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Bourke's Parrakeet

Alex William
USD$73

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Stunning chromolithograph from one of the most comprehensive colourplate studies of parrots ever made, encompassing macaws, cockatoos, lories, parrots, parakeets, and lovebirds. Greene's study was published in three volumes and the series was intended largely as a guide for those interested in keeping parrots as pets. According to the preface, the publisher spared "neither pains nor expense to make the work as attractive as possible." Lydon was a prolific painter and draftsman who produced the plates for many illustrated natural history and topographic works. Parrots in Captivity. George Bell and Sons. Size: 215 x 155 mm. Mounted size: 390 x 320 mm. Fine condition.