Spotted Sandpiper Leach's Petrel Illustrations are by Fougasse

Illustrations are by Fougasse

against luminous and expressive backdrops

Due to its age the hinge is weak and there is part of spine missing but otherwise is beautifully bound with gilt to both the boards and edges

A very good copy in the original dust jacket

adding period character without compromising the book’s presentation

Spotted Sandpiper Leach's Petrel Illustrations are by FougasseArtist: Alexander Francis Lydon Engraver: Benjamin Fawcett Date: 1870 Style: Hand Coloured Prints Paper Size: Approximately 26cm x 17cm 10 x 6. 5 inches Description: The illustrations were designed by Alexander Francis Lydon and produced by the noted printer and engraver Benjamin Fawcett at his workshop in Driffield, Yorkshire. Fawcetts plates were created using multiple engraved wood blocks, with separate colours printed in succession before being