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Labrador Falcon (Plate CXCVI) Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus Variant 1
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Labrador Falcon (Plate CXCVI)
Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus
Variant 1
Hand-colored engraving with aquatint and etching, on J Whatman Turkey Mill dated 1834, the paper tone very slightly darkened overall, three faintly rubbed areas in the upper right un-inked area of the plate, minor surface soiling, a faint band of pale grey staining along the upper margin edge, a few soft handling creases, several short tears (½-in. and less) along the margin edges, otherwise in good condition.
Plate: 38¼ x 25¾ in. (971 x 654 mm)
Sheet: 39 5/16 x 26 5/16 in. (1002 x 671 mm)
Gyrfalcon, Falco rusticolus
Variant 1
Hand-colored engraving with aquatint and etching, on J Whatman Turkey Mill dated 1834, the paper tone very slightly darkened overall, three faintly rubbed areas in the upper right un-inked area of the plate, minor surface soiling, a faint band of pale grey staining along the upper margin edge, a few soft handling creases, several short tears (½-in. and less) along the margin edges, otherwise in good condition.
Plate: 38¼ x 25¾ in. (971 x 654 mm)
Sheet: 39 5/16 x 26 5/16 in. (1002 x 671 mm)