Edité par Richard C Owen Publishers, 1997
ISBN 10 : 1572742496 ISBN 13 : 9781572742499
Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Edité par The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1992
Paperback. Etat : New. Species account number 1 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.
Edité par The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1999
Paperback. Etat : New. Species account number 452 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.
Edité par Independently Published, 2024
ISBN 13 : 9798876195760
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Introduce your child to the fascinating world of Birds of Prey with this educational coloring book! Over 40+ pages. The coloring book is designed to be both entertaining and educational, encouraging children to learn about the different bird of prey species while also developing their creativity and fine motor skills through coloring. The pages are designed to be fun and engaging, with intricate details and patterns to color, and a range of difficulty levels to suit all ages. If you're searching for kids educational animal books Birds of Prey is a great option: Over 40 coloring pages featuring Barn Owls, Golden Eagles, Red-Tailed Hawks and moreA variety of fun and engaging scenarios, and educational birds of prey factsSimple and concise bird fact captions that are approachable and entertaining for all ages Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par Univ of State of New York, Albany, 1914
Vendeur : Quiet Friends IOBA, Lyndonville, NY, Etats-Unis
Membre d'association : IOBA
Etat : UNSPECIFIED. Fuertes (illustrateur). AS NEW plate. Overall size 11.5"x9". Central image size 9.5"x6.5". No edgewear, tho plate from a disbound vol 2.
Edité par The British Trust for Ornithology, 1973
Vendeur : Shore Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Magazine / Périodique
Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 68 pages. H Milne and L H Campbell "Sea-ducks" / P J Dare and A J Mercer "the Oystercatcher" / J A Webster "Barn Owl" / M de L Brooke "Birds of the Shiant Islands" / Peter Corkhill "Puffins" / H E M Dott ",Fulmars" / Mary J Taitt "the Starling" (SL#87).
Edité par Walter Foster Publishing, 2022
ISBN 10 : 0760375364 ISBN 13 : 9780760375365
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Edité par Hodder & Stoughton, GB, 1910
Vendeur : Richard Sylvanus Williams (Est 1976), WINTERTON, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : USED_GOOD. Etat de la jaquette : No DW. Not dated but about 1910. Rather worn and marked but complete. Book is in only good (that is, fair or average) condition with major signs of wear and/or age.
Date d'édition : 1860
Vendeur : Antiqua Print Gallery, London, Royaume-Uni
Art / Affiche / Gravure
Etat : Poor. BIRDS. Skeletons. Duck; Maccan; Fowl; Ostrich; Merlin; Barn Owl; Woodpecker 1860. Antique colour print; Engraved by J.W. Lowry, Sculp (1860). 22.0 x 14.5cm, 8.5 x 5.75 inches. Condition: Poor: Water staining. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. Any flaws described in this statement may not be visible on the image but will be present on the print you receive. . There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain.
Edité par Wide World Magazine, Newnes, London, 1898
Vendeur : Cosmo Books, Shropshire., Royaume-Uni
Magazine / Périodique Edition originale
Disbound. Etat : Very Good. First Edition. 5 pages, illustrated. Note; this is an original article separated from the volume, not a reprint or copy. Size: 14 x 22 cms. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 3. Category: Wide World Magazine Articles; Inventory No: 511856. Cosmo Books : 25 years selling on ABE; 25 years of taking care of customers on ABE; A seller you can rely on.
Vendeur : Antique Paper Company, ASHFORD, KENT, Royaume-Uni
Art / Affiche / Gravure
1934 Original Vintage Print REPRESENTED BY HAND-REARED BARN-OWLS Published for the Illustrated London News March 17th. Size approx 25cm x 36cm including margins. Condition is excellent. Please note that there will be additional text and images on the reverse side.
Edité par Country Life, UK, 1978
Vendeur : Maynard & Bradley, Leicester, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : USED_ASNEW. 1978. A modern lithograph copy of a painting by Basil Ede. clean and unmarked across the image surface, and professionally double-mounted, suitable for framing. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Size: 355 x 410 mm. 1 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Animals & Birds; Britain/UK; 1970s; Inventory No: 31722.
Edité par Gay & Hancock, UK, 1925
Vendeur : Maynard & Bradley, Leicester, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
Softcover. Etat : USED_ASNEW. First Edition. Colour plate 145 x 90 mm, ex. Wood, 'Birds One Should Know', 1925 First edition. In excellent condition, clean and unmarked across the entire image surface. Professionally double-mounted and suitable for framing. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Size: 280 x 350 mm. 1 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Animals & Birds; Britain/UK; 1920s; Dewey Code: 940.545941. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 22475.
