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Schreber, Johann Christian Daniel (1739-1810):
"Ovis Aries Linn. Strepficeros. b." - Zackelschaf / Sheep / Racka / sheep / Hungary / Hungary / Shepherd / Sheep breeding / Shepherding


Erlangen, Wolfgang Walther 1774-1846.

Old colored copperplate engraving. -- Sheet dimensions approx. 24x20cm. -- slightly stained - otherwise in good condition. || Magnificent hand-colored engraving. -- in very good condition. || Gravure on cuivre original colorée à la main. || From the work: "The mammals in illustrations based on nature with descriptions." Schreber's work is considered one of the most exciting works on mammalian zoology that appeared over a period of over 70 years (started by Schreber, continued by August Goldfuß and Johann Andreas Wagner). The last volume did not appear until 1855. When completed, the work numbered more than 800 panels. Among the panels there are numerous jewels of zoological book illustration that stand out not only for their zoological precision, but also for their artistic quality.

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Erlangen, Wolfgang Walther 1774-1846. Old colored copperplate engraving. -- Sheet dimensions approx. 24x20cm. -- slightly stained - otherwise in good condition. || Magnificent hand-colored engraving. -- in very good condition. || Gravure on cuivre original colorée à la main. || From the work: "The mammals in illustrations based on nature with descriptions." Schreber's work is considered one of the most exciting works on mammalian zoology that appeared over a period of over 70 years (started by Schreber, continued by August Goldfuß and Johann Andreas Wagner). The last volume did not appear until 1855. When completed, the work numbered more than 800 panels. Among the panels there are numerous jewels of zoological book illustration that stand out not only for their zoological precision, but