Description: Original 1903 Chromolithograph Fish Print Plate XLVIII CHATODON MILIARIS QUOY & GAIMARD. A.H. Balwin & Julius Biencreated in 190310.5" x 7.5""Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission for 1903." This beautiful chromolithograph was executed by Julius Bien & Company for "Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission for 1903." The fish were mostly illustrated by A.H. Baldwin, among others, and published by the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1905. The article, "The Aquatic Resources of the Hawaiian Islands," by David Starr Jordan and Barton Warren Evermann was also included in this bulletin. These prints are now very scarce, as only 250 copies of the bulletin were issued.The U.S. Fish Commission was established in 1871. Spencer Fullerton Baird, who was the Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, was the first commissioner, appointed by President Grant. According to the Archives Center of the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of American History, the commission "launched and carried out the first sustained study of marine biology in the United States. It was instrumental in the artificial propagation of fish, thus increasing the country's fish resources, and concentrating attention on the preservation of natural resources."Condition: These are original Prints made in 1903. They may show normal wear for the age. This includes discoloration, rips or tears at the edge where it was bound etc. Please see pictures for details on the print you will be purchasing. The pictures are the actual item for sale. These look great framed. Any edge marks will be covered with a good frame and matting. Please see my other listings as I have many of these original prints available. I will combine shipping for multiple orders. If you purchase more please ask for a combined invoice before paying. These are original and authentic. Please see pictures for cosmetic condition and email if you have any questions or need any more info.. If you have any questions please email. I will ship worldwide Local pickup in Vancouver BC is also available. 
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Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Point Roberts, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-24T21:42:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size: 10.5" x 7.5"
Region of Origin: New York, USA
Production Technique: chromolithograph
Material: Paper
Time Period Produced: 1900-1924
Type: Print
Features: 1st Edition, Limited Edition
Subject: Fish & Water Animals
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1903
