{"product_id":"gould-hummingbirds","title":"Gould's Family of Hummingbirds - Six Volumes with 418 Originally Hand-colored Lithographs","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eJohn Gould\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Monograph of Trochildiae or Family of Hummingbirds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1861-1887\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eSix Volume Set in Folio with 418 Originally Hand Colored Lithographs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 15 1\/4\" by 21 7\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in good to excellent condition overall.  The work may have some occasional discoloration the folds.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. There is some dampstain to the lower back board of the first volume, and slight fadig along the spines, with some spotting on some leaves and plates. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work: \u003c\/b\u003eThis magnificent six volume set is John Gould's \u003cem\u003eMonograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds\u003c\/em\u003e. They were published between 1861 and 1887 by the author in London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween the six volumes, there are 418 hand-colored lithographs, many of which are enhanced with gold leaf and other mineral paints. The volumes are bound in original full green morocco, the spines are elaborately gilt in compartments and on the five raised bands, the boards are panelled with gilt rolls to turn-ins, with yellow coated endpapers, and all the edges are gilt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFamily of Hummingbirds\u003c\/em\u003e undoubtedly featured some of Gould’s most desired plates. The birds are also featured amidst intricately drawn fauna that accentuates the beauty of the composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. Gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. Gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. He utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife Elizabeth Coxen Gould, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, William Hart, and H. C. Richter. Even at the time of publication, Gould’s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. Due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Kiltborn Castle bookplate on the front board, B. Quaritch written in the back\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121785663562,"sku":"gould-hummingbirds","price":225000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/gould-hummingbirds.jpg?v=1787840065","url":"https:\/\/trilliumrareprints.com\/products\/gould-hummingbirds","provider":"Trillium Rare Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}