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.     A TIGER roaming for his prey,     Sprung on a Traveller in the way;     The prostrate game a Lion spies,     And on the greedy tyrant flies:     With mingled roar resounds the wood,     Their teeth, their claws distil with blood;     "Till vanquish’d by the Lion's strength,     The spotted foe extends his length.     The man besought the shaggy lord,     And on his knees for life implor’d.     His life the generous hero gave:     Together walking to his cave,     The Lion thus bespoke his guest:      What hardy beast shall dare contest     My matchless strength You saw the fight,     And must attest my pow'r and right.     Forc'd to forego their native home,     My starving slaves at distance roam.     Within these woods I reign alone,     The boundless forest is my own. 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: 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.