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After J Andrews - botanical print as published by Vincent Brooks; together with three reproduction colour engravings of exotic and rare birds (4)

Elizabeth Macfarlane - A traditional botanical still life study with flowers in a shell vase, watercolour, signed, 41 x 38 cm to/w Daffodils, oil on board, signed, 59 x 60 cm (2)

Box of mixed pictures including oil on canvas still life study, Honeysuckle by Annabelle Blake, Helen Barker watercolour, botanical prints etc (box)

Mixed pictures including overpainted print of a lady, botanical print etc (6)

Two botanical prints of lilies and begonias, both in Hogarth frames.

A floral botanical painted china dessert set; two comports, cake stand and nine dessert plates, some chips.

A quantity of miscellanea including oval framed embroidery, three glass oil lamp chimneys, cigarette card album, glass plate Botanical illustrations, fur stole etc.

A quantity of china including; Indian Tree sauce tureen and stand, Poole biscuit barrel, jardiniere, Portmeirion 'Botanical Garden' lidded casserole dish, Coalport cream jug, etc.

After Basilius Besler (1561 - 1629) A pair of botanical flower studies, prints, late 20th Century, in pen-lined card mounts and gilt frames under glass, 51 cm x 61 cm overall [Besler was a respected Nuremberg apothecary and botanist.]

Südafrika - Durban - Johannesburg - Pretoria - - Album mit 44 großformatigen Photographien. Um 1880. Je ca. 20 x 14,5 cm bzw. 19,5x 14,5 cm. Sepia getönte Albumin-Abzüge. Kaschiert auf festen Karton d. Zt. Je mit Bildunterschriften. Kl.-Folio. Lwd.-Album d. Zt. (Bindung defekt). Zeigt Durban: Panorama der botanischen Gärten, Panorama West Street, "Birdseye" Panorama von Durban, Hafen, Tram from Berea, Umbilo Falls, West Street, Küste und Hafen, Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal, Umgeni Steppe und Gardiner Street, West Street, Falls und River, Inanda Falls, Kampf der Kaffrs, Fahrt im Ochsenwagen durch die Natur, Ladies College. - Market Square, Johannesburg, Fountain Hotel Pretoria. - Trägerkartons etwas gebräunt. Selten. South Africa - Durban - Johannesburg - Pretoria. Album with 44 large format photographs. Circa 1880. panorama of botanical gardens, panorama West Street, "Birdseye" panorama of Durban, harbor, Tram from Berea, Umbilo Falls, West Street, coast and harbor, Bluff, KwaZulu-Natal, Umgeni Steppe and Gardiner Street, West Street, Falls and River, Inanda Falls, Battle of the Kaffrs, ride in ox cart through countryside, Ladies College. - Market Square, Johannesburg, Fountain Hotel Pretoria. - Carrier boards somewhat browned. Rare.

Botanik - - Basilius Besler. I. Cucumis Asininus. II. Hieracium fruticescens latifolium polyanthos. III. Rosmarinus Coronarius. Handkolorierter Kupferstich aus "Hortus Eystettensis". Eichstätt und Nürnberg, 1613, 1640, 1713. Blattmaße 51 x 42,5 cm. Nissen BBI 158. - Eine von 367 Kupfertafeln des botanischen Werkes "Hortus Eystettensis", zusammengetragen durch den Apotheker Basilius Besler. - Verso mit typographischer Beschriftung (diese leicht durchschlagend), im Blattrand etw. knickspurig. Insgesamt in sehr gutem Zustand. Prachtvoller Druck in naturnah zartem Kolorit. Handcoloured copper engraving. - One of 367 copper plates of the botanical work Hortus Eystettensis, compiled by the pharmacist Basilius Besler. - On verso with typographic inscription (slightly showing through), in the margins somewhat creased. Overall very well preserved. Splendid print in delicate, nature-like colouring.

Jean Jacques Rousseau. Oeuvres complètes. Nouvelle édition, classée par ordre de matières. 19 in 38 Bdn. Mit 123 (davon 44 kolor. Pflanzen) Kupfertafeln (inkl. gestoch. Frontispizen bzw. Titel), 13 gefalt., gestoch. Musikbeilagen u. 325 (recte 327) S. gestoch. Noten. Paris, Poinçot, 1788-93. 4°. Dekorative geflammte Ledereinbände-Bände mit je 2 RSchildern u. reicher ornamentaler RVergoldung. (Teils berieben, beschabt und fleckig). Dufour 397 - Sander 1757 - Exemplar auf "grand papier". - Die Kupfer nach Moreau le jeune, sowie Boucher, Wheatly, Masillier, Le Barbier u.a - Die Botanik-Kupferstiche in kräftigem Kolorit. - Reihentitel meist gebräunt, teils wenig stockfleckig. Nach Dufour variiert die Anzahl der Frontispize und Kupferstiche der einzelnen Exemplare in erheblichem Maße, möglicherweise fehlen in unserem Exemplar 2 Frontispize u. 1 Tafel, die Botanik- und Musikkupfer sind komplett. - Schöne, dekorative Reihe, uniform gebunden. Copy on "grand papier". - 19 vols. in 38 vols. With 123 (44 colored) copper engraving plates (incl frontispiece and title), 13 folded engraved music insertions and 325 (recte 327) pages engraved music. - Handsome full calf, 2 labels to spine each and geners ornamental gilt to spine. (Partly rubbed, scuffed and spotted). - The botanical plates in bright coloring. - .

