Tab 50 : This plate shows various birds; Ciconia (Stork) - Ibis Bellon - Cicinia Nigra (Black Stork) - Phoenicopterus (Flamingo) - Ardea minor (Heron species) - Ardea Cinerea (Grey Heron) - Ardea, Reiger (Heron). Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark. Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657.Artists and Engravers: John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian. Condition: Good. General age related toning and minimal staining and/or soiling. Paper bottom left corner a bit