Antique Print-ARABIAN SHEEP-OVIS-VERVEX-CATTLE-LAMA-Jonston-Merian-1657

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Tab XXIII: This plate shows various animals; Vervex aliud (Sheep) - Vervex alius Peregrinq (Lama) - Ovis Arabica (Arabian Sheep). Original etching/engraving on hand laid (verge) paper with watermark. Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Quadrupetibus Libri I.' (Volume 1 of Historiae Naturalis.) by John Johnston, published in Frankfurt by Matthias Merian in 1657.Artists and Engravers: John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian. Condition: Good, given age. Small creases in the top margin. Right margin slightly discoloured, and with a small stain. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A104-12 The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 6.7 x 11.2 inch. The overall size is ca. 22 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 17 x 28.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 23681

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