Russland - - K. C. T. Friedmann Goebel. Reise in die Steppen des südlichen Russlands... in Begleitung der Herren C. Claus und A. Bergmann. 2 Bde. in 1 Bd. Mit lithographischem Widmungsblatt, 18 lith. Tafeln u. 1 gefalt. lith. grenzkol. Karte. Dorpat, A. Kluge, 1838. XIV S., 1 Bl., 325 S., 1 Bl., VIII, 372 S. 4°. HLdr. d. Zt. mit Marmordeckeln, Lederecken u. dreiseitig gefärbtem Schnitt (beschabt, berieben u. bestoßen). Henze II, 360f. - Pritzel 3432. - Erste Ausgabe. - Seltene Reisebeschreibung des bedeutenden Pharmazeuten F. Goebel, welcher die Reise im Auftrag des Zaren unternommen hatte. "Sein Hauptanliegen war die chemische Untersuchung der Salzseen, der Salzkräuter, die chemische Analyse des Wassers des Kaspischen, des Asowschen und des Schwarzen Meeres sowie die Untersuchung der Exhalationen der tamanischen Schlammvulkane. Daneben wurden barometrische und hodometrische Messungen ausgeführt, Pflanzen und Tiersammlungen angelegt. Die Reise brachte der Wissenschaft mehrfachen Gewinn, nicht zuletzt auch der Erdkunde." (Henze) - Der botanische Abschnitt wurde von Claus unter Hinzuziehung der Botaniker Ledebour, Bunge und Mayer bearbeitet. Neben den Pflanzenzeichnungen fertigte er auch die Zeichnungen für den ersten Teil mit Ansichten von Bergen, Seen, Einheimischen, u.a. - Innengelenke angebrochen, tls. etw. stockfleckig (wenige Bll. etw. stärker betroffen), papierbedingt teils zart gebräunt. Insgesamt überwiegend sehr sauberes und wohlerhaltenes Exemplar mit differenzierten Tafeln. Russia - 2 parts in 1 vol. With lithographic dedication sheet, 18 lith. plates and 1 fold. lith. border col. map. Cont. half leather binding with marbled covers, leather corners and three sided coloured edges (somewhat scuffed, rubbed and bumped). - First edition. - Rare travel description by the important pharmacist F. Goebel, who went on the journey on behalf of the Tsar. - The botanical section was edited by Claus with the assistance of the botanists Ledebour, Bunge and Mayer. In addition to the plant drawings, he was also responsible for the drawings for the first part with views of mountains, lakes, local people, etc. - Inner joints crakced, partly somewhat foxed (a few leaves slightly more affected), a bit browned due to the paper. Altogether a mostly very clean and well-preserved copy with differentiated plates.

