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Antique 1842 English Fullarton African Rhino Rhinoceros Engraving 28"

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Antique 19th century circa 1842 colored engraving of a Rhinoceros - Plate VII from "A History of the Earth and Animated Nature" by Oliver Goldsmith (originally published 1774). From an edition published circa 1820 by A. Fullerton & Co. Burl walnut frame. "Oliver Goldsmith (10 November 1728 – 4 April 1774) was a well-known Anglo-Irish novelist, playwright, dramatist and poet, noted for his novel The Vicar of Wakefield (1766), his pastoral poem The Deserted Village (1770), and his plays The Good-Natur'd Man (1768) and She Stoops to Conquer (1771, first performed in 1773). He is thought by some to have written the classic children's tale The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes (1765)." (Source: Wikipedia) Dimensions: 23.25" x 0.75" x 28.25" / Sans Frame - 9.5" x 6.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1842
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good Overall - Some discoloration to paper.
  • Seller Location:
    Dayton, OH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 411341stDibs: LU5343239529382
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