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Antique Bird Print of the Ivory-Breasted Pitta by Westerman, 1854
About the Item
Antique print titled 'Pitta Maxima'. Old bird print of the ivory-breasted pitta (Pitta maxima). This print originates from 'Bijdragen tot de Dierkunde' by G.F. Westerman.
Artists and Engravers: Gerardus Frederik Westerman (1807-1890) was a Dutch zoologist.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: 1854
Overall size: 38 x 28.5 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 24 x 18 cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1854
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- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
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