Antique Print-TURTLE-TORTOISE-REPTILE-Edwards-1748

etching / engraving with hand colouring on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 22,5 x 28,5 cm. (8,9 x 11,2 inch). Image size: 22,5 x 28,5 cm. (8,9 x 11,2 inch).

Source unknown, to be determined.

Made by ‘George Edwards’ after an anonymous artist. George Edwards (1694-1773) was an English naturalist and ornithologist, known as the “Father of British ornithology”.

Condition: Good, given age. A few crinkles or light creases. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: TURTLE-TORTOISE-REPTILE

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