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Birds · 19th century

Stunning Hand-Colored Antique Prints of a Toucan, 1806, Rare!

€ 1 400

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date
1806
Sheet size
53.8 × 36 cm (21.2 × 14.2 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13281-2

Condition

A few spots due to aging but otherwise fine. Please study image carefully.

About this sheet

Titel: "L'Aracari Koulik mâle du Brésil".

A rare and stunning colour-printed stipple engraving, finished by a contemporary hand. Fine example, from the first edition of the 'Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de paradis et des rolliers, suivie de celle des toucans et des barbus' by F. Levaillant (Paris, 1801-1806. Reference: Nissen, IVB 559), a "magnificent work" (Wood) and one of the most comprehensive on exotic birds.

Producer: BARIERRE/ PERÉE after AUGUSTE/ BARRABAND, finished in handcolouring.

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Stunning Hand-Colored Antique Prints of a Toucan, 1806, Rare!
Stunning Hand-Colored Antique Prints of a Toucan, 1806, Rare!
1806 · Ref. BG-13281-2 · € 1 400
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