Homing Pigeons 1881 TRAINING RACING MARKING MESSAGES BIRD COOP

This is a matted, antique engraving, from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, published in New York in 1881. TITLE: THE METHOD OF TRAINING AND RACING HOMING PIGEONS SENDING A MESSAGE MARKING AN ENEMY OF THE HOMER KILLED BY THE WIRES INTERIOR OF COOP ELECTRIC PLATFORM RELEASING PIGEONS FOR THE HOMEWARD FLIGHT ARTIST: NOT IDENTIFIED Condition: EXCELLENT -   Clear, clean,and bright; no tears or folds, and very good margins, perfect for framing. A really beautiful image. Nice dark lines and definition. (Note: Light foxing. Very minor Still excellent. See pictures,) This engraving is over 140 years old and guaranteed to be original. It is an authentic old print from the aforementioned publication, and NOT A REPRODUCTION. The visible part of the print, including the white border (if any) is about 10" x 15". Matted the print measures 16" x 20". This is a standard size matte that will fit into a standard size frame. A LL OF OUR MATTED PRINTS ARE WRAPPED IN A CLEAR CELLOPHANE ENVELOPE THAT PROTECTS THE PRINT DURING SHIPPING AND IS PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING. ABOUT THE MATS All of our prints are bevel matted in a very high quality, and simple off-white/ivory matting. The backing, WHICH IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE PRINT, also meets the same high quality standard. We take pride in what we sell?look at our feedback. All mats are acid-free and the small piece of tape used to attach the print to the top of the mat is artists tape. This print is truly ready to be framed and preserved. Some Comments about Our Mats Always a wonderful transaction. Will buy again. Awesome Prints & Mats!!!!! Beautiful Print. Awesome Mat! Fab pkg. Rapid ship. Bought 4 MORE! A++++ As always, a very fine print & mat, well-packed & promptly shipped: A+ This print is better than I imagined, the mat is fabulous, everything is perfect THANK YOU! JUST AS DESCRIBED. GREAT MATTING! A+A+A+ Great vendor. Nicely packaged and matted. Highly recommend this vendor. Great matted print, excellent transaction in every way, A+++ - thank you! Thanks.... great item and nicely matted and shipped!!! Beautiful print and matte, great shape, great packaging, quick service. Beautifully matted, just as described. A+ seller! Great print artfully matted. Prompt service. Thanks. Great service-prompt delivery-beautifully matted-perfection! Will buy from again

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