Antique print titled '1. L'Orvet, 2. Le Rouge, 3. Le Lombrie'. Old print of the anguis fragilis and other reptiles. This print originates from 'Histoire naturelle des quadrupèdes-ovipares / par M. le comte de Lacepède ; suite et complément des Oeuvres de Buffon'.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: Fair, some wear and small defects. Nicely old colored but outside the images some dirt on the paper due to handling. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1820 Overall size: 13 x 21.5 cm. Image size: 9 x 15.5 cm.
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