Botanik - - Jan Theodor de Bry. Anthologia magna sive Florilegium novum & absolutum, variorum maximeque rariorum germinum, florum ac plantarum, quas pulchritudo. Mit gestoch. Titeleinfassung u. 142 Kupfertafeln (hiervon 2 kol. u. 5 gefalt.). Frankfurt a. M., Officina Bryana, 1626. 6 Bll. 142 Taf. 4°. Hldr. des frühen 19 Jahrhunderts mit Kattunpapierbezug (etwas berieben und beschabt, der Rücken fachmännisch restauriert). De Belder 92. - Nissen BBI, 273. - Pritzel 1299. - Graesse II, 559. - VD17 29:718779N (sehr ungenau, nach dem unvollständigen Nürnberger Trew'schen Ex.). - Äußerst seltene, zweite und durch zusätzliche neue Tafeln erweiterte Auflage. Sie basierte auf einer Sammlung von Blumendarstellungen, die de Bry meist nach Vorlagen aus P. Vallets "Le Jardin du roy" (1608), B. Beslers "Hortus Eystettensis"(1612) und de Passes "Hortus floridus" (1614) radierte. - Der Verleger, Zeichner und Kupferstecher Johann Theodor de Bry war bekannt für seine reich illustrierten, wissenschaftl. Schriften sowie für die seinerzeit unübertroffene Kunstfertigkeit, welche er im vorliegenden Exemplar eindrucksvoll zum Ausdruck bringt. Die mit 142 Kupfertafeln vollständige Ausgabe ist zugleich eines der einflussreichsten Werke der frühen Florilegia. - Insbesondere im 17. Jahrhundert waren Florilegia weit verbreitet und umfassten überwiegend medizinische oder botanische Teilbereiche. Mit dem Fokus auf die Klassifikation stand insbesondere bei den botanischen Werken meist nicht der wissenschaftliche Nutzen, sondern das Bedürfnis im Vordergrund, die Schönheit und Pracht einzelner Pflanzen darzustellen. Neben heimischen Gewächsen waren insbesondere seltene und exotische Pflanzen von Interesse. - Nach Intention des Florilegiums zeigen die von einer zweiseitigen "Brevis descriptio" eingeführten Tafeln sorgfältig gestochene, florale Kompositionen mit äußerst feinen Schattierungen sowie virtuoser Lichtführung. - Tls. ungenaue Paginierung, Zur Kollation der TAFELN: 2 unnum., num. 1-116, 1-22, hiervon 37 u. 50 doppelt gezählt, 111 nicht gezählt, 53 & 54 sowie 115 & 116 in Reihung vertauscht (für die genaue Kollation siehe Nissen o. Graesse, Taf. 23 jedoch nicht wie bei Nissen und Graesse doppelt gezählt, Statt Tafel 23 ist die motivgleiche Tafel 123 (aus der Ausgabe von 1641) eingebunden, zur Kollation vgl. Ex. Österr. Nationalbibl., BE.4.K.2). - Die Textbll. etw. braun- u. fingerfleckig (die Tafeln im Randbereich betroffen), Titelbl. mit hs. Besitzeintrag alter Hand sowie kl. Fehlstelle v. vermutl. entf. Siegel, nur vereinzelt mit kl. Randeinrissen, das Gelenk angebrochen (der Buchblock jedoch fest). Insgesamt äußerst wohlerhaltenes u. seltenes Exemplar, die nuancenreichen Stiche mit ausgeprägter Gratwirkung in farbsatten Abzügen. Botany - With engraved title border and 142 copper plates (of which 2 col. a. 5 folded). Half leather binding of the early 19th century with calico paper covers (slightly rubbed and scuffed, spine professionally restored). - Exceptionally rare, second edition enlarged by additional new plates. It is based on a collection of floral depictions that de Bry etched mostly after Vallet's "Le Jardin duroy" (1608), Besler's "Hortus Eystettensis" (1612) and de Passe's "Hortus floridus" (1614). - The publisher and engraver Johann Theodor de Bry was known for his richly illustrated, scientific publications as well as for the artistry unmatched at the time, which is impressively depicted in the present complete copy as well as one of the most influential works of the early Florilegia. - In the 17th century in particular, Florilegia were widespread and mainly comprised medical or botanical topics. With the focus on classification, especially in the case of botanical works, the focus was not on scientific use but on the need to depict the beauty and splendor of individual plants. In addition to native plants, rare and exotic plants were of particular interest. - According to the intention of the Florilegium, the plates following a two-page "Brevis descriptio" show carefully engraved floral compositions with exceedingly fine shading and virtuoso lighting. - Partly inaccurate pagination, on the collation of the plates: 2 unnum., num. 1-116, 1-22, of which 37 and 50 counted twice, 111 not counted, 53 & 54 as well as 115 & 116 reversed in order (for the exact collation see Nissen o. Graesse, plate 23, however, not counted twice as in Nissen and Graesse, instead of plate 23 the plate with the same motif. 123 (from the edition of 1641) is bound in, for the collation see Ex. Österr. Nationalbibl., BE.4.K.2). - The text ll. slightly browned and finger stained (the plates in the margins affected), title page. with handwritten ownership entry as well as small defect probably from removed seal, only a few ll. with small edge tears, joint slightly cracked (book block however firm). Altogether very well-preserved and rare copy, the nuanced engravings with a pronounced burr effect in colour saturated prints.

Botanik - - Basilius Besler. Sonnebraut, Türkischer Oregano, Gewöhnlicher Oregano. I. Helenium. II. Origanum Onites dictum. III. Origanum vulgare. Handkolorierter Kupferstich aus "Hortus Eystettensis". Eichstätt und Nürnberg, 1613, 1640, 1713. Blattmaße 54 x 42. Nissen BBI 158. - Eine von 367 Kupfertafeln des botanischen Werkes "Hortus Eystettensis", zusammengetragen durch den Apotheker Basilius Besler. - Im Blattrand minimal und unscheinbar stockfleckig, insgesamt sehr gut erhalten. Kräftiger Druck in sattem Kolorit. Handcoloured copper engraving. - One of 367 copper plates of the botanical work Hortus Eystettensis, compiled by the pharmacist Basilius Besler. - In the margins slightly and inconspicuous foxed, altogether well preserved. Strong print in saturated colouring.

Oil painting on board that represents an amorous 1940's couple seated in a botanical space where they are surrounded by exotic palm trees. The painter used heavy impasto to define the shapes of the leaves in shades of green, blue and yellow that blend in with the female passerby and the lovers. Housed in a light brown frame with gilded borders. Frame size: 29"L x 24"H x 1.40"W. Artwork dimensions: 24.75"W x 19.75"H. Issued: c. 1940Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

