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Scittrope Scythrops - novaehollandiae and Paradise Riflebird  Ptiloris paradiseus– engraving by Prêtre
  • Scittrope Scythrops - novaehollandiae and Paradise Riflebird  Ptiloris paradiseus– engraving by Prêtre

Scittrope and Paradise Riflebird (*Scythrops novaehollandiae*) - (*Ptiloris paradiseus*) Original Antique Print (c.1835)

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Two exotic birds from Australia, depicted with vivid hand-coloring. 

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Exquisite antique engraving featuring:

  • Scittrope (*Scythrops novaehollandiae*), a large channel-billed cuckoo from New Holland (Australia).
  • Paradise Riflebird (*Ptiloris paradiseus*), known for its iridescent plumage and elegant tail.

This original hand-colored engraving by Prêtre (c.1835) showcases the fine detail and vibrant hues typical of early 19th-century zoological illustration.

Discover the story behind these rare prints: “Not Just Another Print” — a tribute to the noble origins and hidden artistry of the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali

Details

  • Origin: France, circa 1835
  • Illustrator: Pierre-Antoine Prêtre
  • Technique: Original hand-colored copper engraving
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Dimensions: circa 22 × 15 cm

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