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Contains the complete plates drawn by Edward Lear for John Gould. They have been gathered from the following publications: The birds of Europe (1832-1837), A monograph of the Ramphastidae or Family of Toucans (1834), The birds of Australia and the adjacent Islands (1837-1838) and A monograph of the Trogonidae or Family of Trogons (1838). The drawing of Trogon gigas made in preparation for A monograph of the Trogonidae was found amongst the contents of Gould's studio after his death." -- Verso t.p.
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Record ID2109
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Leather BoundTypeface
BodoniPage Count
184ISBN
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NoLeather Bound
Facsimile
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EnglishFolio Price
$895.00Avg. Sale Price
—In Print
NoFolio Number
1827Edition Size
780 copiesLast Updated: 23 August 2026
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6 SubjectsArt
Nature
Birds
Pictorial
Wildlife
19th Century
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Physical Description
Dimensions59.5 x 47.3 cm
Gilded top page edge. Marbled end papers. Bound in full goatskin with gold blocking. Loose "Eagle Owl" print enclosed. Buckram bound dark blue.
Printings1 Printings
| Printing | Print Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Printing | 2012 | — |