From Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A. Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 06 March 2017
This exceptional original watercolor is from he historically significant manuscript which was the 'First Zoological Inventory of Polynesia.' The work was based on the research of Charles-Gaëtan Noury is entitled "Frà gate la Sirene, commendà e par Mr. Noury Capitaine de Frà gate. Histoire naturelle. Voyage dans l'Oceanie, annà es 1847, 1848 & 1849. Iles de la Socià tà , Tahiti & Marquises, Nouka hiva" and was unknown until 2017. The work was completed in France after 1850. --- The illustrations were mounted on card and often have French handwritten descriptors with local names. All of the illustrations and text for the manuscript were based on the scientific findings of Charles-Gaëtan Noury. It encompassed the entire animal kingdom of Polynesia creating the 'First Zoological Inventory of Polynesia.' --- Michel Jangou commented in his modern publication of the manuscript that "Noury produced a pioneering work, the first zoological inventory of Polynesia! He compiled it discreetly, with the invaluable help of a talented painter who remains anonymous. Since then, Noury's manuscript and the watercolors which illustrate it have remained ignored by everything: it took more than a century and a half for the captain's work, still intact, to find the light and finally be revealed to us." (p. 39) --- Noury divided the animals into individual classes. The artist depicted the animals with brilliant colors and a mastery of detail. The manuscript depicted several previously unknown species. Noury's text was mainly dedicated to his zoological findings with a smaller section on plants. --- Charles-Gaëtan Noury (1809-1869) was a French naval officer and naturalist. He boarded the Sirà ne in Brest, France in 1846 as the deputy to Commander Lavaud. Lavaud had been appointed governor of the French settlements in Oceania. While Lavaud served as governor, Noury had command of the Sirà ne and stationed in Papeete (Tahiti). He dedicated himself to scientific research there and with the help of painters created his manuscript. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size Image or Sheet Size ~ 12 3/4" by 8 1/4"; Mounting Card Size ~ 16 3/8" by 11 3/8" Image or Sheet Size ~ 12 3/4" by 8 1/4"; Mounting Card Size ~ 16 3/8" by 11 3/8". Seller Inventory # noury-watercolor054
Title: Triggerfish
Publisher: France
Publication Date: 1850
Condition: Fine
Seller: Sylvain Paré, Montolieu, France
Paul Parey Scientific Publishers, Berlin and Hamburg - 1984, PSZNI : Marine Ecology, 5 (2), plaquette de 16,50x24,50 cm, 6 pages Très bon état. Seller Inventory # 17344-TF
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Seller: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. . . All orders9781501153198 guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Your purchase supports More Than Words, a nonprofi t job training program for youth, empowering youth to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. Seller Inventory # BOS-U-08j-01090
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Seller: clickgoodwillbooks, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Acceptable. This is a paper back book: Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may be missing bundled media. Seller Inventory # 3O6QYV001DQE_ns
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Seller: Camp Popoki LLC dba Cozy Book Cellar, Bellingham, MA, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Mass Market Paperback. Good. Seller Inventory # 524633
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Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_404256074
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Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_399804342
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Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_398686646
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Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_407684558
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Seller: Camp Popoki LLC dba Cozy Book Cellar, Bellingham, MA, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 527521
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Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_417249906
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