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C1869
The Notornis.
Artist:
W.H. Freeman
Small nineteenth century engraving of the Takahe. Common: Takahe or Notornis Binomial name: Porphyrio hochstetteri First described :Meyer 1883 Distribution: It was thought to be extinct after the last four known specimens were taken in 1898 but was rediscovered by … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Notornis.
Date:
C1869
Artist:
W.H. Freeman
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
118mm
x 86mm
Paper Size:
145mm
x 98mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1869
Description:
Small nineteenth century engraving of the Takahe.
Common: Takahe or Notornis
Binomial name: Porphyrio hochstetteri
First described :Meyer 1883
Distribution: It was thought to be extinct after the last four known specimens were taken in 1898 but was rediscovered by Geoffrey Orbell near Lake Te Anau in the Murchison Mountains, South Island, on 20 November 1948.
