Antique Print of the Pelagic Gooseneck Barnacle, 1849
£135 ($180, €160)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1849
- Size
- 9.6 × 6.3 in (24.5 × 16 cm)
- Condition
- Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
- Period
- Early 19th century
- Section
- Fish and shells
- Reference
- f_27910582
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Antique print titled '1. Anatife lisse, 2. Anatomie des Anatifes'. Old print of the lepas anatifera and its anatomy. Lepas anatifera, commonly known as the pelagic gooseneck barnacle or smooth gooseneck barnacle, is a species of barnacle in the family Lepadidae. This print originates from 'Dictionnaire universel d'histoire naturelle' by M. Charled d'Orbigny.
Artists and Engravers: Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny was a French botanist and geologist specializing in the Tertiary of France.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1849
Overall size: 16 x 24.5 cm.
Image size: 12 x 19 cm.
Whilst cartography holds a special place in our collection, we also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of authentic antique prints for any budget.
