Mark Catesby (British, 1679-1749), Two Prints from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands

Hand-colored engravings on laid paper, 18th century, the first possibly printed later or a hand-colored reproduction, "Brown Booby" and "The Snow-Bird...," housed in uniform matting and gilt framing, the second not under glass.

Platemarks 14 x 10 1/4 in.; DOA 27 1/4 x 20 in.

From a private North Carolina collection

Scattered foxing, toning, and small creases/sheet waviness; the second with pale moisture stain and two small margin tears; frame wear; not examined out of frames.