Original antique German chromolithograph print old double book plate (not a modern reproduction)comes from a German lexicon. The print has been printed by Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig,Germany in 1895. 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 Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrialist and publisher, most noted for his encyclopedia, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. The German publishing company Bibliographisches Institut was founded 1826 in Gotha by Joseph Meyer, moved 1828 to Hildburghausen and 1874 to Leipzig. Its 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.