Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s
Antique Print of a Lion, Lioness and Lion Cubs
Antique Print of a Lion, Lioness and Lion Cubs, view 2
Antique Print of a Lion, Lioness and Lion Cubs, view 3

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Antique Print of a Lion, Lioness and Lion Cubs, shown framed

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Antique Print of a Lion, Lioness and Lion Cubs

$360 (£270, €320)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
Not stated
Size
9.4 × 12.1 in (24 × 30.7 cm)
Condition
Fair. General age-related toning. Shows wear and soiling. Blank verso. Please study images carefully.
Section
Mammals
Reference
f_31843512

Original antique print titled 'Säugethiere - Der Löwe, die Löwin mit ihren Jungen'. Old print of a lion, lioness and lion cubs. This print originates from 'Kupfer-Sammlung besonders zu F. P. Wilmsens Handbuch der Naturgeschichte fürr die Jugend und ihre Lehrer (..)'. Published 1851.

Friedrich Philipp Wilmsen (Magdeburg 1770-1831 Berlin) was a German reformed theologian and educator. The plates were designed after nature by Bressing, Ludwig Meyer, Muller and Weber, and engraved by Bressing, Guimpel, Meno haas, Friedrich Wilhelm Meyer, Ludwig Meyer, Tissot and Wachsmann.

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