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The Cuckow of Carolina. (Guculs Caroliniensis) T. 9.

  • ARTIST: Mark Catesby

  • MEDIUM: Etching handcolored,

    DATE: 1754.

  • EDITION SIZE: Paper size 20 7/8 x 14 3/8" (53.1 x 36.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: From, ‘The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands: Containing Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects and Plants:…’ Engravings by Catesby, published in London 1731-1743 (first edition), 1751-1755 (second edition), 1771-1775 (third edition) c.1800 (fourth edition). This particular impression is from the second edition published in London 1751-55.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Fair condition with full original color, save for foxing and mild toning.

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