Original antique hand-colored engraving of the "Hen Padda or Rice Bird (also known as the Java Finch or Java Sparrow)" by George Edwards. Published in London in 1802 as part of George Edwards masterful work “A Natural History of Uncommon Birds." The plates for this 1802 publication were created using much larger hand-laid paper sheets than earlier editions. It is an original antique engraving that was water colored by hand over 200 years ago.
Dimensions:
Approx. 11-1/2" x 19" (sheet size)
Condition:
Very good. It is clean with lovely original hand color.
It will be packaged in a sealed plastic sleeve and, given its large size, will ship rolled within a tubular mailer for protection.
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Product code: Order Java Finch, Large 1802 Engraving by George Edwards, Hand Colored Antique Bird Print