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Pectoral fin of a basking shark (squalus maximus): two figures. Line engraving by J. Basire after J. Howship, 1808.
- Howship, John, 1781-1841.
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1 print : engraving ; image and lettering 25.3 x 17.3 cm
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Philos. Trans. MDCCCVIII, plate VI, p. 238 ; Two inches to a foot ; Natural size ; J. Howship del. ; Js. Basire sc.
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Wellcome Library no. 571483i
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