Parrot, Lory, D ' Amboine, Buffon, Histoire Naturelle, 1765 - 83
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1227915 | Size: Medium (up to 36in.) |
| Date of Creation: Pre-1800 | Style: Vintage |
| Subject: Natural History | Printing Technique: Copper engraving |
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Tuscany Book offers A painstakingly hand colored copper engraving from a fragment of Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc deHistoire naturelle. Oiseaux. Planches enluminees.Paris, 1765-83. The printing shop hand colored all engravings at the time of publication, 1765ff.Many of the engravings are true original engravings, because they are signed "dessine et grave par Martinet".
Please check out my other listings offered on eBay. I try to list new items every day and will gladly give a shipping discount on multiple purchases. Size of the leaf : ca. 12.4”x 9.5" (315 mm x 240 mm).Size of the plate impression: ca.10.5" x 8.5" (265 mm x 215 mm)Condition: As shown, on hand-made, water-marked paper in good condition with minimal evidence of aging and storage: soiling, or spotting, original paper flaws or impurities, tears, edge or margin flaws, etc.Bibliography: Nissen, Birdbooks 158. Sitwell, p. 83. "One of the most important of all bird books"(Sitwell). "It is the largest and most significant undertaking of ornithological iconography of the 18th century"(Nissen)
Pictured: The leaf for sale.
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DOMESTIC BUYERS: I encourage you to avail yourself of combined shipping. You can accumulate for 25 days to exploit combined shipping. If the value of your wins is at least 300 dollars, you get free shipping. Books are excluded from this offer unless it is specifically mentioned that a particular book has free shipping. Please be aware that eBay regulations force me to ship your items immediately as soon a...s payment shows up in PayPal.
Tuscany Book offers A painstakingly hand colored copper engraving from a fragment of Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc deHistoire naturelle. Oiseaux. Planches enluminees.Paris, 1765-83. The printing shop hand colored all engravings at the time of publication, 1765ff.Many of the engravings are true original engravings, because they are signed "dessine et grave par Martinet".
Please check out my other listings offered on eBay. I try to list new items every day and will gladly give a shipping discount on multiple purchases. Size of the leaf : ca. 12.4”x 9.5" (315 mm x 240 mm).Size of the plate impression: ca.10.5" x 8.5" (265 mm x 215 mm)Condition: As shown, on hand-made, water-marked paper in good condition with minimal evidence of aging and storage: soiling, or spotting, original paper flaws or impurities, tears, edge or margin flaws, etc.Bibliography: Nissen, Birdbooks 158. Sitwell, p. 83. "One of the most important of all bird books"(Sitwell). "It is the largest and most significant undertaking of ornithological iconography of the 18th century"(Nissen)
Pictured: The leaf for sale.
Please note: I never restore or treat my items with chemicals to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process. Similar Items: For similar items, please see all of my listings. Please “click” on the blue link “View seller’s other items” at the top of the listing, under our seller name “tuscanybooks.” About Tuscany Books: I have been in this business for over thirty five years. I deal in rare books, prints and maps. All my items are original prints or manuscripts; I carry no reproductions. My Guarantee: I guarantee my items 100% in authenticity and customer satisfaction. My return policy: I offer a full money-back guarantee of the purchase price if I am notified within 14 days after the buyer receives the merchandise. I will gladly accept my merchandise back if (1) it is in the same condition as at the time sold and (2) it is mailed back to me with full insurance.
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