Puffins Chatting On The Ice: 1888 Antique Lithographic Book Plate From "The Birds Of North America"

Puffins Chatting On The Ice: 1888 Antique Lithographic Book Plate From "The Birds Of North America"

Plate # 75
Beautifully rendered by renowned wildlife illustrator Jacob Studer, over-sized color Illustration of Great Auk, Common Guillemont, Giant Petrel, Common Puffin, Truffled Puffins and Fulmar Stormy Petrel gathered together having a friendly conversation on the thawing ice. It retains its original color and fineness, even after 132+ years! Beautiful! The skill and passion of the illustrator is quite evident in overall composition, color, and his expert attention to factual anatomical detail.

Suitable and ready to frame.

Notes: Excellent antique condition; minor overall yellowing from age.

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12 " x 14"