Hippopotamus - Original 1895 Lithography by F.Specht. Fliegen und Schneckenblumen. Antique 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 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 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. 1895 HIPPOPOTAMUS FAMILY Antique Lithograph Print F.Specht Antique F.Specht. Original old German lithograph print /OLD BOOK PLATE(not a modern reproduction)comes from a German lexicon. The print has been printed by Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig,Germany in 1895. Very decorative.It looks great when framed. The overall size of this print with margins approx 9 3/4" x 6 3/4". Usually I show on the picture that area of print which will be visible in the frame Condition can be see from the scan. SEE PICTURE !!!!! The print in the original is more brighter and bette