Exquisite c. 1840s German Zoological Watercolor: Unusual Variety of Snake-like Creatures! horse and cart I had one of these

I had one of these when I first started the shop

and would guess it dates to the 50s or 60s

and both fun and satisfying to play

I think it dates to the 60s or 70s

I will not tell

Exquisite c. 1840s German Zoological Watercolor: Unusual Variety of Snake-like Creatures! horse and cart I had one of theseThis is not a hand colored engraving, it is an original, beautifully executed ink and watercolor drawingone of several I purchased from a seller in Germany, and which appear all done by the same person, c. 1840s I believe. Whether made in advance of, or after, an engraving for a zoological volume I am not certain (though I'd guess the former) whatever the case, quite spectacular, and with the fantastic execution amplifying a sense of wonder at