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  • Daniel G. Elliot's Lithographs from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats, Felis Shawiana
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Daniel G. Elliot's Lithographs from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats, Felis Shawiana

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). Felis Shawiana. Lithographs with original handcolor. From A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats. London, 1878-1881. 18 1/2" x 23 1/2" sheet. After Audubon, America's Most Distinguished 19th Century Natural History Artist. From the most splendid monograph ever made on this group of animals (Cats, Lions, Pumas, Tigers, Panthers). In the Preface Elliot remarks of Wolf's illustrations: "It is quite unnecessary for me to call attention to the Plates which ornament this volume. They are worthy of the great artist who produced them, and they bear an enhanced value." Josef Wolf, from German origin, was the first of a select group of continental bird and animal artists to be attracted to England, to be followed by artists as Keulemans, Smit and Gronvold. He became one of the most celebrated artists of his time.

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  • Daniel G. Elliot's Lithographs from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats, Felis Manul
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Daniel G. Elliot's Lithographs from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats, Felis Manul

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). Felis Manul. Lithographs with original handcolor. From A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats. London, 1878-1881. 18 1/2" x 23 1/2" sheet. After Audubon, America's Most Distinguished 19th Century Natural History Artist. From the most splendid monograph ever made on this group of animals (Cats, Lions, Pumas, Tigers, Panthers). In the Preface Elliot remarks of Wolf's illustrations: "It is quite unnecessary for me to call attention to the Plates which ornament this volume. They are worthy of the great artist who produced them, and they bear an enhanced value." Josef Wolf, from German origin, was the first of a select group of continental bird and animal artists to be attracted to England, to be followed by artists as Keulemans, Smit and Gronvold. He became one of the most celebrated artists of his time.

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  • Daniel G. Elliot's Lithographs from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats, Felis Catus
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Daniel G. Elliot's Lithographs from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats, Felis Catus

    Est: $1,500 - $3,000

    ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). Felis Catus. Lithograph with original handcolor. From A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats. London, 1878-1881. 18 1/2" x 23 1/2" sheet. After Audubon, America's Most Distinguished 19th Century Natural History Artist. From the most splendid monograph ever made on this group of animals (Cats, Lions, Pumas, Tigers, Panthers). In the Preface Elliot remarks of Wolf's illustrations: "It is quite unnecessary for me to call attention to the Plates which ornament this volume. They are worthy of the great artist who produced them, and they bear an enhanced value." Josef Wolf, from German origin, was the first of a select group of continental bird and animal artists to be attracted to England, to be followed by artists as Keulemans, Smit and Gronvold. He became one of the most celebrated artists of his time.

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  • DANIEL GIRAUD ELLIOT, (American 1835-1915). Two Framed Plates: "Larus brachyrhynchus" and "Larus Hutchinsii", Lithograph, Sight: 17.5 x 22.5 inches; frame: 28 x 33 inches
    Apr. 02, 2026

    DANIEL GIRAUD ELLIOT, (American 1835-1915). Two Framed Plates: "Larus brachyrhynchus" and "Larus Hutchinsii", Lithograph, Sight: 17.5 x 22.5 inches; frame: 28 x 33 inches

    Est: $350 - $600

    DANIEL GIRAUD ELLIOT American, 1835-1915 Lithograph As published in "The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America." New York, Elliot, 1866-69. Original lithograph, hand-colored at publication, from a rare compendium of American ornithological prints. It features two different species of gulls, identified by the captions at the bottom: "LARUS BRACHYRHYNCHUS" and "LARUS HUTCHINSII". The larger, open-mouthed bird appears to be the representation of Larus Hutchinsii, while the bird in the foreground is Larus Brachyrhynchus. Another gull is shown in flight in the background, near the horizon line over the water. The print depicts the birds standing on a sandy shore with some sparse vegetation. The lower left corner includes the inscription "Drawn & Printed in colours by W. E. Hitchcock. N. Y." and the lower right corner reads "Britton & Co. Lith. N. Y. Publis'h'd," indicating it was drawn and color-printed by W. E. Hitchcock and lithographed and published by Britton & Co. in New York. Framed. Not examined out of frame. -

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  • Elliot - Wattled Bird of Paradise
    Mar. 14, 2026

    Elliot - Wattled Bird of Paradise

    Est: $800 - $1,600

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Elliot - Incomparable Bird of Paradise
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Elliot - Incomparable Bird of Paradise

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Wallace's Bird of Paradise
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Elliot - Wallace's Bird of Paradise

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Pair of Bird Lithographs (Bower-Bird & Manucode)
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Elliot - Pair of Bird Lithographs (Bower-Bird & Manucode)

