Very Old and Rare Print of Various Sea Snakes, 1657

€ 220

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1657
Sheet size: 37 × 22 cm (14.6 × 8.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: CD-11345

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

General age-related toning. Minor wear, small defects. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Serpens Marinus Mari Norvegico - Serpens Marinus flavi coloris Maris Suedici Aldro - Scolopendra Marina aldro - Scolopendra Marina amethystini Coloris - Serpens Americana Indicus'. Old print of various sea snakes. This print originates from 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V' by J. Johnston.

Artists and Engravers: Published by M. Merian. John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia.