George Edwards
Porcupine from Hudsons Bay by George Edwards c. 1743 Antique Animal Print
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George Edwards: Porcupine from Hudsons Bay - Plate 52.
This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds.
Published 1743-1751.
Engraved and hand-colored by George Edwards generally acknowledged as the Father of British ornithology.
This original is printed on quarto-sized laid paper. Chain line is evident. Print has strong plate marks. Print is in VG condition with only faint age toning. Overall it is very presentable and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.
Sheet measures 11 3/8" H by 9 1/4" W.
Plate mark measures 10 5/16" H by 7 1/4” W.
This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds.
Published 1743-1751.
Engraved and hand-colored by George Edwards generally acknowledged as the Father of British ornithology.
This original is printed on quarto-sized laid paper. Chain line is evident. Print has strong plate marks. Print is in VG condition with only faint age toning. Overall it is very presentable and attractive well worthy of hanging for display.
Sheet measures 11 3/8" H by 9 1/4" W.
Plate mark measures 10 5/16" H by 7 1/4” W.
