Superb engraving of an adult Magnificent bird-of-Paradise. The most distinguishing characteristic, the two long, wire-like tail feathers that the male uses in the courtship display grow between three and six years after hatching. Males cannot display to find a mate until these feathers grow. Modern common name Magificent bird-of-paradise Modern binomial name Cicinnurus magnificus Distribution Found on the island of New Guinea as well as the nearby islands groups of the Aru Islands, D'Entrecasteaux Islands and West Papua Islands. First described Pennant 1781 From Fran�ois Levaillant, Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et des Rolliers, suivie de clees des toucans et des barbus. Image Size: 320mm x 470mm (12.6" x 18.5"). Condition: Minor faint spots, otherwise In good condition. Technique: Stipple engraving printed in colour and hand finished. Seller Inventory # HNDO 009 BI OS

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Title: Le Magnifique. No 9.

Publication Date: 1806

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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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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Shop 189, 392 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia

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