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Elaps Nigrocinctus. by SNAKES - CENTRAL AMERICAN CORAL SNAKE) Richard, J.H. (illus). Engraved by Dougal -

by SNAKES - CENTRAL AMERICAN CORAL SNAKE) Richard, J.H. (illus). Engraved by Dougal

Elaps Nigrocinctus. by SNAKES - CENTRAL AMERICAN CORAL SNAKE) Richard, J.H. (illus).  Engraved by Dougal -

Elaps Nigrocinctus.

by SNAKES - CENTRAL AMERICAN CORAL SNAKE) Richard, J.H. (illus). Engraved by Dougal

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Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government.. . Lithograph, image 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches on sheet 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. Small area of discoloration in left margin, couple of small spots, overall very good condition. A striking image of what is now known as Micrurus nigrocinctus nigrocinctus or the Central American coral snake; the print was published in 1855 as Plate XXXV in the report of the United States Naval Astronomical Survey to the Southern Hemisphere. .
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Book Condition Used
  • Publisher U.S. Government.
  • Place of Publication Washington, D.C.
  • Date Published
  • Keywords Central America, lithograph, snakes, zz_ListOn_eBay, zzprintg