John Gould (1804-1881), Larus argentatus [Herring-Gull] 10_23_blast of twelve broad

of twelve broad

with central turned wooden pillar and curved feet

this map may have been made by Finiels as an aid to discussing the issues with his superiors

Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon (1697-1782)

John Gould (1804-1881), Larus argentatus [Herring-Gull] 10_23_blast of twelve broadJohn Gould (1804 1881) Larus argentatus [Herring Gull] 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 [1840]1869