19. Edwards, George (British, 1694-1773)
Eighteenth Century Handcolored Ornithological Engraving

1757
Written on: " Catesby, Vol. 1, P. 31.""The little Thrush from North America Drawn from life of its natural size. August the 13, 1757. 296." Mat size: 18 x 16, image size: 9 3/4 x 7 5/8.Edwards was an English naturalist who served as librarian of the Royal College of Physicians from 1733. He drew animals for Sir Hans Sloane and was taught by Mark Catesby how to etch the plates for his own natural history books--of which the present lot is a fine example.

300/400     SOLD: $57.50

Condition: Good