Antique Bird Print of the Whydahbird and Others by A. Nuyens, 1886

Reference
BGI-01034
Date
1886
Region
World
Category
Natural History Print
Sheet size
34.0 x 24.8 cm (13.4 x 9.8 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 80

Plate VI: 30. 'De staalvink, zwarte musch of combassou - Vidua nitens (Ultramarine finch or Glossy finch.); 31a+b. De Zwartbonte of Dominikaner Wida -Vidua principalis (Dominican widow-bird, wida-bird, Variegated Bunting, Long-tailed Bunting.); 32. Paradijs Weduwe -Vidua paradisea (Paradise Whydahbird.)

This scarse original old antique print / engraving originates from: 'Vogelwereld, Handboek voor liefhebbers van kamer- en parkvogels' (translated: Bird world, guide for those interested in domestic and park birds.) by A. Nuyens. This sougt after work was published in 1886 by J.B. Wolters in Groningen, The Netherlands and is quite rare nowadays. The work has 48 plates showing 300 birds.

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