05-31-201405-31-2014
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2730BBoston
May 31, 2014 11:00 AMCalender
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Gould, John (1804-1881) Notornis Mantelli [Takahe]

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$1,230$1,000
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2730BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 31, 2014 11:00AM

Description:

Gould, John (1804-1881) Notornis Mantelli [Takahe]. [from] Birds of Australia, London: by the Author, 1840-1869.
Hand-colored lithographic plate of the large flightless rail of New Zealand more commonly known as the takahe, feared extinct in the 19th century but discovered in small numbers in 1948; the sheet with a central vertical fold, loss of colored surface following the fold, the sheet toned, a few small spots, matted and framed, 26 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. visible.
Estimate $2,000-3,000


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Keywords

Gould, Australia, London, New Zealand