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.
