Antique Print-AMBON-LOBSTER-SHRIMP-SPECIES-LV-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.LV: ‘Ecrevisses d’Amboine.’ (Lobsters of Ambon.) 3. Oedang Pasir Laoet / Zee-garnaat. 4. Groen Klip-Kreeft. 5. Lokki Koening Djantan / Mannetje van den geelen Lokki-Kreeft. 6. Lokki Koening Betina / Wyfje van den geelen Lokki-Kreeft. 7. Lokki Koening / Geel Kreeftje. 8. Lokki Laoet jang Hidjoe / Groen Zee-kreeftje. 9. Lokki Laoet Hidjoe Jang Djantan / Mannetjes groene Zee-Kreeftje. 10. Lokki Hidjoe / Groen Kreeftje. 11. Oedang Ambon / Aboinsche Garnaat 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: Very good, given age. Two folds, as issued, small stain in the image (ink smudge). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

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

(PCO) C271-35