Old engraving from 1923 - Fruits of the world - plate

Authentic engraving from 1923 (103 years ago!). This is not a modern reproduction, but a genuine antique engraving. Subject: Fruits of the World. Size: 20 X 29 cm. Edition: 1923. Elegant vintage cream-white paper. Condition: Very good, with slight signs of age. This engraving comes from an old 20th-century dictionary and illustrates the artistic and scientific craftsmanship of the time, being both decorative and educational. A magnificent encyclopaedic plate showcasing a wide variety of fruits from around the world, from red cherries to exotic coconuts. This detailed illustration includes pome fruits, stone fruits, berries, citrus, and tropical fruits, each accompanied by its French name and depicted with striking realism. Secure shipping: Rigid protection to ensure condition upon arrival. Bulk purchase: Possible discounts for buying multiple plates. Contact me to optimise shipping costs. More choices in my shop - Browse my other lithographs and prints for more botany and zoology. Reference: 101-1-945. Texts inscribed on the engraving: FRUITS, English Cherry, Honeysuckle, Almond, Reine Claude Plum, Bigarreau, Spanish Giant Horsetail, Mirabelle Peach, Bergeron Peach, Quetsche, Morello Cherry, Autumn Melting Pear, Venus Yellow Peach, Pavie Peach, Monsieur's Plum, White Calvitle Plum, Clairgeau Butter Pear, Duchess of Angoulême Pear, Apricot, Passe Crassane Pear, Frontignan Grape, Reinette Apple, Astrakhan Apple, Reinette Apple, Fra de Gêheve Grape, Louise-Bonne Pear, Chasselas, Colorone Grape, Cluster Gooseberry, Red Blackcurrant, Alpine Strawberry, Quince, Orange, Lemon, Mandarin, Chestnut, Medlar, Mackerel Gooseberry, Persimmon, Banana, Mango, Pomegranate, Sapodilla, Lychee, Pineapple, Guava, Cherimoya, Date, Gaffe, Jambose, Prickly Pear, Carob, Cythere Apple, Coconut, See BOTANY, FLOWER, PLANT.