Orange Winged Nuthatch (Varied Sitella) (New Hollland)
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From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements.
Latham has taken his image from the watercolour by Thomas Watling. For the original watercolour :
Latham was the leading English ornithologist of his day and was significant in publishing images and descriptions of Australian birds.
Laid paper. Proof without title.
Library stamp on reverse. Light off-setting.