Victorian hand tinted ornithology engraving - Great Black-Backed Gull
Code: 10127
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A wonderful Victorian hand tinted Ornithology engraving produced in 1885.
From a 19th century disbound copy of A History Of British Birds by Rev. F. O. Morris.
The book was produced to illustrate the birds of the British Isles which inhabit coastal environments.
This particular plate is for a Great Black - Backed Gull.
Each book plate illustrates an individual species of bird found in the United Kingdom during the time of publication.
The engravings were hand coloured with watercolour and the fine details of the illustration make these idea pieces of wall art.
We have many available and currently have 6 separate listings, please contact us if you require a large order and to see others in stock.
Each plate approximately measures 24cm x 14.6cm.
Each plate will have individual age-related wear and tear, some foxing and minor marks may be present.
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