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C1855
Wilson’s Petrel
Artist:
Benjamin Fawcett (1808 - 1893)
Superb colour engraving of Wilson’s storm petrel (Oceanites oceanicus), also known as Wilson’s petrel. First described: by Kuhl in 1820. Distribution: Australia wide.
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Full Title:
Wilson’s Petrel
Date:
C1855
Artist:
Benjamin Fawcett (1808 - 1893)
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
180mm
x 118mm
Paper Size:
249mm
x 153mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1855
Description:
Superb colour engraving of Wilson’s storm petrel (Oceanites oceanicus), also known as Wilson’s petrel.
First described: by Kuhl in 1820.
Distribution: Australia wide.
Biography:
Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893)
Fawcett was one of the best English nineteenth century woodblock colour printers and engravers. Fawcett was apprenticed at age 14 for seven years to William Forth, a Bridlington bookseller and printer. In 1831 he started his own business in Middle Street, Driffield, as music seller, bookbinder and printer, bookseller and stationer.
