John Gould, a series of etchings "Calibre"
John Gould (born John Gould). Prints Series caliber. British ornithologist and animalist.18 Century
From a series of "Caliber" is a few prints, the rest have long been sold.
--- Decoration Darwin Museum Library are considered to be books and D. Gould , devoted to birds of different regions. "Birds of Europe " - is magnificently illustrated five albums, released in natural leather with gold lettering and edging . They were printed in London in 1837 a very small circulation. Preserved in a museum full collection is very rare. A collection of rare books contained in the special fund of the museum and is not available to everyone. But thanks to the joint work of publishing the "White City" and the State Darwin Museum readers can see these magnificent examples of book art in a series of albums, "The beauty of nature."
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