Antique Print of the European Tree Frog 'Hyla Arborea'

Original antique print of the European tree frog (Hyla arborea), a small tree frog. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.

Condition: Fair. Strong toning. Shows some wear and a few spots. Two small pieces of tape on verso, no text on verso. Please study image carefully.

Date: c.1800

Overall size: 19.5 x 24 cm.