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This bird engraving is from Volume III, published1816, of Edward Donovan’s THE NATURAL HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS. Published in London in ten volumes from 1794-1819, the work contained, as his subtitle claimed, “a selection of the most rare, beautiful and interesting birds which inhabit this country.”
Edward Donovan, 1768-1837, was an Irish writer, traveler and amateur zoologist. He was the founder of the London Museum and Institute of Natural History, which contained his extensive natural history collection which was eventually sold at auction in 1817.
Donovan drew, etched, engraved and colored all of his illustrations by hand. He usually chose the more brightly colored males to paint in gouache paint. He also colored the foregrounds of tree branches, grass and stones. His work is recognized as artistically good and his drawings show a great deal of originality.
Size and Condition
This is plate 177, Purple Sandpiper, and it is a copperplate engraving on fine wove paper. The condition is good with a few minor spots, a few minor creases and overall normal paper age toning. The original hand coloring is still very beautiful. Evidence of the original binding is on the right side. The size is approximately 5 7/8” x 9 ½”. A copy of the title page is included along with the pages of original text.
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 from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
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Edward Donovan, 1768-1837, was an Irish writer, traveler and amateur zoologist. He was the founder of the London Museum and Institute of Natural History, which contained his extensive natural history collection which was eventually sold at auction in 1817.
Donovan drew, etched, engraved and colored all of his illustrations by hand. He usually chose the more brightly colored males to paint in gouache paint. He also colored the foregrounds of tree branches, grass and stones. His work is recognized as artistically good and his drawings show a great deal of originality.
Size and Condition
This is plate 177, Purple Sandpiper, and it is a copperplate engraving on fine wove paper. The condition is good with a few minor spots, a few minor creases and overall normal paper age toning. The original hand coloring is still very beautiful. Evidence of the original binding is on the right side. The size is approximately 5 7/8” x 9 ½”. A copy of the title page is included along with the pages of original text.
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 from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
Refunds
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
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.
1816 Donovan Hand Colored Bird Engraving Purple Sandpiper Plate 177
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- Vintage item from the 1800s
- Materials: print, paper, ink
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- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on May 1, 2014
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