Notornis Mantelli Takahe

by John Gould, H C. Richter

$4,800 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

A fine image from John Gould's major ornithological achievement 'The Birds of Australia'. This large addition Gould's 'Birds of Australia' appeared in the 1869 Supplement, which included birds of New Zealand. This flightless rail known as Notornis or Takahe on its native South Island was thought to be extinct. Its fossil remains had been studied and classified by Professor Owen, but a living specimen was found by Dr. Walter Mantell. The species continues to exist. John

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