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  • Lewin - 4 Bird Engravings
    May. 04, 2024

    Lewin - 4 Bird Engravings

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This wonderful engraving with original hand-coloring is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain, systematically arranged, accurately engraved, and painted from nature; with descriptions including the natural history of each bird. The work was partially engraved by William Lewin, with his sons completing the engravings after his early death. It was published in London for J. Johnson between 1797 and 1801. William Lewin (1747-1795) was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • LEWIN, William (1747-1795) The Insects of Great Britain. London: J. Johnso
    Jul. 12, 2023

    LEWIN, William (1747-1795) The Insects of Great Britain. London: J. Johnso

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    LEWIN, William (1747-1795) The Insects of Great Britain. London: J. Johnson, 1795.

    Christie's
  • Lewin (William) The Insects of Great Britain..., first edition, first issue, 46 fine hand-coloured engraved plates, 1795.
    Jul. 05, 2023

    Lewin (William) The Insects of Great Britain..., first edition, first issue, 46 fine hand-coloured engraved plates, 1795.

    Est: £750 - £1,000

    Lewin (William) The Insects of Great Britain...with the Natural History of each Species, vol.1 only [all published], first edition, first issue, titles and text in English and French, 46 magnificent hand-coloured engraved plates, one or two small marks or smudges but an excellent copy with the colours fresh and bright, engraved bookplate of Spains Hall, Finchingfield, Essex, contemporary half russia, rubbed, corners a little worn, rebacked, [Hagen 476.1; Lisney 410; Nissen ZBI 2488], 4to, J.Johnson, 1795. ⁂ Including all the species known at the time, the life-like illustrations set a new standard for future works.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Lewin (William) The Insects of Great Britain, vol.1 only (all published), printed for J. Johnson, 1795.
    Mar. 30, 2023

    Lewin (William) The Insects of Great Britain, vol.1 only (all published), printed for J. Johnson, 1795.

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    Lewin (William) The Insects of Great Britain, vol.1 only (all published), first edition, titles and text in French and English, 46 hand-coloured engraved plates, tissue guards, contemporary calf, gilt, rebacked, corners worn, [Nissen ZBI 2488], 4to, printed for J. Johnson, 1795. ⁂ Rare, Lewin here includes all the species known at the time, the life-like illustrations set a new standard for future works.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • Bird Antique Watercolor
    Jun. 18, 2022

    Bird Antique Watercolor

    Est: $50 - $75

    Watercolor natural history study of a bird of prey by William Lewin (1747-1795). From The Birds of Great Britain, 1789. 13 1/2" x 11".

    Copake Auction Inc.
  • Lewin (William). The Insects of Great Britain, 1795
    Mar. 02, 2022

    Lewin (William). The Insects of Great Britain, 1795

    Est: £400 - £600

    Lewin (William). The Insects of Great Britain, 1795 Lewin (William). The Insects of Great Britain, systematically arranged, accurately engraved, and painted from nature, with the natural history of each species, volume I [all published[, London: printed for J. Johnson, 1795, 45 hand-coloured engraved plates only (of 46, lacking plate 22), text in English and French, p. 62 with contemporary annotations, a few minor spots, contemporary boards, some wear to spine and edges, 4to Qty: (1) Footnote: Nissen ZBI 2488.

    Dominic Winter Auctions
  • Lewin - 5 Original Bird Watercolors
    May. 22, 2021

    Lewin - 5 Original Bird Watercolors

    Est: $400 - $800

    Included in this lot: Sanderling. 183 Kentish Plover. 185 Pigmy Curlew. 155 Jack Snipe. 159 Spotted Snipe. 164 Description: This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin - Pair of Original Grous Watercolors
    May. 22, 2021

    Lewin - Pair of Original Grous Watercolors

    Est: $400 - $800

    Included in this lot: Great Grous. 132 Black Grous. 133 Description: This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin - 3 Original Bird Watercolors
    May. 22, 2021

    Lewin - 3 Original Bird Watercolors

    Est: $400 - $800

    Included in this lot: Ptarmigan. 134 Red Grous. 135 Quail. 138 Description: This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin - Pair of Original Bird Watercolors
    May. 22, 2021

    Lewin - Pair of Original Bird Watercolors

    Est: $400 - $800

    Included in this lot: Red-Lark. 93 Lesser Pettichaps. 101 Description: This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Lanner Falcon. 17
    Mar. 13, 2021

