Antique Print-AMBON-CRABS-SPECIES-LVI-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.LVI: ‘Cancres d’Amboine.’ (Crabs of Ambon.) 1. Katam Sulthan / Keizers-Krabbe. 2. Katam Berbonga Jang Bermata / Gebloemde Krabbe met ogen. 3. Katam Soelang / Geborduurde Krabbe. 4. Katam Batoe Jang Maha Eloc. 5. Katam Batiris Sangat / Sterk-bedruppelde Krabbe. 6. Katam Jang Mahabizi / By uitstek mooie Krabbe. 7. Katam Pantat Babintan / Ster-Krabbe. 8. Katam Ongoe Kaki-nja / Krabbe met purpere poten, of tengels. 9. Katam Jang Koening Batiris Sedikit / Geele Krab met etlyke druppels. 10. Katam Doerian / Doerian-Krabbe. 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-CRABS-SPECIES-LVI-SCHLEY-BELLIN-ROMAN

(PCO) C271-36