John Gould - Original lithograph of Buff-tailed Velvet Breas...

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John Gould - Original lithograph of Buff-tailed Velvet Breast Humming Bird 1849-61.

This magnificent original lithographic print of Buff-tailed Velvet Breast (Lafresnaya flavicaudata) is Plate 44 from Volume 2 of the ever popular A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds by John Gould and issued between 1849-1861. Drawn and lithographed by Gould & Richter.

Size: Approximately 22in x 15in (52cm x 36cm).

The print is in excellent condition on thick, high quality paper. Please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks

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