Displays educational coral, 1885

Very rare ancient fresco of a series produced by famous German zoology Rudolf Leuckart (the "father of Parasitology,' 1822-1898), Hinrich Nitsche (1845-1902) und Carl Chun (marine biologist, 1852-1914). They were published by th. G. Fischer & Co (Kassel and Leipzig) and printed by Hermann Richter & Co in Leipzig. 113 "Wandtafeln" (wall) were manufactured between 1877 and 1892 and used worldwide as AIDS in universities and schools. Series 1 (fol. (I) consists of 101 paintings, series 2 (fol. (II) consists of 12 cards. The very rare wall chart of Coelenterata (Anthozoa, Corallenthiere) is Figure 1 of series 1. Chromolithograph on four sheets of paper, mounted on canvas and fixed to the wood pegs. The artist Carl Chun signed with initials "Ch". A few folds, rigidity and Tan but overall very good condition has given its age and usage, with strange and beautiful illustrations. Dimensions: 139 cm H x 112 cm.

Ref. : mKh4nKa