Original Antique Maps and Prints. Description: This large original old antique print / plate / lithograph originates from:’Naturalist Atlas’ by Georg August Goldfuss. This extra large-size collection of lithographs with gorgeous recent coloring depicting animals, birds, reptiles, fish, etc. Published in Duesseldorf, at Arnz from 1824 -1842 This work was issued over this long period of time in series of twenty prints each per annum. There are no officially bound copies and they were issued uncoloured. Since individual sheets were often misplaces, rolled up, folded they have become scarse items, which makes these prints rare and sought after. Goldfuss was born at Thurnau near Bayreuth. He was educated at Erlangen, where he graduated Ph. In 1804 and became professor of zoology in 1818. He was subsequently appointed professor of zoology and mineralogy at the University of Bonn. Aided by Count Georg zu Münster, he issued the important Petrefacta Germaniae (1826-44) and this Naturalist Atlas. The plates are by H. Reptilla: Crocodilus vulgaris, Crocodilus gangeticus Ganges Crocodile, common Crocodile. Some light fold lines. Tear in paper at right top and left middle, not effecting image. Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 53 x 44 cm. The image size is ca. 44.5 x 42 cm. Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 20.9 x 17.3 inch. 17.5 x 16.5 inch. Medium: Original chromolithographs on a vellin type paper. Location: L6-03 SKU: TPC 11814.1 Section: GOLDFUSS-1824. ThePrintsCollector – LaurentiusOldMasterPrints Frans Laurentius Margo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van Latum Located in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) – The Netherlands. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. Combined orders are possible!
