Item #374865 The Ourang Outang. A rare original article, illustrated with 4 small woodcut, from The Saturday Magazine. 1835. 1835 OBSERVATIONS ON THE OURANG?OUTANG.

The Ourang Outang. A rare original article, illustrated with 4 small woodcut, from The Saturday Magazine. 1835.

London: SPCK, 1835. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. Item #374865

The article offers an early Victorian account of the “Ourang Outang,” blending natural?historical description with travellers' observations of the great ape's habits, appearance, and forest habitat in the Malay Archipelago. Written in the instructive tone typical of The Saturday Magazine, it reflects contemporary curiosity about exotic species and includes four small woodcuts illustrating the creature's form and behaviour. 4 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 27.5 cms. Category: Saturday Magazine;.

Keywords: BZDB395 Saturday Magazine; 1835 OBSERVATIONS ON THE OURANG?OUTANG The Ourang Outang. A rare original article, illustrated with 4 small woodcut, from The Saturday Magazine. 1835.

Price: £14.95

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