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Lot 5078:
Rare - Sparrow Hawk by P Mazell 1766
Peter Paillou
This rare hand coloured copperplate engraving is from The British Zoology by Thomas Pennant (1726-1798). Published by J. and J. March, London: 1761-1766.
Thomas Pennant’s renowned natural history book The British Zoology is mentioned in the writings of Charles Darwin. He was a Welsh naturalist and travel writer, achieving distinction in both fields.
As a zoologist, he participated in the Transactions of the British Royal Society, corresponding with leading scientists of his day such as Linnaeus.
Drawn and engraved by Peter Mazell after a painting by Peter Paillou.
Size: 14in x 20.5in (36cm x 52cm)
Condition: The print is in excellent condition – please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.
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