Gould common name : Six-Plumed Bird of Paradise Gould binomial name : Parotia Sexpennis Modern common name : Western Parotia Modern binomial name: Parotia Sefilata Described : Pennant 1781 The Western Parotia is found only in the mountain forests of Vogelkop and the Wandammen Peninsula of Western New Guinea. It has one of the most spectacular courtship displays of the Birds of Paradise. During courtship, the male performs a ballerina-like dance with its elongated black plumes spread around skirt-like, right below the iridescence breast shield. During the spectacular dance, he shakes his head and neck rapidly to show the brilliance of his inverted silver triangle-shaped head adornment to attending females. Sold with the original letterpress description as issued. Image Size: 440mm x 320mm (17.3" x 12.6"). Condition: Repaired tear left hand side just showing from mount edge. Technique: Lithograph with original handcolouring. Seller Inventory # BNG GOUL 0706

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Title: Parotia Sexpennis

Publication Date: 1888

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

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Antique Print and Map Room is the largest specialist dealer of rare antique maps and prints in Australia. Established in 1979, our gallery is located in Ultimo, near Sydney's city centre (5 minute walk from the Powerhouse Museum). Our extensive stock is available for purchase online or in our gallery. Our collection includes items from almost every geographical area and spans historical periods from the 15th to the 20th centuries. We have a particular focus on maps and prints charting the early discoveries and cultural exchanges of the East Indies, Pacific and Australia. This includes one of the largest and compelling collections of natural history in Australia. We stock only the highest quality material and guarantee the items are described as in the condition reports on our website. Since our founding, we have become a trusted source of prized historical material for collectors and prestigious national and international institutions and several important private collections. We are members of the following professional associations: AAADA, ANZAAB, ILAB, CINOA.

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