Nouveau Livre de Singes

Author Written by Christophe Hüet French

Engraver Engraved by Pierre Filloeul French

Publisher Published by Pierre Roguié French

18th century

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Title: Nouveau Livre de Singes
Author: Written by Christophe Hüet (French, Pontoise 1700–1759 Paris)
Engraver: Engraved by Pierre Filloeul (French, Abbeville 1696–after 1754 Paris)
Publisher: Published by Pierre Roguié
Published in: Paris
Date: 18th century
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Overall: 5 9/16 x 7 11/16 x 3/16 in. (14.2 x 19.6 x 0.4 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1958
Object Number: 58.543.1–.11
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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