Original hand colored lithograph on a vellin type paper.

Size 6.7” x 9.8”

This attractive original old antique print / plate originates from: ‘De Dieren, afgebeeld, beschreven en in hunne levenswijze geschetst.’ (Translation: The Animals, illustrated and described in their features and in their way of living.), by L.A.J. Burgersdijk, 1864. Artists and Engravers: The author of this work is Leendert Alexander. Johannes Burgersdijk (1828-1900) was a Dutch Biologist and translator. He is known for his encyclopedia’s on plants and animals.

Condition: Fine. General age related toning and occasional light staining from handling as visible on image.