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George Shaw and Frederick P. Nodder
"The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1789-1813, London
Hand-coloured engravings
Sheet size: varies according to trimming, but approx. 5¾ x 9¾ inches.
The paper varies from softly aged to quite white, with little or no foxing and excellent overall condition.
Please click on thumbnails for view of entire plate with any imperfections
Dedicated to the Most Illustrious Princess, Charlotte,
Queen of Great Britain, The Naturalist's Miscellany contains works of such beauty and originality that it is beloved by all who see it.
The prints are hand-colored engravings on strong white Whatman paper, with the occasional Whatman
watermark or date. The prints are in remarkable condition for a work that is 200 years old, with the colors
of a beauty and vividness unsurpassed to this day in the world of hand colored prints. Darvill's Rare Prints is pleased to offer a selection of prints from this most curiously whimsical and humorous
collection of prints.