Itinera Varia Auctoris

Famous curiosity issued as a frontispiece in George Edward’s ‘A Natural History of Uncommon Birds’.

The map shows the tracks of Edwards travels in England and Europe between 1718 & 1730. Confusingly the natural history shown are from warmer climates.

From top:

1. The beak of the Egyptian Ibis

2. Male and female stag beetles from Borneo

3. The L east Hummingbird of Jamaica.

C18th impression on watermarked laid paper.

Reference: SHIRLEY: 34