Basilisk by George Shaw Frederick Nodder (2 results)
Published by London 1789
- Art Print
Seller: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, Franklin, TN, U.S.A.Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Contact seller2-star sellerCondition: Fine. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a monumental 24-volume work, known for its wide range of birds, reptiles, insects, quadrupeds, sea life, and botanicals. These prints are highly sought after by collectors for their extremely decorative and whimsical nature. George Shaw authored the work, providing details for the… over 1000 species described therein. Fredrick Nodder was the engraver for most of the work. After his death in 1800, however, his son took over the position. The work was published in London from 1789 to 1813.Each engraving features beautiful, original hand-coloring on woven, J. Whatman watermarked paper. The original descriptive text (sometimes in both English and Latin) is included with each engraving.George Shaw was a doctor, Fellow of the Royal Society, co-founder of the Linnean Society, and a zoologist of the British Museum. He was also the first to publish a scientific description of the platypus which was done in his noted work with Frederick Nodder, the Naturalistâs Miscellany. --- The work is in good to excellent condition overall. There may be some faint offset or very light marks of imperfections to be expected with age which is common to this work, but generally one of the cleaner sets we've seen. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 5 1/2" by 8 3/4".
Published by London: Brewer, 1790 1790
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United KingdomPeter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used
£ 60.00
£ 22.00 shippingShips from United Kingdom to U.S.A.Quantity: 1 available
The Naturalist's Miscellany, distinguished by the refined hand-coloured copperplate engravings by F. P. Nodder and the astute naturalist's writing by George Shaw, was a diverse naturalists' compendium identified by seventeenth and eighteenth century naturalists spanning the globe. Many of nature's most fascinating and unusual cr…eatures were discovered during this period. A wonderful print depicting the Basilisk. Copper engraving. Original hand colouring. Size: 23.2 x 14 cm (9 x 5½ inches). Fine condition.
