Description
Famous curiosity issued as a frontispiece in George Edward’s ‘A Natural History of Uncommon Birds’.
The map shows the tracks of Edwards travels in England and Europe between 1718 & 1730. Confusingly the natural history shown are from warmer climates.
From top:
1. The beak of the Egyptian Ibis
2. Male and female stag beetles from Borneo
3. The L east Hummingbird of Jamaica.
C18th impression on watermarked laid paper.
Reference: SHIRLEY: 34
