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Campylopterus Rufus. (Fawn-breasted Sabre Wing).

  • ARTIST: John Gould

  • MEDIUM: Lithograph handcolored,

    DATE: 1849-87.

  • EDITION SIZE: Sheet size 21 5/16 x 14 1/4" (54.2 x 36.2 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: From "A monograph of the Trochilidae, or family of humming-birds." Printed by Hullmandel and Walter from drawings by J. Gould, H.C. Richter and William Hart, lithographed by the artists. Published in London. A fine and highly decorative series. This hummingbird is found in Guatemala and is shown life size. The orchid is Cycnoches barbatum.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Text sheet included.

  • CONDITION: Very good condition.

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