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These three original, hand colored steel engravings are from William Jardine’s THE NATURALIST’S LIBRARY which was published between 1833-1843, Edinburgh.
This famous work was comprised of 40 small, affordable volumes which were divided into four sections – birds, mammals, fish and insects.
Sir William Jardine (1800-1874) was a key figure in the history of Victorian-era science. He owned the finest private natural history museum and library in Britain. Jardine was also a very gifted naturalist and artist and many of his original water colors are part of the collection in London’s Natural History Museum and the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh.
Many of Britain’s finest wildlife artists and illustrations were commissioned by Jardine to create the drawings from which the engravings were made. Scottish artist, William Lizars, who was also Jardine’s brother-in-law, engraved these volumes for Jardine.
Size and Condition
The three bird prints are: Plate 21, Senegal Touraco, Plate 19, Violet Plantain Eater and Plate 20, Variegated Plantain Eater. All three engravings have normal age toning and browning but otherwise are in good condition with few blemishes and the hand colors are strong and beautiful. Evidence of the original book binding is on the edge of each print. The size is approximately 4” x 6 ¼” and as a bonus, the original text in included with each engraving as well as a copy of the title page.
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!
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This famous work was comprised of 40 small, affordable volumes which were divided into four sections – birds, mammals, fish and insects.
Sir William Jardine (1800-1874) was a key figure in the history of Victorian-era science. He owned the finest private natural history museum and library in Britain. Jardine was also a very gifted naturalist and artist and many of his original water colors are part of the collection in London’s Natural History Museum and the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh.
Many of Britain’s finest wildlife artists and illustrations were commissioned by Jardine to create the drawings from which the engravings were made. Scottish artist, William Lizars, who was also Jardine’s brother-in-law, engraved these volumes for Jardine.
Size and Condition
The three bird prints are: Plate 21, Senegal Touraco, Plate 19, Violet Plantain Eater and Plate 20, Variegated Plantain Eater. All three engravings have normal age toning and browning but otherwise are in good condition with few blemishes and the hand colors are strong and beautiful. Evidence of the original book binding is on the edge of each print. The size is approximately 4” x 6 ¼” and as a bonus, the original text in included with each engraving as well as a copy of the title page.
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
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days for 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.
3 Jardine H/C Bird Prints 1833-44 Plates 19, 20, 21,
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- Vintage item from the 1800s
- Materials: print, ink
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