Description

Original etching/engraving on a verge type handlaid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 19 x 25 cm. The image size is ca. 17 x 21 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 7.5 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 6.7 x 8.3 inch.

Original antique print: Plate no.XII: ‘Poissons d’Amboine.’ (Fishes of Ambon.) 116. Ikan Peti Bariska / Gestreepte Dood-kist. 117. Ikan Dondioe. 118. Ikan Terkoeter / Tortelduif. 119. Bandasche Kaketoe. 120. Oranje-Trompet. 121. Ikan Kambotton. 122. Schout by-nacht. 123. Koningin. 124. Konings-visch. This original engraving originates from ‘Historische Beschryving der Reizen, of Nieuwe of Volkome Verzameling van de allerwaardigste en zeldzaamste zee- en land-togten [ï¿½]’, volume 21. This is a continuation of Abbe Prevost’s work ‘Histoire Generale des Voyages’, published in Amsterdam by Roman, De Groot, Loveringh, et al (1767).Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779). Van der Schley was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart, and whose style he subsequently copied.

Condition: Excellent, given age. Thumbmark in the bottom margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-AMBON-COFFIN FISH-TROPICAL-ASIA-XII-SCHLEY-BELLIN-ROMAN

(PCO) C271-14