1885 Wood Engraving Bearded Screech Owl Guatemala Mexico Bird Animal YLW1

This is an original 1885 monochrome in-text wood engraving of the Short Bearded Owl also known as the Bearded Screech Owl who is commonly found in Guatemala and Mexico.

CONDITION

This 126+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Monochrome
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 4 inches; 13 x 10 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 present a collection of unique wood engravings from 1885. The collection showcases rare and semi-common animals from around the world in their natural habitats. Each animal is beautifully rendered and intriguing while few leave the viewer perplexed.

Keywords specific to this image: Lake, Shore, Landscape

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