1857 Antique Print; Mealy Redpoll from Morris' A History of British Birds

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) attractive antique print "Mealy Redpole.". DATE PRINTED: 1857 or shortly afterwards.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 13 x 18.5 cm (5 x 7.25 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Alexander Francis Lydon, drawn by Benjamin Fawcett. PROVENANCE: Published in 'A History of British Birds', by Francis Orpen Morris. Rev. Francis Orpen Morris lived in England from 1810-1893 and was the elder brother of another famous artist-naturalist, Beverley R. Morris. He produced a number of works during his life, but is best known for "A History of British Birds," a popular account of British birds. Published during the years 1851-57, and re-issued several times during the remainder of the 19th Century. This work originally included 358 woodblock engravings in six volumes and was produced and published in monthly parts by Groombridge and Sons in London. Illustrated by Alexander Francis Lydon. First published between 1850 and 1857 and republished several times through 1903 (Anker, 1938, pg. 166) TYPE: Antique engraving printed on paper with original colour. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The common redpoll or mealy redpoll (Acanthis flammea) is a species of bird in the finch family. It breeds somewhat further south than the Arctic redpoll, also in habitats with thickets or shrubs.Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 7.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

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