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Notornis Mantelli [Takahe] de GOULD, John (1804-1881) and H.C. RICHTER - 1869

de GOULD, John (1804-1881) and H.C. RICHTER

Notornis Mantelli [Takahe] de GOULD, John (1804-1881) and H.C. RICHTER - 1869

Notornis Mantelli [Takahe]

de GOULD, John (1804-1881) and H.C. RICHTER

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[London: by the Author, 1869. Hand-coloured lithograph by J. Gould and H.C.Richter, printed by Hullmandel & Walton in 'The Birds of Australia Supplement'. Sheet: 21 1/4 x 28 inches. Separation at center fold has been expertly repaired. A fine image from John Gould's major ornithological achievement 'The Birds of Australia'. This large addition Gould's 'Birds of Australia' appeared in the 1869 Supplement, which included birds of New Zealand. This flightless rail known as Notornis or Takahe on its native South Island was thought to be extinct. Its fossil remains had been studied and classified by Professor Owen, but a living specimen was found by Dr. Walter Mantell. The species continues to exist. John Gould, accompanied by his wife Elizabeth, left Britain for Australia in May 1838 for what was to be a two year exploration of the birds and animals of the region. The natural history of the continent had not been studied in any detail before Gould's arrival and the abundant and highly varied bird life was to prove an inspiration to him, and between 1840 and 1869 he published what is his undoubted masterpiece: "The Birds of Australia". Gould wrote of his time in Australia 'The interval spent from my native shores were some of the happiest days of my life... The results of my journey cannot, I think, but be attended with great advantage to science... Independently of a great new number of Birds I succeeded in procuring the nests and eggs of at least two thirds of the species inhabiting that interesting region'. Gould, Handbook of the Birds of Australia, vol. II; Cf. Fine Bird Books (1990), p.102; cf. Nissen IVB 370; cf. Sauer 9 & 18; cf. Zimmer p.255 & 259.

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Gould and Richter Little Egret Hand-Colored Plate

Gould and Richter Little Egret Hand-Colored Plate

de Richter, H.C., and John Gould

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Usado - Small chips and tear very edge and lower right corner of plate, slight crease from being folded that is barely noticeable, image
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London: Taylor and Francis for the author, 1862-1873. First edition.. Small chips and tear very edge and lower right corner of plate, slight crease from being folded that is barely noticeable, image is clean and bright; in fine condition.. Hand-colored lithographic plate, approximately 14.5 inches wide by 21 inches long. From: Gould, J., The Birds of Great Britain, First edition, 1862-1873, volume 4, plate number 23. Image is of a Little Egret, Herodias garzetta.
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Wolf, Gould, and Richter Greenland Falcon Hand-Colored Plate
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Wolf, Gould, and Richter Greenland Falcon Hand-Colored Plate

de Wolf, J., Richter, H.C., and John Gould

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Usado - Light wear corners of plate, light discoloration from previous framing to plate margins, framing tape on edges of plate, image i
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London: Taylor and Francis for the author, 1862-1873. First edition.. Light wear corners of plate, light discoloration from previous framing to plate margins, framing tape on edges of plate, image is clean and bright; in fine condition.. Hand-colored lithographic plate, approximately 14.5 inches wide by 21 inches long. From: Gould, J., The Birds of Great Britain, First edition, 1862-1873, volume 1, plate number 13. Image is of a Greenland Falcon, Falco candicans.
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Wolf, Gould, and Richter Golden Eagle Hand-Colored Plate
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Wolf, Gould, and Richter Golden Eagle Hand-Colored Plate

de Wolf, J., Richter, H.C., and John Gould

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Usado - Light wear to very edge of plate, image is clean and bright; in fine condition.
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London: Taylor and Francis for the author, 1862-1873. First edition.. Light wear to very edge of plate, image is clean and bright; in fine condition.. Hand-colored lithographic plate, approximately 14.5 inches wide by 21 inches long. From: Gould, J., The Birds of Great Britain, First edition, 1862-1873, volume 1, plate number 2. Image is of a Golden Eagle, Aquila chrysaetos.
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Gould and Richter Cayenne Fairy Hummingbird Hand-Colored Plate
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Gould and Richter Cayenne Fairy Hummingbird Hand-Colored Plate

de Richter, H.C., and John Gould

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Usado - Light tanning to very edge of plate, image is clean and bright; in fine condition.
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London: Taylor and Francis for the author, 1849-1887. First edition.. Light tanning to very edge of plate, image is clean and bright; in fine condition.. Hand-colored lithographic plate, approximately 14.5 inches wide by 21 inches long. From: Gould, J., and Bowdler Sharpe, R., A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-Birds, First edition, 1849-1887, plate number 213. Image is of Cayenne Fairy, Heliothrix auritus. The plate is accompanied by one page of text describing the Cayenne Fairy.
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