1838 Aves Birds Print - Ornithological Bird Studies - Jacana, Flamingo, Sheathbill & Screamer - 10.5 x 8.25 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts various waterbirds and shorebirds including the Chinese Jacana, Horned Screamer and Flamingo. Published in February 1838 by B. Fellows at Tavistock Street, London. > The print presents seven finely rendered hand-coloured birds set within a gilt border. At the top centre “AVES.” appears, with the Latinate genera “Parra, Palamedea, Megapodius, Porphyrio, Chionis, Glareola, Phoenicopterus” listed beneath and “Family: Macrochactyle” at top right. Illustrations include: > - Parr. Chinensis … Chinese Jacana (on lily pads) > - Pal. Cornuta … Horned Screamer > - M. Freycineti … Freycinet’s Mudbird > - Porph. Pulverulentus … Porphyrio species > - C. Necrophaga … White Sheathbill > - Phoen. Ruber … Red Flamingo > - G. Torquata … Collared Pratincola > Plate “20” is at top right; “Mrs Holmes delin.” at bottom left; “J M Lowry sculp.” at bottom right. The imprint “Published Feby, 1838 by B. Fellows, Tavistock Street.” sits centred below the plate. Produced on archival cream paper. The reverse is blank apart from a pencilled “34” at centre; no annotations or show-through. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714473 for other exciting Birds prints. Background Drawn by a Mrs Holmes and engraved by J.W. Lowry, published by B. Fellows, a prominent London publisher of natural history prints in the early 19th century, known for producing detailed hand-coloured engravings that catered to both scientific study and decorative display. This composite plate is part of a landmark 1838 series that introduced British audiences to exotic avifauna from around the globe. About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured engraving. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - Please note: Prints are sold unmounted; any frames or mats shown are for illustration only. Condition: Good antique condition with hand-colour and minimal age-related toning. Minor marks to the mid centre left which may be original to the hand=colouring process. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping. - Packing: 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