Antique Bird Print of an Ostrich, Toucan, Pelican and Other Birds, 1808

Reference
JAK-984
Date
1808
Category
Natural History Print
Sheet size
21.0 x 22.0 cm (8.3 x 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 250

Antique bird print of the A) ostrich B) crowned-crane C) partridge (?) D) toucan E) ? F) goose, rooster etc. G) charadriiformes species H) pelican I) penguin K) bittern L) cassowary.

This print originates from 'Aanhangsel tot de vier deelen van den Katechismus der natuur' by J.F. Martinet.

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