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Lanner Falcon. 17

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Moor Buzzard. 8
    Mar. 13, 2021

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Moor Buzzard. 8

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • 5 William Lewin Watercolors of Birds, c. 1793
    Mar. 09, 2021

    5 William Lewin Watercolors of Birds, c. 1793

    Est: $600 - $800

    Description: (British, 1747-1795), 5 Watercolors of Birds and 4 with their Associated Prints from the Birds of Great-Britain by William Lewin, comprising Tawney Bunting, published by W. Lewin 1793 (some foxing), Bullfinch (dark foxing mark on watercolor), Reed Bunting (foxing), Hawfinch (minor foxing) and a watercolor of a Thrush (paper slightly wavy, frame size: 22 in. x 20 1/2 in.) Size of larger frames: H. 22 1/4 in. x W. 30 in. Measurements: Height: of 3 larger frames 22 1/4 in. x Width: 30 in. Condition: Good overall condition, see description.

    Everard Auctions and Appraisals
  • Lewin - 6 Original Bird Watercolors
    Feb. 20, 2021

    Lewin - 6 Original Bird Watercolors

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Ringtail Eagle. 3
    Nov. 21, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Ringtail Eagle. 3

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Common Heron. 148
    Nov. 21, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Common Heron. 148

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Red-throated Diver. 230
    Nov. 21, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Red-throated Diver. 230

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Black-throated Diver. 229
    Nov. 21, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Black-throated Diver. 229

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Egret. 149
    Nov. 21, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Egret. 149

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - White Heron. 150
    Nov. 21, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - White Heron. 150

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Martin. 124
    Nov. 21, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Martin. 124

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Lanner Falcon. 17
    Nov. 14, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Lanner Falcon. 17

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Moor Buzzard. 8
    Nov. 14, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Moor Buzzard. 8

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Whistling Swan. 236
    Nov. 14, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Whistling Swan. 236

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Mute Swan. 237
    Nov. 14, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Mute Swan. 237

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Puffin. 225
    Nov. 14, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Puffin. 225

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - House Sparrow. 77
    Nov. 14, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - House Sparrow. 77

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Green-headed Bunting. 76
    Nov. 14, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Green-headed Bunting. 76

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Rough-legged Falcon
    Nov. 07, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Rough-legged Falcon

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Kite
    Nov. 07, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Kite

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Grasshopper Warbler
    Nov. 07, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Grasshopper Warbler

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Lesser Pettichaps
    Nov. 07, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Lesser Pettichaps

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Golden Eagle. 2
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Golden Eagle. 2

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Rook. 35
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Rook. 35

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Common Stare. 56
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Common Stare. 56

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Black-Cap Warbler. 116
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Black-Cap Warbler. 116

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Nightingale. 99
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Nightingale. 99

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Greater Pettichaps. 100
    Oct. 31, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Greater Pettichaps. 100

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Jerfalcon. 16
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Jerfalcon. 16

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Carrion Crown. 34
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Carrion Crown. 34

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Pied Oyster-Catcher. 188
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Pied Oyster-Catcher. 188

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Ringed Plover. 184
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Ringed Plover. 184

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Common Linnet. 83
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Common Linnet. 83

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Tree Finch. 78
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Tree Finch. 78

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Field-Lark. 92
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Field-Lark. 92

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Tit-Lark. 91
    Oct. 24, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Tit-Lark. 91

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Raven. 33
    Oct. 17, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Raven. 33

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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  • Lewin, Original Watercolor - Pheasant. 131
    Oct. 17, 2020

    Lewin, Original Watercolor - Pheasant. 131

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, original watercolor is from the beautiful ornithological collection by William Lewin entitled The Birds of Great Britain. Lewin created just 60 sets of these unique original watercolors. Lewin traced each image by hand then colored them himself. Its scarcity has lead it to be known as “The rarest of all English bird books.” Lewin was “the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day,” according to Swainson. Not only depicting the birds, Lewin also rendered the eggs of each bird found in his work. The birds themselves are captured in lifelike poses, quite to the contrast of other works during this period. This superb first edition is distinguished from the second edition in which the plates are slightly smaller and are hand-colored engravings rather than original watercolors. In all, Lewin painted over 20,000 watercolors for the 60 sets, an enormous feat for any individual. Great Bird Books gives this delightful work its highest rating of three stars.

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