Marcus Elieser Bloch, Sparus Anchorago, The Anchor-tooth (Berlin: 1782-85; Paris: 1785-97) American Paintings and was signed by President

and was signed by President Fillmore

with its many regional divisions and territories

such as elaborate cartouches and depictions of indigenous peoples and fauna

18 ½ x 22 ¾ inches

Marcus Elieser Bloch, Sparus Anchorago, The Anchor-tooth (Berlin: 1782-85; Paris: 1785-97) American Paintings and was signed by PresidentMarcus Elieser Bloch (1723 1799) Sparus Anchorago, The Anchor tooth From Ichtyologie, ou Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere des Poissons Berlin: 1782 85; Paris: 1785 1797 Hand colored engraving 11 x 18 sheet; 21 x 28 framed Blochs ambitious work is the most notable of all books on ichthyology. Bloch made every effort to be comprehensive in this study, searching out species from the four corners of the globe. This monumental work reflects the