GOULD, John and Elizabeth GOULD

Amytis textilis [Textile Wren]

[London], Printed by C. Hullmandel [for John Gould, 1848].

An original hand-coloured lithograph, matted, framed and glazed (visible image size 480 × 325 mm; external dimensions 730 × 570 mm).

Acid tanning to the edges of the mat board; small and faint traces of foxing; in excellent condition with the accompanying leaf of letterpress.

Plate 28 from Volume III of John Gould's 'Birds of Australia' (1840-1848). This species is now known as the Western Grasswren [Amytornis textilis].

Item #132956

Price (AUD): $300.00
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