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Cypress MX151 $115
Each print measures approximately 5 3/4 inches by 9 3/4 inches.

The North American Sylva by Francois Andre Michaux, with the supplement by Nuttall is the most comprehensive work on North American trees ever to be published.   It was the work of the Frenchman, Michaux, who was commissioned by the French government in the early 1800’s to explore the forests of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia. By 1813 Michaux had completed the Sylva, with illustrations by Pierre Joseph Redoute and Pancrace Bessa, two masters of botanical art. This work is of unrivaled beauty and importance, giving the first significant & most comprehensive description of North American forest trees.

The North American Sylva is a landmark in the literature of America. In addition to being the first significant survey of American trees and soil, it serves as a fascinating travelogue, providing detailed portraits of the developing American landscape. With Nuttall’s supplement, “it is no exaggeration to remark that it is the most complete work of its kind, and is a production of unrivalled interest and beauty, giving descriptions and illustrations of all the forest trees of North America, from the arctic limits of arborescent vegetation to the confines of the tropical circle" (Sabin 48694-5).

We are delighted to offer a selection of prints from the English translation of The North American Sylva, published in Philadelphia in 1859, with supplementary volumes by the renowned English botanist, Thomas Nuttall.

These prints are in superb condition, with exquisite original hand coloured stipple engravings from drawings by Redoute & Bessa. The strong wove paper is still quite white and measures approximately 5 3/4 inches by 9 3/4 inches. The margins are tight and there is slight offset on the verso of some of the prints.  A copy of the title page accompanies each print.  There is no descriptive text.  For all who love the forests and trees of North America, these vibrant & highly decorative prints are truly a special prize!

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