1833 Mammalia Print - Rodentia Rodents - Beaver, Lemming & Jerboa - 8.5 x 10.75 in

This original print depicts various Rodentia mammals including beavers, jerboas, lemmings and more. Printed in 1833 by Baldwin & Cradock at Paternoster Row, London. By Chas Landseer and JW Lowry. > This print presents detailed illustrations of six rodent species – the Lemming (Hyæ. Lemmus), Dormouse (My. Avellanarius), Common Beaver (C. Fiber), Molina’s Coypu (Hyd. Ceypus), Black Rat (Mus. Rattus), and Egyptian Jerboa (D Jaculus) – each set against grassy riverbank scenes beneath the heading “Mammalia” and classified by genus and family. > > Transcribed text: > “MAMMALIA” (title); “Plate. 12.”; “Order: Rodentia.”; “Genera. Castor, Hyspidæus, Myoxus, Hydronys, Mus, Dipus.”; “Family: Claviculata.”; “Hyæ. Lemmus. — Lemming.”; “My. Avellanarius. — Dormouse.”; “C. Fiber. — Common Beaver.”; “Hyd. Ceypus. — Molina’s Coypu.”; “Mus. Rattus. — Black Rat.”; “D Jaculus. — Egyptian Jerboa.”; artist credit “Chas. Landseer delin.”; engraver credit “J.M. Lowry sculpt.”; imprint “Published as the act directs Aug 1 1833 by Baldwin & Cradock Paternoster Row.” > > Produced good quality paper. > > The verso is blank with old mounting tape. Supplied mounted as shown in photograph. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714751 for other exciting Mammals prints. Background Rodentia is the largest order of mammals, characterised by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each jaw, and includes species renowned for behaviours such as dam-building and burrowing. > “The study of Rodentia in the 19th century expanded understanding of mammalian diversity, marking an important period in zoological classification.” About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. This print is sold mounted. Condition: In good antique condition. Verso has old tape. No tears, creases, or show-through. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as despatched. Buyer pays return postage. - Packing: Securely packaged in a clear bag with board-backed envelope and recycled cardboard reinforcement. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked: - UK: 1–3 days - US/EU: 5–12 days - Rest of world: 7–21 days