A rare 18th Century set of 12 handcoloured copperplate engravings of Zoological studies, featuring primates of varying species. Each colourfully executed with a naive charm, and Latin names underneath. Mounted in painted moulded wood frames. After illustrations by Heinrich Altenwanger. Circa 1775. In good condition and still retaining good colours.
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H: 37 cm (14 9/16")
W: 32 cm (12 5/8")
D: 2 cm (0 13/16")