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John Gould

Shop rare books and prints by John Gould, not only one of the most distinguished ornithologists of the nineteenth century but also a brilliant artist and a highly skilled publisher.

Over a period of fifty years, John Gould dominated the field of ornithological discovery, and produced folio works of unrivalled beauty and scholarship. Gould conceived, researched (often by extensive travel in hazardous conditions) and wrote each work. For the lithographic plates, he composed the subjects, did rough drawings of great perception, and personally supervised the completion of the plate by his wife and other artists. Having brought the work into being, he subscribed, distributed, and sold the copies to the most discriminating audience of the day - from royalty to the leading natural history institutions and scholars in Great Britain, Europe, America, and Australia. All ornithologists are not artists. Many artists are not successful businessmen.

The accomplishments of John Gould (1804 to 1881) were truly monumental. No other ornithologist has ever exceeded (or will ever exceed) the number of Gould’s ornithological discoveries and the magnitude and splendour of his folio publications’ (Gordon Sauer, John Gould the bird man).

Embark on a journey of John Gould's ornithology—explore and acquire these works for your collection at Shapero Rare Books today.

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  • A Monograph of the Ramphastidae; or Family of Toucans.

    GOULD, John.
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    Subscriber's copy of Gould's first monograph. The Ramphastidae (Family of Toucans) is without doubt the finest and most comprehensive work on this ...

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  • 111174_2 111174

    The Birds of Australia, vol V, Parakeets, Cockatoos, Pigeons.

    GOULD, John.
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    The images of Australian parrots comprise some of John Gould's most iconic work. Here beautifully presented in fine condition.Folio, 92 fine hand-...

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  • A Monograph of the Trogonidae, or Family of Trogons.

    GOULD, John.
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    Although titled the second edition Gould considered the present volume a new work. The text was re-written, all the plates were redrawn, and twelv...

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  • 107176_2 107176

    A Monograph of the Odontophorinae, or Partridges of America.

    GOULD, John.
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    In original parts. Rare example in original parts of John Gould's Partridges of America.Gould was inspired to undertake this study by the sight of ...

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    [A Group of Four Parrots].

    GOULD, John.
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    John Gould is widely considered as the greatest and most ambitious od all Victorian ornithologists, combining both artistic skill, beauty and anat...

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    [A Group of Four Parrots].

    [ornithology] GOULD, John.
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    Rufous Backed Egret.

    LEAR, Edward and John GOULD.
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    "The most remarkable bird drawings ever made". Edward Lear is one of the greatest ornithological artists of all time. His contributions to John Gou...

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  • Peregrine Falcon.

    GOULD, John; LEAR, Edward (artist)
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    Plate 21 from the first edition of Gould's first multi-volume ornithological work, The Birds of Europe, and the first of his works to feature plat...

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  • Kestrel.

    GOULD, John; LEAR, Edward (artist).
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    Plate 26 from the first edition of Gould's first multi-volume ornithological work, The Birds of Europe, and the first of his works to feature plat...

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  • 59778

    Chalcophasis Sclateri.

    GOULD, John; W. Hart.
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    From "Birds of Asia".Original hand-coloured lithograph. Tear on edges but otherwise good condition. Dimensions: 385 x 560mm. (15.25 x 22 inches).

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    Imperial Eagle.

    GOULD, John; Elizabeth Gould.
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    From the "Birds of Europe".Hand-coloured lithograph, crease down right hand side.From "The Birds of Europe".

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  • Cacatua Triton.

    GOULD, John; W. Hart.
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    From the "Birds of New Guinea".John Gould is widely considered as the greatest and most ambitious of all Victorian ornithologists, combining both ...

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  • 61080

    Cacatua Triton.

    GOULD, John; W. Hart.
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    From "Birds of Australia".John Gould is widely considered as the greatest and most ambitious of all Victorian ornithologists, combining both artis...

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  • 59891

    Black-Winged Kite.

    GOULD, John; GOULD, Elizabeth.
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    From "The Birds of Europe".Lithograph with hand-colour, crease down right hand side. 54cm by 37.5cm.

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    Pteroglossus Viridis - Green Aracari.

    GOULD, John; LEAR, Edward.
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    Original lithograph with fine later hand-colouring for the "Family of Toucans". Good condition.

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  • 59892

    Ash-Coloured Harrier.

    GOULD, John; Elizabeth Gould.
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    From "The Birds of Europe".Hand-coloured lithograph, crease down right hand side and paper loss to middle of title. Dimensions: 385 x 560mm. (15.2...

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    Trogon Ambiguus. Doubtful Trogon.

    GOULD, John; Elizabeth Gould.
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    From the "Family of Trogons".Original lithograph with fine hand-colour. good condition.

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    Trogon Massena.

    GOULD, John; Elizabeth Gould.
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    From the "Family of Trogons".Original lithograph with fine hand-colour.

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  • 102382

    Branta Rufina [Red-crested Duck].

    GOULD, John; H. C. Richter.
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    JOHN GOULD 1804 - 1881John Gould is widely considered the greatest and most ambitious of all Victorian ornithologists, combining both artistic ski...

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    Platycercus Haematogaster [Parakeet].

    GOULD, John; Elizabeth Gould.
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    Lithograph with fine later hand-colour. Good condition.For the "Birds of New Guinea".

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  • 60240

    Astur Melanochlamys.

    GOULD, John; W. Hart.
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    Lithograph with fine later hand-colour. Dimensions: 560 x 385mm. (22 x 15.25 inches).

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