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John Latham
Giant Petrel, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

1781

$95
£71.11
€82.16
CA$131.73
A$147.56
CHF 76.71
MX$1,822.05
NOK 977.27
SEK 923.86
DKK 613.15
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About the Item

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)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • 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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