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Polynemus Paradiseus – Shaw and Nodder – 1800

An original and rather unusual hand coloured copper engraving of the Polynemus Paradiseus. Described by Shaw as a having several loose filaments (or radii) on each side of the throat. A fish that inhabits “American Seas” and is sometimes referred to as the Mango Fish

Price $160.00 framed in gilt with cream black cored mat board. It works its lovely ….

Striking early image a Fish with Mango or the Mango Fish?

$140.00

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Nasal Notocanthus – Shaw and Nodder – 1802

An original and rather striking hand coloured copper engraving of the Notocanthus Nasus or Nasal Notocanthus. Described by Shaw as a having short prickles along the back and a nose-like snout. The genera Acanthonotus instituted by Dr Bloch. Inhabits the Indian Ocean and at the time of writing Shaw noted that “the history and manner (of the fish) are entirely unknown”

Price $190.00 nicely framed in gilt with cream black cored mat board. It works its lovely ….

Unusual fish of the Indian Ocean little known

$160.00

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Yellow Striped Sparus – Shaw and Nodder – 1800

An original and rather beautiful hand coloured copper engraving of the Yellow Striped Sparus. Described by Shaw as a “Red Sparus with yellow lateral stripe and tail, also known as the Yellow-tailed Sparus, a highly beautiful fish which inhabits the waters of Brasil. Its general length is from twelve to eighteen inches”

Nicely framed in gilt with cream black cored mat board. It works its lovely ….

Exotic South American

$160.00

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Clowded Owl by Shaw & Nodder – c1790

A rare and striking hand coloured copper engraving of the Clouded Owl (Strix Nebulosa) by Shaw & Nodder published in London c1790

Described by the Natural History Museum, London as alternatively the Great Grey Owl, Ghost Owl or Lapland Owl and as endangered. Not sure though as other sources appear to contradict and say the Strix Nebulosa are not in any difficulty .. we very much hope so as it’s a lovely Owly owl.

George Shaw was in charge of the Natural History Department at the British Museum. Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

Framed in gilt within cream mat board dimensions 36cms x 30cms.

“You looking at me … looking at me wooo woooo” Click on me to see me all … just like my other friends

$160.00

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Governor Phillip in Retirment – Sir Frederick Chapman – Ed George Mackaness – Limited to 200 Copies and Boldly Signed by Mackaness

Original narrative by Sir Frederick Chapman. Here presented edited with an introduction, notes and commentary by noted historian George Mackaness. Published in 1962 this soft covered collectable was limited issue of only 200 copies all signed and numbered by Mackaness. This copy being number 11 nicely signed and complete as original.

Sir Frederick Chapman’s family knew Phillip in his later years – Mackaness uncovered previously unpublished material which adds to his usual well researched offering.

Governor Phillip More of his Illustrious Life

$40.00

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Map of the Island of Bali – 1753 – Bellin

A very nice 18th century map of the beautiful island of Bali by French cartographer to the French Navy Nicolas Bellin.

An original copper plate engraving with a very strong clean image – fine condition.

Price is unframed – if you wish it framed we would recommend a cream mat with black core and a slightly distressed charcoal black frame – for an additional $90.00. We can send images of the framing suggested if required.

Beautiful Bali – Everyone’s favourite

$120.00

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