John Latham Antique Bird Prints

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Thorn Tailed Warbler, Terra del Fuego EJU87 $65	African Beef-eater EJU88 $65	Sharp-Tailed Oriole, America EJU289 $75


Rufous-headed Swallow, India EJU90 $85	Lesser White Throat, England EJU91 $85	Striped-headed Manakin, Guiana EJU292 $95 Endangered Species


Boat tailed Grakle, America EJU93 $65	Long tailed green Jacamar, Surinam EJU94 $85	Buff-faced Barbet EJU95 $65


White-tailed Thrush, Gibraltar EJU96 $85	Black headed Shrike, Sandwich Isles EJU97 $65	Red winged Bee-Eater, Senegal EJU98 $85


Pied Hornbill, East Indies EJU99 $75	Cape Snipe, China EJU100 $75	Lesser Ani, West-Indies EJU101 $75


White backed Coly, Cape of Good Hope EJU102 $85	Gorget Bird of Paradise EJU103 $75	Long-tailed Thrush, Pulo Condore EJU104 $75


Hen Crested Curassow, South America EJU105 $85 Vulnerable	Crested Pheasant, Mexico EJU106 $85	The Yacou, Cayenne EJU2107 $65


Horned Screamer, Cayenne EJU108 $85	Tufted Umber, South America EJU109 $85	American Rhea EJU110 $125 Near Threatened

African Jacamar EJU112 $95 Threatened	Crested Boatbill EJU111 $85	Cream Colored Plover, England EJU113 $85

White Eared Bustard, Africa EJU115 $85	American Avocet EJU114 $85	Gold Breasted Trumpeter, Carribee Islands EJU1116 $115 Near Threatened

Jamaica Goatsucker EJU119 $85	Marbled Guillemot EJU118 $95 Threatened	Variegated Tinamou, Guiana EJU117 $85

Martinico Gallinule EJU127 $65	Green Partrige, Asia EJU128 $95 Vulnerable	Pied Oyster Catcher, England EJU129 $65

Artic Gull, Hebrides EJU130 $85	Hooded Grebe, Hudsons Bay EJU131 $175 Endangered Species	Hooded Merganser, USA EJU132 $85

Hackled Partridge, Chian EJU133 $65	Crested Pintado, Africa EJU134 $85	Lesser Crowned Pigeon EJU135 $85 Near Threatened

Spurr Winged Goose EJU136 $65	Crested Coot EJU137 $65	Philippine Rail EJU138 $65

Whte Breasted Crow, Senegal EJU139 $75	Auks Full chapter of text EJU140 $95	Red Necked Grebe EJU120 $85

Austrian Pratincole EJU142 $65	Parrot Billed Grosbeak EJU141$75	The Wryneck EJU143 $65

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We are very pleased to offer these fine hand-colored engravings drawn and etched by John Latham (1740-1837), English physician, museum owner and naturalist. Latham was keenly interested in the study of birds, collected many specimens from around the world and compiled “Index Ornithologicus” listing all 3000 known birds of the world. Linnaeus had listed 444 in 1758, which demonstrates Latham’s remarkable achievement. He named hundreds of birds newly discovered including many from Australia and New Zealand, causing him to be known as the "grandfather of Australian ornithology". All of the hand colored engravings offered at this time are from the First Edition of 1781. Reference to Latham’s works can be found in Sitwell’s Fine Bird Books (pg 114) and Jackson’s Dictionary of Bird Artists of the World (pg 329).

Each originally hand colored engraving is on fine hand-wove paper that measures approximately 7 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches. On some there is toning, foxing and light text offset as shown that does not detract from the beauty of the engravings. We have made more allowances than usually for condition in order to show so many birds from Australia and New Zealand. Though the engravings are very much in the style of the 18th century, they are finer & with more color and detail than many of the other famous works of this time. These are antique prints guaranteed to be the stated age, over 230 years old. Each print is accompanied by the descriptive text unless stated, and a copy of the title page.

We accept credit cards & PayPal. Florida state residents pay Florida state sales tax. Shipping for this item is $8.95. Items can be combined to save on postage. International shipping starts at $35 but may be more depending on the size of the package and the country. Buyers are responsible for all customs duties. Our environment is smoke free. We pack professionally using only new materials. All items are beautifully wrapped and suitable for sending directly as gifts. You may return any item within 15 days if not satisfied. To order, you may call us at 1-888-PANTEEK, or send email to panteek@aol.com

John Latham 1st Edition General Synopsis of Birds 1781

John Latham Antique First Edition Bird Prints