Antique Print of Various African Birds including the Red-Necked Falcon

Original antique print of various African birds. 1) Der Bascha - 2) Der Singfalke - 3) Der Corbivan - 4) Der Geismelker mit dem Gabelschwanze - 5) Der Hauben-Falke - 6) Der Chicquera. 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: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Blank verso. Paperclip mark visible. Please study image carefully.

Date: c.1800

Overall size: 19.5 x 24 cm.