Shaw and Nodder
Hand Colored Lizard Engraving
Plate # 179
The Schincoid Lizard

Information

This is an original hand colored, copperplate engraving on hand laid paper from The Naturalist's Miscellany: or coloured figures of natural objects; drawn and described immediately from nature, by Georgius Shaw and Fredericus P. Nodder.  Published in London as a series, 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 still very beautiful.

Size and Condition
This is plate #179, The Scincoid Lizard, a tropical lizard common to the Phillipines. The size of this print is approximately 5 1/2" x 9" and the condition is good with some staining at the bottom of the print which would easily mat out. There is a very faint stain where the text is on the bottom and on the back are remnants of hinging tape. There is a strong plate mark and evidence of the original book binding is on the bottom of the page. As a bonus, the original text is included.

 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!

Returns

If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.

Shipping
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