Birds of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands

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by Frank Benson

Etchings after Mark Catesby & George Edwards

In 1749, German publisher Johann Michael Seligmann began to issue a nine-volume compilation of the work of renowned British naturalists Mark Catesby (1683-1749) and George Edwards (1694-1773). Over the next thirty years, the gradual release of these eagerly anticipated volumes brought vivid, charming images of New World birds to continental European audiences and made Seligmann a venerated name in natural history circles.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Bahama Sparrow
Handcolored etching
Plate number 74 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
27132c
$ 385.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Black-headed Nuthatch
and Brown-headed Nuthatch
Handcolored etching
Plate number 44 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
27140c
$350.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Snow Bird
Handcolored etching
Plate number 72 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
27104c
$350.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Small Sparrowhawk
Handcolored etching
Plate number 30 for Sammlung Verschiedener
Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of
Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
8-3/8 x 11-1/2 inches
27098c
$385

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Crested Duck
Handcolored etching
Plate number 88 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
8-3/8 x 12 inches
27355c
$325

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Purple Finch
Handcolored etching
Plate number 82 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
27136c
$ 325.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Small Speckled Turtledove
Handcolored etching
Plate number 52 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
27129c
$ 400.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

The Lark
Handcolored etching
Plate number 64 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
27097c
$ 400.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Little Sparrow
Handcolored etching
Plate number 70 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
27088c
$ 450.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Black-bellied Plover
Handcolored etching
Plate number 93 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8 inches
27091c
$ 475.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Violet Grossbeak
Handcolored etching
Plate number 80 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8  inches
27103c
$ 400.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

White Crowned Pigeon
Handcolored etching
Plate number 50 for Sammlung Verschiedener
Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection
of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
8-3/8 x 11-1/2 inches
27087c
$ 465.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Turkey Buzzard
Handcolored etching
Plate number 12 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
8-3/8 x 11-1/2 inches
27090c
$ 450.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Purple Jackdaw
Handcolored etching
Plate number 24 for Sammlung Verschiedener
Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of
Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
8-3/8 x 11-1/2 inches
27095c
$ 475.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Carolina Goat Head
Handcolored etching
Plate number 16 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
8-3/8 x 11-1/2 inches
27143c
$ 285.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Small Thrush
Handcolored etching
Plate number 62 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8  inches
27106c
$ 350.

Johann M. Seligmann
after MARK CATESBY
(English, 1682-1749)

Tri-colored Finch
Handcolored etching
Plate number 88 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
11-1/2 x 8-3/8  inches
27111c
$ 425.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(American, 1694-1773)

Le Touraco
Handcolored etching
Plate number 13 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27123c
$ 325.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

Water Goose with Spurred Wings
Handcolored etching
Plate number 95 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27094c
$ 450.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

Large Gambian Kingfisher
Handcolored etching
Plate number 15 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27108c
$ 375.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

Black & White Kingfisher
Handcolored etching
Plate number 17 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27109c
$ 400.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

Oenanthe
Handcolored etching
Plate number 61 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27110c
$ 385.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

American Eagle with White Tail Feathers
Handcolored etching
Plate number 1 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27120c
SOLD

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

Blue-Throated Nightengale
Handcolored etching
Plate number 55 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27112c
$ 375.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

Indian Parakeets
Handcolored etching
Plate number 11 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27114c
$ 385.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

American Black Falcon
Handcolored etching
Plate number 7 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27115c
$ 385.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(English, 1694-1773)

Red-Throated Hummingbirds
Handcolored etching
Plate number 75 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
10 x 7-3/4 inches
27118c
$ 350.

Johann M. Seligmann
after GEORGE EDWARDS
(American, 1694-1773)

Greenland Deer
Handcolored etching
Plate number 101 for Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds)
Published in Nuremburg, 1749-1776
7-3//4 x 10 inches
27127c
$ 300.