John Gould (1804-1881), Casarca rutila [Ruddy Sheldrake] 08_03_23 but it is the first

but it is the first printed regional map and remained the basis for the charts of many continental mapmakers for over a century

His "Collection des Fleurs et des Fruits" is one of the greatest French flower books of the early 19th century

but collectors are more familiar with his 1513 map of the world

was a resounding artistic success

John Gould (1804-1881), Casarca rutila [Ruddy Sheldrake] 08_03_23 but it is the firstJohn Gould (1804 1881) Casarca rutila [Ruddy Sheldrake] from The Birds of Great Britain Vol. V Published: London, 1873 Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Paper size: 21 3 8" x 14 1 2" John Gould (18041881) conceived a massive project: to illustrate the worlds birds in a regal format. He is best known for his multi volume works on the birds of every continent but Africa. Following the success of his 1837 "Birds of Europe" and the [1840]1869