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Stunning Hand-Colored Antique Prints of a Toucan, 1806, Rare!
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Stunning Hand-Colored Antique Prints of a Toucan, 1806, Rare!

£1,190 ($1,580, €1,400)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1806
Size
21.2 × 14.2 in (53.8 × 36 cm)
Condition
Good. A few spots due to aging but otherwise fine. Please study image carefully.
Period
Early 19th century
Artist or book
Levaillant
Section
Birds
Reference
f_28939792

Titel: "L'Aracari Koulik mâle du Brésil".

A rare and stunning colour-printed stipple engraving, finished by a contemporary hand. Fine example, from the first edition of the 'Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de paradis et des rolliers, suivie de celle des toucans et des barbus' by F. Levaillant (Paris, 1801-1806. Reference: Nissen, IVB 559), a "magnificent work" (Wood) and one of the most comprehensive on exotic birds.

Producer: BARIERRE/ PERÉE after AUGUSTE/ BARRABAND, finished in handcolouring.