Antique print titled 'Pitta Maxima'. Old bird print of the ivory-breasted pitta (Pitta maxima). This print originates from 'Bijdragen tot de Dierkunde' by G.F. Westerman.
Artists and Engravers: Gerardus Frederik Westerman (1807-1890) was a Dutch zoologist.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1854 Overall size: 38 x 28.5 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 24 x 18 cm.
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