Edward Donovan ( 1768 - 1837 ) was a British painter. Edward Donovan s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 516.67 USD for The Natural History of British Shells, in 2004 to 2841.7 USD for The Natural History of British Birds or a Selection of the Most Rare, Beautiful, and Interesting Birds which Inhabit this Countr in 2