c.1840 Eider Duck, Fork-tailed Petrel & Red-throated Diver Print – Hand-Coloured Ornithology Engraving – Natural History Birds – 7 x 4.5 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts the Eider Duck, Fork-tailed Petrel and Red-throated Diver in three finely detailed vignettes. It measures 7 x 4.5 in and was sourced from The Feathered Tribes of the British Isles by Robert Mudie, published around 1840. > The print shows a seated Eider Duck at the top, a walking Fork-tailed Petrel in the centre, and a floating Red-throated Diver at the bottom, all rendered in delicate watercolour over engraving. > > Lettering (in script below each figure): “Eider Duck”, “Fork-tailed Petrel”, “Red Throated Diver”. Artist’s imprint: “Eaton sc.” in lower right margin. > > Produced on good quality paper with original hand-colouring. > > Back: blank, with slight show-through of the print on the reverse. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714473 for other exciting Birds prints. Background Bird prints were popular in the 19th century, celebrated for both scientific documentation and decorative appeal. > “Ornithological engraving became a cornerstone of natural history in the early 1800s, helping to advance the study and appreciation of wildfowl.” About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured engraving print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies. - This print is sold mounted. Condition: Good antique condition with original hand-colouring slight darkening around edges. 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