c.1880 Four Bear Species Print – Grisly, Brown, Black & Polar Bear – Natural History Illustration – 6.5 x 9.5 in

This original print depicts four bear species in a natural mountainous setting. Printed around 1880 for a Victorian natural history compendium in London. > A dynamic scene shows two bears feasting on a carcass in the foreground, while behind them a polar bear and cub stand atop a grassy knoll. Two additional bears—grisly and European brown—roam against a backdrop of rolling hills and distant mountains at sunset. > > Transcribed text: > - Top margin: “PLATE A.16” > - Bottom: “1. Grizzly Bear. 2. European Brown Bear. 3. American Black Bear. 4. Polar Bear.” > - Artist signatures: “F. Stewart Del.” (lower left), “J. Bishop Sc.” (lower right) > > Produced on high-quality paper. > > The reverse shows age-toned paper with light foxing and adhesive tape along the top edge. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/c/antique-prints/mammals for other exciting Mammals prints. Background Bears have long captivated naturalists and explorers. Polar Bear is renowned for its role in early Arctic exploration of the 19th century. About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. Please note: this print is sold mounted. Condition: Overall good antique condition, light edge toning; reverse shows tape. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - Packing: 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