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C1864
Microglossus Aterrimus. Great Pal Cockatoo
Artist:
Silvester Diggles (1817 - 1880)
Very rare lithograph of the endangered Palm Cockatoo from Silvester Diggles, The Ornithology of Australia. This work is one of the great rarities of Australian ornithology. A rare and important work. Common name: Palm Cockatoo:Binomial name: Probosciger aterrimusFirst described: Gmelin 1788Distribution: QLD & New Guinea
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Full Title:
Microglossus Aterrimus. Great Pal Cockatoo
Date:
C1864
Artist:
Silvester Diggles (1817 - 1880)
Condition:
Two minor spots, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Lithograph with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
240mm
x 360mm
Paper Size:
278mm
x 380mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1864
Description:
Very rare lithograph of the endangered Palm Cockatoo from Silvester Diggles, The Ornithology of Australia. This work is one of the great rarities of Australian ornithology. A rare and important work.
Common name: Palm Cockatoo:
Binomial name: Probosciger aterrimus
First described: Gmelin 1788
Distribution: QLD & New Guinea
Biography:
Silvester Diggles (1817-1880)
Painter, professional photographer, musician & naturalist. Diggles outstanding artistic achievement was work on Ornithology of Australia, which was issued to subscribers in twenty-one parts. In 1877 money was not available to print further parts. Worry over Ornithology contributed to the breakdown of his health. This work is one of the great rarities of Australian ornithology..
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