Print Description
Chromolithograph on a vellin type paper. on paper.
Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 29.8 x 24 cm. The image size is ca. 26.2 x 22.1 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 11.7 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 10.3 x 8.7 inch.
Plate: Neotropische Fauna (Neotropic Fauna). This plate shows the Neoptropic Fauna, including some animals like the Jaguar, Toucan, Anteater, Condor, Lama and a Vampire bat. This original print originates from the sixth edition of Meyers’ Konversationslexikon. This famous German encyclopedia was published 1902-1920. The same prints were used for similar publications, such as Brockhaus’ encyclopedia, and the Dutch encyclopedias of Oosthoek and Winkler Prins.Artists and Engravers: The original founder and publisher who initiated this famous enxyclopedia was Joseph Meyer (1796-1856, Hildburghausen, Germany).
Condition: Fine, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional light staining from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINTS-TROPIC FAUNA-JAGUAR-LAMA-ANTEATER-TOUCAN-EMU-CONDOR-MEYERS
(PCOMAN) A136-31
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