c.1890 Pelecanidae Print - Vaillant’s Darter & White Gannet - Hand Coloured Ornithology Art - 9.5 x 6.25 in

This original hand-coloured print depicts Vaillant’s Darter and the White Gannet in elegant poses. It measures 9.5 x 6.25 in and was sourced from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. The fine engraving shows: > A sleek dark “Plotus Le Vaillantii. Le Vaillant’s Darter” standing on a grassy bank, its slender neck curved gracefully. > Below, a poised “Sula alba. White Gannet” rendered in soft greys and whites. > At top: “PELECANIDÆ.” and “Plate 2.” Bottom left: “Vol. 10.” Produced on good quality paper. Verso: blank with light pencil scribbles and tape residue along the upper and lower edges. Bottom corners torn/clipped but do not effect display when mounted. Visit https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ForestHillArtsHouse?section_id=53714473 for other exciting Birds prints. Background Sula alba, the White Gannet, is renowned for its spectacular plunge-diving hunting method and impressive wingspan reaching nearly two metres. Plotus Le Vaillantii, known as Vaillant’s Darter, is celebrated for its elongated neck and freshwater fishing technique. About Your Purchase: - Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured engraving. No modern reprints or reproductions. - This print is sold mounted. Condition: Good antique condition with minor toning, small pencil marks on verso, and some tape residue at upper and lower back edges. Returns & Shipping - Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days if returned in original condition; buyer pays return shipping. - Packing: Securely packaged in a clear bag with board-backed envelope and reinforced with recycled cardboard. - Dispatch: Royal Mail Tracked 24/48 (UK 1–3 days; US/EU 5–12 days; Rest of world 7–21 days).