Prideaux John Selby (English, 1788-1867), Two Ornithological Prints

Each a hand-colored etching, mid 19th century, includes Plate LXVII Velvet Scoter and Plate XCV Lesser Black Backed Gull, the first bearing watermark of J. Watman to the upper left corner of the sheet, matted and unframed; the second matted and framed under glass.

Frame dimensions 26 1/4 x 31 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Wayne Morrison, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The first with toning and mat burn to the sheet; the second with toning, not examined outside the frame; the frame with separation.