Edité par British Trust for Ornithology, 1999
Couverture souple. Etat : bon. RO20216437: 1999. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Agraffes rouillées, Intérieur frais. 20 pages augmentées de nombreuses photos et illustrations en noir et blanc dans le texte. Relié par deux agraffes. Texte en anglais sur plusieurs colonnes. . . . Classification Dewey : 598-Ornithologie.
Edité par British Trust for Ornithology, 1996
Couverture souple. Etat : bon. RO20216434: 1996. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Agraffes rouillées, Intérieur frais. 16 pages augmentées de nombreuses photos et illustrations en noir et blanc dans le texte. Relié par deux agraffes. Texte en anglais sur plusieurs colonnes. . . . Classification Dewey : 598-Ornithologie.
Vendeur : Antique Paper Company, ASHFORD, KENT, Royaume-Uni
A fine original antique engraving c1840s with original hand colouring - this plate showing LONG-TUFTED OWL - TAWNY HOWLET - BARN OWL.Overall size including margins approx 22cm x 33cm (12.5in x 8in) with central fold as issued.Please note that all of our Prints Maps are ORIGINAL ANTIQUES as dated. We never sell modern copies or reproductions, unless specifically stated.(jar).
Edité par Lynx Edicions Publishing, 1999
ISBN 10 : 8487334253 ISBN 13 : 9788487334252
Vendeur : Salish Sea Books, Bellingham, WA, Etats-Unis
Etat : Fair. Fair-to-Good; Hardcover, Missing Jacket; Withdrawn library copy with the standard library markings; Moderate wear to the front and back covers, but there is discoloration to the cloth covering the spine; Library stamps to the endpapers; Text pages are clean & unmarked; The binding is good with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); Heavy (9.8 lbs); Red cloth covers with title in gold lettering; 1999, Lynx Edicions Publishing; 759 pages; "Handbook of the Birds of the World, Vol. 5: Barn Owls to Hummingbirds," by Josep del Hoyo, et al.
Edité par Books LLC, Reference Series, 2011
ISBN 10 : 1157479049 ISBN 13 : 9781157479048
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 277. Chapters: American Dipper, American Robin, American Goldfinch, Barn Swallow, Osprey, Blackburnian Warbler, List of North American birds, List of birds of Canada and the United States, Common Raven, Great Grey Shrike, Yellow Warbler, Western Tanager, Black Vulture, Barn Owl, Turkey Vulture, House Finch, Mallard, Rufous-crowned Sparrow, American Redstart, Savannah Sparrow, Common Yellowthroat, Red-tailed Hawk, Sora, American Kestrel, Mourning Dove, European Magpie, Gyrfalcon, Swainson's Hawk, Rock Pigeon, White-breasted Nuthatch, Great Horned Owl, Canada Goose, Arctic Tern, Gray Catbird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Wild Turkey, Song Sparrow, Baltimore Oriole, Wood Thrush, Bohemian Waxwing, Sandhill Crane, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Feral Pigeon, Blue Jay, Black-throated Green Warbler, Cedar Waxwing, Lark Bunting, Brewer's Sparrow, House Wren, Northern Goshawk, American Crow, Pine Siskin, Scarlet Tanager, Black-headed Grosbeak, Northern Waterthrush, Ovenbird, Orchard Oriole, Snowy Owl, Purple Martin, Lesser Goldfinch, American White Pelican, Golden-winged Warbler, Buff-bellied Pipit, Cooper's Hawk, Northern Flicker, Brown Shrike, Short-eared Owl, Sage Thrasher, Clay-colored Sparrow, Sprague's Pipit, Barred Owl, Chestnut-collared Longspur, Prairie Falcon, Common Merganser, Rusty Blackbird, Evening Grosbeak, Lincoln's Sparrow, Anna's Hummingbird, Trumpeter Swan, Northern Parula, Black Phoebe, Great Egret, Bewick's Wren, Grasshopper Sparrow, Townsend's Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, Wood Duck, Wedge-tailed Shearwater, American Coot, Lark Sparrow, Steller's Jay, Whip-poor-will, Spotted Dove, Black-necked Grebe, Belted Kingfisher, Leach's Storm-petrel, Black-throated Loon, Black Tern, Black-crowned Night Heron, Brown Pelican, Long-eared Owl, Caspian Tern, Pied-billed Grebe, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Grey Plover, Canyon Wren, Tree Swallow, Common Gull, Common Nighthawk, McCown's Longspur, Hairy Woodpecker, Black Skimmer, Virginia's Warbler, Rufous Hummingbird, Cliff