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Violet Plantain-eater by William Swainson 1837

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Rufous-necked Falcon by William Swainson 1837: This hand-coloured engraving of a Rufous-necked Falcon or Falco ruficollis is from William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by Sir William Jardine,

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William Scott (1913-1989) British. Portrait of the: William Scott (1913-1989) British. Portrait of the Artist's Wife, Lithograph, Signed and Numbered 13/60 in Pencil, and Inscribed on reverse 'Original Lithograph, Redfern Galleries, Cork St, W.1', 17"

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William Scott R.A. (British, 1913-1989) Odeon Suite III: William Scott R.A. (British, 1913-1989) Odeon Suite III (Archeus 21) Lithograph printed in colours, 1966, on BFK Rives, signed, dated and numbered 68/75 in pencil, printed by Mathieu, Zurich, publishe

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Henry Moore O.M., C.H. (British, 1898-1986) Violet Torso on Orange Stripes, from 'Shelter Sketch...: Henry Moore O.M., C.H. (British, 1898-1986) Violet Torso on Orange Stripes, from 'Shelter Sketchbook' (Cramer 86) Lithograph printed in colours, 1967, on Japon nacré, signed and numbered 20/180 i

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Audubon Aquatint, Bank Swallow & Violet Green Swallow: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Bank Swallow & Violet Green Swallow, Plate 385. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 20 7/8" x 16 3/4" sheet. Comparables:

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William Derby (British, 1786-1847) James Scarlett, Esq., M.P: William Derby (British, 1786-1847) James Scarlett, Esq., M.P signed and dated 'W.Derby/Pinx/1826' (lower left) and inscribed 'J Scarlett Esq/MP' (on papers centre left); further inscribed with sitters

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William Scott (1913-1989 British) ''Odeon Suite No.5'': William Scott (1913-1989 British) ''Odeon Suite No.5'' 1966 Lithograph in Colors 21''x25.5'' Sight. Pencil signed and numbered 50 of 75 edition lower margin. Framed 27.5''x32''. Excellent condition wi

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Stanley Hayter (British,1901-1988) UNFOLDING 1946: Stanley William Hayter original engraving, pencil signed, titled and dated: 55/100 UNFOLDING by Stanley Hayter 46. UNFOLDING (Black/Moorhead 166). Published by A.A.A. Heavy off-white wove paper, with

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Crested Plantain-eater by William Swainson 1837: This hand-coloured engraving of a Variegated or Crested Plantain-eater or Chizaerhis variegata is from William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by

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Round-winged Weaver by William Swainson 1837: This hand-coloured engraving of a Round-winged Weaver or Ploceus brachypterus is from William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by Sir William Jardin

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Crimson Nutcracker by William Swainson 1837: This hand-coloured engraving of a Crimson Nutcracker or Pirenestes sanguineus is from William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by Sir William Jardin

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White-backed Crow by William Swainson 1837: This hand-coloured engraving of a White-backed Crow or Corvus leuconotus is from William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by Sir William Jardine, Ba

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Cuckoo Falcon by William Swainson 1837: This hand-coloured engraving is by William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart. Published by WH Lizars of Edinburgh 1837Ja

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White Plumed Shrike by William Swainson 1837: This hand-coloured engraving of a White Plumed Shrike is from William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart. Published by WH

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Violet Plantain-eater by William Swainson 1837

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Description

This hand-coloured engraving of a Violet Plantain-eater or Musophaga violacea is from William Swainson’s Birds of Western Africa from The Naturalist's Library series edited by Sir William Jardine, Bart. Published by WH Lizars of Edinburgh 1837.Jardine made natural history available to all levels of Victorian society by editing and issuing the hugely popular forty volumes of The Naturalist's Library (1833-1843).This work was published in two parts, being Volumes XI & XII of the Naturalist’s Library series.Size: 6.75in x 4.25in (17cm x 11cm).

Condition

The print is in excellent condition - please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.

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Violet Plantain-eater by William Swainson 1837

Name: Violet Plantain-eater by William Swainson 1837
Brand: William Home Lizars
SKU: 174175999
Price: 40 USD
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