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1964 Pearly Spine-cheek & Blue-banded Whiptail - Original Vintage Print By Coates - Great Barrier Reef Fish Science Art - 7 x 9 in
Vintage colour illustration of Pearly Spine-cheek (Scolopsis margaritifer) and Blue-banded Whiptail (Pentapodus setosus) from Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef by Tom Marshall, illustrated by George Coates, 1964. Page measures 7 × 9 in.
Colour-Plate 23 on one side; reverse shows Colour-Plate 24 with Spotted Javelin-fish (Pomadasys hasta) and Painted Sweet-lips (Plectorhynchus pictus). Fine linework with yellow, brown, and blue tones throughout.
Great for marine biology enthusiasts, reef fish collectors, and coastal home decor.
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- Genuine, ORIGINAL print (never a reprint, reproduction, or copy).
- Sold unframed
- Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed.
**Condition** Good consistent with age.
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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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