Old engraving from 1886. Shells and molluscs (2) Sea, beach and ocean.

Magnificent authentic engraving 139 years old, not a simple reproduction: Shells and Molluscs (2) • Edition: in 1886 • Size: 44 x 33 cm • Elegant light beige vintage paper • The plate is a double page featuring a slight fold in the centre and texts in Latin and German • Condition: Good condition, signs of wear, also in the central fold This illustration comes from a large zoological atlas in German published in Stuttgart and dedicated to the discovery of the animal kingdom. The work brings together vast finely coloured plates, reflecting the artistic and scientific expertise of the time, where naturalistic precision blends with careful aesthetics. Authentic and original, each plate reflects the growing curiosity for distant worlds and the diversity of species in the 19th century. True fragments of natural history, these images combine beauty, pedagogy, and attention to detail, making each copy a precious piece for nature enthusiasts. Magnificent scientific illustration presenting a diverse collection of marine molluscs and their colourful shells. The composition shows different species of cones, cowries, olives, and other gastropods in a tropical setting with palm trees and a marine landscape. Each specimen is numbered and referenced, demonstrating the encyclopaedic precision of this zoological plate. • Find all our lithographs and prints in my shop • Send me a message for any questions • Fast delivery and careful packaging for a risk-free reception • For a bulk purchase, send me a message for a single shipping fee and to discuss a discount Reference: 105-1-74 Texts inscribed on the engraving: Translation: Molluscs. Plate 74. 1. The marbled cone. 2. The Mauritanian olive. 3. The diamond bridge. 4. The milk snail. 5. The crown of Paphos. 6. The bell snail. 7. The large worthy of a shell. 8. The early bean.