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Original Antique Engraving of a Alligator, Shark and Fish, ca.1750
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Antique print titled 'Espece de Crocodile, nomme Alligator Celui ci est Jeune qui fut tire vivant a Londres au mois d'Octobre 1739’. (Species of Crocodile, called Alligator. This young one was pulled alive in London in October 1739)
Species of Crocodile, Alligator. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: Very good. Strong platemark. Small tear at the bottom of the centerfold. Please study image carefully.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1750
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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