Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s
Antique Bird Print of a Magpie, 1853
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Antique Bird Print of a Magpie, 1853

$75 (£55, €65)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1853
Size
10.2 × 7.1 in (26 × 18 cm)
Condition
Good
Period
Late 19th century
Section
Birds
Reference
f_25704102

Antique bird print titled 'Pie'. Original print of a magpie. This print originates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' by M. Emm. le Maout. Published 1853.

Artists and Engravers: Jean-Emmanuel-Marie Le Maout (29 December 1799, Guingamp, 23 June 1877, Paris) was a French naturalist.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and foxing, please study image carefully.

Date: 1853

Overall size: 18 x 26 cm

Image size: 12.5 x 17 cm

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