c. 1800 Very Fine Ink and Watercolor on Laid of Blue Whale and Narwahl curiousity it appears this notebook was

it appears this notebook was first used for recording expenses

which I have tried hard to find out something about

elephant measures 3 7/16" l x 3 1/8" t

and an appropriate sense of urgency to the phrase it carries

Some paint loss on the green stop but just a bit on the duck itself

c. 1800 Very Fine Ink and Watercolor on Laid of Blue Whale and Narwahl curiousity it appears this notebook wasThis is not a hand colored engraving, it is an original, beautifully executed ink and watercolor drawing on watermarked laidone of a number I purchased from a German seller, all done by the same person I believe, c. 1800 or just a bit earlier. Photos do no justice, but the rich color and exquisite execution makes these miraculous creatures including the completely miraculous Narwahl! feel all the more so. I would guess it was the original drawing