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GOULD, John (1804-1881). Icones Avium, or figures and descriptions of new and interesting species of birds from various parts of the world. London: Richard and John E. Taylor for the author, 1837-1838.
2 parts, large 2 (560 x 383mm). 18 fine hand-coloured lithographic plates, one folding, by John and Elizabeth Gould, printed by Charles Hullmandel. (Small worm hole through upper part of part I.) Original wrappers, as issued (some light soiling), modern green half morocco drop-back case.
VERY RARE IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. Although two parts comprise the total number issued, Gould had intended this work to be an ongoing publication. The first part appeared in August 1837 and contains ten plates, including Toucan, Guinea-fowl and Quail. The second part appeared a year later, August 1838, and contains 8 plates devoted exclusively to Night-jars and Goat-suckers. Gould saw this work as a platform from which previously undescribed species from all bird families could be periodically presented to the public. Anker 172; Fine Bird Books p. 78; Nissen IVB 375; Sauer 7; Wood p.364; Zimmer pp.254-255. (2)
2 parts, large 2 (560 x 383mm). 18 fine hand-coloured lithographic plates, one folding, by John and Elizabeth Gould, printed by Charles Hullmandel. (Small worm hole through upper part of part I.) Original wrappers, as issued (some light soiling), modern green half morocco drop-back case.
VERY RARE IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. Although two parts comprise the total number issued, Gould had intended this work to be an ongoing publication. The first part appeared in August 1837 and contains ten plates, including Toucan, Guinea-fowl and Quail. The second part appeared a year later, August 1838, and contains 8 plates devoted exclusively to Night-jars and Goat-suckers. Gould saw this work as a platform from which previously undescribed species from all bird families could be periodically presented to the public. Anker 172; Fine Bird Books p. 78; Nissen IVB 375; Sauer 7; Wood p.364; Zimmer pp.254-255. (2)