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Antique Hand-colored Engraving of Five various Snakes, incl Dahl's Whip Snake

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Original antique print of various snakes. Fig. 1. Die gelbgesprenkelte Natter. (Coluber flavo-punctatus.) Fig. 2. Die thonblaue Natter. (Coluber argillaceo-caeruleus.) Fig. 3. Die Dora-Natter. (Coluber Dora.) Fig. 4. Die Brillen-Natter. (Coluber Naja. Linn.) Fig. 5. Die bunte Natter. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning. Shows wear and soiling. One small spot (almost a hole) in left margin. Two small pieces of tape on verso, no text on verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12902-211stDibs: LU3054331087682
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