Francis Orpen Morris Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Francis Orpen Morris Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 26, 2025
[ORNITOLOGIA] - MORRIS, Beverley R. - British game birds and wildfowl. London: Groombridge and Sons, s.d. A splendid ornithological collection by Beverley Morris, brother of the ornithologist Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893). British wild...
Est: €150 - €250
[ORNITOLOGIA] - MORRIS, Beverley R. - British game birds and wildfowl. London: Groombridge and Sons, s.d. A splendid ornithological collection by Beverley Morris, brother of the ornithologist Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893). British wild birds are described and illustrated with beautiful hand-coloured plates, describing their habits, nests, and eggs, along with notes on their use as food. Folio (295 x 236mm). 60 finely handcoloured plates (some foxing and browning). Contemporary half-calf, gilt titles and decorations on spine and covers, marbled endpapers (rubbed, minor losses and some wear). IT [ORNITOLOGIA] - MORRIS, Beverley R. - British game birds and wildfowl. Londra: Groombridge and Sons, s.d. Splendida raccolta ornitologica a opera di Beverley Morris, fratello dell'ornitologo Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893). Vengono descritti e illustrati, con splendide tavole colorate a mano, gli uccelli selvatici britannici, le loro abitudini, nidi e uova, con note sul loro uso alimentare. Folio (295 x 236mm). 60 tavole finemente colorate a mano all'epoca (alcune fioriture e bruniture). Mezza pelle coeva, titoli e decori in oro al dorso e ai piatti, sguardie marmorizzate (graffi, lievi perdite e segni di usura).
Il Ponte Auction House
Feb. 16, 2025
Francis Orpen Morris, Original Color Engraving on Paper
Est: $10 - $200
An original hand-colored wood engraving on paper of a Glaucous gull by Francis Orpen Morris for his book A History of British Birds, Volume 8, published by Groombridge and Sons in 1863. Engraving by Alexander Francis Lydon. House in a gilded frame with a beige mat featuring a gilded border. Sight size: 6.75"L x 4.25"H. Frame dimensions: 13.5"L x 1"W x 11"H. Artist: Francis Orpen Morris (Anglo-Irish, 1810-1893) Issued: 1863 Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
Feb. 16, 2025
Francis Orpen Morris, Original Color Engraving on Paper
Est: $10 - $200
An original hand-colored wood engraving on paper of an Iceland gull by Francis Orpen Morris for his book A History of British Birds, Volume 8, published by Groombridge and Sons in 1863. Engraving by Alexander Francis Lydon. House in a gilded frame with a beige mat featuring a gilded border. Sight size: 6.75"L x 4.25"H. Frame dimensions: 13.5"L x 1"W x 11"H. Artist: Francis Orpen Morris (Anglo-Irish, 1810-1893) Issued: 1863 Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
Dec. 12, 2024
Francis Orpen Morris, Original Color Engraving on Paper
Est: $10 - $200
An original hand-colored wood engraving on paper of a Glaucous gull by Francis Orpen Morris for his book A History of British Birds, Volume 8, published by Groombridge and Sons in 1863. Engraving by Alexander Francis Lydon. House in a gilded frame with a beige mat featuring a gilded border. Sight size: 6.75"L x 4.25"H. Frame dimensions: 13.5"L x 1"W x 11"H. Artist: Francis Orpen Morris (Anglo-Irish, 1810-1893) Issued: 1863 Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
Dec. 12, 2024
Francis Orpen Morris, Original Color Engraving on Paper
Est: $10 - $200
An original hand-colored wood engraving on paper of an Iceland gull by Francis Orpen Morris for his book A History of British Birds, Volume 8, published by Groombridge and Sons in 1863. Engraving by Alexander Francis Lydon. House in a gilded frame with a beige mat featuring a gilded border. Sight size: 6.75"L x 4.25"H. Frame dimensions: 13.5"L x 1"W x 11"H. Artist: Francis Orpen Morris (Anglo-Irish, 1810-1893) Issued: 1863 Dimensions: See Description
