An 18th century copper engraving on watermarked, laid paper titled, "A Young Crocodile drawn from the Life in London, October, 1739." Depicting a crocodile in profile on the land and with figures, ships and a fortified building n the background. Bottom engravings reflect The Sea Toad from Barbet and An Ancernet or Scuttle Fish. Marked No. 41 Plate XIII. Vol. 2. Drawn by: Lampriere, C. and engraved by James Basire (1730 - 1802). Thought to have been published in Thomas Astley and John Green's ‘A new General Collection of Voyages and travels : consisting of the most esteemed relations which have been hitherto published in any language : comprehending every thing remarkable in its Kind, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America ...' (published ca.1745-47). Paper Size: 10"h x 15.75"l A less complete example of this image can be found in he permanent collection of London's, Victoria and Albert Museum. Museum number: 25016:772. (Ref. http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O633814/a-young-crocodile-drawn-from-print-lampriere-c/).

Two areas in the margins missing paper, largest measures 2.25" x 2.25". One small hole above the image of "The Sea Toad": .125" x .125".