Author: Pierre Sonnerat / C. Baquoy
Publisher: Ruault in Paris.
Year: 1776
Size: 19.3 x 14.5 cm
Reference: Nissen III, Vogelbuecher p. 885; Engelmann 240
La Spatule blanche de L’Isle de Luçon
₱11,000.00
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Description
hand-coloured copper engraving. RARE
Attractive ornithological print from ‘Voyage à la Nouvelle Guinée, dans lequel on trouve la description des Lieux, des Observations physiques & morales, & des details relatifs a l’Histoire Naturelle dans le Regne Animal & le Regne Vegetal’; pl. 51, p. 89; First edition.
The book title is misleading as Sonnerat features many Philippine birds, as in this case, encountered during his extensive travels within the Philippines.
Condition
Excellent condition.
