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c.1800 Enicurus Coronatus Print – White-crowned Forktail Bird Engraving – Ornithology, Natural History – 8.5 x 5.25 in
This original hand-coloured print depicts the White-crowned Forktail (Enicurus coronatus) perched elegantly on a slender branch. It was sourced from a 19th-century natural history folio. Published around c. 1800 for an English natural history publisher in London.
> A striking black-and-white bird with a long, patterned tail and distinct white crown and wing bars, rendered against a pale background in delicate detail.
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> Caption (lower margin): “ENICURUS CORONATUS.”
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> Produced on good quality paper.
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> Reverse shows tape and small tape remnants.
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Background
The White-crowned Forktail is renowned for its striking black-and-white plumage and long tail, making it a favourite among Victorian naturalists.
About Your Purchase:
- Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies.
- Please note: This print is mounted.
Condition: good antique condition.
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:
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- Rest-of-world delivery within 7–21 days
Product Details
About This Print
This original birds print dates from the 19th Century (1800s). Antique prints like this one offer a window into historical illustration techniques and the knowledge of their time.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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