Antique Print-PIKE-CARP-PERCH-SCULPIN-SALMON-BURBOT-FISH-Jonston-Merian-1657

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Tab XXIX: This plate shows fish species; 1. Lucius Hecht (Pike) - 2. Carpio Spiegel Karpf (Mirror Carp) - 3. Cyprinus Karpf (Carp) - 4. Cyprinus Karpf (Carp) - 5. Cyprinus latus (Carp) - 6. Cyprinus Karpf (Carp) - 7. Tinca Schleye - 8. Perca Bersich (Perch) - 9. Perca alia. Bersich ander art (Perch) - 10. Lota Gallorum (Burbot) - 11. Cottus gesn. gobio Capitatus Grobbe (Sculpin) - 12. Fundulus Grundel - 13. Alburnus Blieck - 14. Einart Hausen - 15. Salar Salmo parvulus Salmling (Salmon). Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark. Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis. De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V.' (Volume 5 of Historiae Naturalis.) by John Johnston, published in Frankfurt by Matthias Merian in 1657.Artists and Engravers: John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian. Condition: General age related toning and minimal staining. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A102-15 The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14 inch. The image size is ca. 7.1 x 11.8 inch. The overall size is ca. 22 x 35.5 cm. The image size is ca. 18 x 30 cm. Seller Inventory # 23743

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