"Cornua amonis" "Ammonshoerner"

Wood engraving of fossiled shells. Published 1895.
On the reverse side is a small imafe of fossiled fish.

14 x 9 cm ( 5.5 x 3.5 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH251618

"Marini Pisces & Conchae"
"Meer-Fische, und Muscheln"

Very old woodcut ca 1590 from a book. The sea animals are numbered in the image.
On the reverse side are numbered lists of sea animals in Latin corresponding to those in the image..

Print shows signs of age and use as shown above in the scan.

Page size: 16 x 10 cm (6.2 x 3.9")

$ 75.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 45.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH256601

"Le Marchand de Moules" ( Shellfish vendor )

Wood engraving after M. La Boulaye, 1883. Reverse side is printed.

22 x 17 cm ( 8.6 x 6.6 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH247760

"Naulius eines Entenmuschelkrebses. Entenmuschel Lepas anatifera."

Wood engravings of goose barnacles on a page of text about the special barnacles.
On the reverse side is text about similar sea animals. Published 1901.

Image: 7 x 11 cm ( 2.7 x 4.3")

$ 35.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 21.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH256759

"Schulter - Muscheln"
"Loripes, Pandora, Petricola, Psilopus, Glossus, Cardium, Unio, Cardita, Acea, Aeoinoea"

Steel engraving by Schleich and Schach for "Okens Allgemeine Naturgeschichte " ca 1845. Original hand coloring.
Some small signs of age and use.

Image size: 29.5 x 22.5 cm ( 11.6 x 8.8 ")

$ 75.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 45.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH241145

"Huft - Muscheln"
Tridacna, Mytilus, Pinna, Avicula, Anomia, Ostrea, Pecten"

Steel engraving by Schleich and Schach for "Okens Allgemeine Naturgeschichte " ca 1845. Original hand coloring.
Some scattered spots in margins. In the lower left corner is the rest from tape.
Signs of age and use in margins.

Image size: 29.5 x 22.5 cm ( 11.6 x 8.8 ")

Order Nr. SHELLFISH241146SOLD

"Schulter Muscheln"

Arytoene, Teredo, Fistulana, Pholas, Mya, Solen, Macha, Tellina, Cyclas, Calliste

Steel engraving by C. Loeffler and Conr. Kull for "Okens Allgemeine Naturgeschichte " ca 1845.
Original hand coloring.
Minor signs of age and use.

Image size: 29.5 x 22.5 cm ( 11.6 x 8.8 ")

$ 75.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 45.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH241188

"Twisted Triton. - Triton distortus. Sea Trumpet. - Triton variegatus. Wrinkled Triton. - Triton anus."

Wood engraving ca 1885. Modern hand coloring. Backside is printed.

9.8 x 12.2 cm ( 3.8 x 4.8 ")

$ 35.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 21.00

Order Nr. SHELL9236

"Raking for Clams, Prince's Bay"

Wood engraving ca 1875. Reverse side is printed.

17.5 x 23 cm ( 6.8 x 9 ")

$ 50.00

Order Nr. NEWYORK249632

Conchology - Genus Spondylus

Copper etching published in London. Dated 1814. Modern hand coloring.
Light browning of margin edges. Small creases in lower left margin.

27 x 21 cm ( 10.6 x 8.2 ")

$80.00

Order Nr. SHELL 9226

"Moules. Avicules". Zoologie Coquilles

Shells. Muscheln

Watermark: Egypte Ancienne et Moderne

Copper etching, aquatinta of the absolute highest quality by Louis-Charles Route (1754-1816)

Published in "Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Egypte pendant l'expédition de l'armée française, Histoire naturelle"

By Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire (1772-1844)

Paris, 1809-1829.

This print dated 1810 / 11

The longer title: La Description de l'Égypte, ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition de l'Armée française, publié par les ordres de Sa Majesté l'Empereur Napoléon le Grand est un ouvrage monumental, issu de la campagne d'Égypte de Bonaparte.

This print was published in the monumental, elephant-size collection of findings during the invasion and occupation of Egypt by Napoleon's army in 1798-1801.

Very good condition. Some fraying along margin edges.

Page size: 68.8 x 50.5 cm (27 x 19.8 ")

$ 2200.00 (Please look for discount at top of this page. Here 40% = $ 1320.00)

Order Nr. SHELLFISH255847

Cornets

Copper etching by Robert after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Light browning of margin edges. Spot on left margin edge.

23.3 x 16 cm ( 9.1 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9213SOLD

Cornets

Copper etching by Mesmil after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Spot near left margin edge and very light spot in image.

23.4 x 16 cm ( 9.2 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9214SOLD

Cornets

Copper etching by Jullet after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Light spotting in margins. Repair on lower margin edge,

23.2 x 16.1 cm ( 9.1 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9215SOLD

Cornets

Copper etching by Vangelisty after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Light browning of edges.

