Antique bird engraving - Small Turtle Dove - Zoological plate by Seligmann

Discover this magnificent rare illustration featuring the Small Turtle Dove ⭐ This work, a beautiful size of 30 X 44 cm, is enhanced by a thick cream-colored Canson-type paper ⭐ This engraving, printed in only 1470 copies, is a superb ornithological and zoological piece with these colors and details ⭐ The plate, taken from a work illustrated by JM Seligmann, is a faithful reproduction of the Nuremberg edition of 1768. Published in Paris in 1973, it pays homage to the work of M. Catesby, an 18th-century naturalist and engraver. The plate, carefully colored, captures the diversity and beauty of exotic birds. ⭐ It is in very good condition. See also the photos. Please note the printed imperfections and those from the original engraving are also visible and give a nice extra vintage patina ⭐ You will find on the plate the name in French, Latin and German, as well as additional ornithological inscriptions in Latin. The back of the illustration is blank. ⭐ the Small Turtle Dove or, Turkish Turtle Dove, is a The Turkish turtle dove, faithful companion of men for centuries, populates our cities with its soft murmuration and its elegant silhouette. ⭐ I offer many other birds from the same series, all different and unique, but also other images for interior decoration for nature lovers or botanists. ⭐ Given its size, the engraving will be sent by tube [Ref. 027.SavasVö29] ⭐ Do not hesitate to contact me for more information or for a group purchase with discounts and advantageous shipping costs.