Osphranter Rufus. [Great Red Kangaroo]

GOULD, JOHN AND RICHTER, HENRY CONSTANTINE.

Published by Hullmandel & Walton. [1863]., [London]., 1863

About this Item

Fine hand coloured lithograph heightened with gum arabic, 37.5 x 55cm (plate size), 38.4 x 55.6cm (with trimmed margins), toning at the plate mark and to the margins, small closed tear, small stitch holes to the inner margin. A very good example. Plate (no. 7) from Gould's "The mammals of Australia". "Not only is this species the most beautiful member of the family to which it belongs, but it may also be regarded as the finest of the indigenous Mammals of Australia yet discovered; its large size, great elegance of form, and rich and conspicuous colouring all tending to warrant such an opinion." (Gould's accompanying text).

Seller Inventory # 174377

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Osphranter Rufus. [Great Red Kangaroo]
• Publisher: Hullmandel & Walton. [1863]., [London].
• Publication Date: 1863
• Seller catalogs:
  • Natural History