23 x 16 cm ( 9 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9216SOLD

Limaçons

Copper etching by Robert after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Narrow left margin. Natural frayin on edges. Very minor spotting in margins.

22.8 x 16 cm ( 8.9 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9218SOLD

Porcelains

Copper etching by Le Roy after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Natural fraying on edges. Minor spotting in margins.

23 x 16.2 cm ( 9 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9219SOLD

Porcelains

Copper etching by Robert after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Small repair on lower margin edge.

22.7 x 15.7 cm ( 8.9 x 6.1 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9220SOLD

Pourpres

Copper etching by Bradel after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Light spotting in margins. Matural fraying on margin edges.

23.2 x 16.5 cm ( 9.1 x 6.4 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9221SOLD

Rochers

Copper etching by Bradel after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Light fraying on edges.

22.8 x 16 cm ( 8.9 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9222SOLD

Rochers

Copper etching by Germain after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Very minor spotting in margins. Tiny repairs on right margin edge. Natural fraying on edges.

23 x 16.3 cm ( 9 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9223SOLD

Tonnes

Copper etching by Vangelisty after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Natural fraying on margin edges.

23.2 x 16 cm ( 9 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9224SOLD

Vis

Copper etching by Le Roy after De Favavanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Light browning and natural fraying on margin edges.

23.3 x 16 cm ( 9 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9225SOLD

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer

Copper etching by Benard after Martinet for "Histoire Naturelle", published in 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Minor signs of age and use in margins.

32 x 20.5 cm ( 12.5 x 8 ")

Order Nr. SHELL253191SOLD

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer

Copper etching by Benard after Martinet for "Histoire Naturelle", published in 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Light browning on upper, lower and right margin edges.

33 x 20.5 cm ( 13 x 8 ")

$ 60.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 36.00

Order Nr. SHELL9203

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer

Copper etching by Bart for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Frayin on left margin edge caused by binding. Light creasing in upper right margin corner.

31.3 x 20.2 cm ( 12.2 x 7.9 ")

$ 80.00

Order Nr. SHELL9204

"Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer"

Copper etching by Bart for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Very good condition. Strong imprint.

31 x 20. cm ( 12.1 x 7.8 ")

$ 65.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH251377

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer

Copper etching by Benard after Martinet for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Margin edges show light browning.

32.2 x 20.5 cm ( 12.6 x 8.1 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9206SOLD

Buccins

Copper etching by Vangelisty after DE Favanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Natural fraying on edges.

23 x 15.5 cm ( 9 x 6.1 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9211SOLD

Buccins

Copper etching by Bradel after De Favanne for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Small repaired tear on right margin edge. Natural fraying on edges.

23 x 16.1 cm ( 9 x 6.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9212SOLD

"Mineralogie Collection Corps estrangers au Regne Mineral qui se trouvent dans la terre"

" Histoire Naturell, Coquilles Fossiles" ( fossilized shells )

Copper engraving by Bart. Nerici for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Very good condition.

Image; 31.5 x 21cm ( 12.4 x 8.2 ")

$ 90.00

Order Nr SHELLFISH252003

Les Coquillages bivalves.

Copper engraving by Back (Jakob Conrad Bach), ca 1770. Modern hand coloring.

Vertical fold to fit book size. A few very minor spots.

12.3 x 18 cm ( 4.8 x 7 ")

Order Nr. SHELL9238 SOLD

"Schnecken"
Below the image are the names of the above shellfish images.

Chromolithograph ca 1880. Minor signs of age and use. Crease in lower margin.

26.3 x 17.5 cm ( 10.3 x 6.8 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH240975

Common Woodcock Shell Murex erinaceus Thorny Woodcock Murextenuispinus

Wood engraving ca 1885. Reverse side is printed.

10 x 12.5 cm ( 3.9 x 4.9 ")

$ 20.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH235231

Apple Tun Shell (Dolium Pomum

Wood engraving ca 1885. Reverse side is printed with an image of a Helmet Shell and a Black Olive Creature.

8 x 11.7 cm ( 3.1 x 4.6 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH235232

"Pinna magna Rondeletij."

****

Reverse side:

"Pinna minor. Pinna maioris, ut uidetur, alia pictura"

Wood cuts from "Historiae Animalim" by Conrad Gesner ( or Gessner ).
Published ca 1555.

A few minor signs of age and use.

Page size: 34 x 22 cm ( 13.3 x 8.6")

$ 90.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 54.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH256588

Upper image: "Alia Solenis icon, Venetijs olim nobis depicta"
Lower image: "Purpea cum operculo, quam Rondeletius exhi buit........
Alia Purpeaae effigies, nostra....."

On the reverse side are two images of "Solen".

Wood cuts from "Historiae Animalim" by Conrad Gesner ( or Gessner ).
Published ca 1555.