* BET LOW RSW ARSA RGI DLitt (SCOTTISH 1924 - 2007), UNTITLED mixed media on paper, signedframed and under glassimage size 47cm x 57cm, overall size 68cm x 78cm Note: Bet Low was a Scottish landscape and figurative painter whose career spanned the majority of the twentieth century. Her mystical and beguiling landscapes offer great insight into the career of this prolific artist. Born into impoverished conditions in Gourock, Low studied at the Glasgow School of Art during the Second World War before going on to study briefly under James Cowie at Hospitalfield House. Low had a great love of Scottish landscapes and they are a typical theme in her oeuvre - notably of Orkney where she spent numerous summers with her family in Hoy. By the 1960s her works moved further into abstraction, and she is best known for her works in this style. After her studies, Low co-founded the Clyde Group with J.D. Fergusson in 1942. With this group, Low co-organised Glasgow's first open air exhibition in 1956 at the Botanical Gardens. In 1963, she went on to open the New Charing Cross Gallery in Glasgow with John Taylor and Cyril Gerber, which received great critical acclaim for encouraging contemporary art in Scotland. Throughout her career she exhibited widely - including a retrospective of her work in 1985 at the Third Eye Centre (now the Centre for Contemporary Arts), and her work is held in numerous public and private collections.

Tremaine Manor House: A pair of botanical prints in antique birds eye maple frames, one frame a/f

A collection of Garden related books, Gertrude Jekyll colour schemes for the flower garden, children and gardens, lilies for English gardens, Home and garden, a gardens testament, flower decoration in the house, Walter P Wright a history of garden art Volumes 1 & 2, Gertrude Jekyll colour schemes for the flower garden, wood and garden, wall water and woodland gardens, roses for English gardens, colour schemes for the flower garden, Tom Turner English garden design, Eleanor P DeLorme garden pavilions and the 18th century French court, Gertrude Jekyll gardens for small country houses, gardens ornament, Roy Lancaster travels china, Alistair Morris antiques from the garden, Gertrude Jekyll arts and crafts gardens, lost gardens, the making of a garden, Blanche Henrey British botanical and Horticultural literature before 1800, Gertrude Jekyll the making of a garden, (27)

A Waterford crystal decanter, boxed;  Portmeirion British Heritage Collection jugs;  The Botanical Garden ;  Crown Staffordshire teacups, saucers and side plates,  etc

A large Compton Pottery terracotta Snake Potearly 20th century stamped with workmans initials (old restorations) 70cm high The Compton Potters Art Guild was started by Mary Watts, the wife of G.F. Watts the Victorian allegorical painter. In 1895 work began on the Watts Mortuary Chapel.  Designed by Mary Watts, it was to be built from local clay by the villagers of Compton, near Godalming, Surrey. Mr and Mrs Watts were dedicated supporters of the growing    Home Arts and Industries Association, a voluntary movement launched by Earl Brownlow in 1885 to revive the dying art of handicraft among the working classes. The idea was that young uneducated artisans should have their eyes opened to the wonders of art. They would be rescued from idleness, gambling and drinking -so the notion ran- during long winter evenings. Uplifted and taught how to use their hands with skill they would acquire a hobby to be proud of and develop this hitherto unknown talent, where possible to professional standards. The Pottery Art Guild continued from strength to strength, winning medals at the Royal Botanical Society and the Home Arts' highest award, the gold cross.   Garden ornament, Planter, Urn

Belknap (Jeremy). The History of New-Hampshire, comprehending the events of one complete century from the discovery of the River Pascataqua, 3 volumes, 1st edition, Boston: for the author by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews & Belknap and Young, 1791-1792 (volume I, 2nd edition 1792, as often), folding engraved map to volume II, small worm holes and track to lower margin of volume II (just touching a few letters), inkstamps of the Library of the Board of Trade and H.M. Stationery Office to titles, bookplates of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh House, modern brown calf, spines with burgundy and green labels and gilt decoration, edges a little rubbed, 8voQTY: (3)NOTE:Provenance: The Library of William Foyle, Part III, Christie's, 13 July 2000, lot 772 (part).Sabin 4434; Howes B323.The first extensive history of New Hampshire, and 'one of the most important eighteenth-century American histories' (Streeter). The Reverend Jeremy Bleknap (1744-1798), patriot and founder of the first American historical association, the Massachusetts Historical Society, provides a detailed history of the state, from its early frontier life and the wars against the Indians to the American Revolution, and in the third and final volume a miscellany of topographical, meteorolgical, botanical, zoological and agricultural information.

Parkinson (John). Paradisi in sole Paradisus Terrestris. Or a garden of all sorts of pleasant flowers which our English ayre will permitt to be noursed up: with a kitchen garden of all manner of herbes, rootes, & fruites, for meate or sause used with us, and an orchard of all sorte of fruitbearing trees and shrubbes fit for our land together with the right orderinge planting & preserving of them and their uses & vertues, collected by John Parkinson Apothecary of London, 1st edition, London: Humfrey Lownes and Robert Young, 1629, [12], 612, [16] pp., woodcut title (relaid), woodcut portrait of Parkinson to **6 verso, full-page woodcut of garden design, 109 full-page botanical woodcuts, a few smaller woodcut illustrations to text, burgundy morocco gilt bookplate of W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey to front pastedown a few preliminary leaves damp-mottled, final text leaf with lower and outer margin reinforced to verso, occasional light scattered spotting, 19th-century tree calf gilt, red morocco title label, covers with gilt foliate roll border, rubbed, folio (320 x 205 mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: W. A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey (bookplate).Henrey 282; Hunt 215; Nissen 1489; STC 19300.First edition of 'the earliest important treatise on horticulture published in England' (Henrey).

