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Antique Bird Print of the Blue Swallow by Vieillot, 1807

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Antique Bird Print of the Blue Swallow by Vieillot, 1807

$650 (£490, €575)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1807
Size
20.1 × 13.4 in (51 × 34 cm)
Condition
Good. General age-related toning. Some wear and foxing, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Period
Early 19th century
Section
Birds
Reference
f_22222042

Antique bird print titled 'L'Hirondelle bleue mâle'. Original antique print of the blue swallow. This print originates from 'Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de l'Amérique septentrionale' by L. J. P. Vieillot. Published, 1807-1808. Engraved by Bouquet, published by Langlois.

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