c.1836 Birds Cuvier Animal Kingdom Aves Print - Ibis, Spoonbill, Tantalus Birds Illustration - Ornithology Plate - 8.5 x 5.5 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts three ibis and spoonbill species standing against a neutral backdrop. It measures 8.5 x 5.5 inches and was sourced from the “Animal Kingdom” natural history series. Published c.1836 by G. Henederson, London. > Visual Description: > Three finely detailed wading birds are arranged vertically: from the bottom, a glossy green-ish ibis (#1), a white ibis with red head and yellow bill (#2), and a roseate spoonbill with pink-striped plumage (#3). Above them are precision line sketches of bill anatomy labelled “3 a” and “3 b.” All figures are set within a simple ruled border. > Transcribed Text: > Animal Kingdom. Aves Pl. 67 > 1. Rhynchops leucostomus Linn. (The American Spoon Bill) 2. Tantalus rufus Linn. (The African Ibis) 3. Platalea ajaja Todd. (The South American Spoon Bill) Produced on good quality paper with original hand colouring. The back is unmarked except for a small pencilled “13” reference number and slight toning; no writing. Two small fox marks present. 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 Publication info London G. Henderson 1834-1837 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 lithograph print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - Please note: this print is sold with a mount. Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning to paper edges, minimal foxing, and a pencilled reference number on the back; no show-through or tears. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the 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