French school of the end of the XVIIIth century Four framed engravings: view of the island of Tanna, view of the island of Rotterdam, view of the island of New Caledonia, view of the island of pines Engravings on copper under the direction of Bernard Normal vertical folds (plates from a book) Modern colors H. 24cm L.38,5 cm at sight Two 19th century engravings "New Holland" are joined: Cabin of the Naturalists of the Peron Peninsula, New South Wales Modern colors H. 22cm L. 27,5 cm on view

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