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Most images are sourced from copper or steel plate engraving, aquatint or wood-block originals. Lithographs and stone engravings are generally avoided due to their very obvious graininess. However, in exceptional cases where lithographs have been restored - John Gould's prints for example - the image has been treated so as to reduce, as far as possible, the grainy effect that can be rather objectionable to modern eyes. Unless otherwise requested, all large scale images are printed on high quality, heavyweight, high resolution white matte paper. This retains the maximum possible detail while preserving the form of the original print.  Very finely detailed and small prints are normally printed on satin finish media to render the finest details possible. If you prefer an alternative finish, please let us know.  Most commonly available fine art papers are also immediately available. High quality, ultra-violet light resistant inks are used on all prints to give a display permanence rating of at least 100 years. If you try framing a print yourself and you ruin it in the process, or it otherwise gets damaged, we are happy to replace it at a 50% discount to the original price plus delivery at cost upon receipt of a piece at least 8 x 8 inches cut from the centre of the ruined print. This offer is valid for six months from the date of despatch. Claims made after six months will be treated sympathetically but our decision will be final.

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