Lion and Unicorn
Jul. 05, 2024
Natural History, Butterflies Morris (Revd. Francis Orpen, BA, 1810-1893), A History of British Butterflies, London, John C. Nimmo, 8th edn., 1895, small 4to, viii + 234pp, 79 hand-coloured plates, some foxing to plate I and title pages, brown endpa
Est: £70 - £90
Natural History, Butterflies Morris (Revd. Francis Orpen, BA, 1810-1893), A History of British Butterflies, London, John C. Nimmo, 8th edn., 1895, small 4to, viii + 234pp, 79 hand-coloured plates, some foxing to plate I and title pages, brown endpaper, green boards embellished with gilt butterflies to front, gilt spine titles, slight cracking to inside front pastedown, spine bumped top and bottom (1)
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Jul. 05, 2024
Natural History, Birds Morris (Revd. Francis Orpen, BA, 1810-1893), A History of British Birds, cabinet edition, 8 vols., London, Groombridge & Sons, n. d. [1880] 12mo, marble endpapers, heraldic bookplate (crest) George Hanbury to pastedowns, gilt
Est: £350 - £450
Natural History, Birds Morris (Revd. Francis Orpen, BA, 1810-1893), A History of British Birds, cabinet edition, 8 vols., London, Groombridge & Sons, n. d. [1880] 12mo, marble endpapers, heraldic bookplate (crest) George Hanbury to pastedowns, gilt edges, bound half black calf over green moquette, five raised bands to spine gilt titles and vignettes of birds, Vol. I: iv + 222pp, Colour engraved plate to frontis and 42 other coloured engravings; Vol. II: iv + 196pp, Colour engraved plate to frontis and 46 other coloured engravings; Vol. III: iv +215pp, Colour engraved plate to frontis and 42 other coloured engravings; Vol. IV: iv + 235pp, Colour engraved plate to frontis and 47 other coloured engravings; Vol. V: iv + 192pp, Colour engraved plate to frontis and 46 other coloured engravings; Vol VI: iv + 176pp, Colour engraved plate to frontis and 43 other coloured engravings; Vol. VII: iv + 172pp, Colour engraved plate to frontis and 41 other coloured engravings & Vol. VIII: iv + 152pp, Colour engraved plate to frontis and 43 other coloured engravings (8) ***George Hanbury JP (1829-1912) was High Sheriff of Berkshire in 1875 and was seated at Blythewood, Maidenhead, Berks. He was third son of Robert Hanbury of Poles, Herts., of a branch of the family of Lord Sudeley. In 1857 he married Mary (d. 1906) daughter of Capt. John Trotter of Dyrham Park, Glos. The had four sons and four daughters.
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Jun. 19, 2024
Morris, Francis Orpen
Est: £200 - £300
Morris, Francis Orpen A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Eggs London: George Bell and Sons, 1875. Second edition, 3 volumes, large 8vo, contemporary dark blue crushed full morocco by Andrew Grieve of Edinburgh, spines lettered in gilt, marbles endpapers, top edges gilt, 232 chromolithographic plates numbered 1-231 (including 17 bis), tissue-guards, bookplates of Andrew Smith of Whitchester and Cranshaws, bindings slightly rubbed in places, light fading to spines, faint transverse scuff to volume 3 front board, edges spotted, a few intermittent spots internally (3)
Lyon & Turnbull
Dec. 09, 2023
Francis Orpen MORRIS - A Series of picturesque views of
Est: €125 - €150
Francis Orpen MORRIS - A Series of picturesque views of seats of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland. London, William Mackenzie, s.d. [XIXe s.]. 4 (sur 6) volumes in-4, vi, 90, [1]; iv, 80; iv, 80 pp.; iv, 82 pp. Planches. Rousseurs éparses affectant essentiellement le texte. Percaline d'édition à décor, tranches dorées (T. III & IV déboîtés, 1 garde arrachée). Les 4 volumes dont nous disposons comptent 4 titres-frontispices et 154 (sur 156) planches chromolithographiées de Alexander Francis Lydon représentant des châteaux et belles demeures. (Manquent Windsor et Sandringham). Provenance : étiquette des grands magasins El Corte Engles collée sur chacun des volumes.
