Antique Bird Print of the Whydahbird and other Birds

Plate VI: 30. 'De staalvink, zwarte musch of combassou - Vidua nitens (Ultramarine finch or Glossy finch.); 31a+b. De Zwartbonte of Dominikaner Wida -Vidua principalis (Dominican widow-bird, wida-bird, Variegated Bunting, Long-tailed Bunting.); 32. Paradijs Weduwe -Vidua paradisea (Paradise Whydahbird.)

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: 24.8 x 34 cm.