1558 BOUSSUET SPECIES of CARP 3 WOODCUTS Handcolored

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1558 BOUSSUET SPECIES of CARP 3 WOODCUTS Handcolored Description Boussuet, F. Superb hand colored woodcut engraving of CARP Woodcuts, recto / verso of one leaf. Published in 1558 (452 years old!!!) Original Leaf size: 19.5 x 13.8 cms [ 7.6 x 5.3 inches ] From: De natura aquatilium carmen, in universam G. Rondeletii, quam de piscibus marinis scripsit historiam: cum vivis eorum imagnibus (!), opusculum nunc primum in luce(m) emissum. Franciscus Boussuet lived from 1520 to 1572 and followed his contemporary Rondelet (1507-1566) who had seen his fish book published by the same publisher three years earlier. With each illustration, Boussuet added notes on the figured species shape, habitat, or other defining characters and culinary notes in verse. ITEM CONDITION: Please view images carefully.Some staining - does not affect image. All of the prints we sell are Original. We guarantee all rare books, antiquarian prints and art works to be original and authentic. Due to their age, some imperfections can be expected and colouring may be contemporary or undertaken at a later date unless specifically noted. Please view our images carefully. See my other listings for more great items! Payment Invoices are sent automatically after each sale. Should you wish to group purchases for COMBINED SHIPPING please wait with you payment until read more

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