Mollusques (Plate 3)

DESCRIPTION: [Original print sold · Digital scan available for licensing] This vintage natural history print illustrates various species of bivalve molluscs. Based on the French captions at the bottom: 1, 2: Bucarde géante (Cardium magnum) A species of cockle, known for its large size and prominent radial ribs. 3, 4: Éthérie plombée (Etheria plumbea) An "African river oyster," notable for being one of the few freshwater bivalves that cement themselves to rocks like marine oysters. 5, 6: Tridacne tuilée (Tridacna squamosa) Commonly known as the Fluted Giant Clam, recognized by the large, scale-like leaf projections (scutes) on its ribs. 7, 8: Came-corne-de-bélier (Chama lazarus), known as Lazarus' Jewel Box, these are marine clams characterized by beautiful, leaf-like foliations that often resemble a ram's horn. STYLE: Facsimile COLOUR: Tinted SIZE (cm; at typical 300dpi digital scan): 11.5 x 16.5 CREATORS: Prêtre (Jean-Gabriel Prêtre) and Annedouche (Joseph-Guillaume Annedouche) PUBLICATION: Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Universal Dictionary of Natural History). PUBLISHER: Printed in Italy by Grafiche Tassotti DATE: c. 1849 COMMENTS: Very good condition, colours somewhat weak (hence price) SUBJECT: Animals & Nature PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.