Old engraving 1898, Birds 2: species, raptors • Lithograph, Original plate

• magnificent historical engraving from 1898, on wild birds, large birds such as ostriches, emeu and rhea. But also the flamingos, pelican, ibis hornbill and couroucou. In all 59 different birds • original document and not a simple reproduction • size of the sheet: 31 X 23 cm, ideal for framing, as shown in the example image • with more than 120 years of age, the the state of conservation of this engraving is excellent • on the back of the sheet is another color plate with farmyard birds • this piece is signed by adolphe millot (1857-1921) french illustrator in the disciplines of history natural • lithograph taken from the larousse encyclopedia in french, a true time capsule that mixes the information and aesthetics of its time. The sheet is a high quality vellum paper, in an elegant creamy white, which gives this print an unrivaled vintage charm. • other similar engravings: see my profile or send me a message if you are looking for specific subjects, I offer a large number of subjects (botany, zoology, profession, history, region of the world...) • for purchase of several engravings please contact me to agree on a reduction • I recommend delivery by tracked letter, less expensive and send in a cardboard envelope, avoiding any risk of deterioration ------------- decoration, illustration, poster, print, illustration, board, table, authentic, botany, birds, ornithology, species, zoology, feathers, wings, beak.