MAGPIE NEST BEAUTIFUL BIRDS EGG COLOR ANTIQUE ART PRINT 1800s ENGRAVING

[Index words: morriseggs audubon society collectible birds ornithology nests ashmolean society reverend f o morris feathered friends ]

INVENTORY # EGGS - 00 48

Genuine antique color engraving of the scarce 1863 through 1892 series, beautiful and rare. .

DESCRIPTION: BEAUTIFUL COLOR PRINT OF A MAGPIE EGG AND NEST, ALSO KNOWN AS THE COMMON MAGPIE OR PIANET (OR MADGE) ... ... titled as shown in scan. Small institutional stamp on back (does not show to front). Very nice, vintage ornithological print.

This engraving exhibits excellent detail and beauty of engraving linework.

Type of Print: Wood plate engraving, produced one-side only. Guaranteed genuine antique, over 130 years old

Year: 1892

Size: sheet size is approximately 5 3/4 " x 9 1/2". Scanned at .85. .

Condition and Comments: Condition of this antique print is FINE AND WILL BE A GEM WHEN MATTED AND FRAMED. Am listing a nice number of the engravings from this series . . This art print is in highly collectible condition and frameworthy.

NOTE: This art print was produced by John Nimmo, London in 1892 -- after the Bell & Sons versions. for the quarto folio of nests and eggs by Morris. UNLIKE MOST EUROPEAN WOOD ENGRAVINGS, THIS IS NOT ONLY A GENUINE WOOD ENGRAVING BUT IS SIMILAR TO EARLY JAPANESE WOODBLOCK ENGRAVINGS IN THAT THE COLORS WERE CREATED USING SEPERATE WOOD PLATES AND HAND TINTING. COLORS ARE BRILLIANT AND FRESH. THIS SCARCE ENGRAVING VERY NICE CONDITION (SEE SCAN)...AND OF COURSE SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED..

CUSTOM, PROFESSIONAL MATTING IS AVAILABLE -- SEE MY EBAY STORE FOR DETAILS (100% READY TO FRAME!)

Questions? Please just email me.

POSTAGE/PACKAGING/INSURANCE/INTERNATIONAL/ ETC. TERMS FOR THIS ITEM

US BIDDER, payment with PAYPAL. If you are unable to use Paypal please email me for other options. (you can use a VISA or MC through paypal). .

CANADA and INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: Payment with PAYPAL. If you are unable to use paypal please email me before bidding for other options.. If you have questions about payment options, please email me before bidding.

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE UNLESS ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE PRIOR TO BIDDING. I reserve the right to relist unpaid items and contact eBay regarding non-payment.

I COMBINE ON SHIPPING! IF YOU ARE ORDERING MORE THAN ONE PRINT AND PAYING FOR ALL ITEMS AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE SAME PACKAGE YOU PAY POSTAGE FOR ONLY THE LARGEST PRINT BEING BOUGHT -- ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE POSTPAID IN THE SAME PACKAGE. PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU NEED A COMBINED INVOICE.

Questions? Please just email me.

FREE! Signed statement of authenticity for this purchase upon request at time of payment. "Steel Plate Engraving" means a print produced by a line engraved steel plate, "Etching" means a print produced using the method of copper plate etching, "Steel Plate Photogravure" is an intaglio print produced using a steel plate. For a detailed overview of the different types of antique prints of the 1700s and 1800s please email for details. An antique print is a print on paper, produced over 100 years ago.