Polar Bear - Original 19th Century Natural History Engraving
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An original natural history engraving of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on the rocks of the ice pack, with icebergs behind. Lightly heightened by hand in the fur and lettered below with the scientific name and the engraving number 39.
An original natural history engraving of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on the rocks of the ice pack, with icebergs behind. Lightly heightened by hand in the fur and lettered below with the scientific name and the engraving number 39.
Medium: copper engraving with light hand heightening
Date: 19th century
Source: The National Encyclopaedia, William Mackenzie, publisher
Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.5 in (17.2 x 11.4 cm)
Condition: fair; margins somewhat trimmed and paper toned, with a light crease at the lower right corner
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An original natural history engraving of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) on the rocks of the ice pack, with icebergs behind. Lightly heightened by hand in the fur and lettered below with the scientific name and the engraving number 39.