Antique Print-WEASEL-MARTEN-GUINEA PIG-BADGER-PORCUPINE-Jonston-Merian-1657

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Tab LXIV: This plate shows various animals; Mustela, Wiesel (Weasel) - Putorius Iltis (Polecat) - Martes, Marter (Marten) - Porcellus Indicus (Guinea Pig) - Taxus Suillq (Badger) - Hystrix (Porcupine) . 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: A104-32 The overall size is ca. 8.1 x 13.8 inch. The image size is ca. 6.7 x 11.4 inch. The overall size is ca. 20.5 x 35 cm. The image size is ca. 17 x 29 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 23670

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