John Gould (1804-1881), Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] maps Early Plat Map of Matagorda

Early Plat Map of Matagorda

A pencil note on the fly leaf reads “These drawings are thought to be done by the wife of MacFarlane the celebrated orchid painter” (i

which seem to be put off by the little down with which the leaves are covered

presented on distinctive Cary English-style stands

A Map of the British and French Dominions in North America

John Gould (1804-1881), Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] maps Early Plat Map of MatagordaJohn Gould (1804 1881) Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] from The Birds of Great Britain Vol. V Published: London, 1873 Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Paper size: 21 3 8" x 14 1 2" John Gould (18041881) conceived a massive project: to illustrate the worlds birds in a regal format. He is best known for his multi volume works on the birds of every continent but Africa. Following the success of his 1837 "Birds of Europe" and the