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| Golden Eagle Color Chromolitho circa. 1895
Titled, "Golden Eagle", this stunning print shows a beautiful golden eagle stood on a high cliff edge watching a second eagle with a rabbit dangling from its feet far below. This eagle is light brown with bright yellow feet and large claws. There are mountain peaks all around. This print is 10 1/4" x 7". Very Good + condition. Source:
The Royal Natural History book, edited by Richard Lydekker, illustrated
by W. Kunnert, F. Specht, P. J. Smit, G. Mutzel, A. T. Elwes, J. Wolf,
Gambier Bolton and many others, Vol. IV., London, Frederick Warne &
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| Interesting Family of Ostriches Chromolitho circa. 1895 "Ostriches". This delightful chromolitho shows four ostriches in great detail. One of them is looking forward with large eyes. Their long necks and legs are fascinating. In the background there are silicates of some other ostriches pecking on the ground for food. This print is 7" x1 0 1/4". Very Good + condition. It also has a tissue guard. Source: The
Royal Natural History book, edited by Richard Lydekker, illustrated by
W. Kunnert, F. Specht, P. J. Smit, G. Mutzel, A. T. Elwes, J. Wolf, Gambier
Bolton and many others, Vol. IV., London, Frederick Warne & Co. $14.99 + postage & packing. |
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| Herring Gull & Wagel A rare copper plate engraving of the Herring Gull and the Wagel. Thomas Pennant describes the Herring Gull weight as thirty ounces or more, with a length of twenty three inches, whereas the Wagel`s size varies considerably. [British Zoology Written by Thomas Pennant, Printed by William Eyres, Published by Benjamin White,Horace's Head, Fleet-Street London. circa 1776]. Page size 9 1/2" x 6 1/2". Very
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| Kittiwake & Gull Detailed copper plate engraving of the Kittiwake and the Common Gull sea birds. Thomas Pennant remarks that the Common Gull breeds on the ledges of cliffs by the sea, and the Kittiwake inhabits the romantic cliffs and rock outcrops of Scotland [British Zoology Written by Thomas Pennant, Printed by William Eyres, Published by Benjamin White,Horace's Head, Fleet-Street London. circa 1776]. Page size 6 1/2" x 9 1/2". Very
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| Reeve & Ruff Birds Two Rare copper plate engravings, over 220+ Years old, of a Reeve and a Ruff. [British Zoology Written by Thomas Pennant, Printed by William Eyres, Published by Benjamin White,Horace's Head, Fleet-Street London. circa 1776]. Page size 7 1/4" x 9". Very
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| The Little Bittern A rare copper plate engraving of a Little Bittern, found frequently in Europe, Thomas Pennant reports only one being heard of in England. [British Zoology Written by Thomas Pennant, Printed by William Eyres, Published by Benjamin White,Horace's Head, Fleet-Street London. circa 1776]. Page size 6 1/2" x 9 1/2". Very
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