FISH POISSONS PL 23

FISH POISSONS PL 23

£250

Superb and very rare large plate from the 'Histoire Naturelle' section from the 'Description de l'Égypte, ou Recueil des observations et des recherches, qui ont été faites en Égypte pendant l'expédition de l'Armée Française',(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.