Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s
Antique Bird Print of The Swamp Partridge by Hume & Marshall, 1879

Antique Bird Print of The Swamp Partridge by Hume & Marshall, 1879

$65 (£50, €60)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1879
Size
5.9 × 9.6 in (15 × 24.5 cm)
Condition
Fair
Period
Late 19th century
Section
Birds
Reference
f_25878412

Antique print titled 'Ortygornis Gularis'. Bird print of the Kyah or swamp partridge. This print originates from 'The Game Birds of India, Burmah and Ceylon' published 1879-1881.

Artists and Engravers: Published by Hume and Marshall.

Condition: Fair, general age-related toning. Shows some wear and small defects. Text page included, joined with tape. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1879

Overall size: 24.5 x 15 cm

Image size: 0.001 x 19 x 13 cm

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