James Parkinson (1755-1824) was an English surgeon, apothecary, geologist and palaeontologist. Try saying that quickly!
This interesting man discovered Parkinson's disease and was a founder of the Geological Society of London.
In 1804, Parkinson created the first major British work about fossils. He called it "Organic Remains of a Former World". It was a series of letters and hand coloured engravings about fossils.
His first letter describes a "cabinet of curiosities" which included "bones of giants...fairies night caps... and innumerable frozen thunderbolts."
Here are some of the engravings for you to choose from. They are original antiques from 1804 and are rare.
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).Dorset etcThis is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and acco..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).Sienna and other locationsThis is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of ..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
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28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).This is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompanying h..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).Gloucestershire, Sussex, Sheppey, MaastrichtThis is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consist..
US$80.00
28.5 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8 inches).EssexThis is an original antique engraving from James Parkinson's landmark work on fossils "Organic Remains of a Former World" and was made in 1804. This work was a major contribution to the development of paleontology and consisted of a series of letters and accompany..
US$80.00
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