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19th Century Print by Alexander Wilson of American Ornithology - Woodpeckers

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Matted Print of: 1. Red headed Woodpecker. 2. Yellow bellied W. 3 Hairy W. 4. Downy W. Subscript: Lower Left: Drawn from Nature by A. Wilson.; Lower Center: 9.; Lower Right: Engraved by W. H. Lizars. Artist: Alexander Wilson Engraver: W. H. Lizars Publication: American Ornithology; Or, The Natural History of the Birds of The United States. By Alexander Wilson with a Continuation by Charles Lucian Bonaparte Prince of Musignano. Volume: 4 Publisher: Whittaker, Treacher & Arnot (London); Stirling & Kenney, Edinburgh Place of Publication: London or Edinburgh Printer: Andrew Shortreed, Thistle Lane Date: 1832 Plate: 9 Matting Dimensions: 14 ½” x 11” Visible Print Dimensions: 8” x 5” Medium: Steel engraving Language: English Coloured: Coloured Condition: The print is in great condition with some minor wear around the edges of the print, particularly on the left side of the print, as can be seen. The print has been matted.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1832
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The print is in great condition with some minor wear around the edges of the print, particularly on the left side of the print, as can be seen. The print has been matted.
  • Seller Location:
    Montréal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B7-W-61stDibs: LU9562237583772
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