Swallow, American Bittern, Neotropic Cormorant, Brown Creeper, Wilson's Phalarope, Loggerhead Shrike, Cassin's Auklet, Warbling Vireo, Short-billed Dowitcher, Brambling, Asian Brown Flycatcher, Western Grebe, Prothonotary Warbler, Vermilion Flycatcher, Wilson's Storm-petrel, Redpoll, American Flamingo, Downy Woodpecker, Allen's Hummingbird, American Tree Sparrow, Pygmy Nuthatch, Chuck-will's-widow, Ring-billed Gull, Parasitic Jaeger, Great Crested Flycatcher, Thayer's Gull, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Calliope Hummingbird, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Tengmalm's Owl, Horned Grebe, Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Vaux's Swift, Glossy Ibis, Lesser Nighthawk, Redhead, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Western Wood Pewee, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Barrow's Goldeneye, Clark's Grebe, Flammulated Owl, Common Redpoll, Least Flycatcher, Rock Wren, Least Sandpiper, White-throated Swift, Glaucous Gull, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Williamson's Sapsucker, Red-naped Sapsucker, American Dusky Flycatcher, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Bridled Titmouse, Virginia Rail, Least Bittern, Violet-green Swallow, Blue-headed Vireo, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Arctic Redpoll, Mexican Whip-poor-will, Salt Marsh Common Yellowthroat, Lesser Golden Plover. Excerpt: This list is based on the North American Checklist of the American Ornithologists Union supplemented by checklists from Panama, Greenland, Bermuda and Trinidad and Tobago. It includes the birds of Greenland.
Edité par Lynx Edicions, 1999
ISBN 10 : 8487334253 ISBN 13 : 9788487334252
Vendeur : Campbell Bookstore, Austin, TX, Etats-Unis
Etat : NEW.
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Edité par J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1952
Vendeur : Bluff Park Rare Books, LONG BEACH, CA, Etats-Unis
Membre d'association : IOBA
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, 1952, Stated First Edition, NF+/VG-, AS-IS, Gently bumped with just a hint of wear at the corners and spine ends. Jacket rubbed with small chips and tears. Spine sunned, small drip marks on the front panel. Lower corner of the front flap clipped, DJ Protected Clear Mylar Cvr ,Orange Cloth Titled in Blue cvr Light Wear, DJ LIGHT SCUFFING EDGE SPINE & Light fade Spine DJ & Tiny chips tears Extremities DJ, 115 pgs, Interior Nice, tight Clean Light Wear Fox, ,A deserted old barn set at the end of a grassy lane, in the midst of sunny fields, the the favorite place where Reed and Kathie play. It is only when strange sounds in the old stable and a ghostly form in the mist are added to the familiar owl hoots and mouse scurryings that the barn becomes a mysterious place. Their Much Admired Uncle, Bill, Makes a Visit & loses his Wallet in the Haymow. Then things happen Fast, & in the End Kathie's dearest Wish comesTrue.
Date d'édition : 1999
Vendeur : Hermann L. Strack, Loguivy Plougras, France
Etat : UNSPECIFIED. Barcelona, Lynx, 1999 : in-4°, cartonnage éditeur avec jaquette 759 pp., 76 planches couleurs, 406 photos couleurs, 758 cartes de répartitions, près de 8000 références bibliographiques, toute la systématiques des : Strigiformes, Caprimulgiformes, Apodiformes, chaque famille est précédée par une partie sur leur biologie naturelle, superbe. Livre neuf !.
Edité par ca. 1840/50., 1840
Vendeur : Antiquariat Steffen Völkel GmbH, Seubersdorf, Allemagne
Art / Affiche / Gravure
Blattmaße: ca. 27 x 21 cm -- Sehr schöne, sehr fein ausgeführte aquarellierte Federzeichnung eines geübten Zeichners aus dem 19. Jh. -- gut erhalten || Beautiful, finely executed watercolor ink drawing by a skilled artist from the 19th century. -- in very good condition Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 10.
Date d'édition : 1999
Vendeur : Libreria Piani, Monte San Pietro, BO, Italie
Barcelona, Lynx Edicions, 1999, 4to tutta tela con sovraccopertina illustrata a colori, pp. 762 con numerosissime fotografie a colori nel testo + 76 tavole a colori fuori testo. In stato di nuovo.
