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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

$105 (£80, €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
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

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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