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Australian & Historical (#473) Closed

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Lot 834"NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU". Retailer's label and ink stamp "ERIC CRAIG, PRINCES ST. AUCKLAND". Finely carved mottle kauri boards with title and red morocco spine with gilt embossing. 19th century. Eric Craig (1829-1923) was a collector, publisher and dealer of natural h

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$4,000 (5 bids)
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Australian & Historical (#473) Closed

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  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU"
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 2
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 3
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 4
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 5
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 6
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 7
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 8
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 9
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 10
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 11
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 12
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 13
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 14
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 15
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 16
  • "NEW ZEALAND FERNS" by ERIC CRAIG, circa 1880. A stunning tome of 153 pressed New Zealand fern specimens attractively displayed and captioned. Title page includes Maori cartes-de-visite portraits and lithograph view "SCENE IN TIKITAPU BUSH NEAR OHINEMUTU" - 17