Alain & Evelyne Morel de Westgaver
May. 31, 2023
11 Ornithology Lithographs by Francis Orpen Morris (British, 1810-1893)
Est: $200 - $400
Roseate Tern, Whiskered Tern, PomerineÂ Skua, Ivory Cull, SandwhichÂ Tern, CaspianÂ Tern, Sooty Tern, White-Winged BlackÂ Tern, Ruff, Little Cull, Lesser TernÂ lithographs on paper from a History of British Birds Francis Orpen Morris (British 1810-1893) 6.75 x 10 inches (paper) unframed Overall in good condition. Minor spot stains and perimeter paper wear and tear.
Lewis & Grant Auctions
Feb. 22, 2023
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Ireland (1810) / (1893) "Birds"
Est: €150 - €200
Four engravings - White-faced Tern. Wiskered Tern - Long-billed Tern. Swift Tern - Little Tern. Lesser Tern - White-winged Tern. White-Winged Black Tern. Frame: 11 x 18 cm each
Ansorena
Feb. 22, 2023
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Ireland (1810) / (1893) "Sea Birds"
Est: €150 - €200
Four engravings - Sabini's Gull - Dwarf Gull - Central Asian Gull - Greenlandic Gull Frame: 11 x 18 cm each
Ansorena
Oct. 17, 2022
MORRIS, Francis Orpen [1810-1893] A History of British Birds, 6 vols., 2nd ed., London: (George Bell), 1870 with the hand coloured lithograph plates, half calf, spine gilt in compartments, crimson morocco labels lettered in gilt, marbled boards *
Est: €500 - €800
MORRIS, Francis Orpen [1810-1893] A History of British Birds, 6 vols., 2nd ed., London: (George Bell), 1870 with the hand coloured lithograph plates, half calf, spine gilt in compartments, crimson morocco labels lettered in gilt, marbled boards *slight scuffing otherwise a fine set
Adam's
Oct. 08, 2022
A HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS.
Est: €500 - €600
6 vol., 8vo; 358 pl. (foxing, tear on the pl. 306). - First edition. Complete set with 358 numb. plates enhanced with watercolour and gum arabic. - Ref. Nissen (IVB) 645. - Prov. Armorial bookpl.
Arenberg Auctions
Sep. 20, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS - Cobh, Ireland 1810 - Numburnholme, UK 1893
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FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Cobh, Ireland 1810 - Numburnholme, UK 1893 Avocet, Sandpiper, Redshank and Cattle Egret Lot of four prints, color of the time Graduates Measures 120 x 187 mm each Framed Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. 3 vols., 1951-1953, Groombridge.
Subastas Segre
May. 24, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS - European turtledove, Red thrush, Alpine accentor and common grosbeak
Est: €140 - €280
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Cobh, Irlanda 1810 - Numburnholme, Reino Unido 1893 European Turtle Dove, Red-rumped Thrush, Alpine Accentor and Hawfinch Set of four engravings, period colour (four) Titled Size 120 x 187 mm each plate A History of British Birds. 8 vols., 1862-1867, Groombridge.
Subastas Segre
May. 24, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS - Common Basket, Grey Plover, Reddish Stoner Return and Eskimo Curlew
Est: €140 - €280
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Cobh, Irlanda 1810 - Numburnholme, Reino Unido 1893 Eurasian Knot-tyrant, Grey Plover, Red-footed Flycatcher and Eskimo Curlew Lot of four engravings, colour of the period Titled Dimensions 120 x 187 mm each A History of British Birds. 8 vols., 1862-1867, Groombridge.
Subastas Segre
May. 10, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS. Ireland (1810) / (1893). "Birds".
Est: €270 - €360
Four engravings. Hand-coloured. Species represented: Egretta garzetta, Ardea nycticorax, Ardea minuta and Philomachus pugnax. For Morris's "A History of British Birds", London 1862-1867..12.1 x 18.7 cm each.
Ansorena
May. 10, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS. Ireland (1810) / (1893). "Birds".
Est: €270 - €360
Four engravings. Hand-coloured. Species represented: Egretta garzetta, Ardea nycticorax, Ardea minuta and Philomachus pugnax. For Morris's "A History of British Birds", London 1862-1867. .12.1 x 18.7 cm each.
Ansorena
May. 10, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS. Ireland (1810) / (1893). "Birds".
