Radiated Falcon (New Holland)
Copper-line engraving. 1802. 180mm by 130mm (platemark). From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its Supplements.
Latham was the leading English ornithologist of his day and was significant in publishing images and descriptions of Australian birds.Laid paper with watermark.Library stamp on reverse. Very faint off-setting. Platemark faint, title mostly missing, just very top of some letters printed." Item #1637
Price: $350.00
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