1846 Turtle Tortoise Nilotic Three Toed Tortoise Antique British engraving print Old Book Plate Authentic antique English engraving print old book plate (not a modern reproduction) comes from an old book from a scarce British publication, "The Museum Of Natural History" published in 1846 by William Mackenzie, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, New York. Author: Richardson, John, William S. Dallas, T. Spencer Cobbold, William Baird and Adam White Full title: The Museum of Natural History; Being a Popular Account of the Structure, Habits, and Classification of the Various Departments of The Animal Kingdom: Quadrupeds, Birds, Reptiles, Fishes, Shells, and Insects Publisher: William Mackenzie. Artist Chaz Landseer. Engraver J.W.Lowry. ✔ It is very decorative. It looks great when framed. Date: 1846 (undated ) The overall size of this print with margins approx 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" or 27cm x 18,5cm. 8 1/2" x 12" (21 cm x 30 cm) (frame size) You can buy the print without a mat or frame . In this case, select "Print Only" in the frame options drop down list. There are 6 mat colors available for the print. The print with the mat measures at 8 1/2" x 12" (21 cm x 30 cm). This item can also be purchased with a frame. 12 beautiful frame options are available. All of our frames are made in the EU. The glazing is Perspex, not glass. See listing photos for details of frame options and an example of how your print would look framed. Measurements including the frame are 8 1/2" x 12" (21 cm x 30 cm). If you are having trouble with the order, please tell us which color of mat and number of frame you would like and we will help you. Printed on the cream-coloured paper. The print in the original is more brighter and better. Minor and normal signs of age. Blank on the back side. 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.