This charming hand-colored 1758 engraving is one of the oldest available prints of a dog.  Taken from the 10th volume Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi.  Histoire Naturelle is a monumental natural history encyclopedia published in 36 volumes between 1749–1804.  Consistent with its age, the engraving was printed on hand laid (chain) paper.  Sheet size: 6-1/2 x 3-3/4 inches; print size: 5 x 3 inches.  Sheet size: 6-1/2 x 3-3/4 inches; print size: 5 x 3 inches; visible plate-line.  The colophon pages are shown for authentication, and a copy of the originals is provided.