1882 Wood Engraving Art Loom Brunnich Guillemot Bird Animal Thick Billed XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving of a portrait of a Thick-billed Murre or Brünnich's Guillemot (Uria lomvia) at a breeding colony on a cliff in the Arctic Sea polar region.

CONDITION

This 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Light water stain - center right. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches; 6 x 9 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Wildlife, Auk, Uria Lomvia, Alcidae, Zoology, Portrait, Arctic Ocean, Sea, Cliff, Nest, Precipice, Rock, Coast, Shore, Polar Region, Species, Breeding, Colony, Flock

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