A few minor signs of age and use.

Page size: 34 x 22 cm ( 13.3 x 8.6")

$ 125.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 75.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH256587

"Alia Lepadis icon, Venetijs expressa"

*****

Reverse side:

"Icon a Rondelerio posita"
"Alia eiusdem, ut uidetur, animantis, quam Bellonius dedit....."

Wood cuts from "Historiae Animalim" by Conrad Gesner ( or Gessner ).
Published ca 1555.

A few minor signs of age and use.

Page size: 34 x 22 cm ( 13.3 x 8.6")

$ 90.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 54.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH256586

"Wuermer XI Vers XI Worms XI Vermi XI"

Very illustrative copper etching in bold original color. Publihed 1807.

In the center and lower area is very old hand-written text in German.

A few minor signs of age and use.

Page size: 25 x 18.5 cm ( 9.8 x 7.2")

$ 95.00

Order Nr. SHELL253308

"Les Pecheures de Crevettes a Nieuport" ( shrimp fishermen in Belgium )

Wood engraving after Hirth du Frenes, 1879. Reverse side is printed.

18 x 22 cm ( 7 x 8.6 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH247923

No title.

Wood engravings of the shell family Venus and Cytherea ca 1875.
On the reverse side is text in English about the various shell groups.

Page size: 34.5 x 22 cm ( 13.5 x 8.6 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. SHEL245185.

No title.

Wood engravings of the shell family Mussels ca 1875.
On the reverse side is text in English about the various mussel and oyster groups.

Page size: 34.5 x 22 cm ( 13.5 x 8.6 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. SHEL245186

"Concha fasciata Concha galas Concha rugata"

The names of the shells are also given in Old Fench and Old German.

*****

Reverse side:

"Concha Rugatum Concha Pictorum.......

Names are also in Old German, Spanish Italian and French.

Wood cuts from "Historiae Animalim" by Conrad Gesner ( or Gessner ).
Published ca 1555. Attractive hand coloring.

Strong, clean images. Some minor signs of age and use
in margins and margin edges. Minor creases.

Page size: 34 x 22 cm ( 13.3 x 8.6 ")

$ 140.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH252151

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer

Copper etching by Danioto for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Recent hand coloring.

32.2 x 20 cm ( 12.6 x 7.8 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. SHELL9243

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer

Copper etching from "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Recent hand coloring.

32 x 20 cm ( 12.5 x 7.8 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. SHELL9241

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer

Copper etching by G. Monaco for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Recent hand coloring.

31.7 x 20 cm ( 12.4 x 7.8 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. SHELL9242

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles de Mer

Copper etching by Ant. Gregor for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Left margin edge has fraying from binding.

31.7 x 20 cm ( 12.5 x 7.8 ")

$ 70.00

Order Nr. SHELL9201

Histoire Naturelle, Coquilles Fluviatiles

Copper etching by Benard for "Histoire Naturelle", published 1751 in Paris.
Modern hand coloring. Small, repaired hole in lower part of image.
Light browning on right and upper margin edges.

32.7 x 21 cm ( 12.8 x 8.2 ")

$ 60.00

Order Nr. SHELL9202

"Hastingerina Murrayi, ein Polythalam, dessen Kaltschale ueberall mit
haarfeinen, sehr langen Kaltstaceln bewaffnet ist (stark vergrossert)"

Wood engraving published 1901.
On the reverse side are small images of Nummuliten and text about
the fossils.

Image: 14 x 10 cm ( 5.5 x 3.9")

$ 25.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 15.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH256780

Poached Egg. - Ovulum ovum.
Common Cowry. - Cypraea europea. Weaver's Shuttle. Ovulum volva. Marginella. - Marginella diadocha.
Panther Cowry. - Cypraea pantherina. Warty Egg. Ovulum verrucosum. Deep-toothed Cowry. Cypaea caurica.

Wood engraving ca 1885. Backside is printed. Modern hand coloring.

17 x 13.2 cm ( 6.7 x 5.2 ")

$ 35.00

Order Nr. SHELL9237

"The First Day of Oysters"

Hand-colored steel engraving by William Greatbach after the painting

by Francis Arthur Fraser (1846-1924).

Very good condition. Very wide margins!

22 x 29,5 cm (ca. 8.7 x 11.6")

$380.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH247234

"The First Day of Oysters"

Hand-colored steel engraving by G. Greatbach after the painting by G. Smith

Very pleasantly hand-colored engraving. Published ca. 1860.

Very good condition.

17,8 x 24,3 cm (ca. 7 x 9.5")

$290.00

Order Nr.SHELLFISH247235

"Oyster Culture at Arachon"
1. The Oyster "Parc" at Half Low Tide, Showing the Tops of the Enclosures.
2. Low Tide, Gathering of the Young Oysters.
3. The Oyster "Parc" Looking Towards Town.
4. Scraping the Tiles. 5. An Oyster Gatherer.

