Description:

Prideaux John Selby (British, 1788-1867), Marsh Harrier, Handcolored Engraving, signed in plate center of lower edge, captioned 'Marsh Herrier' upper right quadrant and 'Plate IX' upper right corner, matted and framed. Frame size: 26 in. x 30 1/2 in.

Prideaux John Selby was born in Northumberland, England to a prominent family. As a child, he exhibited a strong interest in ornithology, and by the time he was 12 or 13 years old, he had composed his first illustrated notes on common British birds. Selby became a member of the Wernerian Natural History Society in Edinburgh at an early age. His interests in natural history extended into forestry and entomology, but his devotion to the subject of ornithology was primary.

Measurements: Height: by sight 17 in. x Width: 21 1/2 in.

Condition:

Overall good condition, paper wavy in frame, minor foxing and toning, not viewed out of frame.

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