{"product_id":"swallow-tailed-kite-a-history-of-british-birds","title":"Swallow-Tailed Kite, Eagle- A History of British Birds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA History of British Birds\u003c\/em\u003e by Francis Orpen Morris is a highly popular Victorian ornithological guide, originally issued in monthly parts between 1850 and 1857. These parts were later collected and bound to form a six-volume set, that was reprinted several times in the 1860s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print comes from an 1866 edition and was produced using the same hand-coloured wood-engraving process employed in the original issues. The illustrations were printed from finely engraved wood blocks—many drawn by artists working under Morris’s supervision—and then coloured by hand, resulting in subtle variations between individual examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) was a Church of England clergyman, ornithologist, and prolific author whose illustrated natural history books played an important role in popularising the study of birds among Victorian readers. His works are noted for combining scientific observation with accessible writing and richly coloured imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0\" x 7.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44222333583475,"sku":"AP6625-4-12","price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/AP6625-4-12.jpg?v=1768082172","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/swallow-tailed-kite-a-history-of-british-birds","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}