Antique Print-EGYPTIAN MONGOOSE-SQUIRREL-DORMOUSE-MARMOT-Jonston-Merian-1657
Verkäufer ThePrintsCollector, Zeeland, Niederlande
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AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 3. April 2017
Verkäufer ThePrintsCollector, Zeeland, Niederlande
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 3. April 2017
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Tab LXVII: This plate shows various animals; Sciurus Getulus (Barbary Ground Squirrel) - Mus alpinq Marmota, Murmel thier (Marmot) - Mus Indie (Mouse species) - Glis Aldr (Dormouse) - Ichneumon lutra Aegypti (Egyptian Mongoose) - Mus Musqatulq. Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid 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: Excellent. General age related toning and minimal staining. Storage location: A104-34 The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 13.6 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11.6 inch. The overall size is ca. 22 x 34.5 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 29.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 23668
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