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Set of 4 Antique Prints of various Marine Life and Fossils by Heck 'c.1850'

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About the Item

Set of four antique prints of various marine life and fossils. These prints originate from 'Bilder-Atlas zum Conversations-Lexikon' by Johann George Heck. Published circa 1850.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Age-related toning. Some wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12678-136 +31stDibs: LU3054325532392

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