John Abbot 1797 Copperplate Engraving of Butterflies With Original Hand Color
John Abbot 1797 Copperplate Engraving of Butterflies with Original Hand Color
Copperplate engraving of Small Blue Argus Butterfly, ( Papilio argiolus ) and Coralbean or Cardinal Spear plant ( Erythrina herbacea )
From, The Natural History of The Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia
Engravings by John Abbot
published by Sir James Edward Smith in 1797
This map is not “new” or in “new condition.” This is an antique map and that will be reflected in the quality of the work. It was printed in 1797 and is in good condition considering its antique age. The full page measures approx. 12.5”L x 16”W and shows some signs of aging. The edges are very worn, there are some small pieces missing from the very edges, and there is a small tear in the bottom middle margin.
The print in the photos is the one that you will receive.
Born on June 1st, 1751 as the Eldest son of Attorney James Abbot, it was assumed that John Abbot would follow in his father’s footsteps and become a lawyer as well. Fate would have it a different way, as he became fascinated with art from a very early age. His father would go on to put him underneath the watchful eye of artist Jacob Bonneau, where his talent would begin to flourish. His earliest complete entomology ( insect ) prints were done at the age of fifteen. His prominent lineage and successful family ties in town eventually got him in the good graces of Dru Drury, a prolific insect collector and wealthy naturalist. This connection would branch out to other naturalists in the area, and allowed him complete access to Drury’s insect collection. The members of this Royal Society were quick to notice his talents, and were even quicker to encourage him to go to the New World, America, document the insects there, and even ship some back to London for them all to appreciate. He would agree and willingly go to Virginia, where he stayed for some short time with the Goodall family. These first few years were tricky, Virginia did not have the ecological variety he had been expecting, and some of his samples were lost at sea on their voyage back to England. Nevertheless he continued, eventually becoming one of the most well known names in Entomology today. During the harsh Virginian winter, John was forced to move south to Colonial Georgia. During this time the Revolutionary War was also ongoing, and John found himself enlisting shortly after his arrival there to support the aid of the rebellious Continental Army. Following the victory of the United States, he settled down, married, and had a son. He would go on to continue his research until the death of his wife Penelope, where he then fell on hard times. He became a teacher in Savannah, Georgia to support himself and his son, though he never fully stopped drawing or researching. He would go on to collaborate with the ‘Father of American Ornithology’, Alexander Wilson, exchanging a good deal of information on the birds of America. Leaving behind a large portfolio of thousands of insect prints and a few collections of birds, John Abbot died on the cusp of 1841, in Bulloch County, Georgia.
All items listed are from V&J Duncan in Savannah, GA. The shop began in 1983 with one tabletop of antique maps and has grown into a vast collection of old engravings, mezzotints, lithographs, photographs, old books, and antique prints. We have prints of architectural interest, birds, animals, botanicals, fashion, sporting scenes and tens of thousands of portraits. Our inventory also includes views and maps of Savannah and other cities, all U.S. states and most countries of the world. Visit us in Savannah, Georgia, or shop inventory here online.
All prints are rolled and shipped in a poster tube. Smaller prints will be shipped in a rigid media mail folder.
John Abbot 1797 Copperplate Engraving of Butterflies with Original Hand Color
Copperplate engraving of Small Blue Argus Butterfly, ( Papilio argiolus ) and Coralbean or Cardinal Spear plant ( Erythrina herbacea )
From, The Natural History of The Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia
Engravings by John Abbot
published by Sir James Edward Smith in 1797
This map is not “new” or in “new condition.” This is an antique map and that will be reflected in the quality of the work. It was printed in 1797 and is in good condition considering its antique age. The full page measures approx. 12.5”L x 16”W and shows some signs of aging. The edges are very worn, there are some small pieces missing from the very edges, and there is a small tear in the bottom middle margin.
The print in the photos is the one that you will receive.