Est: €270 - €360
Four engravings. Hand-coloured. Species represented: Perdix cinerea, Alectoris rufa, Alectoris barbara and Perdix. For Morris's "A History of British Birds", London 1862-1867. .12.1 x 18.7 cm each
Ansorena
May. 10, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS. Ireland (1810) / (1893). "Birds".
Est: €270 - €360
Four engravings. Hand-coloured. Species represented: Perdix coturnix, Turnix sylvatica, Tetrao urogallus and Lyrurus tetrix. For Morris's "A History of British Birds", London 1862-1867. .12.1 x 18.7 cm each
Ansorena
May. 10, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS. Ireland (1810) / (1893). "Birds".
Est: €270 - €360
Four engravings. Hand-coloured. Species represented: Ardea purpurea, Burhinus, Numenius and Platalea leucorodia. For Morris's "A History of British Birds", London 1862-1867. .12.1 x 18.7 cm each
Ansorena
Mar. 29, 2022
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Cobh, Ireland 1810 - Numburnholme, United Kingdom 1893 Bittern,
Est: €140 - €280
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Cobh, Ireland 1810 - Numburnholme, United Kingdom 1893 Bittern, Squacco Egret, Curlew and Glossy Ibis Lot of four engravings, color of the time Titled Measures 120 x 187 mm each Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. 3 vols., 1951-1953, Groombridge.
Subastas Segre
Mar. 12, 2022
Francis Orpen MORRIS - A History of British birds. Seco
Est: €100 - €125
Francis Orpen MORRIS - A History of British birds. Second edition. Volume I [-VI]. London, George Bell, 1870. 6 volumes in-8, percaline d'édition à décor doré (quelques accrocs ou déchirures, coutures fragilisées et apparentes). Seconde édition illustrée de 365 planches lithographiées en couleurs (60, 61, 56, 63, 65 et 60). Rousseurs éparses, 3 planches déreliées. Bon exemplaire de travail.
Alain & Evelyne Morel de Westgaver
Mar. 06, 2022
F. O. MORRIS - FIVE (5) ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHS OF BUTTERFLYS - C.1880
Est: $100 - $120
FIVE (5) ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHS OF BUTTERFLIES BY F. O. MORRIS - SUITE # 1: Each an original vintage hand colored lithograph C. 1880 by Rev. F. O. Morris, B.A. On good off white paper and in good condition - there is some minor time staining. Each with a sheet size of 6 x 9 inches. These very fine hand colored lithographs were part of Morris' publication "A History of British Butterflies".
Beowulf Art and Books
Mar. 06, 2022
F. O. MORRIS - FIVE (5) ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHS OF BUTTERFLYS - C.1880
Est: $100 - $120
FIVE (5) ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHS OF BUTTERFLIES BY F. O. MORRIS - SUITE # 2: Each an original vintage hand colored lithograph C. 1880 by Rev. F. O. Morris, B.A. On good off white paper and in good condition - there is some minor time staining. Each with a sheet size of 6 x 9 inches. These very fine hand colored lithographs were part of Morris' publication "A History of British Butterflies".
Beowulf Art and Books
Jan. 25, 2022
MORRIS, Francis Orpen (1810-1893) - A History of British Birds. London: Groombridge and sons, 1851-57. A well known ornithology work enriched by beautiful colour plates. 6 volumes, 8vo (233 x 150mm). 357 numbered, engraved and finely han...
Est: €200 - €300
MORRIS, Francis Orpen (1810-1893) - A History of British Birds. London: Groombridge and sons, 1851-57. A well known ornithology work enriched by beautiful colour plates. 6 volumes, 8vo (233 x 150mm). 357 numbered, engraved and finely hand-coloured plates by John Gouls and R. Arlington; in the first volume there is plate 46* (but plate 55 is missing), in the fifth volume there are some errors in the numbering of some plates, but they are all present (some light spotting, plates occasionaly light trimmed). Contemporary half calf, gilt titles on light morocco labels, red speckled edges (light wear). (6) IT MORRIS, Francis Orpen (1810-1893) - A History of British Birds. Londra: Groombridge and sons, 1851-57. Una delle piÃ¹ ricercate raccolte di ornitologia con numerose tavole a colori. 6 volumi, 8vo (233 x 150mm). 357 tavole numerate, incise e finemente colorate a mano da John Gouls e R. Arlington; nel primo volume Ã¨ presente la tavola 46* (ma manca la tavola 55), nel quinto volume vi sono alcuni errori nella numerazione di alcune tavole, ma sono tutte presenti (alcune lievi fioriture, qualche tavola leggermente rifilata). Mezza pelle coeva, titoli con etichette dorate in marocchino chiaro, tagli a spruzzo rossi (alcuni difetti e graffi). (6)
Il Ponte Auction House
Dec. 14, 2021
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS - Seabirds
Est: €120 - €240
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Cobh, Ireland 1810 - Numburnholme, UK 1893 Seabirds. 1862 Hand-colored engravings (four) Signed and titled size 110 x 168 mm each Comes from the work entitled "A History of...Birds. Groombridge and Sons. London", 1862.
