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Six Hand Colored Engravings of Birds in New Frames & Matting. By Martinet.

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Ten hand colored engravings of birds in new frames and matting sold individually. François Nicolas Martinet. Martinet engraved illustrations of birds for books by some of the most influential ornithologists in 18th-century France
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Centuy
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  • Seller Location:
    Washington, DC
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    Seller: CJ810841stDibs: LU86983630572
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