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John LathamGiant Petrel, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham1781
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Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements. Plate number top left. Laid paper.
John Latham was the leading English ornithologist of his day.
138mm by 180mm (platemark)
180mm by 240mm (sheet)
- Creator:John Latham (1740 - 1837, British)
- Creation Year:1781
- Dimensions:Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)
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- Condition:Library purple ink stamp on reverse. Stamp shows through slightly, but not when against a dark background. Red edge to paper. Paper has a watermark which shows through slightly. Some very faint toning in the image. Tiny spot in lower margin.
- Gallery Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1244214378662
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