Antique Maps & Prints of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 3526:
Description
Included in this lot:
Werner’s Monkey (Cercopithecus werneri). 27
White-tailed Titi Monkey (Callithrix discolor). 28
Golden-faced Saki (Pithecia chrysocephala). 29
Red Bald Uacari (Brachyurus rubicundus). 30
Red-capped Mutached Tamarin (Midas pileatus). 31
Description of the work:
This handsome primate lithograph is from Isodore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire’s
Mémoire. Famille des singes. [In : Description des mammifères nouveaux ou imparfaitement connus de la collection du Museum d’histoire naturelle]. The work was published by Gide in Paris between 1841 and 1851. The work described more than 50 new species of monkeys, including American monkeys from the Cebian tribe.
Paper Size: ~ 9 1/4" by 12 1/4"
Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Lithograph
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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