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c.1896 Seal Print – P. Vitulina - Common Seal Print – Marine Mammal Natural History – 6.5 x 9.5 in
This original print depicts the common seal in a dramatic coastal scene. Printed around 1896.
> This hand-coloured engraving shows a reclining Phoca vitulina on a rocky outcrop, rendered in muted greys and greens.
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> “SEAL” at top centre, “Plate 2” at top right, “P. Vitulina Common Seal” at bottom centre.
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> Produced on hand-laid laid paper with deckled edges.
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> Verso is blank with tape along the top edge.
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About Your Purchase:
1. Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies.
2. Please note: Prints are unmounted; any images showing mounts are for illustration only.
Condition:
Good antique condition with light crinkling to top of image and tape on verso; no tears and no show-through.
Returns & Shipping
1. Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping.
2. Packing: All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard.
3. 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
Product Details
About This Print
This original mammals print dates from the 19th Century (1800s). Antique prints like this one offer a window into historical illustration techniques and the knowledge of their time.
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.
Related Topics
antique seal printvintage sea lifenatural historyPhoca vitulinamarine mammal art19th centuryhand colouredcoastal decor
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