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Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans, and gull, Larus canus

 1816-30 Dumont Engraved Ornithology Bird Print Print

 FRENCH ANTIQUE ENGRAVED BIRD PRINT 1816-1830

Palmipèdes (Web-footed, swimming)

  • Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans

  • Gull, Larus canus

  • Title Page shown for reference
Type of Print       Lithograph - Wood Engraving - Steel Engraving - Copper Plate Engraving
Printing Year      1816-30
Artist - Engraver - Publisher    
Print Size (Approx)     5 inches X 8 inches
Paper weight/type     Thin - Medium - Heavy - Other
Reverse side     Blank - Related text/pictures -  Unrelated text/pictures
Condition      Excellent - Very Good - Good - Fair - Poor (but of historical interest)
Description     Toning (especially around edges); Minor wear faults   BUT generally a very nice engraving
Notes   

Charles Henri Frédéric Dumont de Sainte-Croix (April 27, 1758 – January 8, 1830) was a French zoologist. Dumont contributed articles on ornithology to the Dictionnaire des sciences naturelles (1804-30), edited by Frédéric Cuvier. This engraving is from 1816-30 publications.

  THE GREAT DETAIL IS NOT CAPTURED IN PICTURE.

This Is An Original Print from History-On-Paper

 HISTORICAL INFORMATION:   From Dumont de Sainte-Croix, C., 1816-1830. Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles, Ornithologie. The


complete Dictionnaire contains 60 volumes, and includes biographies of many important scientists. The plates were issued in colored and


black an white editions, but the black & white edition is the more commonly seen.

CONDITION:    Please INSPECT PHOTO. May be Enlarged for viewing.

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History-On-Paper

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