Lot 296: Pair of George Edwards (British 1694-1773) Ornithology Engravings

Pair of George Edwards (British 1694-1773) Ornithology Engravings
“Fork-tailed Indian Butcher Bird” Lanius cauda foreipata
“Red Legged Partridge from Barbary”
Hand Colored copperplate engraving
from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds, published 1743-1751
9 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ sight size

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Estimate: $150- $250

Auction Date: July 19, 2025

Realized Price: $122