1760 Fr. Nic. Martinet (b1725), exotic cuckoos, ornithology, copper engraving

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.

Condition is very good with folds as issued.