Antique Print-XCVI-HORNTAIL-WASPS-ICHNEUMONIDAE-Houttuyn-Linnaeus-Philips-1767

About this Item

Antique print, titled: 'Plaat XCVI, Afbeelding van de Hout- en Sluip Wespen of Rupsdooders…' - 18 Wood wasps (or horntails), Ichneumonidae, Ammophila wasps. Etching and engraving on laid paper. Description: This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Natuurlyke Historie of Uitvoerige Beschryving der Dieren, Planten en Mineraalen. Eerste Deels, Elfde Stuk' by F. Houttuyn and J. van der Burgh, published in Amsterdam 1767. (Translation: Natural history or extensive desription of animals, plants and minerals .) This is essentially a Dutch version of 'Linnaeus Systema Naturae', enlarged, amended and with plates. Eerste deels, elfde stuk.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'J.C. Philips' after an anonymous artist. Jan Caspar Philips (1690 1775), was an engraver from the Northern Netherlands. Condition: Excellent, given age. Original folds, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: C302-12 The overall size is ca. 10.7 x 8.6 inch. The image size is ca. 9.5 x 6.5 inch. The overall size is ca. 27.2 x 21.9 cm. The image size is ca. 24.1 x 16.5 cm.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Antique Print-XCVI-HORNTAIL-WASPS-ICHNEUMONIDAE-Houttuyn-Linnaeus-Philips-1767
• Seller catalogs:
  • Natural History - Insects