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Noble Parrot Macaw JPT8 $35
Each print measures approximately 4 1/8 inches by 6 1/2 inches.

We at Panteek are pleased to offer the complete set of Jardine Parrots. The Naturalist's Library was the first successful attempt to make natural history accessible to the general public.  The noted Scottish ornithologist Sir William Jardine set out to describe and illustrate all animals, birds and insects through this series. For the volume of parrots, the sixth volume of the series, Jardine turned to illustrator Edward Lear. Lear's earlier book of parrot illustrations had been well received and compared favorably to Audubon.

Engraver William H. Lizars wanted to make the plates as showy as possible to attract attention, and created the engraving plates in steel - not the traditional copper - to create a very fine line on the small area (each page measures approximately 4 1/8" by 6 1/2").  Each animal was then hand-colored before publication. The volume of parrots was the sixth in his landmark series.

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