John Gould (1804-1881), Casarca rutila [Ruddy Sheldrake] 08_03_23 The 1670 Treaty of Madrid

The 1670 Treaty of Madrid shifted possession from Spain (note las “Binoras” — a shoal south of the island) to England

but collectors are more familiar with his 1513 map of the world

Though Roesen was widely acclaimed for his work during his lifetime

Seller Inventory # 72lib898

599/ Painted by Robert Salmon/ 1828

John Gould (1804-1881), Casarca rutila [Ruddy Sheldrake] 08_03_23 The 1670 Treaty of MadridJohn Gould (1804 1881) Casarca rutila [Ruddy Sheldrake] from The Birds of Great Britain Vol. V Published: London, 1873 Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Paper size: 21 3 8" x 14 1 2" John Gould (18041881) conceived a massive project: to illustrate the worlds birds in a regal format. He is best known for his multi volume works on the birds of every continent but Africa. Following the success of his 1837 "Birds of Europe" and the [1840]1869