Seligmann edition

Page size: 39 x 25.5 cm Plate size: ca 26 x 24 £195 mounted these due to size are considerably cheaper collected or if a number are wanted due to joint postage
  **These are all from the Seligmann edition on larger often better paper with extra painted detailing and yes I am picky sorting them out ! They are all whole page rather than just the image as shown**


Fringilla Africana macroura

Antique Bird Print 1749. Original ornithological print, number XCV,  Fully titled: 'Das Wasserhuhn mit Flugelspornen' (La Poule d'eau aux ailes eperonnees - Gallinula Brasiliensis Jacana dicta Alis cornubus donatis). This is the Wattled Jacana. Original etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £105 inc delivery as marked

Muscicapa viridis, capite nigro
Antique Bird Print 1749. Original ornithological print, number XCV,  Fully titled: 'Das Wasserhuhn mit Flugelspornen' (La Poule d'eau aux ailes eperonnees - Gallinula Brasiliensis Jacana dicta Alis cornubus donatis). This is the Wattled Jacana. Original etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Antique Bird Print-WATTLED JACANA-  Plate   XCV/95 Antique Bird Print 1749. Original ornithological print, number XCV,  Fully titled: 'Das Wasserhuhn mit Flugelspornen' (La Poule d'eau aux ailes eperonnees - Gallinula Brasiliensis Jacana dicta Alis cornubus donatis). This is the Wattled Jacana. Original etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

La Fouque noire et blanche./ Sammlung verschneider auslandischer und seltener Vogel./ Podiceps albus / Grebe  Plate 87 Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Petrella, media, maculata. Petrella, minor, Jive vulgaris./  Black and White Grebe  Plate 75 Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery x 2

Alabotoca Maxima / Albatross /  Plate 73 Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Colymbus Canadensis Arcticus Worm Lumme  Norwegis /Le Plongeon Marquete ./ The Speckled Diver or Loon  Plate 41 Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Recueil de divers ... Pluuialis Indicus pectore nigro  / Le Pluvier des Indes.  Plate 93
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Les Penguins aux piez noirs. /  Australian Penguin Plate 83
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Anas Major Albus et Fuscous/  Le grand Canard noir et blanc, avec la femelle. Plate 93
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Accipiter Cauda Fureata / Epervier a queue d'Hirondelle./Swallow Tailed Hawk   Plate 8
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery mark on page rt sent cleaned

  Ardea Alba Minor / Petit heron blanc.  Plate 4

Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

/ Passer Nivalis / Moineau de neige./ Snow Bird  Plate 72
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Parus uropygeo luteo. /Mesange au croupion jaune. / Yellow Rump  Plate 16
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Mergulus melanoleucos  / Le petit Plongeon, noir et blanc, male et femelle./ Loon or Diver   Plate 77

Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

'Die carolinische Turteltaube' (Tourterelle de la Caroline - Turtur Caroliniensis). This is the Turtle  Dove from  Carolina. /Plate 48

  Pluvialis Vociferus /Pluvier Criard  / Chattering Plover Plate 42
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

The Soree/ Gallinula Americana; Gentiana Virginiana, Saponariae folio, flore caeruleo longiore / American Rail Plate 40<
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

The Shore  Lark or Horned Lark and the Sea-Side Oat/ - Die Lerche. - Alauda gutture flavo. - L'allouette. Plate 64  WATER MARK

Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £45 inc deliveryas damaged will clean

Alauda magna / Grande Alouette / Lark Plate 66 WATER MARK
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £45 inc deliveryas damaged will clean

Pinguin/ Penguin    Plate 97
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Tringa suscous canadensis mas ventre albo / Tringa Male / Sandpiper Plate 38
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery annotated but will mount out

Pelicanus Americanus: The Wood Pelican

Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Der aschfarbe Bussaar. Buteo cinereus. La Buze Cendrée / Buzzard
Antique engraving normally  by J. Pass after George Edwards, published 1798.from George Edwards' "A natural history of uncommon birds, but increased by illustrations from the whole animal kingdom" (1743-51) The later editions also came  with titles etc but the earlier one simply has the name often badly engraved in the plate as text was not easy  to engrave backwards. All prices inc delivery etc. Original  hand colouring. There may be a few faint marks or fox marks scattered in the work. A few of the plates have some faint or light offset. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. . Page size: 39 x 25.5 cm Plate size: ca 26 x 24 £145 inc delivery

Tropic Bird/ Der Tropicvogel. Avis Tropicorum.L'Oiseau des Tropiques. Die Heinste Mewe mit röhrenförmigen Hafenlöchern. Larus minimus marinus, naribus tubulatis. Le Pinson de Mer, ou de tempete.

Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

'Der arabische Trapp' (L'Outarde d'Arabie - Otis Arabica). The Arabian Bustard.
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Petit Outatrde / Little Bustard  Plate 156<
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Rallus aquaticus Americanus (King Rail) Plate 69
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Anas Fistularis /Canard Sislant au Bec Noir / Black billed Duck  Plate 88
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Muscicapa aureo vertice / Moucheroles / Flycatchers
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Passeres Nigri / Les Moineaux Noirs / Black Headed Sparrow
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery

Muscicapa viridis , Certhia Nigra et alba / Moucherole Verte a Gorde Noire , Grimperau Noir etBlanc /  Black Necked Flycatchers + Black Creeper
Original antique etching / engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Original hand colouring. Scarce plate  from: 'Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel . / Recueil de Divers Oiseaux Etrangers et peu Communs qui se Trouvant dans les Ouvrages de Messieurs Edwards et Catesby .' (Collection of various foreign and rare birds .), by Johann Michael Seligmann, printed by Johann Joseph Fleischmann, published in Neuremberg, 1749-73. The complete work contains 473 plates. This plate originates from the 1768 French edition. Based on the famous works of George Edwards (A Natural History of Uncommon Birds .) and of Mark Catesby (Consacre aux oiseaux americains . / The natural History of Carolina .), The plates of Edwards and Catesby were re-engraved by Seligmann and some of those by Edwards further embellished by the addition of figures of plants not in the originals.Size  overall 39 x 24 cm, plate 27 x 20 cm.Each plate shows the name of the bird in German, Latin and French. The first edition was published 1743 – 1751, with editions in French (1768-76) and Dutch (1772-81). Engraved by J.M. Seligmann after a design by J.J. Preisler. Johann Michael Seligmann . **These are on superior paper to the Edwards editions and much finer in the detail and colouring plus being larger** £195 inc delivery