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Elephant Seal – Vauthier -1820

A scarce hand coloured copper engraving of the Elephant Seal “Le Phoque a trompe” Peron. In the distance a ship can be seen. Engraved by Barreau after Vauthier and published in Paric in 1820.

Price $270.00 framed in Voyager Natural History style ready to hang in your study …

Rare hand coloured Elephant Seal

$270.00

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Exquisite Fungi Model – Boletus Pinophilus

French (who else) model of the edible fungi Boletus Pinophilus. Made likely just after WWII and still in near perfect condition. Stands 17 cms tall and is made to a high standard. Commonly known as the Pine Bolete or Pinewood King Bolete this beauty is regarded as a form of porcini.

Quite common in Europe in pine forests – including Scotland and the South of France where it seems to be more prolific. The flesh is white, soft and does not change colour when bruised. The taste is pleasant and has been likened to pork and pork crackling (yummy).

Collectable Fungi for those that understand and desire them. Click on me to see my proud fungusness!

$290.00

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Siberian Eagle Owl – Susemihl – 1838

Original hand-coloured copper engraving of the Short Eared Owl by Johann Conrad Susemihl (1767-1847). Published in Stuttgart as part of “Vogel Europas”, one of the great ornithological works of the 19th century, in which Johann Susemihl was assisted by his son Eduard.

Price $190.00 unframed — enquire about framing options if you desire.

Rare Siberian Eagle Owl in Snowy Surrounds … click on me to see my proud feathery head!

$190.00

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Short Eared Owl – Susemihl – 1838

Original hand-coloured copper engraving of the Short Eared Owl by Johann Conrad Susemihl (1767-1847). Published in Stuttgart as part of “Vogel Europas”, one of the great ornithological works of the 19th century, in which Johann Susemihl was assisted by his son Eduard.

Price $190.00 unframed — enquire about framing options if you desire.

Short Eared Treasure by best owl engraver … you must click on me to see all my owliness!

$190.00

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The Monitory Lizard – Shaw and Nodder – 1790

The Monitory or Black Lizard first described with this image by Shaw. The name “Monitor” came from a belief that in the vicinity of a Crocodile this lizard would produce a high shrill cry which would provide a warning that Crocodiles are about. Seemingly, not to be relied upon.

Copper engraved and hand coloured by Shaw & Nodder and published in London in 1790 (dated in the plate). Shaw was in charge of the Natural History Department at the British Museum. Frederick Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

$190.00 framed in Voyager Natural History Style or $90.00 unframed

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$90.00

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Single-Striped Lizard – Shaw and Nodder – 1791

The Single-Striped Lizard was first catalogued around this actual image by Shaw. The humble Gecko in all his glory with an unusual floating depiction of his highly active tongue tip (tu-tu-tu-tu-t). It was considered very rare then … got that one wrong!

Copper engraved and hand coloured by Shaw & Nodder and published in London on in 1791 (dated in the plate). Shaw was in charge of the Natural History Department at the British Museum. Frederick Nodder was a natural history artist and worked for Banks on his Florilegium.

Price $190.00 framed in Voyager Natural History Style … cream mat with black core in gilt frame.

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$120.00

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