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Exquisite Fungi Model – Boletus Pinophilus

French (who else) model of the edible fungi Boletus Pinophilus. Made likely just after WWII and still in near perfect condition. Stands 17 cms tall and is made to a high standard. Commonly known as the Pine Bolete or Pinewood King Bolete this beauty is regarded as a form of porcini.

Quite common in Europe in pine forests – including Scotland and the South of France where it seems to be more prolific. The flesh is white, soft and does not change colour when bruised. The taste is pleasant and has been likened to pork and pork crackling (yummy).

Collectable Fungi for those that understand and desire them. Click on me to see my proud fungusness!

$290.00

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Eastern Europe – Isakk Tirion -1733

An original copper engraved map by Dutch cartographer Isaak Tirion (1705-1765) of Eastern Europe published in Amsterdam in 1733 (dated in the plate). Very good original condition with centrefold as issued. Relief shown for all mountainous regions. Incredible detail throughout.

Tirion produced several Atlases and Dutch town plans. Some suggest that his maps were based on those of Guillaume de l’Isle although we see them as being much more detailed than de l’Isle’s standard.

Price $120.00 unframed … ask about framing options if you desire.

Eastern Europe from early 18th Century

$120.00

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The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus – 1894 Richard Burton

Burton died before this came to press. Printed for private circulation and promoted by his devoted wife. Limited to 1000 copies in this form. After Arabian Nights decided to translate another erotic work in the Carmina.

Bound in vellum over paper boards printed on quality hand-made paper. The binding is marked and the vellum faded as in usual and the rough cut page edges are darkened likewise. Some foxing only to the tissue guard over the frontispiece. The internal pages really very bright and clean. A worthy copy of a scarce and distinguished work.

Captain Richard Burton translated the verse and the prose was worked on by Leonard Smithers. Burton started the translation in Africa and did his last notes in Trieste … he died before the fully edited work could be completed. One of the more erotic books produced in the 1890’s.

Special work carried out by the great man

$160.00

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Siberian Eagle Owl – Susemihl – 1838

Original hand-coloured copper engraving of the Short Eared Owl by Johann Conrad Susemihl (1767-1847). Published in Stuttgart as part of “Vogel Europas”, one of the great ornithological works of the 19th century, in which Johann Susemihl was assisted by his son Eduard.

Price $190.00 unframed — enquire about framing options if you desire.

Rare Siberian Eagle Owl in Snowy Surrounds … click on me to see my proud feathery head!

$190.00

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Short Eared Owl – Susemihl – 1838

Original hand-coloured copper engraving of the Short Eared Owl by Johann Conrad Susemihl (1767-1847). Published in Stuttgart as part of “Vogel Europas”, one of the great ornithological works of the 19th century, in which Johann Susemihl was assisted by his son Eduard.

Price $190.00 unframed — enquire about framing options if you desire.

Short Eared Treasure by best owl engraver … you must click on me to see all my owliness!

$190.00

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The Monitory Lizard – Shaw and Nodder – 1790

The Monitory or Black Lizard first described with this image by Shaw. The name “Monitor” came from a belief that in the vicinity of a Crocodile this lizard would produce a high shrill cry which would provide a warning that Crocodiles are about. Seemingly, not to be relied upon.

Copper engraved and hand coloured by Shaw & Nodder and published in London in 1790 (dated in the plate). Shaw was in charge of the Natural History Department at the British Museum. Frederick Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

$190.00 framed in Voyager Natural History Style or $90.00 unframed

Click on me to see me all!

$90.00

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Exquisite Fungi Model – Boletus Pinophilus

Eastern Europe – Isakk Tirion -1733

The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus – 1894 Richard Burton

Siberian Eagle Owl – Susemihl – 1838

Short Eared Owl – Susemihl – 1838

The Monitory Lizard – Shaw and Nodder – 1790

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