On offer is an antique hand coloured natural history etching depicting six species of baboons, engraved by S. Milne with landscape work by Turvey, as indicated by the inscription Milne sc. Turvey etc. The print is titled Cynocephalus Baboons and identifies the different species using both Latin and common names, reflecting the scientific approach to zoological illustration during the nineteenth century.

This print forms part of a larger series of natural history plates illustrating mammals and other animals. Comparable examples from the same series survive in the Wellcome Collection, where they are catalogued as coloured etchings by S. Milne and Turvey, confirming these were produced as part of an extensive scientific publication rather than as standalone decorative prints. The combination of detailed engraving, hand colouring and Latin nomenclature makes these prints highly collectable among enthusiasts of natural history, zoology and Victorian scientific illustration.

The print remains in its frame and displays well. There is light foxing to the paper consistent with age, as shown in the photographs. The frame measures 18.5 by 14.75 inches.

Key Features

• Genuine antique hand coloured natural history etching.

• Depicts six species of baboons with Latin and English identification.

• Engraved by S. Milne with landscape by Turvey.

• Part of a recognised nineteenth century series of zoological illustrations.

• Light foxing commensurate with age.

• Framed size 18.5 by 14.75 inches.

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Stock Code

110726