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Included in this lot: Black Manucode Great Bower-Bird Description of the work: This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Hemprich's Hornbill
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Hemprich's Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Bushy-crested Hornbill
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Bushy-crested Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot - Regent Bird
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Elliot - Regent Bird

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Magnificent Bird of Paradise
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Elliot - Magnificent Bird of Paradise

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Wilson's Bird of Paradise
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Elliot - Wilson's Bird of Paradise

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Crowned Hornbill
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Crowned Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Cochin-China Pied Hornbill
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Cochin-China Pied Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot - Superb Bird of Paradise
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Elliot - Superb Bird of Paradise

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Pair of Bird or Paradise Lithographs
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Elliot - Pair of Bird or Paradise Lithographs

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Included in this lot: Golden-winged Bird of Paradise Golden Bird of Paradise Description of the work: This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Temminck's Pied Hornbill
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Temminck's Pied Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Semi-Helmeted Hornbill
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Semi-Helmeted Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot - Great Bird of Paradise
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Elliot - Great Bird of Paradise

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - King Bird of Paradise
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Elliot - King Bird of Paradise

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Flat-Casque Hornbill
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Flat-Casque Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Black Hornbill
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Black Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot - Prince Albert's Rifle-Bird
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Elliot - Prince Albert's Rifle-Bird

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Twelve-wire Bird of Paradise
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Elliot - Twelve-wire Bird of Paradise

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Spotted Bower-Bird
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Elliot - Spotted Bower-Bird

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Six-shafted Bird of Paradise
    Jan. 17, 2026

    Elliot - Six-shafted Bird of Paradise

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Queen Victoria's Rifle-Bird
    Jan. 17, 2026

    Elliot - Queen Victoria's Rifle-Bird

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This stunning folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise. The work was published in London by the Elliot for subscribers in 1873. Each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by J. Smit after Joseph Wolf's illustrations and colored by J. D. White. "The plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of Elliot's considerable wealth, Wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds." (Dance) Elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: "The drawings of Mr. Wolf will, I am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. Mr. J. Smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... In the colouring of the plates Mr. J.D. White has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful." Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates.

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  • Elliot - Ringless Chinese Pheasant
    Jan. 03, 2026

    Elliot - Ringless Chinese Pheasant

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This stunning, originally hand-colored folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot’s work A Monograph of the Phasianidae or Family of the Pheasants. The work was published in New York by Elliot between 1870 and 1872. The fine lithographed plates are after J. Wolf and J. Smit by J. G. Keulemans, and colored by J. D. White at the time of publication. Elliot's work presented here is described by Sitwell as "the equal in every way to any work by Gould." R. M. Mengel noted that "of the great nineteenth-century ornithological monographs, none save Audubon's is so sumptuous' ("Beauty and the Beast: Natural History and Art", The Living Bird, 1979-1980). Elliot regarded the pheasants as the most important to the human race "containing within it the species that afford food for thousands of mankind, and also those which are the original source of all the domestic poultry met with throughout the civilized world." Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates. Elliot was a prominent American zoologist. He was one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the American Ornithologists’ Union. Elliot was also curator of zoology at Chicago’s Field Museum. Elliot dedicated the work to Wolf, "whose unrivalled talent has graced this work with its chief attraction, and whose marvellous power of delineating animal life renders him unequalled in our time" (Dedication). The work pushed Wolf's notoriety to "the same rank as Audubon and Edward Lear as a bird-painter." (Fine Bird Books) Elliot also stated his intentions for the work in the preface: "Since the time of Wilson and Audubon, no work has been published upon American Ornithology, containing life-size reproductions of the various species that have been discovered since the labors of those great men were finished… It was, therefore, with the desire to contribute, as might be in my power, towards the elucidation of the comparatively little known species of the Birds of North America, their habits and economy, as well as to render their forms familiar so far as life-size representations of them might serve to do, that I undertook the present publication." It is believed that the lithographs stones for this work were destroyed after 150 copies were taken, making it a rare and desirable piece for any collection. (see Sothebys London, 5 June 2001)

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Pied Hornbill
    Jan. 03, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Pied Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Lord Walden's Hornbill
    Jan. 03, 2026

    Elliot & Keulemans - Lord Walden's Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • DANIEL GIRAUD ELLIOT (American, 1835-1915). Plate: "Larus brachyrhynchus" and "Larus Hutchinsii", As published in "The New and Heretofo
    Dec. 18, 2025

    DANIEL GIRAUD ELLIOT (American, 1835-1915). Plate: "Larus brachyrhynchus" and "Larus Hutchinsii", As published in "The New and Heretofo

