SHELLS PLATE 13

£200

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 shells-mainly from the Red sea.Uncoloured as issued.Very good condition.

code : P1308

Cartographer : Savigny/Bouquet

Date : 1819 Paris

Size : 69*51cms

availability : Available

Price : £200

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