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c.1870 Volitores Print - Ornithology Hand Coloured Bird Plate - Nightjar Bee-eater Swiftlet Hummingbird - 9.5 x 6.25 in
This original hand-coloured print depicts five species of Volitores including the Common Goat Sucker, Bee-eater, Edible-nest Swiftlet, and two hummingbirds. It measures 9.5x 6.25 inches.
> This antique plate presents a richly detailed composition of five Volitores (fruit-eating and insectivorous birds): the Common Goat Sucker (Caprimulgus europaeus) perched on a branch; the vividly coloured Bee-eater (Merops apiaster); the Edible-nest Swiftlet (Collocalia nidifica) shown by its nest; the Plover Crest Humming Bird (Cephalolepis delalandi); and the Purple-breasted Carib Humming Bird (Eulampis jugularis). Hand-coloured engraving on cream paper, framed by a delicate gilt border.
> Transcription of text:
> VOLITORES. Plate I.
> 1 Caprimulgus europaeus. Common Goat Sucker.
> 2 Merops apiaster. Bee-eater.
> 3 Collocalia nidifica. Edible-nest Swiftlet. (Esculent Swallow)
> 4 Cephalolepis delalandi. Plover Crest Humming Bird.
> 5 Eulampis jugularis. Purple-breasted Carib Humming Bird.
> Vol. 14.
Printed on good quality paper with slight age-related toning. Reverse side has mounting tape residue along the top edge.
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BackgroundThe European Nightjar is renowned for its silent nocturnal flights, making it one of the most elusive subjects in 19th-century ornithological study.About Your Purchase:
- Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies.
- This print is sold mounted.
Condition:
Good antique condition with mild age-related toning and minor foxing; no restoration; no show-through.
Returns & Shipping
- Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the 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
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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Antique Bird PrintHand ColouredVolitoresOrnithologyNightjarBee EaterSwiftletHummingbird
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