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


Downy Lime Tree by Redoute MIC54 $65	Cabbage Palm Tree MIC55 $65	Crab Apple by Bessa MIC56 $65


Black Walnut by Redoute by Redoute MIC57 $75	Common European Walnut MIC58 $75	Red Beech by Redoute MIC59 $75

Black Walnut by Redoute by Redoute
MIC60 $75

Hack Berry Black Walnut by Redoute
MIC61 $65

Large Tupelo
MIC62 $65

Red Mulberry
MIC63 $55

Hack Berry
MIC64 $55

Red Beech by Redoute
MIC65 $55

Mountain Maple
MIC66 $55

American Chestnut
MIC67 Price: $55

Dogwood
MIC68 $55

Persimmon by Redoute
MIC69 $55

Georgia Bark by Redoute
MIC70 $55

Coffee Tree
MIC71 $55

Papaw
MIC72 $65

White Lime by Redoute
MIC73 $65

White Beech by Redoute
MIC74 $65

Black Jack Oak by Redoute
MIC75 $75

Bear's Oak by Redoute
MIC76 $75

Water Oak
MIC77 $55

White Oak by Redoute
MIC78 $75

Running Oak by Redoute
MIC79 $75

Upland Willow Oak by Redoute
MIC80 $75

Cork Oak
MIC81 $65

Barrons Scrub by Redoute
MIC82 $75

Live Oak
MIC83 $75

White Cedar
MIC84 $55

American Silver Fir
MIC85 $65

Red Cedar
MIC86 $55

Water Locust
MIC87 $55

White Cedar by Redoute
MIC88 $55

Pride of India
MIC89 $55

Black Spruce MIC90 $55	Cypress MIC91 $55	Water Locust MIC92 $55

Locust
MIC93 $65

Rose Flowered Locust
MIC94 $65

Yellow Wood by Redoute
MIC95 $75

Red Cherry by Redoute
MIC97 $65

Wild Orange Tree
MIC98 $65

Sassafras
MIC99 $55

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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 1819

Michaux North American Sylva, Bessa & Redoute Prints, 1859