Seligmann Rare hand colored botanical engraving hand is holding leaves from first edition 1749. Large folio beautiful- Original

$6,500.00

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A very fine and rare copper engraving from a renowned natural history book published serially in 9 volumes from 1749 to 1776:

Seligmann, J. M.

Sammlung verschiedener auslaendischer und seltener Voegel.

Nuernberg: Fleischmann, 1749-76.

This monumental work on birds is a first edition and is basically considered to be one of the most beautiful and expensive 18th century German works on birds.

The engraving was expertly hand colored at the time of publication.


Verso is blank

Condition : Over all very good condition. Please view scanned image carefully.

Rarity : Extremely Rare and becoming hard to find.


Shipping : I take huge pride in packing since it is a delicate and important part . This print will come in an acid free backing board as well as in an acid free sleeve.


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Authenticity : All our prints are guaranteed to be an original. Refund : within 7 days.

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