Subastas Segre
Aug. 27, 2020
PR Francis O Morris Naturalist Colored Bird Prints
Est: $100 - $200
Francis Orpen Morris,United Kingdom,1810-1893 Each finely detailed depicting a small bird perched on a branch, identified Dartford Warbler and Wren, both framed nicely in matching period carved frames.
Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
May. 03, 2020
Francis Orpen Morris, Irish Clergyman, Ornithologist and Author 1810 – 1893 ‘Wheatear’ - Original hand coloured wood engraving plate…
Est: $60 - $80
Francis Orpen Morris, Irish Clergyman, Ornithologist and Author 1810 – 1893 ‘Wheatear’ - Original hand coloured wood engraving plate number 141 from ‘A History of British Birds’ published between 1851 and 1856 in six volumes. Robert Douwma Prints and Maps, London, label verso, approx 20cm x 13cm
Vickers & Hoad
Nov. 14, 2019
Birds.- Morris (Rev. Francis Orpen) A History of British Birds, 8 vol., [?1888]; and others similar (32)
Est: £300 - £400
Birds.- Morris (Rev. Francis Orpen) A History of British Birds, 8 vol., 358 hand-coloured plates, previous owner's ink inscription, previous owner's signature partially erased, occasional pencil annotations, tear to 1 leaf, cracked hinges, original decorative cloth, rubbed and worn, bumping to corners and extremities, [?1888] § Alphéraky (Sergius) The Geese of Europe and Asia, first edition, colour frontispiece, plates and illustrations, occasional faint spotting, original cloth, slight bumping to corners and extremities, 1905 § The Museum of Natural History, 2 vol., chromolithographed title, hand-coloured vignette title (vol. 1), plates and illustrations, occasional faint spotting, contemporary half-morocco, a little rubbed, William Mackenzie, n.d.; and 21 others similar, including a third edition of Thorburn's 'British Birds', v.s. (32)
Forum Auctions - UK
May. 21, 2019
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS - Pájaros
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FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS Cobh, Ireland 1810 - Numburnholme, United Kingdom 1893 “Pájaros” Lot of six engravings illuminated by hand Titled Measurements 17 x 12 cm each
Subastas Segre
May. 21, 2019
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS - Ornitología: Pájaros en la rama
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FRANCIS OPEN MORRIS (1810-1893) “Ornitología: Pájaros en la rama” Lot of six engravings, color of the time Titled Measurements 23 x 16.5 cm each Edward E. Ayer, Ornithological Library, Londres, 1870.
