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Female Superb Warbler. Australian Fairy Wren antique print c1789.

Female Superb Warbler. Australian Fairy Wren antique print c1789.

by Mazell, Peter

Female Superb Warbler, Male Superb Warbler (individual items, listed and priced separately)

This is a delightful original copperplate engraving by Peter Mazell for The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay; with an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson & Norfolk Island printed London circa 1789 by John Stockdale.

Arthur Phillip came to Australia as captain of the convict ship, HMS Sirius. The first Governor of the British penal colony at Port Jackson in Sydney, Arthur Phillip was appointed Captain General and Commander in Chief over the Territory of New South Wales.

In fine condition, the page measures 300 x 225 mm (11 3/4 x 9 inches). To plate-mark is 265 x 190mm (10 3/8 x 7 1/2 inches).

Stock Number: apGPfsw.WrenfPrice: $220.00

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