1902 Antique Print; Poultry : Speckled Sussex after J.W. Ludlow

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) attractive antique print "Speckled Sussex.". The speckled is thought to be the oldest variety of Sussex hen. Over the Victorian period, much modification was done to the appearance of the breed until it was decided that the hen was 'perfect'. The Poultry Club of Great Britain denotes them as a heavy, soft feather breed. DATE PRINTED: 1911. These prints first appeared in 1902 in The New Book of Poultry by Lewis Wright, published by Cassell and have since become very collectible because of their rich color and loving detail.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18 x 23 cm (7 x 9 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by J.W. Ludlow. J.W. Ludlow was an ornithological artist who specialized in domestic birds. He illustrated several books published by Cassell and others between 1867 and 1886 on poultry and pigeons. Without doubt, he was one of the finest poultry illustrators of the late 1800s. PROVENANCE: Published in 'Wright's Book of Poultry', by S.H. Lewer. Published by The Waverley Book Company, 1911. These illustrations are after paintings by the ornithological artist J. W. Ludlow who specialized in birds. Each bird is sensitively portrayed in a natural farm or henhouse setting, imbued with its own personality and temperament that seems to correspond to its appearance.TYPE: Antique colour lithograph printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side which is blank. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 14.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-09-01T19:33:05.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.81 GBP