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Jakob van der Schley - Birds of Paradise 1747.
This rare original etching, on hand laid paper, is from Historische Beschryving der Reizen. Published by Pierre de Hondt & E. van Harrevelt, Den Haag & Amsterdam, 1747. Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam, 1715-1779). Van der Schley was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart. Birds illustrated are 1 & 2. Oiseaux de Paradis. 3. Casuwaris. 4. Talan. 5. Jaar-Vogel. 6. Sariwan. 7. Moulout Pandjang. 8. Bourong Massareke. 9. Hirondelle. (1 & 2. Birds of Paradise. 3. Cassowary. 4. Talan. 5. Knobbed Hornbill. 6. Sariwan. 7. Moulout Pandjang. 8. Bourong Massareke. 9. Swallow)
Two folds, as issued
Size: 14.6in x 9.4in (37cm x 26cm).
The print is in excellent condition with occasional age related marks. Please inspect the image carefully
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