Wilhelm Whales T.LXXV.

This small Austrian hand colored copper plate engraving on hand made rag paper.  It is a historic portrayal of whales and whaling history.  Published for Gottleib Wilhelm 1801-1820.  Engraved by JJ Schmuzer.  There are some minor imperfections due to age, but is in excellent condition overall.  Paper size measures 4 3/4 x 8″  with the image size 4 x 6 1/2″.

 

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Wilhelm Whales T.LXXV.
Wilhelm Whales T.LXXV.

It is a historic portrayal of whales and whaling history.  Published for Gottleib Wilhelm 1801-1820.  Engraved by JJ Schmuzer.  There are some minor imperfections due to age, but is in excellent condition overall.  Paper size measures 4 3/4 x 8″  with the image size 4 x 6 1/2″.

This small Austrian hand colored copper plate engraving on hand made rag paper.  A historic portrayal of whales and whaling history.