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Antique Bird Print of the Bulwer's Petrel by Gould, 1832

Antique Bird Print of the Bulwer's Petrel by Gould, 1832

$615 (£465, €550)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1832
Size
14.4 × 21.5 in (36.5 × 54.5 cm)
Condition
Good
Period
Early 19th century
Artist or book
John Gould
Section
Birds
Reference
f_25703382

Antique bird print titled 'Bulwer's Petrel'. Old bird print depicting the Bulwer's Petrel. This print originates from 'Birds of Europe' by J. Gould (1832-1837).

Artists and Engravers: John Gould (1804 - 1881) was an English ornithologist and bird artist.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Holes outside image and some tiny marginal tears. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1832

Overall size: 54.5 x 36.5 cm.

Image size: 26 x 16 cm.

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