Nine Framed Engravings from "De Historia Piscium"

ine Plates from "De Historia Piscium Libri Quatuor" Hand colored engravings on laid paper Written by Francis Willughby (English, 1635-1672) and John Ray (English, 1627-1705), published by the Royal Society in 1686 and reissued in 1740-1743, plates engraved by Paul van Somers (Flemish, circa 1577-1621) at the expense of Royal Society subscribers, whose names as sponsors are included on eight of the engravings offered. All in clear acrylic frames. Approximate dimensions: Larger sheets: 16 3/8 x 9 3/4 in. (41.6 x 24.8 cm.);Frames: 20 x 13 x 1 in. (50.8 x 33 x 2.5 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection of Joe Coleman, Atlanta, GA.

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