1959 Edible Sea-Urchins and Sea-Hares Print - Marine Biology Specimen Photography - Underwater Scallop Seaweed Study - 5 x 8.25 in

1959 marine biology prints from photographs. These remarkable underwater specimens were captured by renowned marine photographer D. P. Wilson for the educational publication 'The Sea Shore'. The first plate (33) shows two edible sea-urchins resting on a rocky surface, their distinctive round bodies covered in long, thin spines. The smaller specimen displays a striking red centre, beautifully contrasted against the dark background. The second plate (34) presents two fascinating underwater scenes: sea-hares gracefully navigating amongst seaweeds and rocks, and below a detailed view of a scallop with attached seaweed lying on the seabed. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53848701 for more Sea Life prints. **Background** Sourced from The New Naturalist The Sea Shore by C.M. Yonge, Regius professor of zoology in the University of Glasgow, published 1959 by Readers Union Collins. D. P. Wilson was a pioneering underwater photographer who developed specialized techniques for capturing marine life in their natural environments, often working in challenging conditions to document these rarely-seen underwater worlds. **About Your Purchase:** - Your purchase is this vintage photographic print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - Please note: This print is sold unmounted. **Condition:** Good. Consistent with age. **Returns & Shipping** - **Returns:** No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - **Packaging:** All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (and Royal Mail Tracked International) with: - UK delivery within 1-3 days - US/EU delivery within 5-12 days - Rest-of-world delivery within 7-21 days