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A Bibliography Record of Two Centuries of Finely Illustrated Bird Books

Lot No. 66: Sacheverell Sitwell; Handasyde Buchanan & James Fisher

Fine Bird Books 1700 - 1900

  • Medium: Printed book
  • Year: 1953
  • Size: 13.7 x 19.5 inches
  • Place: London

Unsold (reserve not met)

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 40,000 -  80,000


Estimate US$

491-982

Ends at Mar 01, 2023 08:09 PM IST

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Sacheverell Sitwell; Handasyde Buchanan & James Fisher

Fine Bird Books 1700 - 1900

First Edition, Large folio, 16 color plates, 23 uncolored plates, half leather binding, title in gilt on spine with slip case, Published by Collins & Van Nostrand, New york, 1953.
This important volume contains sixteen color plates and twenty-three in black & white plates by nineteen greatest painters of birds. Spanning a period of two centuries, the painters included are Catesby, Audubon, Gould, and Sharpe, to name a few. The book is composed of three sections; an essay on bird books by Sitwell, a bibliography by Buchanan and Fisher, and a list of species in the plates by Fisher.
Size: 34.8 x 49.7 cm (13.7 x 19.5 inches)
Excellent Condition
Provenance:

Keywords: India, Indian, Bird, Plate Book

This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

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Excellent Condition

This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid.

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