Dog Llewellin Setter English Setter, 1870s Antique Engraving Print & Article

Description

You are bidding on a very rare original antique engraving from an 1870s French illustrated journal.
It depicts a Laverack Setter, whch is an early name for a Llewellin English Setter.
Llewellin
Setter is a very specific, pure strain of "English Setter with bloodlines tracing back to the breeding program of nineteenth century sportsman R. L. Purcell Llewellin and Edward Laverack. Both played a key role in the development of the breed.
Surrounding the picture (and continuing to the back of the page_ is a long article on the Laverack Setter/ Llewellin Setter. It is in French, but free computer translation programs make it easy to translate.
The caption reads:  Le Laverack's Setter
It is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 10.5 x 14.5 inches (26.5 x 36.5 cm). The picture area is about 8.5 x 5.5 inches (21.5 x 14 cm), with a French caption below and text above it. The text could easily be trimmed before framing, or hidden under a window mat.
The page is in excellent condition for its age.
There is text/photos on the back of the print.
See scan for an accurate view of the condition.
This is GENUINE antique/vintage item. It is not a modern reproduction.
If you purchase more than one item from me, please REQUEST combined invoice BEFORE paying for a greatly reduced shipping costs. Otherwise, Ebay requires me to ship items separately if they are paid for separately.
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