Hand Colored, Original Antique Print Of The Pseudo Geographic Tortoise & Mud Turtle, 1842. Illustration Salt Water Ocean

This is an original plate from the Natural History of New York, Part 1 Zoology; Reptiles & Fishes by James E. De Kay. The book was published in 1842 by D. Appleton & Co. & Wiley & Putnam of New York. The plates were printed by W. & A. White & J. Visscher in 1842. This picture is plate 2 & features the Pseudo Geographic Tortoise & the Mud Turtle/Tortoise. This original illustrated antique print has been hand colored with museum quality watercolor in a palette accurately matching the true coloration of the fish depicted. The picture has been excellently preserved & is in near fine condition. Size for original: approximately 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches. THIS PICTURE IS ALSO AVAILABLE AS A NEW FULL COLOR PRINT. The image will be printed on archival matte paper & printed with full color Canon Lucia archival inks. Click on the drop down menu to choose your desired size. Don’t see the size you’re looking for? Please contact me for availability & a price quote. Watermark will not appear on the original hand colored picture or a full color new print. SHIPPING & PROCESSING: Please allow 1-2 days processing time for an original antique print or for prints sized 12x18 inches or smaller. For all prints LARGER than 12x18 inches: Please allow about 1 week for processing & shipping. Packaged with care, your antique print or new full color print will be shipped via USPS Priority mail (within the US) & FedEx to locations outside the US. Shipping upgrades are available at the check out for domestic locations. Questions? Please contact me & I will gladly answer them. Hand Colored, Original Antique Print Of The Pseudo Geographic Tortoise & Mud Turtle, 1842. Illustration Salt Water Ocean