Tasmanian Tiger Thylacine Hunting Kangaroo & Emu, 1880s Antique Print & Article
Item History & Price
You are bidding on a very rare original antique engraving from an 1870s French illustrated journal.
It depicts a pack of marsupial thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger, Tasmanian Wolf) hunting kangaroo and emu. This was back when this wolf-like marsupial still roamed, prior to its early 20th century extintion.
Also included with the print is a second page from the same journal with an 43-inch article. It is in French, but free computer translation programs make it eas...y to translate.
The caption reads: Une Battue en Australie
which roughly translates to: A battle in Australia
It is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches (26.5 x 36.5 cm). The picture area is about 8.5 x 5.5 inches (21.5 x 14 cm), with a French caption below and text above it. The text could easily be trimmed before framing, or hidden under a window mat.
The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.
This is GENUINE antique/vintage item. It is not a modern reproduction.If you purchase more than one item from me, please REQUEST combined invoice before paying. New ebay rules only allow me to ship items together only if they are paid for at one time. Otherwise, I have to ship them separately.
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It depicts a pack of marsupial thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger, Tasmanian Wolf) hunting kangaroo and emu. This was back when this wolf-like marsupial still roamed, prior to its early 20th century extintion.
Also included with the print is a second page from the same journal with an 43-inch article. It is in French, but free computer translation programs make it eas...y to translate.
The caption reads: Une Battue en Australie
which roughly translates to: A battle in Australia
It is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches (26.5 x 36.5 cm). The picture area is about 8.5 x 5.5 inches (21.5 x 14 cm), with a French caption below and text above it. The text could easily be trimmed before framing, or hidden under a window mat.
The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.
This is GENUINE antique/vintage item. It is not a modern reproduction.If you purchase more than one item from me, please REQUEST combined invoice before paying. New ebay rules only allow me to ship items together only if they are paid for at one time. Otherwise, I have to ship them separately.
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