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C1887
The Platypus.
Small miniature engraving of a pair of platypuses. Common names: Platypus, duck-billed Platypus Binomial name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus First described: Shaw 1799 Distribution: SA, VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD The first description and known sighting was from a captured animal in November 1797 by … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Platypus.
Date:
C1887
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
52mm
x 52mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1887
Description:
Small miniature engraving of a pair of platypuses.
Common names: Platypus, duck-billed Platypus
Binomial name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus
First described: Shaw 1799
Distribution: SA, VIC, TAS, NSW, QLD
The first description and known sighting was from a captured animal in November 1797 by David Collins on the Hawkesbury River. When the first skin sent by John Hunter, reached Europe it was thought to be a hoax and during the nineteenth century is was suspected that it lay eggs, but it was not until 1884 that final proof was obtained.
Artist:
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