Ostrich of America and Black Swan of New Holland
Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. C1815. 235mm by 195mm (sheet). From Bilderbuch Zum Nutzen und Vergnugen Der Jugend by Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822), an encyclopedic collection of Interesting Animals, Plants, Flowers, Fruits, Minerals, Costumes, Antiquities and other Interesting Objects published in multiple volumes between 1801 and 1815.
Accompanied by original descriptive text in French and German." Item #886
Price: $120.00
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