Antique Engravings of an Australian Kangaroo and a Vari of Madagascar, c.1780
- Reference
- BG-13059-7
- Date
- 1780
- Region
- Australia & Oceania
- Category
- Engraving
- Sheet size
- 38.0 x 25.0 cm (15.0 x 9.8 in)
- Condition
- Good
- Availability
- Available
- Price
- EUR 190
Engraving by Rennoldson (18th Century British School) with nice decorative border.
1) A Remarkable Animal Found on One of the Hope Islands in Capt Cook's First Voyage. 2) The Vari or Maucauco, a native of Madagascar.
Printed by Alex Hogg, London for John Hamilton Moore's New and Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels, c.1780
Copper plate engraving on medium weight, chain-linked cotton rich, paper. It is in good condtion, considering its age. There is a little foxing and age toning, as shown in the scan. Study the image carefully.
Where this sits in the catalogue
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