Water-Opossum of South America. Lydekker lithograph c1896

by Lydekker, Richard

Antique print of American Yapock, Water Opossum c1896.

Colour-printed lithograph for Lloyd's Natural History edited by Richard Lydekker and published in London c1896 by Edward Lloyd. Produced by colouring and printing from the steel engraved plate by William Home Lizars (1788-1859) for Marsupialia or Pouched Animals by George Robert Waterhouse (1789-1856). The original small engraved nature portrait was accentuated by hand-colouring of the animal only, leaving the engraved background habitat uncoloured. Published in Edinburgh circa 1841 for The Naturalist’s Library 'Mammalia' by Scottish naturalist, Sir Willliam Jardine (1800-1874).

Half-price (Shade from previous framing that would be concealed when framed.) Size 105 x 170mm (4 1/8 x 6 5/8 inches)