1893 Print J. Smit American Black Vulture Coragyps Atratus South America XGXB4

This is an original 1893 black and white halftone print of "Black Vulture." This late nineteenth century image depicts a Black Vulture, also known as the American Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus), a member of the New World vulture family native to the areas extending from the southeastern United States to Central Chile and Uruguay in South America. A scavenger, the Black Vulture feeds on carrion, eggs and newborn animals. The Black Vulture appears in the codices of the Mayans.

CONDITION

This 118+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 5 x 5 inches; 13 x 13 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection of rare, limited edition 1893 halftones of the locals and wildlife of the Patagonia area of South America. Originally illustrated by J. Smit and Alfred Hartley, the images largely depict the native species of Argentina and Chile, documenting both wildlife and botanical subjects, as well as the historic treatment and documentation of scientific subjects at a time of increasing exploration, adventure and curiosity, thirty-four years after the original publication of Charles DarwinÕs On the Origin of Species.

Keywords specific to this image: Beak, Bird

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