Antique Print of Various Reptiles like a Crocodile, Iguana, Lizzard, c.1852

Reference
BG-04111
Date
1852
Region
World
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
16.5 x 25.5 cm (6.5 x 10.0 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 140

Antique print of various reptiles. It shows the Crocodile Of The Nile, Ornamented Tupinambis, Dragon Lizard And Common Iguana. This print originates from 'A History of the Earth and Animated Nature' by O. Goldsmith. Goldsmith's Animated Nature went through over twenty editions into the Victorian era and served as a popular source of information about the natural world.

Artists and Engravers: Published by A. Fullarton & Co.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some soiling, please study image carefully. Date: c. 1852 Overall size: 25.5 x 16.5 cm. Image size: 22 x 13.5 cm.

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