1760 Oriole, Blue Rock Thrush, Martinet (b1725), hand colour, ornithology

1. Black-naped Oriole,  a passerine bird in the oriole family that is found in many parts of Asia

2. Blue Rock Thrush, a common Philippine migratory bird

Hand coloured engraved plates from Brisson's "Ornithologia," 1760.

The paper is thick creamy chain lined hand woven paper with strong plate marks and watermarks.

Leaf: 25.5×31.5 cm.

Fine  original hand colour.

Condition is very good with fold as issued. Tiny age spot.