An Original Poster Sized Engraving of Starfish. From Le Regne Animal by Baron Cuvier. Drawn by Comte. Engraved by Remond. 57.5 x 83cms.
An Original Poster Sized Engraving of Starfish. From Le Regne Animal by Baron Cuvier. Drawn by Comte. Engraved by Remond. 57.5 x 83cms.
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A poster sized antique engraving of starfish, sea urchins, (Echinodermes).
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. The whole is marked by signs of age and wear. There is a historic repair to the crease. A short closed tear at the base has been repaired and strengthened from behind using archival tape.