From Artisans-lane Maps & Prints, Victoria, BC, Canada
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AbeBooks Seller since 25 August 2021
About this Item
The plate 'Aquarium' features a compilation of animals from the aquarium of the Zoological Station in Naples, each represented by their scientific names. Among the showcased creatures are 16. Bath sponge (Euspongia officinalis), 8. Venus's girdle (Cestus Veneris), 11. Jellyfish: Rhizostoma pulmo, 17. Coral: Astroïdes calycularis, 18. Sea anemones: Adamsia Rondeletii (with crab), 27. Precious coral (Corallium rubrum), 32. Yellow coral (Dendrophyllia ramea), 36 and 37. Sea anemones: Cereactis aurantiaca and Cerianthus membranaceus, 14. Feather star (Antedon rosacea), 20. Sea cucumber: Stichopus regalis, 28. Starfish: Ophidiaster attenuatus, 31. Starfish: Palmipes membranaceus, 34. Sea urchin: Dorocidaris papillata, 29 and 30. Tube worms: Spirographis Spallanzanii and Protula protula, 18. Hermit crab: Pagurus striatus (with 4 sea roses), 22. Shame-faced crab (Calappa granulata), 23. Spider crab (Maja squinado), 24. Lobster (Palinurus vulgaris), Pilgrim scallop (Pecten jacobaeus), Helmet shell (Dolium galea), Keel snail: Pterotrachea coronata, Squid (Loligo vulgaris), Squid tentacles, Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), Sea hare (Aplysia limacina), Sea squirt: Cynthia papillosa (3 specimens), Sea squirt: Ciona intestinalis (3 specimens), Salp (Salpa maxima-africana), Eel (Muraena helena), Conger eel (Conger vulgaris), Catshark (Scyllium catulus), Weever (Trachinus radiatus), Filefish (Trigla lyra), Stingray (Trygon violaceus), Giant grouper (Serranus gigas), and Electric ray (Torpedo ocellata). All the animals have been greatly reduced in size, but in very different degrees, in order to be able to depict as many as possible on the plate. Approximate Overall Size: 12 X 9 1/2 inches CONDITION: Excellent Condition. As Scanned. German Text. Beautiful with excellent detail.Folded Double Page. Printed on heavier paper. Blank on Reverse Side. Seller Inventory # 6813
Bibliographic Details
Title: 1894 Chromolithographic Print of Sea Life
Publisher: Meyers Konversations
Binding: no binding
Condition: very good
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