Antique Print of Various Birds including the Little Bittern

Original antique print of various birds, including the little bittern. 1) Der Strandreuter. - 2) Der Wasserfäbler. - 3) Der kleine Rohrdommel. - 4) Die rosenfarbige Drossel. 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. Age-related toning. Shows some wear and soiling, few tiny holes. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.

Date: c.1800

Overall size: 19.5 x 24 cm.