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LOT 61930:

Gould - Gardener Bower-Bird (Amblyornis Inornata)

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Auction took place on Apr 27, 2024 at Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
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Gould - Gardener Bower-Bird (Amblyornis Inornata)
This remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed John Gould’s The Birds of New Guinea and the Adjacent Papuan Islands. The work was published in London between 1875-1888.

The Birds of New Guinea was Gould's last great work. Only 250 sets were published making it one of his most rare works. Richard Bowdler Sharpe completed the work after Gould's death.

John Gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. Gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. Gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates.


Paper Size ~ 15" by 22"

The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Some of the plates from Gould's works may exhibit some faint foxing or offset. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
~ 15" by 22"

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