Mole Burrowing Mammal Grand Home Background 1776 great old engraved Animal print

La Taupe

(Mole, Underground Dwelling Mammal, Burrower, Digs Tunnels)

Issued 1776, Paris

Engraved by Baron

A wonderful and attractive original old vintage antique engraved print.

Printed in the 18th century on handmade paper which has gently age toned as always, but which remains sound, mostly clean & well preserved.

In Good+ to near VG or better condition; normal uniform minor age toning to sheet as typical, some small dampstaining, and light small spotting. Overall the printed image is clean, well preserved and very attractive.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The zoomable image is a major part of the item description. Please examine closely, as what you see is what we will send you. [note: we grade very conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws ].

A little-known and fascinating vintage print which any collector, dealer, institution or person of artistic taste would be happy to own and display.

Sheet measures c.  9 1/2" H x  7 1/2" W.

Printed area measures c. 7 3/8" H x  5 5/8" W

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