Collection of Nine Antique British Bird Egg Prints, Pale Blue, Rare, Attributed to Rev. F. O. Morris

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A collection of nine Victorian natural history bookplates depicting the beautifully varied eggs of British birds, attributed to the Rev. … Read more A collection of nine Victorian natural history bookplates depicting the beautifully varied eggs of British birds, attributed to the Rev. Francis Orpen Morris’s A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. All light blue.

Finely rendered, mottling, and delicate shading distinguish each illustration. Pale gray backgrounds, cream paper margins, and Roman numeral plate numbers give the collection a quiet, cohesive appearance. The restrained palette makes these prints particularly appealing for a library, study, or thoughtfully arranged gallery wall. Backs vary/may differ.

Most of the original accompanying text pages are present, although not all are included. These pages provide additional natural history context and complement the illustrations.

Offered together as a collection of nine unframed prints with the surviving text pages.

Quantity: Nine individual prints, sold together.
Dimensions: Each print measures 6.5 inches wide × 9.5 inches high.
Attribution: Rev. Francis Orpen Morris, A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds.
Period: 19th century; exact edition and publication date unconfirmed.
Medium: Believed to be colored wood engravings, with probable hand coloring.
Subject: British bird eggs.
Accompanying text: Most original text pages are present; some are missing.
Presentation: Loose, unframed bookplates and accompanying text pages.
Condition: Age-related paper toning and edge wear, with creasing and tears visible on some sheets. Please review photographs for individual condition.
Price noted on document: $219
Size: 6.5 × 9.5 inches each


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All framed pieces are professionally matted with equal-width matting on all four sides, and the artwork is centered within the mat opening. Variations in photography, lighting, and display formatting may make the proportions appear different than they are in person.

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