Science, & Botany - Dr. Thornton, Portraits of Scientists, A Collection of Folio plates all published by Dr. Thornton between 1799 & 1804, comprising: The Reverend Dr. Stepen Hales F.R.S Author of Vegetable Statistics, Printed 1800; Chemical Philosophers of the Present Day, Dr Priestly, Lavoisier, printed 1801; M.Le Chevalier de Lemarck, Profefsor of Botany of the National Institute, printed 1805; Daniel Rutherford M.D. F.L.S. Profefsor of Botany in the University of Edinburgh, printed 1804 Antoine De Jussieu, N.I. Profefsor of Botany of the National Institute, printed 1803; Charles Bonnet F.R.S, Author of the contemplation of nature, engraving showing his chain of nature, printed 1802; The Revd,. John Ray A.M. F.R.S. Author of Historia Plantarum, printed 1804; The Revd. Dr. Colin Milne F.R.S, Author of the Botanical Dictionary, printed 1804; The Revd. Thomas Martin B.D. F.R.S. Regis Profefsor of Botany in the University of Cambridge, printed 1799; William Woodville M.D. F.R.S. Author of Medical Botany &c., published 1806; Aylmer Bourke Lambert Efqr. F.R.S., Vice President of the Linnean Society, printed 1805; William Withering*, M.D. F.R.S., Fellow of the Linnean Society, printed 1801; Sir John Hill**, M.D. Knight of the Polar Star, First Superintendant of the Royal Garden at Kew, printed 1799; Nehemiah Grew M.D. Secretary to the Royal Society, printed 1800; Joseph Pitton Tournefort M.D. Author of the Institutes of Botany, printed 1802; J. J. Rousseau, Author of Letters on Botany &c, printed 1801; William Curtis F.L.S. Author of the Flora Londinensis printed 1802; George Shaw M.D. F.R.S, Author of General Zoology, printed 1803; Revd. Townsend M.A. Author of a Journey Through Spain, printed 1805; Sebastian Vaillant, Author of Botanicum Parisiense, printed 1803; Earl of Bute, The Mechenas of Botany, printed 1805. each plae 44cm x 56cm * William Withering is well known as the inventor of the small botanical microscope that bears his name. **John Hill was a botanist, doctor, scientist, journalist, translator and editor. He is perhaps best known now for his 26-volume work on botany, The Vegetable System. This, another of his botanical books, contains an investigation of the microscopic structure of timber

A PAIR OF FRAMED BOTANICAL PRINTS

Heideloff (Victor) Ansichten des Herzoglich Württembergischen Landsitzes Hohenheim, first edition in original 6 parts, engraved hand-coloured plan and 37 fine hand-coloured aquatint plates, some light marginal marking or faint soiling but very clean generally, publisher's neat blindstamp to a few plate margins, original printed wrappers with printed labels to upper covers, part 6 with numbering altered by hand and with neatly repaired tear to head, part 1 with chipping and wear to spine and some staining and scuffing to covers, but a near-fine copy generally, preserved in custom drop-back box, [Bobins 1436], folio, Nuremberg, Johann Friedrich Frauenholz, 1795-1800.⁂ A superb copy of this series of views from the Duke of Württemberg's estate in Hohenheim, one of the rarest and most desirable German colour plate books on gardens. Charles Eugene, Duke of Württemberg (1728-1793), obtained the former manor of Bombast von Hohenheim for his mistress and later wife Franziska von Hohenheim in 1768. The estate was reconstructed along the lines of an English garden (one of the first in Germany) under the auspices of the court architect Reinhard F. Heinrich Fischer. Around 60 buildings, comprising follies and monuments in Baroque and antique styles, were added to the complex before the duke's death in 1793. Though much of the estate fell into disrepair, several of the buildings were ultimately preserved and the site now houses the botanical gardens of the University of Hohenheim. This appears to be the only complete copy to appear at auction, the last near-complete example being one with the plan and first 23 plates that was sold at Sotheby's in 1965.

Allen (Rev. G.L. & Mrs. [Sarah]) The Views and Flowers from Guzerat and Rajpootana, first edition, printed in red on thick leaves, 13 hand-coloured lithographed plates (7 botanical and 6 views), advertisement leaf at end, ink inscription dated 1859 to front free endpaper, some foxing and soiling, gutta percha perished and becoming loose, original pictorial cloth, gilt, floral endpapers printed in gold, rubbed and soiled, [Bobins 1639], 4to, Paul Jerrard & Son, [1859].⁂ Library Hub records only one UK copy (BL).

CHARLES KINGSLEY (1819-1875) A FOLIO OF CARIACTURE DRAWINGS, along with an envelope addressed to Mr Kingsley in Biarritz from Spain, two botanical pressings of seaweed, masonic interest rules, receipt, church letters and more.The caricatures have strong social-political symbolism. Charles Kingsley was anti-slavery, and wrote at lengths on the subject. One of the caricatures in this lot perhaps depicts an African American man, with the caption below 'the gentleman who has been discovered to be as good as a yankee'.

