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Artist: John Latham
Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK
Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK

John LathamSet of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK, 1821-1828

$600

Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK

By John Latham

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: John Latham (English, 1740-1837) Title: "New-Zealand Plover", "Nilid Grosbeak", "Black-throated Bunting", and "Variegated Chatterer" Portfolio: A General History of Birds Year: 1821-1828 (second edition) Medium: Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Engravings on wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Jacob & Johnson, Winchester, UK Publisher: John Latham, Winchester, UK Sheet size (each): approx. 11.13" x 8.75" Image size (each): approx. 4.75" x 4.5" Reference: Brunet III, 872; Lowndes II, page 1314; Fine Bird Books page 87; Nissen IVB 532; Zimmer page 376 Condition: "New-Zealand Plover" has some light offsetting and a few faint areas of discoloration at top in margin. "Nilid Grosbeak" has some faint areas of discoloration. They are all otherwise in excellent condition with strong colors Rare Notes: Provenance: acquired from Christie's, New York, NY, December 19, 1990. Comes from Latham's famous eleven volume portfolio "A General History of Birds" (1821-1828) (second edition), which consists of 193 hand-colored prints, made from engraved plates. "New-Zealand Plover" has an unidentified "1823" watermark lower right. Biography: John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds...

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1820s Victorian John Latham Art

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Cream-coloured Plover, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Cream-coloured Plover, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamCream-coloured Plover, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Cream-coloured Plover, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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

John LathamGold-breasted Trumpeter, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

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

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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Harlequin Humming-Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Harlequin Humming-Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamHarlequin Humming-Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Harlequin Humming-Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Spectacle Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Spectacle Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamSpectacle Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Spectacle Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Chinese Diver, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Chinese Diver, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamChinese Diver, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Chinese Diver, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Chinese Jacana, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Chinese Jacana, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamChinese Jacana, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Chinese Jacana, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Red-billed Promerops, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Red-billed Promerops, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamRed-billed Promerops, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Red-billed Promerops, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK
Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK

John LathamSet of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK, 1821-1828

$600

Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK

By John Latham

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: John Latham (English, 1740-1837) Title: "Parrot-billed Grosbeaks", "White backed Coly", "Banksian Cockatoo", and "Variegated Tanager" Portfolio: A General History of Birds Year: 1821-1828 (second edition) Medium: Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Engravings on watermarked wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Jacob & Johnson, Winchester, UK Publisher: John Latham, Winchester, UK Sheet size (each): approx. 11.25" x 8.88" Image size (each): approx. 5.75" x 4.75" Reference: Brunet III, 872; Lowndes II, page 1314; Fine Bird Books page 87; Nissen IVB 532; Zimmer page 376 Condition: "Parrot-billed Grosbeaks" and "White backed Coly" have light offsetting to their sheets. "Banksian Cockatoo" and "Variegated Tanager" have moderate offsetting to their sheets. The "Variegated Tanager" also has a few light spots of discoloration at top in margins. They are all otherwise in good condition with strong colors Rare Notes: Provenance: acquired from Christie's, New York, NY, December 19, 1990. Comes from Latham's famous eleven volume portfolio "A General History of Birds" (1821-1828) (second edition), which consists of 193 hand-colored prints, made from engraved plates. "Parrot-billed Grosbeaks" and "Variegated Tanager" have an unidentified "1821" watermark lower right and upper right respectively. "Banksian Cockatoo" as a partially visible "1820?" watermark lower right. Biography: John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds...

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1820s Victorian John Latham Art

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Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

Red-tailed Tropic Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Red-tailed Tropic Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamRed-tailed Tropic Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Red-tailed Tropic Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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Engraving

Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamPink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Crested Pheasant, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Crested Pheasant, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamCrested Pheasant, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Crested Pheasant, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Spur-winged Goose, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Spur-winged Goose, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamSpur-winged Goose, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Spur-winged Goose, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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

John LathamGiant Petrel, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Giant Petrel, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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The Yacou, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
The Yacou, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamThe Yacou, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

The Yacou, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Hackled Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Hackled Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamHackled Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Hackled Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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Red-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Red-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamRed-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Red-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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Impeyan Pheasant, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Impeyan Pheasant, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamImpeyan Pheasant, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Impeyan Pheasant, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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White-eared Bustard, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
White-eared Bustard, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamWhite-eared Bustard, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

White-eared Bustard, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Crested Coot, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Crested Coot, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamCrested Coot, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Crested Coot, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Marbled Guillemot, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Marbled Guillemot, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamMarbled Guillemot, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Marbled Guillemot, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Artic Gull, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Artic Gull, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamArtic Gull, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Artic Gull, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Black faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Black faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamBlack faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Black faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Green Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Green Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamGreen Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Green Partridge, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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Hooded Merganser, 18th century bird duck engraving by John Latham
Hooded Merganser, 18th century bird duck engraving by John Latham

