Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 608:
Description
This beautiful, originally hand-colored engraving is from Carl Wilhelm Hahn’s
Ornithologischer Atlas oder naturgetreue Abbildung und Beschreibung der aussereuropäischen Vogel. The work was published in Nuremberg between 1834 and 1841.
Carl Wilhelm Hahn (1786-1835) was a German zoologist. This work focused on documenting and illustrating birds outside of Europe. He was also noted to have written the first German monograph on spiders.
Paper Size: ~ 5" by 8 1/4"
Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Engraving
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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