GEORGE LODDIGES (1786-1846) A LARGE COLLECTION OF BOTANICAL HAND COLOURED PLATES OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS (Qty) In two books, some separated and framed.

Pair of botanical prints

Three botanical prints; after Sir Joshua Reynolds, black and white print "Simplicity" and another

A group of three Wedgwood transfer printed plates, of botanical designs, decorated with Ranunculus flowers, and a Royal Doulton Kirkwood plate of similar appearance

BOTANICAL PRINTS, a pair, framed, 56cm H x 41cm W. (2)

Siesta Key, located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is a beautiful barrier island known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and relaxed atmosphere. Here's an overview of what makes Siesta Key a popular destination:1. Siesta Beach: Siesta Key is renowned for its pristine Siesta Beach, consistently ranked among the top beaches in the United States. The beach is famous for its powdery white quartz sand, which feels cool to the touch and is incredibly soft. The turquoise waters, gentle waves, and wide stretches of shoreline make it an ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, and enjoying stunning sunsets.2. Outdoor Activities: Siesta Key offers a range of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the island's scenic beauty by kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, or taking eco-tours. Fishing charters are available for those interested in angling adventures in the Gulf of Mexico or Sarasota Bay.3. Village of Siesta Key: The Village of Siesta Key is a lively district with a charming beach town vibe. It is home to a variety of shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and bars. Visitors can enjoy casual dining, indulge in fresh seafood, or experience vibrant nightlife in this vibrant coastal community.4. Point of Rocks: Located at the southern end of Siesta Key, Point of Rocks is a popular spot for snorkeling and diving. It is known for its unique limestone formations, which create an underwater habitat for diverse marine life, including tropical fish and coral.5. Nature Parks and Preserves: Siesta Key is surrounded by several nature parks and preserves that offer opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, and wildlife spotting. Nearby parks include the Myakka River State Park and the Oscar Scherer State Park, both offering scenic trails and water-based activities.6. Cultural Attractions: Siesta Key is just a short drive away from the city of Sarasota, which is known for its vibrant cultural scene. Visitors can explore the Ringling Museum of Art, the Sarasota Opera, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and other cultural attractions in the area.7. Relaxation and Wellness: Siesta Key's laid-back atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings make it an ideal destination for relaxation and wellness. Visitors can enjoy yoga classes on the beach, indulge in spa treatments, or simply unwind and soak up the tranquil ambiance.Siesta Key's combination of stunning beaches, outdoor activities, vibrant village, and nearby cultural attractions makes it a popular destination for beach lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking a relaxed coastal getaway. It offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and a welcoming community atmosphere.Mounted to linen.Measures 24 x 36.

Henri Rousseau (1844 – 1910), often referred to as "Le Douanier" (the customs officer), was a French painter known for his distinctive and imaginative style. He is celebrated for his dreamlike and fantastical paintings that often depict lush jungles, exotic animals, and mysterious scenes. Despite his lack of formal artistic training, Rousseau's work had a significant influence on modern art.Key aspects of Henri Rousseau's life and work include:1. **Self-Taught Artist:** Rousseau began painting as a hobby while working as a customs officer in Paris. He had no formal art education, and much of his technique was self-taught. This contributed to his unique and unconventional style.2. **Primitivism and Naïve Art:** Rousseau's work is often associated with primitivism and naïve art, which emphasize simplicity, bold colors, and a childlike perspective. His lack of formal training led to an uninhibited and original approach to painting.3. **Exotic Landscapes:** Rousseau is best known for his lush jungle scenes, even though he had never visited the tropics. His imagination and sources like botanical gardens and illustrated books inspired his depictions of exotic flora and fauna.4. **Dreamlike Quality:** Many of Rousseau's paintings have a dreamlike quality, blurring the line between reality and fantasy. His compositions often feature juxtapositions of different elements, creating a sense of mystery and wonder.5. **Portraits and Landscapes:** In addition to jungle scenes, Rousseau also painted portraits and landscapes. His portraits often exhibit a similar naïve style, with subjects posing in a straightforward manner against imaginative backgrounds.6. **Criticism and Recognition:** Rousseau faced criticism from the art establishment during his lifetime due to his unconventional approach. However, his work also garnered the attention of avant-garde artists, including Pablo Picasso and other members of the artistic community.7. **Influence on Modern Art:** Rousseau's unique style and approach had a significant impact on modern art movements such as Fauvism, Surrealism, and Cubism. Artists admired his innovative use of color, his uninhibited creativity, and his ability to challenge conventional artistic norms.8. **Legacy:** Henri Rousseau's legacy continues to be celebrated for his contributions to modern art. His ability to create captivating and imaginative worlds through his paintings has left an indelible mark on the art world.Henri Rousseau's distinctive style, characterized by its dreamlike quality, vivid colors, and fantastical subjects, has made him a beloved and influential figure in the history of art. Despite initial criticism, his work has stood the test of time and remains a source of inspiration for artists and art enthusiasts alike.Measures 40 x 28.

