Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 5306:
Description
This charming, originally hand-colored engraving is from William Macgillivray’s
The Edinburgh Journal of Natural History, and of the Physical Sciences. The work was published between 1835 and 1840 in Edinburgh & Glasgow.
William Macgillivray (1796-1852) was a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist. He was a friend to John James Audubon and wrote many of Audubon’s bird biographies between 1830 and 1839. Audubon named the MacGillivray’s Warbler after him.
Paper Size: ~ 9 1/2" by 13"
Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Engraving
Condition report:
The work is in good to very good condition overall. The images are often printed to the edges with this work. There may be some very light toning or fox marks present to the paper and more common to the edges. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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