JOHANN LEONHARD FRISCH
Germany, 1666-1743
From "Vorstellung der Vogel in Teutschland und Beylaugffig auch Einiger Fremden, mit Ihren Eigenschaften Beschrieben […] und Nach Iheren Naturlichen Farben". The volume, published in 1733 and completed posthumously in 1763, is considered the first great German bird book.
Hand-colored engraving, 8.75" x 12". Framed 16.25" x 19".

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