"Original Framed Engraving From 1844 Of The Lobster, Charles d'Orbigny"
Original plate engraved on steel from 1844 from the UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF NATURAL HISTORY directed by M. CHARLES D'ORBIGNY. Plate 3 representing the Common Lobster, signed Vaillant Pinx. / Fournier SC. / Folliau Imp. This plate was sold by subscription with another plate in a cardboard pocket before the editions in different volumes. Mahogany frame and marquetry fillet 35 cm x 26 cm