Gould and Richter Little Egret Hand-Colored Plate along with a reproduction of

along with a reproduction of Bewick's drawing for that block

According to Kraig Adler

The latter is rendered perhaps more striking from his being acquainted with this family of birds in their native haunts

originally written in Swedish

Bound in at the rear of the volume is the 47 page prospectus for the entire Biologia Centrali-Americana series covering zoology

Gould and Richter Little Egret Hand-Colored Plate along with a reproduction ofHand colored lithographic plate, approximately 14. 5 inches wide by 21 inches long. From: Gould, J., The Birds of Great Britain, First edition, 1862 1873, volume 4, plate number 23. Image is of a Little Egret, Herodias garzetta. Publisher Taylor and Francis for the author Publisher Place London Date Published 1862 1873 Date Published Estimated No Edition First Number of Volumes 0 Reprint No Condition Fine Condition Description Small chips and tear