An Attractive Group of Four 19thC Hand-Coloured Engravings of Birds From “A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature ” c.1850 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles the walnut carcass and frame

the walnut carcass and frame with soft green and ivory velour sides and rear

Pages: 180+

almost floating in space

Fred Fowle was a classic fairground artist who decorated many of the leading showfolks’ tackle

noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and it’s large and imposing appearance belies its friendly nature

An Attractive Group of Four 19thC Hand-Coloured Engravings of Birds From “A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature ” c.1850 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles the walnut carcass and frameOrigin: English Period: Early Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1850 In Frames: 12 wide x 8. 75 high (each) The quartet of antique engraved prints with the well executed original hand colouring to each, being the original illustrations published in London by A. Fullarton & Co of London around 1850, in A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature" By Oliver Goldsmith, showing a wonderful and vibrant array of idiosyncratic birds. The finely coloured