Sepp & Nozeman, Bird Illustration of the Manx Shearwater, 1809, Print

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Antique print titled 'procellaria puffinus b. Linn'. This print depicts the manx shearwater (dutch: noordse pijlstormvogel). The manx shearwater (puffinus … Read more Antique print titled 'procellaria puffinus b. Linn'. This print depicts the manx shearwater (dutch: noordse pijlstormvogel). The manx shearwater (puffinus puffinus) is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family procellariidae. The scientific name of this species records a name shift: manx shearwaters were called manks puffins in the 17th century. Puffin is an anglo-norman word (middle english pophyn) for the cured carcasses of nestling shearwaters. The atlantic puffin acquired the name much later, possibly because of its similar nesting habits. This print originates from 'nederlandsche vogelen; volgens hunne huisdouding, aert, en eigenschappen beschreeven", amsterdam, 1770-1829 by c. Nozeman, m. Houttuyn and j.c. Sepp. This is the most important and first study in the netherlands of ornithology at that time. The birds are depicted as they are in life, said to be depicted close to life sized and in their environment. Original text page included. Artists and engravers: this monumental work is associated with christiaan andreas sepp, jan christiaan sepp, jan sepp, cornelis nozeman, martinus houttuyn and coenraad jacob temminck. Condition: very good. General age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1809 overall size: 53 x 37 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 37.8 x 30.5 cm. We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. See less