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Antique Bird Print of a Nightjar and Other Birds by Davenport, 1821

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Antique Bird Print of a Nightjar and Other Birds by Davenport, 1821

£80 ($105, €95)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1821
Size
8.3 × 4.9 in (21 × 12.5 cm)
Condition
Fair
Period
Early 19th century
Section
Birds
Reference
f_25806382

Antique bird print titled '1. Goatsucker, 2. White-backed Coly, 3. Gold-headed Manakin, 4. Tanager'. Original antique print of a nightjar and other birds. Published 1821.

Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Davenport.

Condition: Fair, general age-related toning. Shows wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1821

Overall size: 12.5 x 21 cm

Image size: 9 x 17 cm

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