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Description : This originally hand-colored engraving is from George Edwards's A Natural History of Uncommon Birds. This first edition work was published in London in 1743. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian to the Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology'.
Price: 93.50 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 100 USD-200 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 18157
Title : Edwards, Period : 1743
Medium : Originally Hand-colored Engraving
Size : ~ 9 by 11 1/2
Literature : A Natural History of Uncommon Birds
Condition report : Overall Good to Excellent. There may be a few faint marks or fox marks scattered in the work. A few of the plates have some faint or light offset. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper
Sale date : 18 Apr 2020 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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