Two John Abbot, Hand Colored Botanical Engravings
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Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA
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Two John Abbot (UK/Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Hand Colored Botanical Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), comprising 'Papilio Ajax, Annona Palustiris', numbered '4', with branch, cocoon, caterpillar, and two white, yellow, red, blue, and black butterflies, and 'Phalana Regia, Dyospapros Virginiana', numbered '61', with branch, spiny caterpillar, black cocoon, and orange, blue and yellow tone moth, both French matted and framed each with associated page from manuscript attached to verso. Frame size: 26 1/2 in. x 22 1/4 in.Measurements: Height: by sight 15 3/8 in. x Width: 12 in.
Condition
Good condition, not viewed out of frames, papers toned, some minor foxing, possible mat burn.
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Two John Abbot, Hand Colored Botanical Engravings
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