Bloch - Aya. 227 - 1785 Ichthyologie FOLIO Fish Engraving - $355 - (Franklin, TN)

Please Scroll Below for Larger Image Aya. 227 Bodianus Aya Information: This striking, originally hand-colored folio engraving is from Marcus Elieser Bloch’s Ichthyologie, ou Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Poissons. The work was published in Berlin between 1785 and 1797. Ichthyologie is noted as "... the finest illustrated work on fishes ever produced. The plates, by a variety of artists and engravers, are outstandingly coloured, and are heightened with gold, silver, and bronze to produced the metallic sheen of fish scales." (Nissen) Bloch was a medical doctor before he became fascinated with fish later in his life. He collected several of his own specimens to produce this famous work which described over 200 species of fish. Guarantee: This print is an original antique print and not a modern reproduction. I guarantee this print to be authentic. Due to its age, some imperfections can be expected. Please view the detailed photo(s) below carefully. General Information: Invoices will be sent through eBay's checkout system within 24 hours of the auction ending. Shipping is via USPS. All shipments are insured. If other arrangements need to be made, please contact me. Author: Marcus Elieser Bloch Work: Ichthyologie, ou Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Poissons Date: 1785-1797 Print Style: Engraving Paper Size: ~ 11" by 18 1/4" Paper Type: Chain-linked Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Folio Engraving Original Descriptive Text: Not Available Condition: Overall Excellent. There is extremely light text offset. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. To view all our listings, please follow this link or the links below: Trillium Rare Prints Please click a photo below to view our full selection of fine antique prints: Architecture Birds Books Botanical Butterflies Fashion People Sea Life Shells Travel Auctions Reptiles Quadrupeds Miscellaneous Buy It Now

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