Subastas Segre
Jun. 19, 2018
Morris, Francis Orpen
Est: £250 - £350
Morris, Francis Orpen A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1853. First edition, 3 volumes, 8vo, 226 plates, original green cloth gilt, rubbed gift inscriptions to endpapers, a little spotting, some dampstaining and fading to covers, upper cover detaching from volume 1 (3)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 19, 2018
Morris, Francis Orpen
Est: £150 - £200
Morris, Francis Orpen A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. London: Groombridge and Sons, 1864-1863-1863. Later edition, 3 volumes, 8vo, 225 coloured plates, original green cloth gilt, one leaf a little torn with only slight loss, some foxing (3)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jun. 19, 2018
Morris, Francis Orpen
Est: £250 - £350
Morris, Francis Orpen A History of British Birds. London: George Bell & Sons, 1870. Second edition, 6 volumes, 8vo, 365 hand-coloured plates, original green cloth gilt, bookplates, volume 2 lacking first advertisement leaf (6)
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 25, 2017
MORRIS (FRANCIS ORPEN) A History of British Birds, 6 vol., J.C. Nimmo, 189
Est: £300 - £500
MORRIS (FRANCIS ORPEN) A History of British Birds, 6 vol., J.C. Nimmo, 1895
Bonhams
Oct. 11, 2017
Morris, Francis Orpen, COMPLETE WITH 400 PLATES
Est: £150 - £250
Morris, Francis Orpen, COMPLETE WITH 400 PLATES A History of British Birds. London: John C. Nimmo, 1903. Six volumes, fifth edition, 8vo, 400 plates, original green cloth gilt, some slight wear to covers (6)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jul. 24, 2017
Set of 3 Rastfrei 800 Silver Serving Pieces w/ Original Case
Est: $75 - $100
Large Spoon, Large Fork and Knfe. Handle of the knife is marked Rastfrei, and the handle is marked 800 w/ a hallmark. The spoon and fork are also marked 800 with the hallmark (see photos). Comes with original lined case. Spoon an fork weigh 131.5g combined, knife is 78.4 total weight. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Jul. 24, 2017
Original 1870's Hand Colored Lithographic Conservationist Prints By British Artist Francis Orpen Morris
Est: $150 - $200
Set of 4 framed works by the highly listed British artist and Conservationist Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893). Each print is from his series known as "Shore Birds" circa 1870's. Purple Sandpiper and Dusky Petrel each measure 6" X 9". Ross's Gull and Black-Headed Gull each measure 5" X 7". Framed with acid free matting and glare free glass. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Jun. 28, 2017
Original 1870's Hand Colored Lithographic Conservationist Prints By British Artist Francis Orpen Morris Titled "Shore Birds"
Est: $150 - $250
Here is a set of 3 framed works by the highly listed British artist and Conservationist Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893). Each print is from his series known as "Shore Birds" circa 1870's. Framed with acid free matting and glare free glass. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Mar. 14, 2017
A history of British birds
Est: €100 - €150
FRANCIS ORPEN MORRIS - 1810-1893, A history of British birds, MORRIS, Rev. Francis Orpen.- A history of British birds [Volume IV].- Second edition.- London: Geroge Bell & Sons, 1870.- IV, 264 p.: il.; 25 cm.- E. Francis Orpen Morris (1810-1893), Irish religious with extensive published work in the field of children's literature, entomology and ornithology. It is only the volume IV (6), illustrated with 63 hand-coloured engravings of birds. Copy with a few acidity spikes but in general with clean engravings. Canvas binding of the editor.
Cabral Moncada Leilões
Oct. 13, 2016
Morris, Francis Orpen: Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds
Est: €250 - €400
Morris, F(rancis) O(rpen). Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. 3 Bände. 2 Bl., IV, 156; IV, 148; VI, 140 S. Mit 225 (statt 223) chromolithographischen Tafeln. 24 x 15,5 cm. Halblederbände d. Z. (beschabt und bestoßen, Gelenke brüchig, 1 Gelenk gebrochen) mit RVergoldung. London, Groombridge, 1853-1856. Nissen, IVB, 646. Wood 472. Mullens-Swann 417. Vgl. Zimmer 443. – Erste Ausgabe. Band II enthält, statt der auf dem Titel angegebenen 76, sogar 78 Tafeln. Nissen verzeichnet lediglich 223 Tafeln, Wood allerdings 225, was der Anzahl der Tafeln in unserem Exemplar entspricht. Die Tafeln sind feingliedrig und detailliert koloriert, oft mit differenzierter Maserung der Eioberflächen. "The early editions of this work are far superior in colouring to modern copies" (Mullens-Swann). – Titelblätter mit gestanztem Besitzvermerk oben. Stellenweise stockfleckig, sonst jedoch sehr sauber und wohlerhalten. Mit montiertem Exlirbis.
