Antique Print-AMBON-SOUTHEAST ASIA-TROPICAL FISH-IV-Schley-Bellin-Roman-1767

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. 17.5 x 21 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 7.5 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 8.3 inch.

Original antique print: Plate no.IV: ‘Poissons d’Amboine.’ (Fishes of Ambon.) 23. Ikan Koeming Moda. 24. Ikan Warna Warna Roepa-nja. 25. Ikan Adir. 26. Ikan Saleyer. 27. Ikan Kipas / Waejer-visch. 28. Ikan Karrea. 29. Pansjoeri Ompan / Aas-dief. 30. Ika Biroe Langit / Hemels-blaeuwe visch. 31. Koeto-Laout / Zee luis. 32. Ikan Tsjatsjin / Wurm-visch. 33. Ikan Sengadji Parampoewan / Hertoginne-visch. 34. Ikan Terbang Warna Roepa nja / Veelkleurde Vliegende visch. 35. Ikan Peti / Kist-visch. 36. Bruine Jakob Evertszen. 37.Kakatoeha Captano. 38. Ikan Bingkoe. 39. Gesterde Schar. 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. Right edge uneven from binding. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-AMBON-SOUTHEAST ASIA-TROPICAL FISH-IV-SCHLEY-BELLIN-ROMAN

(PCO) C271-10