A beautiful print of a hand-coloured engraving of a Buff-Backed Heron, taken from a volume in a set of books called 'A History of British Birds' by the Reverend Francis Orpen Morris

Engraving by the Reverend Francis Orpen Morris

Published by Groombridge and Sons, London, 1863

About this Item

A beautiful print of a hand-coloured engraving of a Buff-Backed Heron by the Reverend Francis Orpen Morris. An antique plate, guaranteed to be over 100 years old.This print was taken from a volume in a set of books called 'A History of British Birds' by the Reverend Francis Orpen Morris. This particular edition was published from 1863-7 by Groombridge and Sons, London. Slight marking and scuffing but very clean for age. Mounted and matted with white and antique white acid-free card, measuring 8" x 6" (20.3cm x 15.2cm) with a window size of around 6" x 4" and comes in a cellophane bag. This would make for a lovely gift and may appeal to those interested in British birds, nature, art and the work of Morris. 1863-7. Seller Inventory # #BIBLIO-763

Bibliographic Details

Title: A beautiful print of a hand-coloured ...

Publisher: Groombridge and Sons, London

Publication Date: 1863

Binding: Mounted and matted print

Illustrator: Reverend Francis Orpen Morris

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket