Rainbow Trout Fish Book Plate Print | Fishes of Pennsylvania 1889–1891

A beautiful antique fish book plate from the Report of the State Commissioners of Fisheries of Pennsylvania for the years 1889–90–91. This individual plate features The Rainbow Trout and is labeled Figure 5, Plate 5, Page 77.

Part of a larger collection of fish illustrations from the same report, this piece is being offered individually. These plates make wonderful decor for a cabin, study, library, or gallery wall, and are especially appealing for anglers, natural history collectors, and anyone who loves vintage scientific illustration.

This listing is for one original antique book plate only. Frame and props are not included.

Details:

Title on plate: The Rainbow Trout
Source: Report of the State Commissioners of Fisheries of Pennsylvania, 1889–90–91
Approximate size: 9.5 in x 6 in
Sold individually as part of a larger collection
Unframed

Condition:
Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. May show light toning, minor edge or corner wear, gentle creasing, and small surface marks consistent with age and use. Please review photos carefully for condition.

Why you’ll love it:
This is a striking late-19th-century natural history illustration with wonderful color and detail. It would look beautiful framed on its own or grouped with other fish plates from the same series.

Tags:
antique fish print, rainbow trout, vintage book plate, fish illustration, natural history, pennsylvania print, trout wall art, fishing decor, cabin wall art, antique print, scientific print, ephemera, field and maple