Antique Print-EURASIAN JAY-MAGPIE-CROW-PICA-CORNIX-Jonston-Merian-1657

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Tab XVII: This plate shows various birds; Cornix Cerula, Holz Krae - Cornix cincrea, Graw Krae - Cornix Frugitea - Pica Indica masc - Pica Indica Faemina - Pica Candata s. varia, Azel Aegerst (Magpie) - Pica glandaria garrulus heger, Herren vogel (Eurasian Jay) - Picae glandariae species alia - Pica Hagerst aglaster - Pica marina, Nebel Kraee. Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark. Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Auibus Libri VI.' (Volume 6 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: A103-09 The overall size is ca. 8.9 x 13.6 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11.6 inch. The overall size is ca. 22.5 x 34.5 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 29.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 23704

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