Antique Bird Print of a Mallard 'Anas Platyrhyncha'

Antique bird print titled 'Anas Platyrhyncha'. Original print of a mallard or wild duck. This print originates from: 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wright, published in 1917-1929, printed by A. Bortzells, Stockholm. (The first edition appeared between 1828 and 1837). The lithography on these plates is exquisite and very difficult to distinguish from hand-painting.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Blank verso. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1917

Overall size: 27 x 38 cm.