Lilian Marguerite Medland, Three British Raptors: Buzzards and Adult Goshawk, 1908, Photogravure, Set of 3

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Correct — plate cxxxiv is an adult goshawk. Here is the corrected listing: title: three british raptors: buzzards and adult … Read more Correct — plate cxxxiv is an adult goshawk. Here is the corrected listing: title: three british raptors: buzzards and adult goshawk, 1908 : a striking set of three original ornithological plates from the birds of the british islands by charles stonham, published in london by e. Grant richards in 1908. The illustrations were made by lilian marguerite medland, a noted british bird artist and natural history illustrator. This set presents three british birds of prey in beautifully detailed monochrome: plate cxxx: common buzzard plate cxxxi: rough-legged buzzard plate cxxxiv: adult goshawk. The plates show the birds perched among branches and pine foliage, rendered with fine tonal detail and a soft naturalistic background. The monochrome treatment gives the set a refined, understated quality, ideal for a library, study, country house interior, gallery wall or collector’s cabinet of natural history works. Maker: lilian marguerite medland, illustrator charles stonham, author technique: original monochrome photogravure / gravure print on paper publication: the birds of the british islands publisher: e. Grant richards, london date: 1908 origin: united kingdom period: early 20th century / edwardian condition: good antique condition. Light age toning, minor spotting, faint handling marks and small edge wear, consistent with age. The images remain attractive and well-preserved. Sold unframed. Keywords: british raptors, bird of prey prints, common buzzard, rough-legged buzzard, adult goshawk, goshawk print, buzzard print, lilian medland, charles stonham, british ornithology, antique bird prints, natural history, photogravure, edwardian bird art, country house decor. See less