Antique Print-AMBON-LOBSTER-SHRIMP-SPECIES-SPAWN-LIV-Schley-Bellin-Roman-1767

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

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 36.5 x 24.5 cm. The image size is ca. 29 x 20.5 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 14.4 x 9.6 inch. The image size is ca. 11.4 x 8.1 inch.

Original antique print: Plate no.LIV: ‘Ecrevisses d’Amboine.’ (Lobsters of Ambon.) 1. Koning der Kreeften. 2. Koningin der Kreeften. This original engraving originates from ‘Historische Beschryving der Reizen, of Nieuwe of Volkome Verzameling van de allerwaardigste en zeldzaamste zee- en land-togten [�]’, 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. Two folds, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-AMBON-LOBSTER-SHRIMP-SPECIES-SPAWN-LIV-SCHLEY-BELLIN-ROMAN

(PCO) C271-35