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Antique Bird Print of Two Black-Necked Grebes Made after D.G. Elliot, 1869

About the Item

This print originates from 'The new and heretofore unfigured species of the birds of North America', published 1866-1869. Only 200 copies were printed. Lithographic printing by Bowen & Co, Philadelphia.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Width: 23.82 in (60.5 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1869
  • Condition:
    Please study image carefully. Small piece of paper missing bottom right corner.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGI-001831stDibs: LU305439145961
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