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    DANIEL GIRAUD ELLIOT (American, 1835-1915). Plate: "Larus brachyrhynchus" and "Larus Hutchinsii", As published in "The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America." New York, Elliot, 1866-69. Original lithograph, hand-colored at publication, from a rare compendium of American ornithological prints. It features two different species of gulls, identified by the captions at the bottom: "LARUS BRACHYRHYNCHUS" and "LARUS HUTCHINSII". The larger, open-mouthed bird appears to be the representation of Larus Hutchinsii, while the bird in the foreground is Larus Brachyrhynchus. Another gull is shown in flight in the background, near the horizon line over the water. The print depicts the birds standing on a sandy shore with some sparse vegetation. The lower left corner includes the inscription "Drawn & Printed in colours by W. E. Hitchcock. N. Y." and the lower right corner reads "Britton & Co. Lith. N. Y. Publis'h'd," indicating it was drawn and color-printed by W. E. Hitchcock and lithographed and published by Britton & Co. in New York. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - Sight: 17.5 x 22.5 inches; frame: 28 x 33 inches

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  • Elliot - Ringless Chinese Pheasant
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Elliot - Ringless Chinese Pheasant

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    This stunning, originally hand-colored folio lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot’s work A Monograph of the Phasianidae or Family of the Pheasants. The work was published in New York by Elliot between 1870 and 1872. The fine lithographed plates are after J. Wolf and J. Smit by J. G. Keulemans, and colored by J. D. White at the time of publication. Elliot's work presented here is described by Sitwell as "the equal in every way to any work by Gould." R. M. Mengel noted that "of the great nineteenth-century ornithological monographs, none save Audubon's is so sumptuous' ("Beauty and the Beast: Natural History and Art", The Living Bird, 1979-1980). Elliot regarded the pheasants as the most important to the human race "containing within it the species that afford food for thousands of mankind, and also those which are the original source of all the domestic poultry met with throughout the civilized world." Elliot’s lithographs are some of the most valuable American bird plates. Elliot was a prominent American zoologist. He was one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York and the American Ornithologists’ Union. Elliot was also curator of zoology at Chicago’s Field Museum. Elliot dedicated the work to Wolf, "whose unrivalled talent has graced this work with its chief attraction, and whose marvellous power of delineating animal life renders him unequalled in our time" (Dedication). The work pushed Wolf's notoriety to "the same rank as Audubon and Edward Lear as a bird-painter." (Fine Bird Books) Elliot also stated his intentions for the work in the preface: "Since the time of Wilson and Audubon, no work has been published upon American Ornithology, containing life-size reproductions of the various species that have been discovered since the labors of those great men were finished… It was, therefore, with the desire to contribute, as might be in my power, towards the elucidation of the comparatively little known species of the Birds of North America, their habits and economy, as well as to render their forms familiar so far as life-size representations of them might serve to do, that I undertook the present publication." It is believed that the lithographs stones for this work were destroyed after 150 copies were taken, making it a rare and desirable piece for any collection. (see Sothebys London, 5 June 2001)

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Ceylonese Grey Hornbill
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - Ceylonese Grey Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - White-crested Hornbill
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - White-crested Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915), LAMPRONETTA FISCHERI; CHLOEPHAGA CANAGICA TWO, 1866-69
    Dec. 11, 2025

    Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915), LAMPRONETTA FISCHERI; CHLOEPHAGA CANAGICA TWO, 1866-69

    Est: $400 - $600

    Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915), American LAMPRONETTA FISCHERI; CHLOEPHAGA CANAGICA TWO, 1866-69 hand-coloured lithographs on wove paper 2 plates from a rare compendium of American ornithological prints titled The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America 18 x 23.1 in — 45.7 x 58.7 cm Estimate: $400—600 CAD

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Black-and-white Hornbill
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - Black-and-white Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Sharpe's Hornbill
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - Sharpe's Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - White-headed Hornbill
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - White-headed Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Manilla Hornbill
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - Manilla Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - White-billed Hornbill
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - White-billed Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS RUBIGINOSA
    Nov. 22, 2025

    ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS RUBIGINOSA

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). Felis Rubiginosa. Lithograph with original hand color. London, 1878-1881 from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats. 18 1/2" x 23 1/2" sheet. After Audubon, America's Most Distinguished 19th Century Natural History Artist. From the most splendid monograph ever made on this group of animals (Cats, Lions, Pumas, Tigers, Panthers). In the Preface Elliot remarks of Wolf's illustrations: "It is quite unnecessary for me to call attention to the Plates which ornament this volume. They are worthy of the great artist who produced them, and they bear an enhanced value." Josef Wolf, from German origin, was the first of a select group of continental bird and animal artists to be attracted to England, to be followed by artists as Keulemans, Smit and Gronvold. He became one of the most celebrated artists of his time.

