Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Itinera Varia Auctoris

Barcode: 58957

Publishing Location: London

Brief Description: The etching is from the first four volumes entitled "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds" published between 1758 and 1794. The map records his journey through northwestern Europe travelled to Holland, Norway, and France. At the top is described as the beak of an Egyptian ibis. The two stag beetles are male and female from Borneo depicted in natural size. The inset portrays a least humming bird of Jamaica in life size.

Printmaker: Edwards, George

Date/Date Range Published: 1746

Language: Latin

Region Depicted: Western Europe

Map Type: Geographical

Dimensions: 28 x 20 cm

Printing Process: Etching

Historical Context: Frontspiece from the text "A natural history of uncommon birds." Undated, leaf removed from text block. Plate signed by George Edwards

LC Call Number: G4720.G3 1746 E3

OCLC: 1535528372

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