Antique Bookplate of Esquimaux Curlew from the 19th Century A History of British Birds by Francis Orpen Morris.

Antique Bookplate Esquimaux Curlew 19th Century

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Antique Bookplate of Esquimaux Curlew from the 19th Century A History of British Birds by Francis Orpen Morris.
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Antique Bookplate Esquimaux Curlew 19th Century

Antique Bookplate Esquimaux Curlew 19th Century

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A true antique and a rare find, this is an original bookplate illustration of the Esquimaux Curlew (now known as the Eskimo Curlew) from A History of British Birds by Francis Orpen Morris, one of the most celebrated ornithological works of the Victorian era. Published in the mid-to-late 1800s, Morris’s volumes were renowned for their beautifully detailed hand-colored illustrations.

The Esquimaux Curlew, a shorebird of the open coast and tidal flats, makes this piece a natural fit for coastal interiors. Its muted, earthy tones and elegant linework bring a quiet, scholarly beauty to any wall, Its provenance as a genuine piece of 19th century natural history publishing gives it a depth that no reproduction can match.

Unframed, excellent condition with no damage. Approximately 10" long x 7" wide and ready to frame and display.

  • Size: approximately 10" long x 7" wide
  • Origin: Great Britain
  • Condition: Excellent (no damage)

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