ID 1236292
Лот 62 | A Natural History of Uncommon Birds
Оценочная стоимость
$ 9 000 – 12 000
First edition of this important English ornithological work containing detailed descriptions of birds, many of which had not previously been illustrated. The majority of them were foreign species, usually drawn from live specimens in captivity in London. Linnaeus gave about 350 birds their scientific names based on Edwards's descriptions. "One of the most important of all bird books, both as a Fine Bird Book and a work of Ornithology" (Sitwell). Anker 124; Nissen IVB 286; Sitwell p.93; Zimmer pp.192-94 and 198-99.
Four parts in two volumes, quarto (295 x 225mm). Frontispiece, engraved portrait, and 210 hand-colored plates (a couple small marginal losses). Contemporary calf (worn; vol. 2 with rear board detached and front board just about).
| Автор: | Джордж Эдвардс (1694 - 1773) |
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| Место происхождения: | Англия |
| Категория аукционного дома: | Печатные книги |
| Автор: | Джордж Эдвардс (1694 - 1773) |
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| Место происхождения: | Англия |
| Категория аукционного дома: | Печатные книги |
| Адрес торгов |
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