Antique Print-BIRDS-FOWL-TURKEY-PHEASANT-GALLINA INDICA-Jonston-Merian-1657

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Tab XXIV : This plate shows various birds; Gallopauo Mas Cum Oryza (Turkey) - Gallina Indica - Gallina Afrianae - Phasianus (Pheasant). Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark. Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V' by John Johnston, published 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. General age related toning and minimal staining and/or soiling. Some very small tears in the right margin not affecting image. Storage location: A103-12 The overall size is ca. 8.5 x 13.6 inch. The image size is ca. 6.3 x 11.6 inch. The overall size is ca. 21.5 x 34.5 cm. The image size is ca. 16 x 29.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25168

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