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This is an original, hand colored copperplate engraving Otis, mas, L’Outarde Male on fine wove paper by George Edwards from Gleanings of Natural History. Published 1758-1764.
Gleanings of Natural History and A Natural History of Uncommon Birds also by Edwards, illustrated for the first time many foreign species often drawn from live specimens held in captivity in London. Edwards etched his own plates and he hand colored several copies before supervising others in the coloring. The two works are now considered as one with 362 plates in all. (318 are birds and the balance various mammals, fish and insects.
George Edwards, a natural history draughtsman, was born at Stratford, in Essex, in 1697 and died in 1773. Called the “father of British ornithology,” in 1735 he as appointed librarian to the Royal College of Physicians in London where he sketched natural curiosities in the President’s private museum.
Edwards engraved the plates himself and hand colored most of the engravings. If he supervised the coloring he was very particular about this task. He resolved never to part with any uncolored etched prints which he was alive in case unskilled colorers should work on them.
Size and Condition
This engraving, L’Outarde Male, is in good condition and the original hand coloring is still very vibrant. At the bottom of the engraving on the left is George Edwards name and on the right the name of Johann Michael Seligmann, a German engraver who reengraved these Edwards plates. There is normal paper age toning and a few light creases. Overall size is approximately 9 ¾” x 15 ½”. A copy of a sample title page is included.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Returns and refunds
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 14 business days to receive a full refund.
#1988
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Gleanings of Natural History and A Natural History of Uncommon Birds also by Edwards, illustrated for the first time many foreign species often drawn from live specimens held in captivity in London. Edwards etched his own plates and he hand colored several copies before supervising others in the coloring. The two works are now considered as one with 362 plates in all. (318 are birds and the balance various mammals, fish and insects.
George Edwards, a natural history draughtsman, was born at Stratford, in Essex, in 1697 and died in 1773. Called the “father of British ornithology,” in 1735 he as appointed librarian to the Royal College of Physicians in London where he sketched natural curiosities in the President’s private museum.
Edwards engraved the plates himself and hand colored most of the engravings. If he supervised the coloring he was very particular about this task. He resolved never to part with any uncolored etched prints which he was alive in case unskilled colorers should work on them.
Size and Condition
This engraving, L’Outarde Male, is in good condition and the original hand coloring is still very vibrant. At the bottom of the engraving on the left is George Edwards name and on the right the name of Johann Michael Seligmann, a German engraver who reengraved these Edwards plates. There is normal paper age toning and a few light creases. Overall size is approximately 9 ¾” x 15 ½”. A copy of a sample title page is included.
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items on Ebay from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Returns and refunds
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 14 business days to receive a full refund.
#1988
WE SHIP EVERYWHERE. If you don't see your shipping location mentioned, please send us a message and we will send you the appropriate fees.
George Edwards Bird Copperplate Engraving Male Bustard Antique Print 1758 - 1764
Overview
- Vintage item from the 1700s
- Materials: print, paper, ink
- Feedback: 23 reviews
- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
$72.50 USD
- Listed on Apr 29, 2014
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