John Gould. Ramphomicron Herrani. 1849-61. Maps of America Most of his stunning portraits

Most of his stunning portraits were done for the distinguished ornithologist Francois Levaillant

as well as adding an overwhelming sense of depth to the work

he was one of the country's premier nautical surveyors

Carte de L Egypte

A veteran of the War of the Spanish Succession who lived and married well in Peru

John Gould. Ramphomicron Herrani. 1849-61. Maps of America Most of his stunning portraitsJohn Gould (1804 1881) Plate 157 Ramphomicron Herrani From: A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds First edition: London, 1849 61 (supplement printed 1880 87) Hand colored lithographs with gum arabic metallic detailing Paper size: 21 1 2 x 14 1 2