Antique Print-CATFISH-RAY-BAGRE-AICREBA-Jonston-Merian-1657

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Tab XXXVIII: This plate shows fish species; 1. Bagre - 2. Alia Bagre - 3. Bagre - 4. Bagre - 5. Bagre - 6. Aicreba - 7. Iabebirete. (Catfish and Ray species). 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.' (Volume 5 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: General age related toning and minimal staining. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A102-19 The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 11.6 inch. The overall size is ca. 22 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 29.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 23736

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