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  • ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS PARDINA
    Nov. 22, 2025

    ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS PARDINA

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). Felis Pardina. Lithograph with original hand color. London, 1878-1881 from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats. 18 1/2" x 23 1/2" sheet. After Audubon, America's Most Distinguished 19th Century Natural History Artist. From the most splendid monograph ever made on this group of animals (Cats, Lions, Pumas, Tigers, Panthers). In the Preface Elliot remarks of Wolf's illustrations: "It is quite unnecessary for me to call attention to the Plates which ornament this volume. They are worthy of the great artist who produced them, and they bear an enhanced value." Josef Wolf, from German origin, was the first of a select group of continental bird and animal artists to be attracted to England, to be followed by artists as Keulemans, Smit and Gronvold. He became one of the most celebrated artists of his time.

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  • ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS ORNATA
    Nov. 22, 2025

    ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS ORNATA

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). Felis Ornata. Lithograph with original hand color. London, 1878-1881 from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats. 23 1/2" x 18 1/2" sheet. After Audubon, America's Most Distinguished 19th Century Natural History Artist. From the most splendid monograph ever made on this group of animals (Cats, Lions, Pumas, Tigers, Panthers). In the Preface Elliot remarks of Wolf's illustrations: "It is quite unnecessary for me to call attention to the Plates which ornament this volume. They are worthy of the great artist who produced them, and they bear an enhanced value." Josef Wolf, from German origin, was the first of a select group of continental bird and animal artists to be attracted to England, to be followed by artists as Keulemans, Smit and Gronvold. He became one of the most celebrated artists of his time.

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  • ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS LYNX
    Nov. 22, 2025

    ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS LYNX

    Est: $1,800 - $2,500

    ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). Felis Lynx. Lithograph with original hand color. London, 1878-1881 from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats. 23 1/2" x 18 1/2" sheet. After Audubon, America's Most Distinguished 19th Century Natural History Artist. From the most splendid monograph ever made on this group of animals (Cats, Lions, Pumas, Tigers, Panthers). In the Preface Elliot remarks of Wolf's illustrations: "It is quite unnecessary for me to call attention to the Plates which ornament this volume. They are worthy of the great artist who produced them, and they bear an enhanced value." Josef Wolf, from German origin, was the first of a select group of continental bird and animal artists to be attracted to England, to be followed by artists as Keulemans, Smit and Gronvold. He became one of the most celebrated artists of his time.

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  • ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS EYRA
    Nov. 22, 2025

    ELLIOT LITHOGRAPH FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE FELIDAE - FELIS EYRA

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). Felis Eyra. Lithograph with original hand color. London, 1878-1881 from A Monograph of the Felidae or Family of Cats. 18 1/2" x 23 1/2" sheet. After Audubon, America's Most Distinguished 19th Century Natural History Artist. From the most splendid monograph ever made on this group of animals (Cats, Lions, Pumas, Tigers, Panthers). In the Preface Elliot remarks of Wolf's illustrations: "It is quite unnecessary for me to call attention to the Plates which ornament this volume. They are worthy of the great artist who produced them, and they bear an enhanced value." Josef Wolf, from German origin, was the first of a select group of continental bird and animal artists to be attracted to England, to be followed by artists as Keulemans, Smit and Gronvold. He became one of the most celebrated artists of his time.

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Red-Faced Ground Hornbill
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - Red-Faced Ground Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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  • Elliot & Keulemans - Ground Hornbill
    Nov. 22, 2025

    Elliot & Keulemans - Ground Hornbill

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This beautiful hornbill lithograph is from Daniel Giraud Elliot's A Monograph of the Bucerotidae, or Family of the Hornbills. The work was published in New York by Taylor & Francis of London between 1877 and 1882. This first edition work is a "comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills" (Zimmer) from one of the best known American ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by John Gerrard Keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period." The lithographs were printed by M. & N. Hanhart. This is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. "The Bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the Ethiopian and Oriental Regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the Malay archipelago" (introduction). Hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of "enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched" (introduction). The male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. She will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. The bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by Keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. Keulemans was born in Rotterdam, Holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in England, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in London in 1912. He was "undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. He was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations" (Feathers to brush p. 47) Daniel Giraud Elliot (1835-1915) was an American zoologist. He produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of John Gould's works. He served as the first curator of zoology for the Field Museum in Chicago. He was the founder of the American Ornithologist Union and one of the founders of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. He contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of Elliot, Buller, Dresser, and The Ibis. According to Jackson (Bird Illustrators, p. 90), “The great value of Keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. The bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. The feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.”

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