John LathamHooded Merganser, 18th century bird duck engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Hooded Merganser, 18th century bird duck engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Capital Tanager, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Capital Tanager, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamCapital Tanager, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Capital Tanager, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Malabar Shrike, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Malabar Shrike, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamMalabar Shrike, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

$95

Malabar Shrike, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 or...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK
Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK

John LathamSet of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK, 1821-1828

$600

Set of Four Hand-Colored Ornithological Engravings by John Latham /// Bird UK

By John Latham

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: John Latham (English, 1740-1837) Title: "Kamtschatkan Thrush", "Spotted-sided Grosbeak", "Crimson-bellied Flycatcher", and "Black-headed Grosbeak" Portfolio: A General History of Birds Year: 1821-1828 (second edition) Medium: Set of Four Original Hand-Colored Engravings on watermarked wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Jacob & Johnson, Winchester, UK Publisher: John Latham, Winchester, UK Sheet size (each): approx. 11.25" x 8.88" Image size (each): approx. 4.5" x 4.5" Reference: Brunet III, 872; Lowndes II, page 1314; Fine Bird Books page 87; Nissen IVB 532; Zimmer page 376 Condition: "Kamtschatkan Thrush", "Crimson-bellied Flycatcher", and "Black-headed Grosbeak" have some light offsetting to their sheets. "Spotted-sided Grosbeak" has some minor foxmarks and some light discoloration upper left in margin. They are all otherwise in very good condition with strong colors Rare Notes: Provenance: acquired from Christie's, New York, NY, December 19, 1990. Comes from Latham's famous eleven volume portfolio "A General History of Birds" (1821-1828) (second edition), which consists of 193 hand-colored prints, made from engraved plates. "Kamtschatkan Thrush" and "Crimson-bellied Flycatcher" have an unidentified "1821" watermark lower right and upper right respectively. "Spotted-sided Grosbeak" has a "1820" watermark lower right. Biography: John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds...

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1820s Victorian John Latham Art

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Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio

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By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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Engraving

Siberian eared Owl and Acadian Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
Siberian eared Owl and Acadian Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

John LathamSiberian eared Owl and Acadian Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham, 1781

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Siberian eared Owl and Acadian Owl, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham

By John Latham

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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 lea...

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Late 18th Century Naturalistic John Latham Art

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Engraving

General History of Birds
General History of Birds

John LathamGeneral History of Birds, 1821-1828

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General History of Birds

By John Latham

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

A set of 5 original hand colored copper plate engravings by British artist John Latham (1740-1837), made between 1821-1828. Limited edition: 25. All five engravings have been matted together with all archival materials: matting from Holland and a spectacular frame from Spain. Framed size: 44" x 32.5". Each engraving image size: 8" x 6". Excellent condition. John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. Latham has been called the "grandfather" of Australian ornithology. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds which reached England in the last twenty years of the 18th century, and was responsible for naming many of them. These included the emu, sulphur-crested cockatoo, wedge-tailed eagle, superb lyrebird and Australian magpie. He was also the first to describe the hyacinth macaw. John Latham was born on 27 June 1740 at Eltham in south east London. He was the eldest son of John Latham (d.1788),[1] a surgeon there, and his mother who was a descendant of the Sothebys, in Yorkshire. He was educated at Merchant Taylors' School and then studied anatomy under William Hunter and completed his medical education in London hospitals. In 1763 at the age of 23 he began working as a physician in the village of Darenth, near Dartford in Kent. In the same year he married Ann Porter. They had four children of whom a son John (1769-1822) and a daughter Ann (1772-1835) survived childhood. Latham retired from his medical practice aged 56 in 1796 and moved to live near his son at Romsey in Hampshire. His wife died in 1798 and Latham remarried the same year to Ann Delamott. His son who had invested in a series of inns became heavily indebted and was declared bankrupt in 1817. Latham lost much of his wealth in supporting his son. In 1819 Latham sold his house in Romsey and moved with his wife to live with his daughter's family in Winchester. His second wife died in 1821 and then in the following year his son committed suicide. Latham died aged 96 in Winchester on the 4 February 1837 and was buried in Romsey Abbey. A General Synopsis of Birds was Latham's first ornithological work and contained 106 illustrations by the author. It described many new species which Latham had discovered in various museums and collections. In this work, like Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, he did not attach importance to the names of the species which he described. Later, Latham realised that only the use of the Linnean binomial system would give him the honour of originating the species' scientific names. Thus he published in 1790, a Index Ornithologicus where he specified a binomial name for all the species which he had previously described. However, it was too late, as Johann Friedrich Gmelin had already published his own version of Linnaeus' Systema Naturæ...

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1820s Victorian John Latham Art

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Copper

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