1835 Birds Cuvier Animal Kingdom Print - Ornithology Hand-Coloured Print - Shrike, Choucari, Norfolk Island Waker Illustration - 9 x 5.5 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts three bird species—the collared Shrike, the dark winged Choucari, and the Norfolk Island Waker—perched against a neutral background. Sourced from ‘Animal Kingdom’ zoological reference, published in 1835 by G. Henderson. > The plate shows three finely engraved birds numbered 1–3, each perched on a branch. To the right are detailed outline sketches of various beak shapes labelled 4–7. Transcriptions: - Top left: “Animal Kingdom” - Top right: “Aves Pl 12” - Publisher line ( centre bottom): “London G.Henderson, 2 Old Bailey” Printed on good quality paper. Verso: The reverse shows light age toning and with adhesive tape and minor adhesive residue from previous mounting. Otherwise blank. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714473 for other exciting Birds prints. Background Georges Cuvier’s Animal Kingdom (1820s–1840s) was one of the first comprehensive English works to illustrate exotic species, making natural history accessible to a wider audience.The animal kingdom, arranged according to its organization, serving as a foundation for the natural history of animals : and an introduction to comparative anatomy Title Variants Uniform: Règne animal Cuvier, Georges, baron, 1769-1832 Latreille, P. A. (Pierre André), 1762-1833 McMurtrie, Henry, 1793-1865 Book Material Published material Publication info London G. Henderson 1834-1837 About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - Print sold mounted. Condition: Fair to good antique condition: the print shows light age-toning and mild discolouration along margins, with minor adhesive residue on the verso; no tears. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - Packing: All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (and Royal Mail Tracked International) with: - UK delivery within 1–3 days - US/EU delivery within 5–12 days - Rest-of-world delivery within 7–21 days