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1833 Hylaeosaurus dinosaur discovery crop
First engraving of Gideon Mantells Hylaeosaurus discovery in the Tilgate forest quarry of the Weald. It represents only the third dinosaur to be discovered and named. Drawn & lithographed by F. Pollard, printed by Graf & Soret. From The Geology of the South East of England by Gideon Mantell, 1833, published by Longman, Rees, Orme and Brown of Paternoster Row. Mantell himself notes in the legend " This plate represents the extraordinary and highly interesting fossil discovered in Tilgate forest by the author in the summer of 1832. The specimen exhibits the anterior part of the skeleton of an unknown extinct reptile, which as been named Hylaeosaurus, or " Fossil Lizard of the Weald". It is still the best specimen that exists of this genus of primitive armoured ankylosaurian dinosaur (BMNH). The spines lie along the side of the dinosaur but were placed as a crest in early reconstructions
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This print showcases the remarkable 1833 Hylaeosaurus dinosaur discovery, a pivotal moment in the field of paleontology. The image is a crop from the first engraving of Gideon Mantell's groundbreaking find in Tilgate forest quarry of the Weald. As one of only three named dinosaurs at that time, this fossilized reptile skeleton holds immense historical significance. The intricate artwork, drawn and lithographed by F. Pollard and printed by Graf & Soret, beautifully captures the essence of this ancient creature. Published in Mantell's renowned book "The Geology of the South East of England" this print was distributed by Longman, Rees, Orme and Brown. Mantell himself describes this extraordinary specimen as an unknown extinct reptile with an armor-like structure. Named Hylaeosaurus or "Fossil Lizard of the Weald" it remains one of the best-preserved examples within its genus - a primitive armoured ankylosaurian dinosaur. Notably, early reconstructions depicted its spines as a crest rather than along its side as seen here. This particular print provides invaluable insight into our evolving understanding of prehistoric creatures. Paul D. Stewart's expertly captured photograph emphasizes both scientific importance and artistic beauty through his lens. It serves as a testament to Mantell's pioneering work and ignites curiosity about Earth's ancient past for all who behold it.
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