Description: The crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton) is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae. It is found throughout Northern Australia as well as parts of southern New Guinea. Crimson finches feature a distinctively bright crimson coat and are known for their aggression. Beautiful engraving in fine original hand colour from Latham’s scarce A General Synopsis of Birds 1785. 24.4 x 18.4 cm Exquisite original hand colour. London, 1785 Bibliography: Anker 277; Fine Bird Books, p.87; Nissen IVB 532; Wood, p.427; Zimmer, p.371 In GOOD CONDITION without the usual offsetting. On fine laid paper (last image shows paper texture under a light tray). Very light age spotting. John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds which reached England in the last twenty years of the 18th century, and was responsible for naming many of them. These included the emu, sulphur-crested cockatoo, wedge-tailed eagle, superb lyrebird and Australian magpie. He was also the first to describe the hyacinth macaw. Latham has been called the "grandfather" of Australian ornithology.The crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton) is a species of bird in the family Estrildidae. It is found throughout Northern Australia as well as parts of southern New Guinea. Crimson finches feature a distinctively bright crimson coat and are known for their aggression. John Latham (27 June 1740 – 4 February 1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His main works were A General Synopsis of Birds (1781–1801) and General History of Birds (1821–1828). He was able to examine specimens of Australian birds which reached England in the last twenty years of the 18th century, and was responsible for naming many of them. These included the emu, sulphur-crested cockatoo, wedge-tailed eagle, superb lyrebird and Australian magpie. He was also the first to describe the hyacinth macaw. Latham has
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Year of Production: 1785
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Features: 1st Edition, Hand Tinted
COA Issued By: Daniel Good MA (Oxon)
Material: Paper
Handmade: Yes
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Print Surface: Paper
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
Type: Print
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Subject: Birds
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