1844 DeKay hand colored engraving of Ducks. 1 of only 300 published examples. 6 x 8.75 (8.5 x 11.125 sheet) The Ruddy Duck and Buffle-headed Duck are rendered in exquisite realism. Plate 118 of DeKay’s Birds are shown as they appear in nature. Accompanying close-up images highlight the skillful hand-coloring used to capture the natural appearance of each. The Zoology of New York or The New York Fauna was a five-volume set published 1842-44. It faithfully recorded beautiful and original illustrations of plants, animals, fish, birds, reptiles mollusks and crustaceans. Of the entire print run, only 300 special sets were set aside to have the plates hand-rendered.

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Two incidental small, light marks and some minor ghosting. Very good plus.