Bassenge Auctions
Oct. 13, 2016
Morris, Francis Orpen: A History of British Birds
Est: €80 - €120
Morris, F(rancis). O(rpen). A History of British Birds. Bände I (doppelt), II, V und VIII (von 8). Mit ca. 256 kolorierten Holzstichtafeln. 19 x 13 cm. OLeinen (Rücken etwas verblasst, gering bestoßen und berieben, bei Bd. I Rücken lädiert, bei Bd. II Rücken teils gelöst) mit goldgeprägtem RTitel und RVergoldung, goldgeprägtem VDeckeltitel und ornamentaler Blindprägung auf dem Vorder- und Rückdeckel, KGoldschnitt. London, Groombridge und Sons, (1863-1888). Nissen 645. Vgl. Anker 345f. – Teile I, II, V und VIII der acht Bände umfassenden Reihe, die erstmals in den Jahren 1851 bis 1857 veröffentlicht wurde. Bei der vorliegenden Ausgabe handelt es sich um die sogenannte Kabinett-Ausgabe des umfangreichen Werks über die Vogelwelt der britischen Inseln. Die schönen Darstellungen sind sehr sorgfältig koloriert. – Buchblock in jedem Band teils mehrfach gebrochen. Papier etwas gebräunt, leicht braun- und stockfleckig, die schönen Tafeln wohlerhalten und sauber. In Band I zwei Tafeln lose, in Band II weisen die Seiten 157/158 und 159/160 kleine Fehlstellen im Rand (kein Textverlust) auf. Exemplar mit Gebrauchsspuren.
Bassenge Auctions
May. 21, 2016
Set of ten hand colored framed bird lithograph by Francis Orpen Morris, from the History of British Birds including Red Throated Div...
Est: $100 - $300
Set of ten hand colored framed bird lithograph by Francis Orpen Morris, from the History of British Birds including Red Throated Diver and Great Northern, Hobby and Hen Harrier, American White Wing Crossbill and Two-barred Crossbill, Egyptian Vulture and Griffon Vulture, Golden EAgle and Erne, Grey Headed WAgtail and Yellow Wagtail, Heron and White Stork, Wigeon and Pintail, Squacco Heron and Buff-backed Heron, and Red-necked Grebe and Great Crested Grebe framed and matted in burl frames by W. Graham Arader III. ss 8" x 5" - 5" x 8" Provenance: Property from Credit Suisse's Americana Collection
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
May. 21, 2016
Set of ten hand colored framed bird lithograph by Francis Orpen Morris, from the History of British Birds including Orphean Warbler...
Est: $100 - $300
Set of ten hand colored framed bird lithograph by Francis Orpen Morris, from the History of British Birds including Orphean Warbler and Garden Warbler, Pectoral Sandpiper and Shinz's Sandpiper, Sabines Guill and Masked Gull, Rough legged Buzzard and Buzzard, Great Tit and Blue Tit, Sedge Warbler and Grasshopper Warbler, King Duck and Eider Duck, American Wigeon and Stellers Western Duck, and Dalmatian Regulus and Firecrest, all framed and matted in burl frames by W. Graham Arader III. ss 8" x 5" - 5" x 8" Provenance: Property from Credit Suisse's Americana Collection
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
May. 21, 2016
Set of ten hand colored framed bird lithograph by Francis Orpen Morris, from the History of British Birds including Wood Lark 91, Pi...
Est: $100 - $300
Set of ten hand colored framed bird lithograph by Francis Orpen Morris, from the History of British Birds including Wood Lark 91, Pied Flycatcher 43, Great White Heron 198, Merlin 16, Great Plover 184, Redwing 125, Orange-legged Hobby 15, Marsh Tit 40, Twite 112, and Tree Pipit 87, all framed and matted in burl frames by W. Graham Arader III. ss 8" x 5" Provenance: Property from Credit Suisse's Americana Collection
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
May. 21, 2016
Set of eleven hand colored framed bird lithograph by Francis Orpen Morris, from the History of British Birds including Wryneck 60, B...
Est: $100 - $300
Set of eleven hand colored framed bird lithograph by Francis Orpen Morris, from the History of British Birds including Wryneck 60, Black Guiliemot 304, Temmincks Stint 236, Swift 72, Waxwing 58, Great Spotted Cuckoo 68, Yellow-billed Cuckoo 69, Rook 53, Rotche 305, Ptarmigan 172, and White Wagtail, all framed and matted in burl frames by W. Graham Arader III. 8" x 5" - 5" x 8" Provenance: Property from Credit Suisse's Americana Collection
Nadeau's Auction Gallery