Description: 'Tom. XIII. Pl. LV-LVII. Le Morse.' Set of 3 original antique prints showing the walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) and its anatomy. Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 20 x 26 cm. (7,9 x 10,2 inch). Image size: 16 x 20 cm. (6,3 x 7,9 inch). From a Dutch edition of 'Histoire naturelle ... ', by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, ed. published in Amsterdam by J. Schneider, 1775. This edition was published in The Netherlands 1766-1799. Made by 'C. F. Fritsch' after 'de Seve'. Christiaan F. Fritsch (active 1740-1780) originated from Hamburg. He worked for Jan Punt and others as engraver. Georges-Louis Le Clerc, Comte de Buffon (September 7, 1707 - April 16, 1788). French naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist and author. Buffon's views influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Charles Darwin. Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Keywords: WALRUS-ODOBENUS ROSMARUS-PL. 55-57 PCO-A36-39
Price: 145 USD
Location: Overasselt
End Time: 2025-01-11T20:01:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: Animals
Height (Inches): 10,2
Width (Inches): 7,9
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Artist: Fritsch, Buffon
Material: Engraving
Year of Production: 1782
