On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) attractive antique print "Common Praticole. Glareola Pratincola." and "Sociable Lapwing. Vanellus gregarius."
The collared pratincole (Glareola pratincola), also known as the common pratincole or red-winged pratincole, is a wader in the pratincole family, Glareolidae. As with other pratincoles, it is native to the Old World.
The sociable lapwing or sociable plover (Vanellus gregarius) is a scarce wader in the plover family. It is a fully migratory bird, breeding in Kazakhstan and wintering in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Sudan. The genus name is Medieval Latin for a lapwing and derives from vannus a winnowing fan. The specific gregarius is Latin for "sociable" from grex, gregis, "flock" referring to its tendency to be present alongside conspecifics and other closely related birds.
The sociable lapwing or sociable plover (Vanellus gregarius) is a scarce wader in the plover family. It is a fully migratory bird, breeding in Kazakhstan and wintering in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Sudan. The genus name is Medieval Latin for a lapwing and derives from vannus a winnowing fan. The specific gregarius is Latin for "sociable" from grex, gregis, "flock" referring to its tendency to be present alongside conspecifics and other closely related birds.
DATE PRINTED: 1900.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 24 x 19 cm (9.5 x 7.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium).
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Charles Whymper (1853-1941). Whymper was a landscape and animal draughtsman and painter, also occasional wood-engraver; son of wood engraver Josiah Wood Whymper (q.v.), brother of Edward J (q.v.) and Frederick (q.v.).
PROVENANCE: Published in 'The game birds and wild fowl of the British Islands. Illus. drawn specially for this ed. by Charles Whymper.' by Charles Dixon, published in 1900 (second and best edition) by Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield.
TYPE: Antique colour lithograph printed on paper.
VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank.
CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy.
AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.
RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.
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