Edité par Lynx Edicions, Barcelona, Spain, 1999
Vendeur : BOOKMARK, Auckland, Nouvelle-Zélande
Edition originale
HB. Etat : UNSPECIFIED. Etat de la jaquette : NF. Richard Allen and Contributors, Coloured Plates By (illustrateur). First Edition. Clean maroon cloth on boards with gilt titles. Immaculate contents. Comprehensive colour illustrations. Binding is As New. 759p Dj: clean jacket. Faint couple of small scratches. Large & heavy book: 315 x 245 x 50 mm / 3 kgs.
Edité par Lynx Ed., Barcelona, 1999
Vendeur : Schueling Buchkurier, Münster, Allemagne
gebunden mit Schutzumschlag. Etat : neu. 759 Seiten 4000 gr.
Edité par Johnson Reprint Corporation and Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Amsterdam and New York, 1971
Vendeur : Donald A. Heald Rare Books (ABAA), New York, NY, Etats-Unis
Art / Affiche / Gravure
Colour-printed lithograph, on fine hand-made paper. Excellent condition. Image size: 18 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches. Sheet size: 39 3/8 x 25 3/4 inches (approx). [Pl. 173]. In October 1971, employing the most faithful printing method available, the best materials and the ablest craftsmen of their age, the Amsterdam firm of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., in conjunction with the Johnson Reprint Corporation of New York, set out to produce the finest possible limited edition facsimile of the greatest bird book ever printed: the Havell edition of John James Audubon's well-loved "Birds of America". The Curators of the Teyler's Museum in Haarlem, Holland made their copy of the original work available for use as a model. The Museum, founded in 1778, bought their copy through Audubon's son as part of the original subscription in 1839. After long deliberation, the extremely complex but highly accurate process of colour photo-lithography was chosen as the appropriate printing method. The best exponents of this art were the renowned Dutch printing firm of NV Fotolitho Inrichting Drommel at Zandvoort who were willing to undertake the task of printing each plate in up to eight different colours. The original Havell edition was published on hand-made rag paper and the publishers were determined that the paper of their edition should match the original. Unhappy with the commercially available papers, they turned to the traditional paper manufacturers G. Schut & Zonen (founded in 1625), who, using 100% unbleached cotton rags, were able to produce a wove paper of the highest quality, with each sheet bearing a watermark unique to the edition: G. Schut & Zonen [JR monogram] Audubon [OT monogram]. The publishers and their dedicated team completed their task late in 1972 and the results of these labours were affectionately known as the "Amsterdam Audubon." 250 copies were published and sold by subscription, with the plates available bound or unbound. Given all this careful preparation, it is not surprising that the prints have the look and feel of the original Havell edition. John James Audubon was born in Les Cayes, Haiti on 26 April 1785. From 1788 to 1803 he lived in France until he was sent to the United States to manage an estate that his father had bought in Pennsylvania. He returned to France in 1805, but his fascination with the United States had taken root and he returned again in May 1806. He married Lucy Bakewell in 1808 and together they embarked on a difficult period financially that was only to be resolved, through Audubon's unshakable and justified belief in his own abilities, with the publication of his masterpiece in 1827-1838. "The Birds of America" is the single greatest ornithological work ever produced and is the realization of Audubon's dream of traveling throughout the United States recording, natural size, every native bird then known. The 435 double-elephant folio sized plates, printed by the Havells of London, depict some 1,065 different species, the majority drawn from specimens that Audubon himself had captured. The Havell edition was expensive at the time of publication and this has not changed. A complete copy sold for a staggering $11,400,000 in a sale in London in December 2010. Currently, the increasingly rare individual plates from the Havell edition, when they do appear, generally sell for between $5,000 and $350,000 depending on the image. The quality of the Amsterdam Audubon plates is apparent to any discerning collector and it is becoming ever clearer that they offer the most attractive alternative to the Havell edition plates, given the latter's spiraling prices. Cf. Zimmer, p. 22; cf. Bennett, p. 5; cf. Fries, Appendix A; cf. Wood, p. 208; cf. Nissen IVB 51; cf. Sabin 2364; cf. Ripley 13; cf. Tyler, Audubon's Great National Work, 1993, Appendix I.
