C.1849 SEA SHELL prints • set of 2 original antique prints • hand colored engravings of shells • by Orbigny • beach retailer houe • nautical decor

TITLE : SHELLS
ORIGIN : Paris, France
DATE : 1849
MEASUREMENT : paper is approx. 6 x 9.25 inches
TECHNIQUE : hand coloured engraving with gum arabic finish

DESCRIPTION : engravings from what is considered of the finest natural history series
titled "dictionaire universal d'histoire naturelle" published in the mid~late 19th century
the series featured most of the centuries top illustrators and engravers
and was written by one of the foremost french naturalist ~ alcide d'orbigny

CONDITION : this is an original antique print - as such there may be varying signs of aging... so please look at the photos carefully - the first photo shows the entire print - convo me for additional photos

AUTHENTICITY : all prints are guaranteed to be a original
ANTIQUE - over 100 years old

DOCUMENT of AUTHENTICITY : a copy of the title page with date, publisher and printer's information will be included with the print

SHIPPING : prints arrive in a new resealable & recyclable clear polypropylene envelope - please be careful when removing the print from this envelope as it has a sticky edge!
included is the title page [if available] and a hand written description - shipped in a sturdy kraft mailer with plenty of additional reinforcement - i usually use clean recycled packaging as reinforcement - shipping charges include insurance

RETURNS : returns are accepted - please notify me within 7 days of receipt if you choose to return the print - you will be refunded 100% on my receipt of the UNDAMAGED print
***one caveat *** if the print is damaged by the buyer it is not returnable - prints must be returned in the same condition as received

WATERMARK : while the print in the photos may be watermarked "antiqueprintstore" the actual print you receive is not

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