1750 Illustration AN EAST INDIAN LEOPARD Drawn from Life An impressive 262 Print

Description

1750 Illustration of a
AN EAST INDIAN LEOPARD Drawn from Life
An impressive 265 year old, original illustration
An outstanding original nature print of an East Indian Leopard printed in 1750 for
The GENTLEMAN’S MAGAZINE
.
“The Indian leopard (Panthera pardus fusca) is a leopard subspecies widely distributed on the Indian subcontinent and classified as Near Threatened since 2008. The species Panthera pardus may soon qualify for the Vulnerable status due to habitat loss and fragmentation, heavy poaching for the illegal trade of skins and body parts in Asia, and persecution due to conflict situations. They are becoming increasingly rare outside protected areas. The trend of the population is decreasing”. (Wikipedia)
Nice size, the image is about 7" by 8" with a blank reverse.
Condition
In very good condition with folds as issued.
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10/3/12