Papers of John Gould [manuscript]. 1838-1884.

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Papers of John Gould [manuscript]. 1838-1884.

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Letters from John Gould to John Gilbert (10), 1841-1844, concerning Gould's publications and Gilbert's work; to Sir John and Lady Franklin (3), concerning his new work on ornithology (1841); family letters (6). Letters (2) to John Gould from Edward Prince, 1838-1839, concerning business affairs in London; letters (3) to C. Gould 1867-1874, concerning Tasmanian topography. Miscellaneous papers, including lists of Natural History material prepared by John Gilbert.

7 cm. (1 security binder) + 1 elephant folio item.

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Gilbert, John, -1845

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Naturalist. Arrived in Australia with John Gould in 1838. Collected specimens for Gould, notably in Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Joined Leichhardt's overland expedition and was speared by Aborigines in North Queensland in June 1845. From the description of Papers. 1839-1846. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222227365 ...

Franklin, Jane, 1791-1875

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Wife of Sir John Franklin. From the description of Letter, 1849, June 9, Bedford Place, London, to Sir. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122492662 Lady Jane Franklin, neeĢ Griffin, second wife of Sir John Franklin, Lt. Governor of Tasmania, 1836-1843. Lady Franklin took a great interest in the affairs of the colony, made a number of overland journeys in Australia and concerned herself with scientific research, public education and convict welfare. From the descript...

Gould, John, 1804-1881

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By the time of his death in 1881, John Gould was the most acclaimed publisher of illustrated orinthology in Europe. Hummingbirds were his favorite species. To capture on paper the bright iridescent color of the plumage, Gould developed a special forumla of oils and color over gold leaf. From the description of Phaethornis philippi (Philippi's hermit) print. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 166261106 Gould was an ornithologist. From the description of ...

Franklin, John, 1786-1847

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British explorer, credited with discovery of Northwest Passage; died on his third arctic expedition, 1847. From the description of ALS, 1827 Nov. 29, London, to Catherine Franklin, Nottingham. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122489346 Sir John Franklin, British naval officer and Arctic explorer. From the description of Sir John Franklin manuscript material : 2 items, 1819-1823 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 226044023 ...