Bilderbuch für Kinder, um 1805 - 1794
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Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder, circa 1805, a group of four hand-coloured copper engravings with accompanying multilingual text sheets, from a zoological series, each measuring 24 × 19.5 cm and in good condition.
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Collection of 4 old-coloured copper engravings with accompanying multilingual text sheets – Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch for Children, circa 1805
Four decorative, originally hand-coloured copper engravings from the famous “Picture Book for Children” of the Weimar publisher Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822).
The plates come from the mammal series (Quadrupeds / Four-legged Animals) and are each accompanied by the original explanatory sheets. The text pages are multilingual (German, English, French or Italian – depending on the edition). The encyclopedic work appeared between 1790 and 1830 and ranks among the most important illustrated natural history publications of its time.
Included plates:
Marsupials (opossums and kangaroo rat)
Armoured animals (pangolin, armadillos, porcupine, hedgehog)
Rare mammals (aardvark, anteater, sloth, Megatherium skeleton)
Wild beasts (Black tiger, hyena, cap-cat, margay, jackal)
The finely executed copper engravings were hand-coloured and impress with their vivid colouring as well as their high decorative value. Particularly appealing is the combination of the coloured illustration plate and the accompanying scientific explanatory pages.
Age-appropriate good condition. Paper browned and with scattered foxing as well as slight signs of wear. Partly small edge nicks, speckled areas and age-related irregularities. Overall very attractive and decorative.
An attractive Convolute of early natural science illustration – ideal for collectors of historical natural history, copper engravings, or as high-quality framing decoration.
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I am pleased to be able to offer my pieces here on Catawiki.
Transparency: In my offers, you will find all documents and information available to me. Furthermore, there are no additional documents.
Authenticity certificates: If no authenticity certificate is available, I do not promise one. All the documentation I have is attached to the auction.
Provenance: Many pieces come from the estate of a passionate collector who gathered items over 50 years, traveled the world, and also accompanied archaeological expeditions. She has been deceased for about 20 years, which is why no additional documents are available.
Fairness: I list my items honestly and without a minimum price – no one is forced to spend more than they wish.
My goal is fair and open trade, where buyers know exactly what to expect.
Translated by Google TranslateCollection of 4 old-coloured copper engravings with accompanying multilingual text sheets – Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Bilderbuch for Children, circa 1805
Four decorative, originally hand-coloured copper engravings from the famous “Picture Book for Children” of the Weimar publisher Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822).
The plates come from the mammal series (Quadrupeds / Four-legged Animals) and are each accompanied by the original explanatory sheets. The text pages are multilingual (German, English, French or Italian – depending on the edition). The encyclopedic work appeared between 1790 and 1830 and ranks among the most important illustrated natural history publications of its time.
Included plates:
Marsupials (opossums and kangaroo rat)
Armoured animals (pangolin, armadillos, porcupine, hedgehog)
Rare mammals (aardvark, anteater, sloth, Megatherium skeleton)
Wild beasts (Black tiger, hyena, cap-cat, margay, jackal)
The finely executed copper engravings were hand-coloured and impress with their vivid colouring as well as their high decorative value. Particularly appealing is the combination of the coloured illustration plate and the accompanying scientific explanatory pages.
Age-appropriate good condition. Paper browned and with scattered foxing as well as slight signs of wear. Partly small edge nicks, speckled areas and age-related irregularities. Overall very attractive and decorative.
An attractive Convolute of early natural science illustration – ideal for collectors of historical natural history, copper engravings, or as high-quality framing decoration.
Seller's Story
I am pleased to be able to offer my pieces here on Catawiki.
Transparency: In my offers, you will find all documents and information available to me. Furthermore, there are no additional documents.
Authenticity certificates: If no authenticity certificate is available, I do not promise one. All the documentation I have is attached to the auction.
Provenance: Many pieces come from the estate of a passionate collector who gathered items over 50 years, traveled the world, and also accompanied archaeological expeditions. She has been deceased for about 20 years, which is why no additional documents are available.
Fairness: I list my items honestly and without a minimum price – no one is forced to spend more than they wish.
My goal is fair and open trade, where buyers know exactly what to expect.
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Number of books
4
Book title
Bilderbuch für Kinder, um 1805
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1794
Publication year youngest item
1805
Height
24 cm
Width
19.5 cm
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