Antique Print-MERGELLUS ALBELLUS-SMEW-DUCK-Nozeman-Sepp-1770

Copperplate engraving/etching with contemporary hand colouring on hand laid (verge) paper. on paper. Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 37.3 x 54.2 cm. The image size is ca. 32.7 x 39.2 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 14.7 x 21.3 inch. The image size is ca. 12.9 x 15.4 inch.Antique print, titled: ''Mergus minutus'' - Set of two prints. These scarce original antique bird prints show the smew (Mergellus albellus), male and female. Old name. Mergus minutus. This antique print originates from: "Nederlandsche Vogelen", (English: Dutch birds) a five volume Dutch natural history compendium by Cornelius Nozeman and Christiaan Sepp, published in Amsterdam from 1770. It was published in instalments and was finished in 1829. It was the first comprehensive avifauna of the Netherlands (which temporarily included Belgium during 1815 - 1830). At this point we still carry most of the plates from this famous and exceedingly rare work, which ranks among Audubon and Barraband as the most beautiful bird prints ever created. Most birds are engraved close to life-size. Each plate comes with the corresponding original text page(s). Please inquire if you are looking for a specific species not exhibited in our ebay shop or website. Ref: Anker 369. Fine Bird Books, p.98. Nissen IVB 684. Wood, p.496. Zimmer, p.469.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Sepp' after 'Nozeman'. This monumental work was written by Cornelius Nozeman, and after his death by Martinus Houttuyn. The last volume was finished by Jan Sepp, with advice from Coenraad Jacob Temminck. The coloured engravings were made by Christiaan Sepp, Jan Christiaan Sepp (his son), and Jan Sepp (his grandson).Condition: Good, given age. Edges with an occasional tiny tear, not affecting image. First plate damp-stained left margin, outside image area. Irregular edges as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-MERGELLUS ALBELLUS-SMEW-DUCK-NOZEMAN-SEPPPCORC-B1-20. Seller Inventory # pcorc357

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Title: Antique Print-MERGELLUS ...

Publication Date: 1770

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Pictura Prints offers mostly antique prints, art, maps and books. Since 2004 the owner Peter Cornelissen started Theprintscollector and has been in business as a print and book seller. In 2018 he decided to further develop his personal collection through 'Pictura Prints'. Peter has a background in design and landscape architecture and holds a degree in paper restauration. He holds shop in Overasselt, a small town on the Maas river near Nijmegen, The Netherlands, which can be visited by appointment. He is a member of the Dutch Association of Antiquarians (NVVA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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