Antique Prints-TROPICAL FRUITS-MANGOSTEEN-Meyers-1902

Chromolithograph on a vellin type paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 15.5 x 24.2 cm. The image size is ca. 13.8 x 20.9 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 6.1 x 9.5 inch. The image size is ca. 5.4 x 8.2 inch.

Plate: Tropische Fruchte. (Tropical Fruits). This plate shows different kinds of Tropical Fruits, (Apple Guava, Japanese Persimmon, Avocado, Mangosteen). 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 encyclopedia was Joseph Meyer (1796-1856, Hildburghausen, Germany).

Condition: Very good, given age. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINTS-TROPICAL FRUITS-MANGOSTEEN-MEYERS

(PCOMAN) C28-09