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LOT 5185:
Young Trout, Salmon & Smelt by Rev. W. Houghton 1895
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Young Trout, Salmon & Smelt by Rev. W. Houghton 1895
This print of the Young Trout, Salmon Parr & Smelt is from British Fresh-Water Fishes by the Rev. William Houghton. Printed by Benjamin Fawcett and published by William MacKenzie of London in 1895.
Original 144 year old hand-coloured wood engraving after an illustration by A.F. Lydon.The illustrations are very vivid, beautifully coloured engravings and are among the finest of all the illustrations of fish from this period.The book treats the natural history of various species of fishes, amongst which are many salmon and trout, that are known to occur in the rivers, lakes, and ponds of the British Isles.
Size: approximately 14in x 10in (35.5cm x 25.4cm)
Condition: The print has some spotting in the margins - please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.
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