1785 Copper Plate Engraving with original period hand coloring
BONUS: Descriptive page (in German, auf Deutch)
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Colored plate page measures 3.75” x 6.5” Beautiful colors
From Herrn von Buffons allgemeine Naturgeschichte, M. de
Buffon's General Natural History, 1785
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Published by Joseph Georg Trasser 1785. Joseph George Trassler, (5. March 1759 Vienna - 24. June 1816 Brno) was an important Moravian entrepreneur in the book trade. In printed books, he also appears as the German variant of the name, Joseph Georg Traßler. He was a typographer, publisher, & bookseller.
Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788) was a French naturalist. His major work was the multi-volume "Natural History" (Histoire naturelle generale et particuliere), which he wrote in collaboration with Louis-Jean-Marie Daubenton (1716-1799). Its 44 volumes were published beginning in 1749, and their major scientific recognition and popularity was awarded him in his home country.
Size: Smaller Approximately 3.75" X 6.5"
Blank on Reverse (of engraved page)
Condition: Excellent - Very Good++++++++ - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)
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Item #1015-B5559 |