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Histoire naturelle des perroquets
Illustrated by: Jacques Barraband (1767–1809)
Engraved by: Louis Bouquet (French, active about 1800–1823)
Engraved by: Langlois (active 1805–1840)
Author: François Levaillant (French, 1753–1824)
Printer and Publisher: Levrault (French, early 19th century)
Engraved by: Louis Bouquet (French, active about 1800–1823)
Engraved by: Langlois (active 1805–1840)
Author: François Levaillant (French, 1753–1824)
Printer and Publisher: Levrault (French, early 19th century)
1801–05
Place of Publication: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 145 color-printed etching and engravings, with added hand coloring
Dimensions
Overall (each vol., depth variable): 55.8 x 37.5 x 6 cm (21 15/16 x 14 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.523-524
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Paris: Levrault, 1801-1805
Catalogue Raisonné
Nissen, Vogelbücher, 558
Description(Paris: Levrault, 1801-1805) Large folio, two vols.; [v. 1] [4 ll.], 135 pp., plus 72 plates; [v. 2] [2 ll.], 113 pp., plus index and 73 pls.; contemporary gilt-stamped half red morocco, blue pastepaper boards.
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ProvenanceMrs. Sigmund J. Katz, New Orleans; by whom bequeathed to MFA, November 30, 1988.