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Antique Bird Print of a Night-Heron and Boatbill by Lydekker, 1895

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Antique Bird Print of a Night-Heron and Boatbill by Lydekker, 1895

$85 (£65, €75)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1895
Size
6.4 × 10 in (16.3 × 25.4 cm)
Condition
Good
Period
Late 19th century
Section
Birds
Reference
f_25806352

Antique bird print titled 'Night-Heron and Boatbill'. Chromolithograph depicting a night-heron and boatbill. This print originates from 'The Royal Natural History' by R. Lydekker.

Artists and Engravers: Richard Lydekker (25 July 1849, 16 April 1915) was an English naturalist, geologist and writer of numerous books on natural history.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1895

Overall size: 25.4 x 16.3 cm

Image size: 20.9 x 12.7 cm

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