The California quail or Valley quail (Lophortyx californica): male and female. Engraving with etching by J. Heath, 1798, after J.R. Prevost.

  • Prevost, J. R., junior.
Date:
Nov.r 1st 1798
Reference:
2497861i
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Description

The state bird of California

Publication/Creation

[London] (Pater Noster Row) : G. G. & J. Robinson, Nov.r 1st 1798.

Physical description

1 print : engraving with etching ; platemark 34 x 25.3 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Male & female partridge of California. Prevost del. ; Heath sculp. Bears no. : No. 36

References note

Not found in: John Heath, The Heath family engravers 1779-1878, Aldershot 1993, vol. 1 (other prints by James Heath for Lapérouse are listed on pp. 144-145, at no. 1799.1)

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2497861i

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