John William Hill - Turnstone and Oyster Catcher – Plate 80
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Specimen: Turnstone and Oyster Catcher; Scientific name not stated; original nineteenth‑century hand‑coloured lithograph (Plate 80) by J. W. Hill, printed at Lith. of Endicott, New York, 1844, from Zoology of New‑York – Part II: Birds; dimensions 25 × 15 cm; good overall condition with minor aging and foxing, margins intact, white reverse side.
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Description from the seller
Original 19th-century lithograph, hand-colored, depicting two wading birds (Plate 80), illustrated by J.W. Hill and printed at “Lith. of Endicott, New York”.
The plate is attributed to the famous American natural history work Zoology of New-York – Part II: Birds by James E. De Kay, published in 1844.
The original inscriptions are present:
* Plate 80
* Fig. 182
* Fig. 183
* J.W. Hill
* Lith. of Endicott, New York
This is an original lithograph from the period, not a modern reprint, ideal for collectors of antique prints, natural history and ornithology.
Conditions
The lithograph is in good condition for its age.
It shows:
* light signs of aging;
* slight paper yellowing;
* some small foxing spots and light oxidation stains, visible especially in white areas and along some edges;
* complete margins;
* white reverse, with normal signs of aging, free of text or visible restorations.
The image is well preserved, with colors still pleasing and details crisp.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
The print will be carefully packed to ensure safe shipping. Any duties and import taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.
Original 19th-century lithograph, hand-colored, depicting two wading birds (Plate 80), illustrated by J.W. Hill and printed at “Lith. of Endicott, New York”.
The plate is attributed to the famous American natural history work Zoology of New-York – Part II: Birds by James E. De Kay, published in 1844.
The original inscriptions are present:
* Plate 80
* Fig. 182
* Fig. 183
* J.W. Hill
* Lith. of Endicott, New York
This is an original lithograph from the period, not a modern reprint, ideal for collectors of antique prints, natural history and ornithology.
Conditions
The lithograph is in good condition for its age.
It shows:
* light signs of aging;
* slight paper yellowing;
* some small foxing spots and light oxidation stains, visible especially in white areas and along some edges;
* complete margins;
* white reverse, with normal signs of aging, free of text or visible restorations.
The image is well preserved, with colors still pleasing and details crisp.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
The print will be carefully packed to ensure safe shipping. Any duties and import taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.
Details
Artist
John William Hill
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Turnstone and Oyster Catcher – Plate 80
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Plate signed
Country of origin
United States
Year
1844
Condition
Fair condition
Height
25 cm
Width
15 cm
Depiction/theme
Animals
Period
19th century
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