DESCRIPTION EXPEDITION EGYPT ZOOLOGY FISH

DESCRIPTION EXPEDITION EGYPT ZOOLOGY FISH

£250

Superb and very rare large plate of Caranx Sauter & Caranx Lune (Black Jack) from the 'Histoire Naturelle' section from the 'Description de l'Egypte, ou Recueil des observations et des recherches, qui ont ete faites en Egypte pendant l'expedition de l'Armee Francaise',(Paris: C.L.F.Panckoucke, 1820-1829). The principal artists and engravers for this section were Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Jules-Cesar Savigny, Audouin and Bouquet.This elephant folio plate is one of the best plates from the Fish section.Uncoloured as issued.Very good condition.