Anomalous Cuckoo-Roller (Leptosoma discolor) Hand-Colored Plate He is probably best known

He is probably best known from his truly immense work ‘Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatamala

This map also shows the ancient trade routes and is illustrated with 14 finely engraved ships in the Caspian Sea

Topics covered include venom

Gordon worked for the United States Geological Survey for 40 years

Anomalous Cuckoo-Roller (Leptosoma discolor) Hand-Colored Plate He is probably best knownHand colored plate, approximately 11. 25 inches by 15 inches. From H. E. Dresser, A Monograph of the Coraciidae, or Family of the Rollers, lithographer J. G. Keulemans. Image depicts an anomalous cuckoo roller or courol (Leptosoma discolor, now Leptosomus discolor). Publisher by the Author Publisher Place Farnborough, Kent Date Published 1893 Date Published Estimated No Edition First Edition Number of Volumes 1 Reprint No Condition Near fine Condition