Vintage Print GREAT SPOTTED WOODPECKER Colour Book Plate RA VOWLES Art Birds

Great Spotted Woodpeckers : Male and Female. Detailed image, vivid colours.  From the original drawing by R.A. Vowles.  Reverse side is blank.  This is an original colour plate (not a photo copy) removed from an old damaged copy of The Wonder Book Of Nature For Boys and Girls, Ninth Edition series. Nature In All Its Phases Birds, Beasts, Flowers and The Universe. Ward, Lock & Co., Limited. Publication year unknown.   Full page colour print.  Picture depicts 2 birds, one pecking at the tree and the other nestled in a hole in the tree with his head poking out.   Measures about 9 5/8" by 7 1/4". Great condition, minor toning of paper and the usual little imperfections in paper commonly found in this type of antique printed paper. Trimming, matting and framing is up to the buyer.  A nice addition to any animal or nature collection and great wall decor for any room in your home, office or cottage. Please note that this is an estate sale find, used, has been in storage, cannot guarantee that it has never been exposed to pets or smoke.  We re-use shipping materials to reduce waste. BA