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1964 Chinaman-fish Adult & Juvenile - Original Vintage Print By Coates - Great Barrier Reef Fish Science Study - 7 x 9 in
Vintage colour plate depicting adult and juvenile Chinaman-fish (Lutjanus nematophorus), Colour-Plate 18 from Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef by Tom Marshall, illustrated by George Coates, published 1964. Page measures 7 × 9 in.
Two specimens shown side by side: juvenile (195 A) in olive-brown with teal horizontal stripes, adult (195 B) in vivid red with broad white vertical bands. Reverse bears Colour-Plate 17 showing Diamond-fish and Steelback — a double-sided plate with no show-through.
Suited to marine biology enthusiasts, reef fish collectors, and Australian natural history researchers.
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**About Your Purchase**
- Genuine, ORIGINAL print (never a reprint, reproduction, or copy).
- Sold unframed
- Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed.
**Condition** Good consistent with age.
**U.S. Customers – No Tariffs or Fees**
- Exempt from tariffs and duty-free.
- Sent via Royal Mail Duty Pre-Paid — customs fees covered. No extra charges at delivery.
- Delivery in 5–12 days.
**Returns & Shipping**
- **Returns:** 14 days, same condition; buyer pays return postage.
- **Packaging:** Clear bag in board-backed envelope, reinforced with recycled cardboard.
- **Dispatch:** Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (UK) & Tracked International.
- UK: 1–3 days
- US/EU: 5–12 days
- Rest of world: 7–21 days
Product Details
About This Print
This original sea life print dates from the Mid 20th Century (1960s). Vintage prints capture the aesthetic sensibilities of their era with distinctive artistic styles.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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