Description: Note: I have added scans of Title Page and Frontispage but actual title page and frontispage are not included in the listing. Approx. 4 3/8" x 6 5/8". See other of these original 1835 Beetles plates that I have listed, includes the original protective tissue cover. Lizars (1788–1859)Lizars was born at Edinburgh in 1788. He was an artist and engraver, the son of Daniel Lizars, and brother of the surgeon John Lizars.His sister Jean (Jane) Home married Sir William Jardine.His father was a publisher and an engraver and Lizars was apprenticed to his father. He furthered his studies at the Trustees’ Academy, Edinburgh. Lizars took over his fathers business on his death. Lizars met J. J. Audubon in Edinburgh in October 1826 and agreed to publish Audubo Lizars perfected a method of etching which performed the functions of wood-engraving, for illustration of books. He died in Edinburgh on 30 March 1859, leaving a widow and family. Lizars took an active part in the foundation of the Royal Scottish Academy.
Price: 15 USD
Location: Independence, Missouri
End Time: 2024-11-28T16:10:01.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: W.H. Lizars
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1835
Theme: Beetles
Features: Hand Tinted
Material: Paper
Production Technique: Steel Engraving
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Beetle, Birds, Waterfowl
