Rare lithograph of the best and largest colonial image of the Eastern ground parrot by John Gould, from his epic series, The Birds of Australia and Adjacent Islands, published for the author, printed by Richard and John E. Taylor, London. In his introduction to The Birds of Australia, Gould stated the reasons for endeavouring the mammoth task of documenting the ornithology of Australia; "I was naturally desirous of turning my attention to the Ornithology of some other region; and a variety of opportune and concurring circumstances induced me to select that of Australia, the birds of which, although invested with the highest degree of interest, had been almost entirely neglected In the absence, then, of any general work on the Birds of Australia, the field was comparatively a new one, and of no ordinary degree of interest, from the circumstance of its being one of the finest possessions of the British Crown, and from its natural productions being as remarkable for the anomalous nature of their forms, as for their beauty, and the singularity of their habits." Common name: Eastern ground parrot Binomial name: Pezoporus wallicus First described: Kerr 1792 Distribution: QLD, NSW, VIC Reference: RDCPOB Pg 260 Paper Size: 550mm x 380mm (21.6" x 15"). Condition: In good condition. Technique: Lithograph with original hand colouring and gum arabic highlights. Seller Inventory # GOULDAA 387

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Pezoporus formosus. Ground Parrakeet.

Publication Date: 1848

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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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