Birds

Interesting engraving/print of American Sparrow-Hawks. circa 1880.

This delightful print shows three Sparrow-Hawks in a tree, beautiful, very distinctive. One of the birds has its wings spread facing downwards. Another bird sits. looking upwards at the third sparrow-hawk with a bird. The foreground shows the simple leaves and berries. The print is 7 1/2" x 10". Slight browning of the paper.

Good condition

Germany. Unknown publisher. 1933.

Original fold out plate of various colourful birds. Approx 12 x 7 inches. Black and white bird photographs to the reverse. Crease to fold.

Very Good condition

London. Cassell and Co. Circa. 1890.

Interesting natural history print of two Chinese Pheasants in Covert. Delightful print shows two Pheasants, one hiding in the grasslands, the other fleeing the hunter stick in hand in natural habitat. The Print is 6 1/2" x 10".

Very Good + condition

Titled. "Golden Eagle". this stunning print shows a beautiful golden eagle stood on a high cliff edge watching a second eagle with a rabbit dangling from its feet far below. This eagle is light brown with bright yellow feet and large claws. There are mountain peaks all around. This print is 10 1/4" x 7".

Very Good + condition.

Source: The Royal Natural History book. edited by Richard Lydekker. illustrated by W. Kunnert. F. Specht. P. J. Smit. G. Mutzel. A. T. Elwes. J. Wolf. Gambier Bolton and many others. Vol. IV.. London. Frederick Warne & Co.

Woodpeckers. circa. 1890. Two great black woodpeckers in a forest. clinging to a tree. Exploring. both have their beaks towards a hollow. In the background tall trees. The print is 6 1/2" x 10".

Very Good condition

Interesting print of a large Greenland Falcon. circa. 1890. This delightful print shows a large. beautiful Falcon sat on a rock in its natural habitat. The Print is 6 1/2" x 10".

Very Good + condition

Wonderful print of a group of finch. circa. 1890 amongst some bushes. Various types such as the Greenfinch. One inspects an insect flying past. The print is 6 1/2" x 10".

Very Good condition

Interesting print of Three Harrier Birds Of Prey. circa. 1890

In their natural habitat. In the background grassland and trees. The print is 6 1/2" x 10".

Very Good + condition

Date circa. 1880. This delightful print/engraving shows seven humming birds. four sat on tree branches. three hovering. The print is 7 1/2" x 10".

Good condition with a slight browning of the paper.

Ostriches. This delightful chromolitho shows four ostriches in great detail. One of them is looking forward with large eyes. Their long necks and legs are fascinating. In the background there are silicates of some other ostriches pecking on the ground for food. This print is 7" x1 0 1/4".

Very Good + condition. It also has a tissue guard.

Source: The Royal Natural History book. edited by Richard Lydekker. illustrated by W. Kunnert. F. Specht. P. J. Smit. G. Mutzel. A. T. Elwes. J. Wolf. Gambier Bolton and many others. Vol. IV.. London. Frederick Warne & Co.