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Lot 5121:
Downy Woodpecker by Edwin Sheppard 1882
This beautifully illustrated chromolithograph print is from the first edition of Nests and Eggs of Birds of The United States by Thomas Gentry, published by JA Wagenseller, Philadelphia 1882.
Gentry was a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, and authored several other books, including Life Histories of Birds of Eastern Pennsylvania and The House Sparrow.
The artist of these plates, Edwin Sheppard was acknowledged as the best ornithological artist in America.
The print measures approximately 9.25in x 12in (22cm x 29cm).
Condition: The print is water stained – please inspect the image carefully as it is very accurate.
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