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Reptiles

Reptiles occupied a strange place in natural history illustration: genuinely difficult to observe, often misunderstood, and visually dramatic enough to reward careful rendering. The great 18th and 19th century natural history publishers devoted serious effort to lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians, producing plates where scientific accuracy and artistic ambition reinforced each other. The pieces shown here are period originals from that tradition.

Reptiles

Reptiles occupied a strange place in natural history illustration: genuinely difficult to observe, often misunderstood, and visually dramatic enough to reward careful rendering. The great 18th and 19th century natural history publishers devoted serious effort to lizards, snakes, turtles, and crocodilians, producing plates where scientific accuracy and artistic ambition reinforced each other. The pieces shown here are period originals from that tradition.

Tierpark Berlin, Crocodile c.1984 $450.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 32.0" x 23.0"

Year: c.1984

Le Monde Perdu c.1960 $950.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 61.0" x 47.0"

Year: c.1960

Bring 'Em Back Alive (Pressbook) c.1932 $75.00 USD

Item Type: Magazine/Book

Size: 18.0" x 12.0"

Year: c.1932

Zephyr-Ra by David Singer (Signed) c.1978 $200.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 24.0" x 24.0"

Year: c.1978

Facial Anatomy & Toxicology- La Médecine Pittoresque c.1834 $85.00 USD

Item Type: Antique Print

Size: 11.0" x 7.5"

Year: c.1834

Amphibians of Switzerland c.1987 $345.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 39.25" x 27.5"

Year: c.1987

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Only When I Larf- Polish Release c.1973 $200.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 32.25" x 22.25"

Year: c.1973

Biological Chart, Toads c.1925 $675.00 USD

Item Type: Poster

Size: 47.0" x 33.0"

Year: c.1925