Pu-Quà. A Serpent-Catcher. / Un Preneur de Serpens. Demonstrating his technique. Colored stipple by J. Dadley (active before 1797 – after 1803). 1799. Inscribed: Pu-Quà Cantòn, Delin / Dadley, London, Sculpt. 35 x 25.5 cm.

From Lipperheide Le 17. – With explanation sheet in English-French parallel text. – Impression from 1818 on large strong Whatman paper. The lateral margins trimmed to platemark.
Offer no. 14,638 / EUR  68. (c. US$ 95.) + shipping

A large selection from Pu-Quà’s colored Chinese professions :
With new Diligence to Work

„ Hartelijk dank voor de zorgvulige wijze … Voor mij bent u de Mercedes onder de prentenhandelaren! “

(de heer P. E., 24. Januar 2008)