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Frame and rooms are illustrations of how the print could look; the description says what is included.
Frog Species of Mozambique: An Antique Naturalist's Journey
€230 ($255, £195, €230)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- Not stated
- Size
- 13.4 × 9.8 in (34 × 25 cm)
- Condition
- Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear, foxing and soiling, blank verso. Please study images carefully.
- Section
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Reference
- f_34511902
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.
These antique prints from 'Naturwissenschaftliche Reise nach Mossambique' by Wilhelm C.H. Peters depict various frog species, including the Chiromantis xerampelina. The illustrations are meticulously detailed and capture the unique characteristics of these amphibians. These prints provide a glimpse into the naturalist's journey to Mozambique and their efforts to document the diverse frog species found in the region. Each print showcases the beauty and diversity of these creatures, making them valuable historical records of the amphibian fauna in Mozambique during the 19th century.
