Description: From the exceedingly scarce German edition of Latham Synopsis published in 1793: 'Allgemeine Übersicht der Vögel mit ausgemalten Kupfern aus dem englischen übersetzt'. Nürnberg. Schneider & Weigel. Nissen IVB , 533; Wood, p. 427; Zimmer, p. 373-374 Original hand colour. 23.8 x 19.3 cm Scarce, John Latham (1740-1837) was an English physician, naturalist and author. His best known work is "A General Synopsis of Birds". This described many new species Latham had discovered in museums and collections. He named many Australian birds, as specimens of them had recently arrived in England. The Royal Society made Latham a member in 1775.
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Type: Print
Subject: Birds
Material: Paper
Theme: Animals
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Size: Medium
Features: 1st Edition, Hand Tinted
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1793
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
Framing: Unframed
Image Orientation: Portrait
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Handmade: Yes
