Antique Orig 1790 Flying Squirrel French Copper Engraving in Meridian, Idaho For Sale
Type: Art & Antiques, For Sale - Private.
Antique Orig xxxx Flying Squirrel French Copper Engraving Grand Ecureuil Volant
RARE FIND! Antique original xxxx French copper engraving (Approx. 4" wide x 6" tall is showing. Approx. size of page 8" wide by 8.125" tall) on heavy hand-made paper that looks like it was removed from the book "HISTOIRE NATURELLE, GÉNÉRALE ET PARTICULIÈRE" or roughly "Natural History, General and Particular". At the top it says "Pl. X. LE TAGUAN ou Grand Ecureuil Volant F. 27 P.164.", which I believe says "Plate 10. The Flying Cat or Large Flying Squirrel. Volume 27 Page 164." I looked it up and this was the first modern attempt to systematically present all existing knowledge in the fields of natural history, geology, and anthropology in a single publication by Georges-Louis Leclerc De Buffon.
The paper has some consistent yellowing from age. Just a few very small spots that I believe is called foxing. It is attached by very old tape to a mat. That mat (Size 7.5" x 9.25") has some holes in it and some wear. There is a label that says "French engraving ca xxxx" on the back of the mat. and the back of the paper has "K840" written lightly in pen. Maybe an archive number? There paper has some light wear, but still very nice vintage condition. Please study pictures for style and condition.
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