4 Large Witts Collection Co Botanical decorated lidded storage jars

A quantity of Royal Worcester 'Evesham' pattern Tableware, comprising Tureeens, Pie Dishes, etc. together with a set of 24 Royal Worcester and Compton Woodhouse Spice Jars, each for different spice with certificates and a small quantity of Portmeirion Botanical Garden and Pomona (a lot)

THREE VICTORIAN STAFFORDSHIRE BONE CHINA DESSERT DISHES, circa 1850, botanical painted centres and raised gilt border, plate 24cms diam., dishes 34cms diam. (3)Provenance: Pembrokeshire Country House. Comments: plate cracked, viewing advised

HARRISON (Joseph, Editor). The Floricultural Cabinet and Florists Magazine, four volumes, comprises: volume X, XII-XIV, published London: Whittaker & Co., 1842, 1844, 1845 & [1846] first editions, engraved title-pages (lacking in volumes XIII and XIV) letterpress title-pages (lacking in volume XIV) full-page colour illustrated botanical plates, captioned with the Latin names beneath. A journal for professional and home gardeners, florists, and others, originally published monthly from 1833 until 1859, articles included aspects of flower cultivation, newly identified and rare plants, and gardening techniques, later endpapers, volume X with original green endpapers bound in, each volume except volume XVI with marbled edges, later calf over marbled boards, decorative spines, gilt, with leather labels titled in gilt, 8vo.(4) Joseph Harrison (1798?-1856) was a British horticulturalist and editor of horticultural periodicals. In 1830, with Richard Gill Curtis, he filed a patent relating to the glazing of greenhouses and in 1837, he moved to Downham, Norfolk, where he set up as a florist. His journal was a huge success selling more than 50,000 copies in its first nine months and after Harrisons death his sons made it a weekly publication renamed The Gardeners Weekly and Floricultural Cabinet.Condition Report: light foxing and marks throughout affecting some of the plates, spine ends and corners rubbed.

Curtis, William, 1746-1799 Flora londinensis: or plates and descriptions of such plants as grow wild in the environs of London: with their places of growth, and times of flowering; their several names according to Linnaeus and other authors: with a particular description of each plant in Latin and English. To which are added, their several uses in medicine, agriculture, rural oeconomy, and other arts. London: printed for the author, 1777, Volume I title with oval engraved vignette, subscribers' list, with Index I in which the Plants contained in the first Faciculue are arranged to the System of Linnaeus, Index II, Index II, 44 hand-coloured engraved plates and a second volume with Index I in which the Plants contained in the second Faciculue are arranged to the System of Linnaeus,II and III bound with 46 hand-coloured engraved plates and a third volume , A catalogue of certain plants, growing wild, chiefly in the environs of Settle, in Yorkshire, observed by W. Curtis, in a six weeks botanical excursion from London, made at the request of J. C. Lettsom, ... in the months of July and August, 1782. with Index I In which the Plants contained in the forth Faciculue are arranged to the System of Linnaeus. Index II. Index III, bound with 61 hand-coloured engraved plates (3)Marbled boards with spines in poor condition, loose stitching and some loose plates, plates are generally good with some discolouration to the edges, occasional foxing and creasing, viewing in person is recommended

NO RESERVE Tournefort (Joseph Pitton de) The Compleat Herbal: or, the Botanical Institutions..., 2 vol., 260 engraved plates only (of 267), all hand-coloured, browning, spotting and foxing, mainly to text but also affecting some plates, vol. 1 initial c.50ff. with small paper repair at fore-edge foot, modern half calf with morocco labels, modern slipcase, 1719-30 § Goldsmoth (Oliver) A History of the Earth and Animated Nature, 2 vol., half-titles, frontispieces and additional pictorial titles in colour, 70 plates only (of 72) of which many with colour, bookplates, some foxing or spotting to plates, contemporary half calf, Edinburgh, 1860; and 6 others botany and natural history, 8vo (10)

HEREMAN SAMUEL (Ed).  Paxton's Botanical Dictionary. Orig. green cloth gilt, some foxing & spotting. 1868; also J. E. Smith, An Introduction to Physiological & Systematical Botany, 12 eng. plates, orig. embossed dark cloth, 1836.  (2).

CURTIS W.  3 hand col. botanical engs. in gilt frames, 1790/1791.

Dugdale, Sir William The Antiquities of Warwickshire London: for John Osborn and Thomas Longman, 1730. Second edition, 2 volumes, folio, contemporary sprinkled calf, rebacked, engraved portrait frontispiece, 23 engraved plates and maps only (of 24), of which 20 double-page, bookplates of William Fermor of Tusmore, Oxfordshire, and the Barons Holland of Holland House, variable damp-stainingHakewill, James. The History of Windsor, and its Neighbourhood. London: Edmund Lloyd, 1813. First edition, large-paper copy printed for subscribers (79 listed), large 4to (412 x 315 mm), xviii 359 pp., contemporary dark red morocco gilt over thick bevelled boards, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, 18 engraved plates including frontispiece, 3 engraved maps (one double-page), engraved vignettes, text and plates printed on thick wove paper (text watermarked J Whatman 1811), occasional interleaves, bookplate, laid-in tissue-guards, pale discolouration to covers, spotting and occasional marginal damp-staining to plates and maps, 2D1 closed with tear to lower margin;Sims, John. Curtis's Botanical Magazine. London: printed by Stephen Couchman, published by Sherwood, Neely, & Jones, 1816 & 1822. Volumes 43 & 49, 8vo, non-uniform half leather bindings (volume 49 front board near-detached), 90 and 82 hand-coloured engraved plates (several folding), occasional light damp-stains to top margins of plates in volume 43, volume 49 first plate working loose;and approx. 15 others, mainly Scottish topography, including A. H. Evans, A Fauna of the Tweed Area, 1911 (first edition, original cloth), A. E. Gathorne-Hardy, Autumns in Argyleshire with Rod and Gun, 1900 (first edition, original cloth), and similar

