Old engraving 1898, Binding, cover, book • Lithograph, Original plate

• magnificent historical engraving from 1898, on the bookbinding work of the time using a folder, laminator, machine, book folder • original document and not a simple reproduction • size of the sheet: 31 X 23 cm, ideal for the framing • with more than 120 years of age, the state of conservation of this engraving is excellent • this piece is signed by jacques maurice dessertenne, (1867-1962), french painter and illustrator, of architecture, of plates anatomical and zoological, particularly ornithological • lithograph taken from an old larousse encyclopedia in french, a veritable time capsule that mixes the information and aesthetics of its time. • the sheet is a high quality vellum paper, in an elegant creamy white, which gives this print an unrivaled vintage charm. • other similar engravings: see my profile or send me a message if you are looking for particular subjects, I offer a large number of subjects: botany, zoological, profession, history, map... • for the purchase of several engravings please contact me to agree on a reduction ------------- decoration, illustration, poster, print, authenticvolume, cover, page, printing, edition, book, publication.

Ref. : 3QFS3584