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George Edwards 18th Century Hand-colored Ornithological Engravings

Item Details

George Edwards (United Kingdom; 1694 – 1773)
The Black Parrot, untitled, circa 1745
Hand-colored engraving on laid paper
Signed in plate
Pulled from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Some Other Rare and Undescribed Animals
Printed at the College of Physicians, Warwick – Lane

Condition

- to fair. Toning and scattered foxing to prints. Tears and creasing to corners. A single print is affixed to chip board which is broken and peeling. Light accretion throughout.

Dimensions

8.5" W x 11.25" H x 0.25" D

- measures largest sheet.

Item #

18CIN615-289

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