Description: Jonathan Couch was an ichthyologist, local doctor, botanist, archaeologist and classical scholar. His A History of the Fishes of the British Islands published in four volumes between 1862 and 1865, is considered to be his major work. It continues to be referenced by scientists and fishermen today. The illustrations were drawn by Alex F. Lydon after drawings by Couch. They were engraved and color printed from woodblocks by Benjamin Fawcett and finished by hand. 7 x 10 inches, sheet. Hand colored steel engraving. Excellent condition.
Price: 19.5 USD
Location: Lanexa, Virginia
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Couch
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1877
ProductCode: 93778
Theme: Animals, Natural History, Fish
Style: Realism
Features: Hand Tinted
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Steel Engraving
Subject: Fishing, Fish
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
