Original antique engraving Fish Algeria 1850 Guichenot Exploration

Rare original plate from the 19th century, from the Scientific Exploration of Algeria (1840-1845), a French government scientific work directed by an academic commission. Zoology section, volume dedicated to reptiles and fish by the naturalist Alphonse Guichenot. Published in Paris by Arthus Bertrand in 1850. Technique: colour printed engraving then enhanced by hand (technique "à la poupée"), characteristic of the great French scientific atlases of the 19th century. Format: approximately 37 X 28 cm (large folio). Species of fish represented on this plate, with scientific legends in Latin. Detailed condition: signs of use and marks of time as visible in the photo. Original piece, not a reproduction. Ideal for collectors of antique books, natural history, or the history of Algeria. Careful international shipping, rigid packaging suitable for large format.