Paradisea Papuana. Lesser Bird of Paradise
Gould, John
From Antique Print & Map Room, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 1 August 2017
From Antique Print & Map Room, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 1 August 2017
About this Item
Magnificent lithograph from John Gould's final work, The birds of New Guinea and the adjacent Papuan Islands, including many new species recently discovered in Australia. It was always Gould's intention that the Birds of New Guinea., was to be a continuation of his great work on the Birds of Australia, as he saw that the ornithology of Australia and New Guinea were linked, as well as the fact that many more new Australian species had been recently discovered after its his completion in 1869. Modern common name : Lesser Bird of Paradise Modern binomial name : Paradisaea Minor First described: Shaw 1809 Image Size: 305mm x 395mm (12" x 15.5"). Paper Size: 380mm x 530mm (15" x 20.8"). Condition: In good condition. Technique: Lithograph with original hand colouring. Seller Inventory # BNG GOUL 0710
Bibliographic Details
Title: Paradisea Papuana. Lesser Bird of Paradise
Publication Date: 1888
Binding: No Binding
Condition: Very Good
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