Antique prints and engravings
Lot 6124:
4 engravings of Apes and Monkeys from 1811
These copperplate engravings are from The Natural History of Quadrupeds, and Cetaceous Animals by various authors. Published by Brightly and Co, Bungay 1811.The full title of this work is: The Natural History of Quadrupeds, and Cetaceous Animals from the works of the best authors, antient and modern, embellished with numerous plates accurately coloured from nature.The prints included in this lot are:Maimon;Long Armed Ape;Common Baboon;Variegated Baboon.Of particular note are the coloured engravings which are extraordinarily beautiful and in good condition. A rare and curious work with some images taken from George Shaw’s General Zoology and drawn by FP Nodder. Size: 8in x 5in (20cm x 13cm)
Condition: The print is in excellent condition – please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.
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