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Antique Print of the Wandering Albatross, Blackbacked Gull and other Birds

About the Item

Antique bird print titled 'Aves'. This print shows the Hartie's Petrel, Berards Haladrome, Broadbilled Prion, Wandering Albatross, Blackbacked Gull and Black Skimmer. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Metropolitana; or, Universal dictionary of knowledge (..)'. Engraved by J.W. Lowry, Published by B. Fellows, 1845.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 8.82 in (22.4 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Strong toning. Shows some soiling and foxing. Wear and a few small defects in margins. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JAK-11591stDibs: LU3054334599612
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