Description: This charming hand-colored 1758 engraving is one of the oldest available prints of a dog. Taken from the 10th volume Buffon's Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi. Histoire Naturelle is a monumental natural history encyclopedia published in 36 volumes between 1749–1804. Consistent with its age, the engraving was printed on hand laid (chain) paper. Sheet size: 6-1/2 x 3-3/4 inches; print size: 5 x 3 inches; visible plate-line. The colophon pages are shown for authentication, and a copy of the originals is provided.
Price: 104.97 USD
Location: Hoboken, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-12-29T19:42:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1758
Item Height: 6.5 in
Style: Realism
Item Length: 3.75 in
Production Technique: Engraving
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Subject: Dog
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799