A 19th Century Staffordshire part dessert service comprising tall comport and four matched plates, all hand painted to the central well with botanical studies within gilded and celadon green borders, impressed numerical codes.

Curtis's Botanical Magazine. pts 1-4. R.H.S. London 1951 plus Walcot (M.V.) Illustrations of North American Pitcherplants. Smithsonian 1935, loose in folder plus Select Orchidaceous Plants, Kingsmead reprint (qty)

H&R Daniel - A part dessert service, circa 1830pattern 4988, of 'ribbed' form, Variation A, with broad apple green borders, decorated with large botanical studies of flowers, comprising two square dishes, numbered to bases, 28cm wide and six plates, 22.5cm diameter (8)Provenance: The Michael Berthoud Collection. Sold together with a purchase receipt for the pair of dishes and four of the plates, from Grosvenor Antiques, London, in 1976.Literature: One of the square dishes is illustrated in Berthoud, H&R Daniel, plate 78 and further illustrated in Smith and Beardmore, Identifying Daniel Tablewares, page 147.Condition:Condition is good with no damages or restoration. There are some scratches to the green ground and some slight wear to the flowers, most noticeably to the pair of square plates. Please see additional images.

A Chamberlain's Worcester soup plate from the Carnatic Service, dated 1820, painted with a specimen of purple flowering henbane within blue moulded borders picked out in white and gilt, a small panel inscribed in Arabic with 'Amir-al-Hind Nawab Azam Jah Bahadur 1236 Hÿri', the date corresponding to 1820 AD, the plant probably copied from a William Curtis botanical illustration, red title to the underside, printed marks, 25.5cmThis service was ordered by Azam Jah, His Highness the Nawab (sometimes Nabob) of the Carnatic in 1820 and delivered from Worcester in 1823. The service was sold at Bonhams on 11th May 1978, lot 115.

Two creamware tazzae, 19th century, one painted with a botanical specimen of a poppy to the interior and other flowers to the sides, the other Wedgwood and decorated with scattered leaves and nuts, a New Hall teapot decorated with the Boy in the Window pattern, and a Continental coffee pot and cover painted in blue, some damages and restorations, 32.5cm max. (6)

Two Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica coffee cans and saucers, 20th century, the cans painted with botanical specimens Vesicaria arctica R.Br and Ranunculus hyperboreus Rollb titled in Latin to the reverse, the saucers and cans with gilt and pink borders, printed marks and three wave marks, one can with a faint crack to the handle, 13.7cm. (4)

Two Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica coffee cans and saucers, 20th century, the cans painted with botanical specimans Vicia lathyroides L and Ranunculus hyperboreus Rottb titled in Latin to the foot, the saucers and cans with gilt and pink borders, printed and three wave marks, 14cm max (4)

Quantity of botanical vintage photographic glass plates

A collection of Portmeirion Botanical Garden pattern cheese dish and cover, tazza, a pair of candlesticks, dip bowls and tray, together with flatwares.

Coloured botanical print

A Tolly Final Brew together with a Ministers Bros. Botanical Brewers Ipswich 1936 flagon

BOTANICAL PRINTS, set of four, framed, 50cm x 35cm each. (4)

Victorian Copeland, Botanical dessert service, decorated with floral sprigs to the centre with a pink and gilt border, comprising five comports and seven plates, largest comport H20cm, plate D22cmCondition Report:One comport is missing its footed base

Set of 6 L/E botanical prints

A Creamware Tea Cannister, circa 1760, moulded with the portrait of a lady and gent and inscribed Chas & Elizth Maiting14.5cm highA Similar Teapot, painted in the manner of Robinson & Rhodes with landscapes12cm highA Mug With Reeded Strap Handle, inscribed "Better Luck Still"11.5cmA Barrel Shaped Cream Jug, with beaded rims, flowerhead handle terminals and enamelled with flower sprigs7cm high A Pearlware Plate, painted with a named botanical specimen "Primrose" under a brown line rim21cm diameter (5)Te cannister - base lacking, large section of the collar lacking, cracked, replacement metal cover.Teapot - lacking lid, small spout chip, handle slightly abradedMug - badly cracked, section of the rim filledPlate - noc hips or cracks, wearJug - cracks, some flaking to the glaze

B J McGuireA set of five, Botanical Studiessigned, watercolour heightened in white, 31cm x 25.5cm