Antique Print of Passerine Birds and Insects, 1797

Reference
BG-09631
Date
1797
Category
Natural History Print
Sheet size
26.0 x 20.0 cm (10.2 x 7.9 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 160

Antique print depicting various passerine birds and insects. This print originates from volume 8 of Encyclopaedia Britannica' by Andrew Bell.

Artists and Engravers: Andrew Bell (1726–1809) was a Scottish engraver and printer, who co-founded Encyclopædia Britannica with Colin Macfarquhar.

Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Shows minor wear/creasing, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1797 Overall size: 20 x 26 cm. Image size: 18 x 22 cm.

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