.-8°. Ldr. mit goldgepr. DFileten und blindgepr. Wappen, sowie goldgepr. RTitel, Innenkantenvergoldung und zweiseitigem Goldschnitt (restauriert, bestoßen und berieben, leicht fleckig). Erste Ausgabe. - Nissen IVB, 870. - Die Geschichte der Tiere des britischen Naturforscher Georg Shaw erschien zwischen 1800-1819 in 14 Bden., hier vorliegend die Bände I-III in 6 Teilen mit den Bereichen Säugetiere und Amphibien. Er war einer der ersten Forscher, der sich systematisch der Fauna Australiens zuwand. - Ränder leicht gebräunt, stockfleckig, insgesamt sehr gut erhalten. Zoology. - Vol. I-III in 6 parts. With engraved titles with vignettes and numerous steel engravings. Leather with gilt-stamped fillets and blind-stamped coat of arms, as well as gilt-stamped title, gilt inner edges and gilt edges on two sides (restored, bumped and rubbed, slightly stained). - First edition. - Nissen IVB, 870 - The history of animals by the British naturalist George Shaw was published between 1800-1819 in 14 volumes, here the volumes I-III in 6 parts with the sections on mammals and amphibians. He was one of the first researchers to systematically study the fauna of Australia. - Margins slightly browned, foxing, overall in very good condition.