Edité par Lynx Edicions, 1999
ISBN 10 : 8487334253 ISBN 13 : 9788487334252
Vendeur : Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Royaume-Uni
Membre d'association : PBFA
Edition originale
Hardback. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Allen, Richard & Arlott, Norman & et al., (illustrateur). First edition. 1st 1999. Nearly fine condition in a fine dustwrapper. Large format. Burgundy cloth boards with gilt titles. Colour plates, photos and distribution maps. 759 pages including index. Text block slightly grubby. A few very minor marks to boards. Dustwrapper in fine condition. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!.
Edité par Lynx Edicions, 1999
Vendeur : Collectors Bookstore, Antwerpen, Belgique
Hardcover. Etat : USED_FINE. Handbook of the Birds of the World: Volume 5 Barn Owls to Hummingbirds Special Collection by Josep Del Hoyo; Andrew Elliott; Jordi Sargatal. Published by Lynx Edicions in 1999. Hardcover. What makes this title so special is its limited availability. - Publishers Weekly. Collectible item in very fine condition.
Edité par Johnson Reprint Corporation and Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Amsterdam and New York, 1971
Vendeur : Donald A. Heald Rare Books (ABAA), New York, NY, Etats-Unis
Art / Affiche / Gravure
Colour-printed lithograph, on fine hand-made paper. Excellent condition. Image size: 37 x 24 inches. Sheet size: 26 3/4 x 39 7/8 inches (approx). [Pl. 171]. In October 1971, employing the most faithful printing method available, the best materials and the ablest craftsmen of their age, the Amsterdam firm of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum Ltd., in conjunction with the Johnson Reprint Corporation of New York, set out to produce the finest possible limited edition facsimile of the greatest bird book ever printed: the Havell edition of John James Audubon's well-loved "Birds of America". The Curators of the Teyler's Museum in Haarlem, Holland made their copy of the original work available for use as a model. The Museum, founded in 1778, bought their copy through Audubon's son as part of the original subscription in 1839. After long deliberation, the extremely complex but highly accurate process of colour photo-lithography was chosen as the appropriate printing method. The best exponents of this art were the renowned Dutch printing firm of NV Fotolitho Inrichting Drommel at Zandvoort who were willing to undertake the task of printing each plate in up to eight different colours. The original Havell edition was published on hand-made rag paper and the publishers were determined that the paper of their edition should match the original. Unhappy with the commercially available papers, they turned to the traditional paper manufacturers G. Schut & Zonen (founded in 1625), who, using 100% unbleached cotton rags, were able to produce a wove paper of the highest quality, with each sheet bearing a watermark unique to the edition: G. Schut & Zonen [JR monogram] Audubon [OT monogram]. The publishers and their dedicated team completed their task late in 1972 and the results of these labours were affectionately known as the "Amsterdam Audubon." 250 copies were published and sold by subscription, with the plates available bound or unbound. Given all this careful preparation, it is not surprising that the prints have the look and feel of the original Havell edition. John James Audubon was born in Les Cayes, Haiti on 26 April 1785. From 1788 to 1803 he lived in France until he was sent to the United States to manage an estate that his father had bought in Pennsylvania. He returned to France in 1805, but his fascination with the United States had taken root and he returned again in May 1806. He married Lucy Bakewell in 1808 and together they embarked on a difficult period financially that was only to be resolved, through Audubon's unshakable and justified belief in his own abilities, with the publication of his masterpiece in 1827-1838. "The Birds of America" is the single greatest ornithological work ever produced and is the realization of Audubon's dream of traveling throughout the United States recording, natural size, every native bird then known. The 435 double-elephant folio sized plates, printed by the Havells of London, depict some 1,065 different species, the majority drawn from specimens that Audubon himself had captured. The Havell edition was expensive at the time of publication and this has not changed. A complete copy sold for a staggering $11,400,000 in a sale in London in December 2010. Currently, the increasingly rare individual plates from the Havell edition, when they do appear, generally sell for between $5,000 and $350,000 depending on the image. The quality of the Amsterdam Audubon plates is apparent to any discerning collector and it is becoming ever clearer that they offer the most attractive alternative to the Havell edition plates, given the latter's spiraling prices. Cf. Zimmer, p. 22; cf. Bennett, p. 5; cf. Fries, Appendix A; cf. Wood, p. 208; cf. Nissen IVB 51; cf. Sabin 2364; cf. Ripley 13; cf. Tyler, Audubon's Great National Work, 1993, Appendix I.
Edité par Lynx Edicions, 1999
ISBN 10 : 8487664253 ISBN 13 : 9788487664250
Vendeur : Iridium_Books, DH, SE, Espagne
Hardcover. Etat : Used - Good.