Antique 1895 Mammal Lithograph Lot – Wild & Domestic Animals (12 Prints)

This is a beautifully curated set of 12 original chromolithographs from the 1895 German encyclopedia "Illustrierte Naturgeschichte für die Jugend" by Franz Mattes, published in Stuttgart by Gustav Weise.

Illustrated by J. Kissling, these authentic 19th-century prints showcase a wide variety of mammals in vivid color and scientific detail, from wild predators to domesticated livestock.

🐾 Subjects include:

• Wild mammals: lions, tigers, leopards, bears, monkeys, hyenas, badgers, and otters

• Hoofed animals: deer, elk, bison, ibex, antelope, giraffes, camels, zebras

• Rodents & small mammals: squirrels, rabbits, beavers, porcupines, guinea pigs, marmots

• Domestic species: horses, donkeys, dogs, cattle, pigs, goats

Each plate features multiple animals per page, labeled and arranged with scientific accuracy and artistic flair.

📌 Details:

• Year: 1895

• Artist: J. Kissling

• Technique: Chromolithograph (color lithograph)

• Total prints: 12

• Dimensions (each): approx. 21.5 × 16.2 cm (~8.5 × 6.4 inches)

• Condition: Good antique condition. Some age toning present; a few prints show minor original print blur typical of the time. No tears or writing.

• Reverse: Blank

📦 Shipping:

✔️ Free international shipping with tracking
Prints will be shipped flat and securely packaged using archival materials.

🖼️ Perfect for:

• Framing as vintage wall art

• Gifts for animal lovers or educators

• Antique print collectors

• Nature-inspired interior decor

• Creative projects and design use