Fine Rare Prints

Oliver Goldsmith's Animated Nature

Asiatic Elephants (male, female, baby) and Elephant with Howdah in the Distance
Sold - order #1218

Information

Oliver Goldsmith’s wonderfully illustrated Animated Nature was the first work in the English language that brought the science of Natural History within the range of popular study. His place in history is assured due to his amazing ability to popularize knowledge and make it attractive to the general public. His illustrations are finely detailed, interesting and attractive.

Date

1876. This is a genuine antique print.

Source

Goldsmith’s work “A History of The Earth and Animated Nature” Published in London by Blackie & Son, Paternoster Buildings and in Edinburgh and Glasgow in 1876.

Print method

The colour prints are wonderfully bright and detailed chromolithographs.

The black and white prints are finely detailed steel plate engravings.

Condition

Very good condition. All prints are clean and bright.

Size

8” by 6” (20 cm by 15 cm)

How to order

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