Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s
Old Bird Print of a Black Grouse
Old Bird Print of a Black Grouse, view 2
Old Bird Print of a Black Grouse, view 3

Close-ups

Old Bird Print of a Black Grouse, close-up 1Old Bird Print of a Black Grouse, close-up 2

Framed and on the wall

Old Bird Print of a Black Grouse, shown framedOld Bird Print of a Black Grouse, shown framed on a wallOld Bird Print of a Black Grouse, shown framed in a room

Frame and rooms are illustrations of how the print could look; the description says what is included.

Old Bird Print of a Black Grouse

£205 ($270, €240)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
Not stated
Size
11.6 × 8.5 in (29.5 × 21.6 cm)
Condition
Fair. Age-related toning. Shows some wear and creasing. Overall foxing, small hole top left. Few very tiny holes affecting image (nearly invisible). Few small tears in margins. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Section
Birds
Reference
f_32877742

Antique print titled 'Le Coq de Bruyère'. Original old bird print of a black grouse. This print originates from 'L'acclimatation Illustrée. Journal special des éleveurs' published, circa 1885.

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