Original Antique Engraving of a Polar Bear by Cook, 1803
$380 (£290, €340)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1803
- Size
- 7.9 × 11.2 in (20 × 28.5 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Some foxing. General age-related toning, please study image carefully.
- Period
- Early 19th century
- Section
- Mammals
- Reference
- f_29297902
Antique animal print titled 'Een Ys-Beer'. Old print depicting a Polar Bear. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'.
Artists and Engravers: Translated by J.D. Pasteur. Published by Honkoop, Allart en Van Cleef.
Condition: Good, some foxing. General age-related toning, please study image carefully.
Date: 1803
Overall size: 28.5 x 20 cm.
Image size: 23 x 15.5 cm.
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