‘American rhea’
Date
1802
Creator
John Latham (1740 - 1837, British) , Naturalist
Object type
Library reference
48050
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 180mm
width (print): 242mm
width (print): 242mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Ornithological study of the Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae) the songbird native to Australia. Shown on flat ground.
Additional plate 136* from the Supplement. II. to the general synopsis of birds, by John Latham (London, Leigh, Sotheby & Son, 1802). The plate is inscribed above ‘Pl. CXXXVI*’; and below ‘Superb Menura. Publish’d as the Act directs May 30, 1801, by Leigh, Sotheby & Son, York Street, Covent Garden.’
In the associated description, the author states: ‘The above curious bird inhabits New Holland, where it is said to be rare; as yet we know only of five specimens having arrived in England…‘
John Latham (1740-1837) British surgeon and naturalist, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1775.
Additional plate 136* from the Supplement. II. to the general synopsis of birds, by John Latham (London, Leigh, Sotheby & Son, 1802). The plate is inscribed above ‘Pl. CXXXVI*’; and below ‘Superb Menura. Publish’d as the Act directs May 30, 1801, by Leigh, Sotheby & Son, York Street, Covent Garden.’
In the associated description, the author states: ‘The above curious bird inhabits New Holland, where it is said to be rare; as yet we know only of five specimens having arrived in England…‘
John Latham (1740-1837) British surgeon and naturalist, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1775.
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