F O Morris

10 hand-colored wood engravings from "British Game Birds and Wildfowl" by F O Morris - London, Groombridge and Sons, 1855 - 1st edition 1. Pintail duck - small ear at lower corner 2. Scaup duck 3. Shovell 4. American wigeon 5. Wigeon 6. Common scooter 7. Garganey teal 8. Bean goose 9. Pink-footed goose 10. Brent goose Magnificent, rare set of 10 original, hand-colored plates of game birds and waterfowl in large format 30.5 x 24 cm. These plates come from the scarce and sought-after first edition of Beverly R. Morris – British Game Birds and Wildfowl (London, Groombridge and Sons, 1855). The detailed illustrations were designed and printed by the famous master printer Benjamin Fawcett (1808–1893). The base is a refined wood engraving, which was then masterfully hand-colored. Because this is the very first edition, the prints are of the highest quality and considerably larger in size than the later reprints. All in good condition, slightly discolored, a few spots (see photos). Small bump and/or dog-eared corner. Shipped by registered mail.

Estimate:£1.69

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