Stubbs, George (after). Sydney Parkinson (from original sketch)

Quadrupede nomme Kanguroo, trouve sur la Cote de la Nle. Hollande [1770]

Paris: Godefroi, (c. 1774). Original copper engraving. 23cm x 18mm (plate mark), titled below image with "Tome IV. Pl. 2" above image, some light tanning, heavier along edges otherwise very good condition.

Early image of the Australian Kangaroo (Kangaroo found on the coast of New Holland) from the original drawing made by Sydney Parkinson on board James Cook's first voyage to Australia in the Endeavour. The first impressions of the Kangaroo were recorded by Joseph Banks in his journal entry 14th July 1770. This engraving from the first edition published 1774 in Paris. Item #104899

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