From the Naturalist Atlas by Georg August Goldfuss. The work was released in parts comprising 20 per year, from 1824-1842 in Dusseldorf. The work was never released as an officially bound copy. Exceptionally Rare
Date
C1833
Artist
Georg August Goldfuss
Image Size
320mm × 440mm
Framed Size
810mm × 900mm
Condition
Repaired tear left hand side just showing from mount edge.
The first printed images and description of the Platypus with the scarce detailed image of the bill and feet. Sold as a pair with the original letterpress description.