Authentic antique German chromolithograph print old book plate (not a modern reproduction) comes from an old German book. The print has been printed by Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig,Germany in 1895. ✔ It is very decorative. It looks great when framed. 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. Date: 1895 (undated ) The overall size of this print with margins approx 9 3/4" x 6 3/4" or 24,5cm x 15cm Printed on the cream-coloured paper. The print in the original is more brighter and better. It's in excellent condition as you can see on the photos. The paper is in very good condition and looks stunning. Please look at the photos carefully, including cropped detail photos, which will show you more than you can see with your eyes alone. Your purchase is this original plate; I do not deal in modern reprints, reproductions or copies. All prints of this age should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight. Pictures are part of the description and reflect the current state of the article. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness. We ship via registered airmail with the tracking number within 72 hours of receipt of cleared payment. Please keep in mind that shipping takes 3-5 weeks to the USA and 10-20 days to Europe. Please note that any returns, insurances or customs duties levied are the responsibility of the buyer. Customs can cause delays with your shipment which the seller has no control over. Please consider such delays when making your purchase. Издана Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig, Германия. 1895 год. 1000 RUB