1790 Shaw and Nodder, English Engraving, Lizard

English Lizard Engraving Hand-Colored

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Description

This is an original hand-colored, copperplate engraving from The Naturalist's Miscellany: or colored figures of natural objects; drawn and described immediately from nature by George Shaw and Frederk P. Nodder.  Published in London as a series from 1789-1813.  The work was published in 24 volumes illustrating birds, fish, shells, exotic marine life, butterflies, insects, reptiles, etc.  All the prints were hand colored using a combination of watercolor and layered gouache and the colors are very beautiful. 

 Size and Condition

This is plate #403, Amboina Lizard, and the original text is included with the print.  The condition is very good with two minor spots on the image and one spot on the left margin.  Please examine the photo carefully.  The overall size is 5 1/2 x 9."

About the Print Dealer

This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business.  The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years.  This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory.  All items offered for sale are original!

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