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Set of 2 Antique Prints of a Male and Female Arctic Bird

$513.19per set
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CA$710.82per set
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A$712.65per set
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MX$8,707.97per set
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NOK 4,785.77per set
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About the Item

Set of 2 antique prints titled 'Der Nord-Vogel (..) - Avis Artica (..)'. Original antique prints of a male and female arctic bird with original/contemporary hand coloring. Engraved by Leitner after Edwards. Published by Seligmann, circa 1760.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1760
  • Condition:
    Original/contemporary hand coloring. General age-related toning. Shows minor wear and some tape residue in margins. Blank verso. Please study images carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13401-1 & BG-13401-21stDibs: LU3054334005732

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