Description: Creeper Original Antique Bird Book Plate Print C/1870 Morris #64788-21 Creeper Original Antique Bird Book Plate Print C/1870 Morris #64788-21 This antique book plate was taken from an original History of British Birds by Rev. Francis O. Morris. The striking print is the work of engraver Benjamin Fawcett, and is hand tinted. As an antique it has some light discolouration in parts, and would look fantastic framed. Page Size: 17cm x 25cm (approximately) Rev. Francis O. Morris (1810-1893) was a prolific writer, with A History of British Birds being considered his magnum opus. Originally issued in monthly parts over a period of seven years, this work was published by Groombridge and Sons of London and printed by noted engraver Benjamin Fawcett. The initial concept was developed by Fawcett, and he asked Morris to write the text. Fawcett personally engraved the wood-block plates for each illustration. The work was financially successful and extremely popular, being reissued several times and going through multiple editions. It was particularly well received by amateur ornithologists and taxidermists. We are a second-hand dealer so most of our items are pre-loved and as such have signs of wear and use. If an item has major damage or wear we will note it in the description. We always recommend checking through the photos carefully as they form part of the description. Shipping Shipping cost:Shipping cost can be found at the top of the listing for each item. Please note that heavy or bulky items may incur extra postage charges. If the item is large or you live in a remote region please contact us prior to purchasing to confirm. We reserve the right to cancel an order if the shipping costs exceed the charged amount. Handling time:We offer same or 1 business day handling times for all in stock items. Combined shipping:We offer combined shipping on most items, please contact us. Payment We accept all the available eBay payment methods displayed at the top of the listing, such as: Paypal Credit/Debit Cards GPay Questions? Please contact us with any questions you may have, the team at Monty's would be happy to help you!
Price: 55 AUD
Location: Fortitude Valley
End Time: 2025-02-14T23:49:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 21.06 AUD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Return policy details:
Type: Print
Artist: Benjamin Fawcett
Theme: Animals
Production Technique: Etching
Subject: Birds
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Scientific
Material: Paper
Features: Hand Tinted
Size: Small
Year of Production: 1870
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
Culture: British
Item Length: 25 cm
Item Width: 17 cm
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Signed: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Title: History Of British Birds
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
