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Auction 91, Lot 432

"Illustrated leaf",

Subject: Early Printing

Period: 1555 (published)

Publication: De Aquitilibus

Color: Black & White

Size:
9 x 14.5 inches
22.9 x 36.8 cm
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From a very early zoological history by Gessner. This work was printed by Fraschover in four volumes, with volume IV concerning fish. This leaf includes a woodblock illustration of Aristotelis, Rondletius.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $50 - $60

Sold for: $22

Closed on 6/14/2000

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