Lot 077 - Grouping of 14 Vintage Chromolithograph Book Plate Prints of Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Marine Life Including Blue Shark, Black Iguana, Chameleons, Cobras, and River Tortoises

Lot 077 - Grouping of 14 Vintage Chromolithograph Book Plate Prints of Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Marine Life Including Blue Shark, Black Iguana, Chameleons, Cobras, and River TortoisesThis grouping consists of 14 vintage chromolithograph prints depicting various reptiles, amphibians, fish, and marine life species. The collection includes detailed renderings of aquatic creatures such as sharks, alongside terrestrial reptiles including iguanas, snakes, chameleons, and tortoises in their natural environments. Several prints bear the signature "P. J. Smit," a noted natural history illustrator. These bookplates were removed from a

Decorated with alligator paw

Retains its carved wooden grip with old surface and a deep alligatored paint patina consistent with age

1896" in raised lettering

The bottom of the bottle is marked "FRANCE

” Box is empty

and a central banner reading "Welcome Home / God Reward Our Fallen Heroes and Bless You" displayed across the facade

Dimensions: 16

ideal for collectors of Victorian advertising

" translated out of the original tongues and "appointed to be read in churches

" "Maid to Order")

handle with care to prevent covers and spine from separating from binding

Metal pieces measure 1-1/4" L and smaller