Turtle Dove and Ring Dove - Original 1820 engraving in mount

$26.57

Shipping to United States: $15.94

This is an original antique engraving, not a reproduction or a copy. It is fixed in a mount and cannot be removed.

Source: A Natural History of Beasts, Birds and Fishes etc, selected from Buffon, Goldsmith and Others.

As with other Buffon publications, these engravings are slightly quirky takes on everyday and rare animals in the natural world.

Mounted in an ivory mount measuring 6 x 8 inches and ready to frame. Details are written on the reverse and comes in a cello bag for protection.

Given it's age there may be, printing marks, off centre printing, small tears, foxing or other marks. Please look at the picture as this forms part of the description.
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