Reptile

Antique German print illustrating of a large Anaconda snake. Circa. 1900.

The snake is sliding into water watched by large eagle type bird surrounded by dense jungle foliage. This is a very well detailed print holding character and interest. Published by the Bibliogr. Institut in Leipzig. The page is 6 1/2" x 9 1/2".

Very Good Condition

London. Cassells Popular Natural History. circa. 1880.

This unusual print shows an anaconda snake pouncing on its prey. a water buffalo. They are by a river. next to them is a tree. the snake has its tail wrapped around the tree for support. the rest of its body is wrapped around the water buffalo. twice! The snake has it mouth open biting into its neck. The buffalo looks distressed. it has fallen to the ground as the snake is wrapped itself around it. the buffalo head is facing up looking determined to stand up and get away from the hungry anaconda. In the foreground there is a rive. around the outside of the river is rocks. trees and plants. In the distance there is a rocky hill. Print size 7 1/2" x 10 1/2".

Very Good condition

Interesting print of a group of Black Caimans circa. 1890.

Print shows a group of large black Caiman Alligators relaxing on a dry patch, a large tree behind them with vultures in their natural habitat. The page size is 6 1/2" x 10".

Very Good + condition

This delightful copper plate engraved engraving shows a Asp snake and a common Viper snake.

The Asp snake is extremely large. Its markings are wonderful. the main of its body is light but has perfect black spots on its whole body. head to toe. The snake is curled up. Below is the common Viper snake. it is little and thin. The viper also has wonderful perfect markings on its body. the snake has a white stripe going all the way down its back. The engraving is 10 1/2" x 8 1/2". it has very slight browning/foxing and the text from the previous page is showing on the engraving. There is also several folds and one has a 1" tear.

Good condition

Source: Barclays Dictionary. Circa. 1809.

This delightful engraving shows a Efculapian snake and a Rattle snake side by side.

The Efculapian snake is very long. its body is extremely scaly and dark with a lighter underside. compaired to its body the head is small. The Rattle snake is not that long in length but is very wide and thick. with the rattle on its tail. The snake is has dark shading with even darker marking on its body. head to toe. it has a small head and is very serious looking. The engraving is 10 1/2" x 8 1/2". it has very slight browning/foxing and the text from the previous page is showing on the engraving. There is also two folds and one has a 2" tear.

Good condition

Source: Barclays Dictionary. Circa. 1809.

Interesting print of a group of alligators. c. 1880.

This delightful print shows a group of alligators in their natural habitat. in the woodlands on the edge of the river. There is a rowing boat full of men they have guns and are shooting at the alligators. Some of the alligators have dived into the river. looking angry attacking back at the men. the boat is surrounded by alligators. In the foreground there is woodlands. trees and wild bushes and plants which are all over grown. On the back of this print there is text. The print is 10 1/2" x 7 1/2".

Very Good + condition.

Source: Cassellss Popular Natural History. London. c. 1880.

This delightful print shows the boa constrictor snake in the woodlands.

The snake is large and looks powerful. The snake is a light colour but highly patterned. it has a black and white stripe all the way down its body in the middle. In the foreground there is tree is tree trunks and bushes which suggests it is in its natural habitat in the wild. This print is 7 1/2" x 10 1/2".

Very Good condition

Source: Cassells Popular Natural History. London. circa. 1880