Antique Bird Print of Pastor, Trupial and Hangnest

Plate XIV: 73. De Rose Spreeuw - Sturnus roseus (Rose-colored pastor.); 74. De Roodvleugel- of Epaulettenspreeuw - Sturnus phoeniceus (Red-shouldered starling.); 75. De Baltimore Troepiaal - Sturnus baltimorensis (Baltimore Oriole, Yellow Trupial, Baltimore Hangnest.); 76. De Goudgele Troepiaal - Sturnus cayanensis (Golden-winged Hangnest.); 77. De Gewone Troepiaal - Sturnus icterus (Common hang-nest.)

This scarse original old antique print / engraving originates from: 'Vogelwereld, Handboek voor liefhebbers van kamer- en parkvogels' (translated: Bird world, guide for those interested in domestic and park birds.) by A. Nuyens. This sougt after work was published in 1886 by J.B. Wolters in Groningen, The Netherlands and is quite rare nowadays. The work has 48 plates showing 300 birds.

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

Date: 1886

Overall size: 24.6 x 34.8 cm.