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C1844
The Emu
Interesting engraving of an Emu published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. At bottom it states Price 3/4d. Plain; 2d. Coloured. The first sighting of an Emu had occurred on 21st January 1788 by surgeon Arthur Bowes, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Emu
Date:
C1844
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Original engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
90mm
x 90mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1844
Description:
Interesting engraving of an Emu published by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. At bottom it states Price 3/4d. Plain; 2d. Coloured.
The first sighting of an Emu had occurred on 21st January 1788 by surgeon Arthur Bowes, in Port Jackson and described and drawn in his diary on the transport ship Lady Penrhyn. His diary entry describes his observations;
“The animals we saw during our stay in New Holland……-a bird of a new genus, as large and high as a Ostrich”.
Modern binomial name Dromaius novaehollandiae
First described Latham 1790
Distribution Australia wide (not including Tasmania)
Reference Reader’s Digest Book of Birds 2nd ed 1986; Page; p.45, ill. pp. 44 & 45
