Atlantic Torpedo Occidentalis, Storer, Todd - 1884 Lithograph Wood ' S Holl, Mass
Item History & Price
British Parliament 1925 Vintage LithographThe Torpedo (Torpedo Occidentalis) - 1884
(=Torpedo nobiliana, Atlantic torpedo)This is an original 1884, highly-detailed lithograph based on drawing by H. L. Todd from specimen collected in 1871 at Wood's Holl, MA, by U.S. Fish Commission.
Tetronarce nobiliana also known as the Atlantic torpedo is aspecies of electric ray in the family Torpedinidae. It is found in the AtlanticOcean, from Nova Scotia to Brazil in the west and from Scotl...and to West Africaand off southern Africa in the east, occurring at depths of up to 800 m (2, 600ft). Younger individuals generally inhabit shallower, sandy or muddy habitats, whereas adults are more pelagic in nature and frequent open water. Up to 1.8 m(6 ft) long and weighing 90 kg (200 lb), the Atlantic torpedo is the largestknown electric ray. Like other members of its genus, it has an almost circularpectoral fin disk with a nearly straight leading margin, and a robust tail witha large triangular caudal fin. Distinctive characteristics include its uniformdark color, smooth-rimmed spiracles (paired respiratory openings behind theeyes), and two dorsal fins of unequal size.RARE PRINT, BUT does has some light stray marks
This prints were not intended to last for the 100+ years it has survived, being published on low quality paper. Nonetheless, it has and it is a great piece of history.
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Published by the famed ichthyologist (fish scientist), Smithsonian museum administrator, and U.S. Fish Commissioner, George Brown Goode, who managed a large scientific staff to research and write a compendium of the state of the American fisheries in the early 1880s. It is a monumental, multivolume work that describes fish and their life histories, ecological relationships, the equipment and methods of American fishermen, as well as the American fisherman's way of life. Under Goode's direction, a team of more than 20 fisheries scientists and researchers and up to 20 clerical employees investigated the natural history of 239 marine mammals and fish, including seals, whales, turtles, fishes, lobsters, crabs, oysters, clams, and sponges, as well as their geographical distribution, size, migrations, and economic value. Goode's researchers studied fishermen and fishing towns, lending insights into 19th century attitudes towards this important American subculture. Under Goode's direction, a team of more than 20 fisheries scientists and researchers and up to 20 clerical employees investigated the natural history of 239 marine mammals and fish, including seals, whales, turtles, fishes, lobsters, crabs, oysters, clams, and sponges, as well as their geographical distribution, size, migrations, and economic value. Goode's researchers studied fishermen and fishing towns, lending insights into 19th century attitudes towards this important American subculture.
Spectacular and rather rare lithograph- Blank on Reverse
Size: Approximately 8.5" X 10.5"
Perfect for framing
Condition:Excellent - VeryGood - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)Some light overall age effects and toning - Smudges along a couple of edges
The printer (the U.S. Government) of this fabulous print unfortunately used low quality paper, making them susceptible to aging and wear. This means that the number of copies available to Natural History print collectors today is limited. While the print is not fragile, it does require care when handled.
<<Click Here to See Other Fish & Marine Life Prints >>Important: P/H is combinedon multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shoppingcart, you must wait for combined invoice. The Fine Print Alabama residents responsible for 9% sales tax. International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: Shipping costs on this item are $3.10 in U.S.. My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper
Item #0116-USF911
00687
(=Torpedo nobiliana, Atlantic torpedo)This is an original 1884, highly-detailed lithograph based on drawing by H. L. Todd from specimen collected in 1871 at Wood's Holl, MA, by U.S. Fish Commission.
Tetronarce nobiliana also known as the Atlantic torpedo is aspecies of electric ray in the family Torpedinidae. It is found in the AtlanticOcean, from Nova Scotia to Brazil in the west and from Scotl...and to West Africaand off southern Africa in the east, occurring at depths of up to 800 m (2, 600ft). Younger individuals generally inhabit shallower, sandy or muddy habitats, whereas adults are more pelagic in nature and frequent open water. Up to 1.8 m(6 ft) long and weighing 90 kg (200 lb), the Atlantic torpedo is the largestknown electric ray. Like other members of its genus, it has an almost circularpectoral fin disk with a nearly straight leading margin, and a robust tail witha large triangular caudal fin. Distinctive characteristics include its uniformdark color, smooth-rimmed spiracles (paired respiratory openings behind theeyes), and two dorsal fins of unequal size.RARE PRINT, BUT does has some light stray marks
This prints were not intended to last for the 100+ years it has survived, being published on low quality paper. Nonetheless, it has and it is a great piece of history.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Published by the famed ichthyologist (fish scientist), Smithsonian museum administrator, and U.S. Fish Commissioner, George Brown Goode, who managed a large scientific staff to research and write a compendium of the state of the American fisheries in the early 1880s. It is a monumental, multivolume work that describes fish and their life histories, ecological relationships, the equipment and methods of American fishermen, as well as the American fisherman's way of life. Under Goode's direction, a team of more than 20 fisheries scientists and researchers and up to 20 clerical employees investigated the natural history of 239 marine mammals and fish, including seals, whales, turtles, fishes, lobsters, crabs, oysters, clams, and sponges, as well as their geographical distribution, size, migrations, and economic value. Goode's researchers studied fishermen and fishing towns, lending insights into 19th century attitudes towards this important American subculture. Under Goode's direction, a team of more than 20 fisheries scientists and researchers and up to 20 clerical employees investigated the natural history of 239 marine mammals and fish, including seals, whales, turtles, fishes, lobsters, crabs, oysters, clams, and sponges, as well as their geographical distribution, size, migrations, and economic value. Goode's researchers studied fishermen and fishing towns, lending insights into 19th century attitudes towards this important American subculture.
Spectacular and rather rare lithograph- Blank on Reverse
Size: Approximately 8.5" X 10.5"
Perfect for framing
Condition:Excellent - VeryGood - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)Some light overall age effects and toning - Smudges along a couple of edges
The printer (the U.S. Government) of this fabulous print unfortunately used low quality paper, making them susceptible to aging and wear. This means that the number of copies available to Natural History print collectors today is limited. While the print is not fragile, it does require care when handled.
<<Click Here to See Other Fish & Marine Life Prints >>Important: P/H is combinedon multiple items that can be mailed together. BUT, with the new Ebay shoppingcart, you must wait for combined invoice. The Fine Print Alabama residents responsible for 9% sales tax. International buyers are responsible for all import fees and taxes. Shipping costs: Shipping costs on this item are $3.10 in U.S.. My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. P/H is combined on multiple prints mailed at the same time. Please make your purchases from my auctions or store. I will send a combined invoice reflecting your savings. The Nature of Prints & Engravings: It was not until the 20th century that prints were commonly produced for the print itself. Prior to this, virtually all prints (and engravings) were produced as illustrations to be included in a manuscript, book, newspaper, or pamphlet. Therefore, a vast majority of original prints have been over the years removed from these original sources. Prints are produced using many different techniques: relief printing (woodcut & wood engraving), intaglio printing (steel & copper plate engraving, drypoint, aquatint, etc), and planographic printing (lithography, serigraphy, inkjet, laser, etc.). While the commercial value of a print depends on such factors as age, rarity, and condition, the real value of a print is its tie to its history and/or its esthetic beauty. History-On-Paper
Item #0116-USF911
00687
