Natural History antique prints and engravings

Natural History antique prints and engravings

Lot 11063: John Gould - Crested Wedge-bill from Birds of Australia 1840-48

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Start price: £75

Estimated price: £150 - £300

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This original lithograph of the Crested Wedge-bill (Sphenostoma cristatum) is from John Gould’s monumental work, The Birds of Australia, issued in 36 Parts between 1840 and 1848.This is plate number 17 from volume 3 of this work and was drawn and lithographed by John & Elizabeth Gould.

Size: approximately 22in x 15in (52cm x 36cm)