Lot 455
Lot 455
The American Drawings of John White 1577-1590

Paul Hulton and D.B. Quinn, 1964.

Price Realised USD 378
Estimate
USD 300 - USD 500
Loading details
The American Drawings of John White 1577-1590

Paul Hulton and D.B. Quinn, 1964.

Price Realised USD 378
Price Realised USD 378
  • Details
  • More from
Details
HULTON, Paul (1918-1990) and David Beers QUINN (1909-2002). The American Drawings of John White 1577-1590. London: BMP, 1964.

First edition, limited to 600 copies. John White (1577-1593) was a British artist and cartographer who, on more than one occasion, traveled to North America and documented the flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples. He most famously served briefly as governor under Sir Walter Raleigh in the 1587 second failed attempt to colonize Roanoke Island. His portraits of the people were reproduced as engravings for publication. This is copy USA 42.

Two volumes, folio (380 x 265mm). (Some light rippling to plate volume.) Original red cloth stamped in gilt. Provenance: Marcus Crahan (bookplate).
Brought to you by
Christina GeigerHead of Department
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
More from
The Private Collection of William S. Reese: Part Three