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John Latham
Gold-breasted Trumpeter, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

1781

$95
£71.79
€82.90
CA$132.75
A$147.30
CHF 77.16
MX$1,806.24
NOK 981.40
SEK 926.40
DKK 618.22
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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 with watermark. John Latham was the leading English ornithologist of his day. 175mm by 128mm (platemark) 240mm by 180mm (sheet)
  • Creator:
    John Latham (1740 - 1837, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1781
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Library purple ink stamp on reverse. Stamp shows through ever so slightly at the top of the sheet, but not when against a dark background. Red edge to paper. A couple of tiny marks. Some very faint off-setting.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1244214373132

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