Audebert, J.-B. Histoire naturelle des singes, peints d'après nature (und) Histoire naturelle (des singes et) des makis. Mit 63 Kupfertafeln, davon 61 in Farbstich, teils ergänzt mit Handkolorit von A…

Natural Sciences Zoology Audebert, J.-B. Histoire naturelle des singes, peints d'après nature (and) Histoire naturelle (des singes et) des makis. With 63 copper plates, 61 of them in color engraving, partly completed with hand coloring by Audebert. (10 deliveries in 1 vol.). Paris, Desrays, An VIII (1799 -1800), folio ( 54 x 35 cm). Half morocco with spine title and some spine glazing (rubbed and stained, tear at front hinge repaired). Rare and at the same time one of the most beautiful works on monkeys, luxuriously appointed (the list of subscribers lists 139 copies). - Nissen ZBI 156; Brunet I, 550; Wood, p. 206; BM Natural History I, p. 71 - Audebert replaced the watercolors previously used for color engraving with oil paints in a new process he developed, thus achieving a hitherto unparalleled color effect. Audebert divides the described primates taxonomically into six families, which he in turn subdivides into the true apes (Singes), Makis (lemurs and lorikeets) and gliders (Galéopitheques). - Depicted are the orangutan, chimpanzee, gibon, macaque, rhesus monkey, mandrill, marmoset, proboscis monkey, howler monkey, red-faced spider monkey, capuchin monkey, squirrel monkey, saki, marmoset, tamarin, mongoose, lorikeet, galago and many more. The two black and white plates show anatomical details. 3 text sheets with old repaired tears, one of which is longer. Some text leaves with small tear in untrimmed margin. Partly slightly to moderately foxed, a few faint fingerprints. Rare and at the same time one of the most beautiful works on monkeys, luxuriously furnished (The list of subscribers lists 139 copies). With 63 copper plates, 61 of them in color cast, partly supplemented with hand coloring by Audebert. A. replaced the watercolour paints that had previously been used for colour engraving with oil paints in a newly developed process and thus achieved a previously unattained colour effect. - 3 text sheets with old repaired tear, one of them longer, few text sheets with small tear in the untrimmed margin. Partially light to moderate foxing, few weak fingerprints. Binding stained and rubbed, tear to front outer hinge repaired. In addition to the surcharge of 23.95% (standard taxation, all items with an asterisk) or 28.95% (differential taxation), the external platform fee (3-5%) will be added in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions. If desired, items subject to differential taxation can be invoiced with standard taxation. In addition to the auctioneers premium of 23.95% (standard taxation, all items with an asterisk) or 28.95% (differential taxation), the external platform fee (3-5%) is added in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions. On request, items subject to differential taxation can be invoiced with standard taxation.