Scaphopod Shells -1934 Scientific Print

British Parliament 1925 Vintage Lithograph Vintage 1934 Scientific History Print Representative Scaphopod Shells The tusk shells or tooth shells, often referred to by the more-technical term scaphopods, are members of a class of shelled marine mollusc with worldwide distribution, and are the only class of exclusively infaunal marine molluscs. Prepared & published in 19 3 4 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 photo graphy, exhibits or artists recreations/reconstructions associated the scientific studies of the Smithsonian Institute . Size : Approximately 5 ” X 8 ” Blank on Reverse Condition : Excellent – Very Good – Good – Fair – Poor (but of historical interest) Th is Old Print isn ‘t Perfect but close – Very minor handling wear & aging; slight paper bunching at edge where originally bound << Click Here to See Other Smithsonian Prints >> Important: P/H is combined on multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shopping cart, you must wait for combined invoice . The Fine Print International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors – getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings : It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. H istory-On-Paper Item #518-W915-SI34