Original antique German chromolithograph print old double book plate (not a modern reproduction)comes from an old German book. The print has been printed by Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig,Germany in 1883. The overall size of this print with margins approx 11 3/4" x 9 3/4" or 30cm x 24,5cm and suitable for framing. The reverse side - clear The German publishing company Bibliographisches Institut was founded 1826 in Gotha by Joseph Meyer, moved 1828 to Hildburghausen and 1874 to Leipzig. Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. The Insitute's production over the years includes such well-known titles as Meyers Lexikon (encyclopaedias, since 1839, see Meyers Konversations-Lexikon), Brehms Tierleben (animal life, 1863-1869, 4th ed. 1911-1918); Duden (dictionaries on every aspect of the language, since 1880); Meyers Reisebücher (guide books, 1862-1936); Meyers Klassiker (home and foreign literature); atlases (Meyers Handatlas, Der Grosse Weltatlas), newspapers (Koloniale Zeitschrift) and others. Very decorative.It looks great when framed. The print in the original is more brighter and better. 1883 A.Brehm MONKEY APE ORANGUTAN GIBBON Antique Engraving Print Condition:-- Ended: May 30, 2019 , 10:21PM Winning bid:US $4.95 Original old German wood engraving print/old book full page(NOT PLATE) with text on the back side. Very decorative.It looks great when framed and can be professionally painted. This is an authentic antique(not a modern reproduction)beautiful print comes from a German "Tierleben" by A.Brehm,1883. Printed by Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig,Germany,1883. Alfred Edmund Brehm (February 2, 1829 - November 11, 1884) was a famous German zoologist. The size of full page approx 10" x 7" inches and ready for framing. Condition can be see from the scan.