A wonderful poster-sized antique engraving of shells (Gastropodes).
French.
Undated, but known to be 1827.
From Le Regne Animal by Mr le Baron Cuvier. Arranged in a methodical table by J. Achille Comte, Professor of Natural History at The Paris AcademyParis.
Engraved by N. Remond.
Size: 83 x 57.5 cms.
Printed on hand made paper. A crease runs through the centre.
Condition: Very Good. There is slight damage from water to the top left corner plus other small marks that have to do with age and wear across the whole surface. Weakness and tears at the crease have been repaired and strengthened from behind using archival tape.
