Michaux North American Sylva antique prints by Bessa, Redoute 1819

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Each print measures approximately 6 3/4 inches wide by 10 3/8 inches long


Title Page MIC1 $45	Portrait of Michaux MIC2 $55	Title Page MIC3 Price: $45

Pistacia Tree by Bessa
MIC7 $75

Catalpa by Bessa
MIC4 $75

Sorel Tree by Bessa
MIC9 $55

Small Magnolia by Redoute
MIC11 $85

Sour Tupelo by Bessa
MIC10 $65

Franklinia by Redoute
MIC12 $85

Loblolly Bay by Redoute
MIC13 SOLD

Tulip Tree Magnolia by Bessa
MIC15 $85

Heat Leaved Cucumber Tree Magnolia by Bessa
MIC14 $75

Cucumber Tree Magnolia by Bessa
MIC16 $65

Large Magnolia by Redoute
MIC18 $85

Long Leaved Cucumber Tree Magnolia by Bessa
MIC17 $65

Black Oak by Bessa
MIC20 $85

Large Leaved Umbrella Magnolia
MIC19 $65

White Oak by Redoute
MIC21 $85

Post Oak by Redoute
MIC22 $85

Swap White Oak by Bessa
MIC23 $85

Rock Chestnut Oak by Bessa
MIC25 $85

Grey Oak by Bessa
MIC26 $85

Over Cup White Oak by Redoute
MIC27 $85

Red Oak by Redoute
MIC28 $85

Mosey Cup Oak by Redoute
MIC29 $85

Scarlet Oak by Bessa
MIC30 $85

Over Cup Oak by Redoute
MIC31 $85


Small Chestnut Oak by Bessa MIC32 $85	Bartram's Oak by Bessa MIC33 $75	Pin Oak by Redoute MIC34 $85

Yellow Oak by Redoute
MIC35 $85

Laurel Oak by Redoute
MIC36 $85

Spanish Oak by Bessa
MIC37 $75

Red Pine by Redoute
MIC38 $85

Pitch Pine by Bessa
MIC39 $75

Yellow Pine by Bessa
MIC40 $85

LoblollyPine by Redoute
MIC41 $85

Stone Pine by Bessa
MIC42 $85

White Pine by Bessa
MIC43 $85


White Pine or Scotch Fir by Bessa MIC44 $75	Pond Pine by Bessa MIC45 $75	Jersey Pine by Bessa MIC46 $75


Table Top Pine by Redoute MIC47 $85	American Larch by Bessa MIC48 $75	Norway Spruce Fir by Bessa MIC49 $85

Grey Pine by Bessa MIC50 $75	Norway Spruce Fir by Bessa MIC51 $75	Hemlock Spruce by Bessa MIC52 $75

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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 1859 edition of The North American Sylva, published in Philadelphia by Rice & Hart. It is highly prized for its drawings by Redoute & Bessa. The hand colored prints are in good condition, with very few imperfections save a little edge toning as show in the images. The strong wove paper is a creamy white and measures approximately 6 3/4 inches by 10 3/8 inches. A copy of the title page accompanies each print and some descriptive text is included as available. For all who love the forests and trees of North America, these vibrant & highly decorative prints are truly a special prize!

Michaux North American Sylva Prints

Michaux North American Sylva, Bessa & Redoute Prints, 1859