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Antique Engravings of an Australian Kangaroo and a Vari of Madagascar, c.1780
$210 (£160, €190)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1780
- Size
- 15 × 9.8 in (38 × 25 cm)
- Condition
- Good
- Period
- 18th century
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_26300362
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.
