Antique Engravings of Lizards, Locust, Mongoose and a Sea Urchin, 1773

Reference
BG-11797-13
Date
1773
Region
Africa
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
26.5 x 21.0 cm (10.4 x 8.3 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 260

Antique print titled 'Ichneumon (..)'.

Old bird print depicting the Egyptian mongoose, lizard species, locust and a sea urchin. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting travel account of Northern Africa titled 'Reizen en Aanmerkingen door en over Barbaryen en het Ooste'.

Artists and Engravers: Author: T. Shaw. Translated by P. Boddaert and published by J. van Schoonhoven.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.

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