From the publisher's advertisement: The publisher respectfully informs the admirers of Mr. Howitt's performances, the lovers of natural history, and the public at large, that this work is intended to form a most unique Collection of Animals, which, strange as it may appear, has never before been done by any British artist. ... The artist, studious to attain correctness, hopes he may deserve the approbation of the natural historian, and assist the pencil of the designer who has not had an opportunity to pay the same attention to this branch of the art. There happened a desperate quarrel between a Lion and a Boar; they fought upon it, and the Vultures came hovering over the combat-ants, to make a prey of him that should be left upon the spot: but it so fell out, that there was no death in the ease, and the Vultures were not a little troubled at the disappointment. THE LESSON: There are several sorts of men in the world that live upon the sins and the misfortunes of other people. This fable may be moralized in almost all the controversies of human life, whether public or private. Plaintiff and defendant find business for the lawyers; questions of religion for the divines; disputes about privileges and liberties cut out work for the soldiers: for the wrangling of some, is the livelihood of others; and wherever there are like to be carcasses, there will never fail to be Vultures. Print Specifics: Type of print: Etching - Original antique print Year of printing: 1810 Artist - Publisher: Samuel Howitt - S. Howitt, No. 15 Queen Street, Soho Square Signature: Signed in plate (i.e. the artist scratched his signature into the original metal printing plate) Condition: 1-2 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Few light brownish areas/spots, mostly in blank margins. Please examine the photo for extent. Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.5 inches (21 x 28.5 cm), include blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 2-3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavy - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin) Reverse side: Blank Note: 1. Green 'border' around the print in the photo is the contrasting background on which the print was photographed. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998. Five-star service.