Wood engraving dated 1882. Backside is printed.

29.7 x 22.5 cm ( 11.6 x 8.8 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. SHELL9228

Austernfischerei an der französischen Küste.

Wood engraving ca 1870. Reverse side is printed.

11 x 16.3 cm ( 4.3 x 6.6 ")

$ 25.00

Order nr. SHELL9250

"Maryland. - Austernfang in der Chesapeake Bai nahe Annapolis"

Catching oysters in Chesepeake Bay near Annapololis.

"Ausfahrt der Austernfangbote in die Chesapeake Bai"

Oyster catching boats leaving for Chesapeake Bay.

"Auf dem Austernfang by Tally's Point Reef" -Near Tally's Point

Catching oysters in a storm

Three wood engravings on one page

Centerfold binding holes have been closed. Light general age toning. Minimal traces of age and use.

Measurements over all three prints:

50 x 35,3 cm (ca. 19.7 x 13.9")

$ 120.00

Order Nr.SHELLFISH246978

Austern con verschiedenem Alter: A. 10 Monate und darueber; B. 6-10 Monate; C 3-4 Monate; D 2 Monate; E. I Monat.

Wood engraving ca 1875 showing the various ages of oysters. Reverse side is printed.

11.4 x 7.4 cm ( 4.5 x 2.9 ")

$ 25.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH9251

"Peche aux huitres dans la Baie Whitstable (Angleterre)"

Fishing for oysters in the Bay of Whitstable.

Hand-colored wood engraving by Linton

Light general age toning.

Good condition. Nice colors.

22.8 x 32,5 cm (ca. 9 x 12.8")

Order Nr.SHELLFISH246976SOLD

"Die Austernbaenke an der Themse-Muendung. Die Austernbassins der Hayling Insel"

This map with diagrams shows the oyster culture on Hayling Island and the Isles of Thanet at the mouth of the Themse.
In the upper left are the names of some of the Oyster Fisheries, such as Faverham, Pollard, Ham and Whitestaple.

Wood engraving ca 1890. Light brown spot in upper right corner and small spot on left edge.

16.5 x 23 cm ( 6.4 x 9 ")

$ 45.00

Order Nr. SHELL9229

Various oysters

Wood engraving. Published in Museum of Animated Nature. Ca. 1860

Minimal signs of age and use.

Ca. 30 x 20 cm (ca. 11.8 x 7.9")

$ 35.00

Order Nr.SHELLFISH247236

Various oysters - Oytser boats and oyster dredger

Wood engraving. Published in Museum of Animated Nature. Ca. 1860

Good condition.

Ca. 30 x 20 cm (ca. 11.8 x 7.9")

$ 35.00

Order Nr.SHELLFISH247237

No title.

Line etching by George Cruikshank (1792-1878 ). Published ca 1850.
Man buyng oysters. Notice sign on window "Oyster Saloon".

9 x 8 cm ( 3.5 x 3.1 ")

$ 40.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH247004

"Das Frühstück - Le Dejeuner" OYSTERS served for breakfast.

Lithograph by Johann Woelfle after the painting by Frans van Mieris.

Very good condition. Wide margins.

Measurements including bordure and title:

44 x 31 cm (ca. 17.3 x 12.2")

$ 140.00 minus 40% Discount = $ 84.00

Order Nr. SHELLFISH246977

"Types Anglais- Écailleur d'hu1itres en plein vent, à Greenwich"

Wood engraving 1865. Backside is printed. Hardly visible horizontal centerfold.

23 x 15.7 cm ( 9 x 6.1 ")

$ 30.00

Order Nr. SHELL9233

"Oyster Dredging"

Wood engraving after a painting by E. Duncan. Attractive hand coloring.
Published 1856. Reverse side is printed.

22 x 34 cm ( 8.6 x 13.3 ")

Order Nr. SHELLFISH247233SOLD

"EUPHEMISTIC"

Tomkyns (who has swallowed a bad Oyster). "Hallo! What kind of Oyster D'Ye call that?"
Opener: "American, Sir."
Tomkyns: "Ah thought so. Knew him directly by his "Twang'"

Wood engraving from "Punch, or the London Charivari", dated 1874. Backside is printed.

13.5 x 10.5 cm ( 5.3 x 4.1 ")

$ 25.00

ORDER NR. SHELL9232

"Les Huitres de Cancale"

The famous oysters of Cancale. in the Bay of Mont Saint Michel, Bretagne, France.

Harvesting oysters by low tide.

Wood engraving after the painting by Scott.

Vertical center fold. REVERSE SIDE IS PRINTED.

19,4 x 30,5 cm (ca. 7.6 x 12")

$ 40.00

Order Nr.SHELLFISH247238