Born on June 1st, 1751 as the Eldest son of Attorney James Abbot, it was assumed that John Abbot would follow in his father’s footsteps and become a lawyer as well. Fate would have it a different way, as he became fascinated with art from a very early age. His father would go on to put him underneath the watchful eye of artist Jacob Bonneau, where his talent would begin to flourish. His earliest complete entomology ( insect ) prints were done at the age of fifteen. His prominent lineage and successful family ties in town eventually got him in the good graces of Dru Drury, a prolific insect collector and wealthy naturalist. This connection would branch out to other naturalists in the area, and allowed him complete access to Drury’s insect collection. The members of this Royal Society were quick to notice his talents, and were even quicker to encourage him to go to the New World, America, document the insects there, and even ship some back to London for them all to appreciate. He would agree and willingly go to Virginia, where he stayed for some short time with the Goodall family. These first few years were tricky, Virginia did not have the ecological variety he had been expecting, and some of his samples were lost at sea on their voyage back to England. Nevertheless he continued, eventually becoming one of the most well known names in Entomology today. During the harsh Virginian winter, John was forced to move south to Colonial Georgia. During this time the Revolutionary War was also ongoing, and John found himself enlisting shortly after his arrival there to support the aid of the rebellious Continental Army. Following the victory of the United States, he settled down, married, and had a son. He would go on to continue his research until the death of his wife Penelope, where he then fell on hard times. He became a teacher in Savannah, Georgia to support himself and his son, though he never fully stopped drawing or researching. He would go on to collaborate with the ‘Father of American Ornithology’, Alexander Wilson, exchanging a good deal of information on the birds of America. Leaving behind a large portfolio of thousands of insect prints and a few collections of birds, John Abbot died on the cusp of 1841, in Bulloch County, Georgia.
All items listed are from V&J Duncan in Savannah, GA. The shop began in 1983 with one tabletop of antique maps and has grown into a vast collection of old engravings, mezzotints, lithographs, photographs, old books, and antique prints. We have prints of architectural interest, birds, animals, botanicals, fashion, sporting scenes and tens of thousands of portraits. Our inventory also includes views and maps of Savannah and other cities, all U.S. states and most countries of the world. Visit us in Savannah, Georgia, or shop inventory here online.
All prints are rolled and shipped in a poster tube. Smaller prints will be shipped in a rigid media mail folder.
John Abbot 1797 Copperplate Engraving of Butterflies with Original Hand Color
Copperplate engraving of Small Blue Argus Butterfly, ( Papilio argiolus ) and Coralbean or Cardinal Spear plant ( Erythrina herbacea )
From, The Natural History of The Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia
Engravings by John Abbot
published by Sir James Edward Smith in 1797
This map is not “new” or in “new condition.” This is an antique map and that will be reflected in the quality of the work. It was printed in 1797 and is in good condition considering its antique age. The full page measures approx. 12.5”L x 16”W and shows some signs of aging. The edges are very worn, there are some small pieces missing from the very edges, and there is a small tear in the bottom middle margin.
The print in the photos is the one that you will receive.
Born on June 1st, 1751 as the Eldest son of Attorney James Abbot, it was assumed that John Abbot would follow in his father’s footsteps and become a lawyer as well. Fate would have it a different way, as he became fascinated with art from a very early age. His father would go on to put him underneath the watchful eye of artist Jacob Bonneau, where his talent would begin to flourish. His earliest complete entomology ( insect ) prints were done at the age of fifteen. His prominent lineage and successful family ties in town eventually got him in the good graces of Dru Drury, a prolific insect collector and wealthy naturalist. This connection would branch out to other naturalists in the area, and allowed him complete access to Drury’s insect collection. The members of this Royal Society were quick to notice his talents, and were even quicker to encourage him to go to the New World, America, document the insects there, and even ship some back to London for them all to appreciate. He would agree and willingly go to Virginia, where he stayed for some short time with the Goodall family. These first few years were tricky, Virginia did not have the ecological variety he had been expecting, and some of his samples were lost at sea on their voyage back to England. Nevertheless he continued, eventually becoming one of the most well known names in Entomology today. During the harsh Virginian winter, John was forced to move south to Colonial Georgia. During this time the Revolutionary War was also ongoing, and John found himself enlisting shortly after his arrival there to support the aid of the rebellious Continental Army. Following the victory of the United States, he settled down, married, and had a son. He would go on to continue his research until the death of his wife Penelope, where he then fell on hard times. He became a teacher in Savannah, Georgia to support himself and his son, though he never fully stopped drawing or researching. He would go on to collaborate with the ‘Father of American Ornithology’, Alexander Wilson, exchanging a good deal of information on the birds of America. Leaving behind a large portfolio of thousands of insect prints and a few collections of birds, John Abbot died on the cusp of 1841, in Bulloch County, Georgia.
All items listed are from V&J Duncan in Savannah, GA. The shop began in 1983 with one tabletop of antique maps and has grown into a vast collection of old engravings, mezzotints, lithographs, photographs, old books, and antique prints. We have prints of architectural interest, birds, animals, botanicals, fashion, sporting scenes and tens of thousands of portraits. Our inventory also includes views and maps of Savannah and other cities, all U.S. states and most countries of the world. Visit us in Savannah, Georgia, or shop inventory here online.
