Thirty-six Animals, Drawn from Nature

Lot 308
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Lot 308 | Thirty-six Animals, Drawn from Nature
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Thirty-six Animals, Drawn from NatureCharles Catton the younger, 1825CATTON, Charles, the younger (1759-1819). Thirty-six Animals, Drawn from Nature, and Engraved in Aqua-tinta. New Haven: S. Converse for H. Howe, 1825. First American issue of an important Natural History plate book. The sheets are from the original London edition, which seem to have been sold to a New Haven bookseller where they were reissued with a new title page and contents leaf. The animals depicted include the Swedish elk, hyena, and hippopotamus. Nissen 847. Folio (414 x 264mm). 36 aquatint plates (spotting and browning, small tape repairs to title and contents leaves, large tear in Lion Monkey text leaf). Contemporary publisher's half roan and marbled boards, printed paper label on upper board (worn with sewing perishing and some leaves sprung). Custom box. Provenance: Timothy Tredwell (pencil signature on title).
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