Sailfish, Seahorse-Pacific Salmon, Sunfish, Eel - 1934 Smithsonian Pages with Illustrations
Five(5) DOUBLED-SIDED PAGES with Engraved Illustrations.
Related/Unrelated Text on Reverse -- One print has corner wrinkle
Vintage 1934 Scientific Print(s)
Generally clean with some age toning (slightly exaggerated in picture) & handling wear from page turning
Published in 1934 by The Smithsonian Institute
These are almost one-of-a-kind images produced mostly just for the Smithsonian Institute under its various scientific research programs. They represent natural photography, exhibits or artists recreations/reconstructions associated with the scientific studies of the Smithsonian Institute.
Based on material from Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C
Medium Size:
Approximately 6" X 8.5"
Five(5) DOUBLED-SIDED PAGES, RELATED/UNRELATED TEXT ON REVERSE
Condition: Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)
This Century+ Old Pages Aren't Perfect but have Historical Value
Minor age and handling wear; age toning; Corner wrinkle
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