20C Quadrupeds Classification J Scott 2 Engravings

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20C Quadrupeds Classification J Scott 2 Engravings
Description: Two engravings on paper, unframed (matted). 1) Printed: "Quadrupeds. Class Mammalia. Order Glires. Genus Castor. Beaver. Genus Mus Rat. S Edwards del. J Scott sc. Published as the Act directs, November 1st 1810 by Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme. Paternoster Row.". 2) "Quadrupeds. Class Mammalia, Order Glires, Genus Arctomys, Marmot Genus Sciurus, Squirrel, Genus Myoxus, Dormouse. S Edwards del. J Scott sc. Published as the Act directs, November 1st 1810 by Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme. Paternoster Row.". Both stamped paper verso: "15 Sep 1952". Dimensions: Each: Paper: 10 5/8 x 8 2/8in. Mat: 14 x 12in. Total weight: 4oz. (Box F) Condition: Both: Attached to mat with hinge tape at upper corners verso. Margins have been trimmed. Darkening to paper throughout. A few minor tears and creases along paper edges (under mat). Some staining to paper along edges, particularly in upper right corner of 1. Soft creasing throughout image. Otherwise, both in fairly good condition overall. Artist's Biography:
Reproductions after original engravings by J.Scott, published by Longman, Hurst, Rees & Orme in 1810.