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1840008542Finsbury London: A. Park 47 Leonard Street 1840 Circa 1840 publisher was at this address from 1835-1863. 7 x 4 inches 18 x 12 cm . Pictorial blue paper wraps with some wear and corner creasing amazingly clean but with some offsetting. 8 leaves containing an abbreviated version of the familiar humorous verse about Mother Hubbard and her talented dog with equally amusing engravings colored by hand as issued. . Original Wraps. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Archibald Alexander Park Engraver. 12mo. Chap Book. A. Park, 47 Leonard Street paperback
17437012London:: The College of Physicians 1743-51. First edition. Fine . Pl. 73 The Bustard Cock. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 11.5 x 9 inches. Includes text. George Edwards London 1694-1773 was a Fellow of the Royal Society and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in London who rejected his early formal training and potential career in business to pursue his passion in natural history. His dedication and talent as a draftsman and naturalist was evident thus gaining the attention of Sir Hans Sloane President of the College of Physicians and the Royal Society. Sir Hans offered Edwards the post of Librarian of the Royal College of Physicians in London and enlisted him to draw the natural curiosities of Sloane's private museum. This connection became the inspiration for Edward's masterful achievements; A Natural History of Uncommon Birds Published between 1743 and 1751 and the subsequent work; Gleanings of Natural History which was produced between 1758 and 1764. These two works illustrated and documented many previously unrecorded specimens of birds reptiles and insects held in England's private collections up to the mid eighteenth century. A monumental achievement Edwards documented- in English and French- painted engraved and hand-colored every one of the fine compositions in this Pre-Linnaean natural history opus. Although not a field naturalist Edwards placed many of his birds and animals in landscaped settings which was unusual for the time. In other compositions birds are elegantly perched on stylized branches in a classic Georgian format more decorative than realistic charming nonetheless. A gracious and humble man Edwards established firm and respected alliances with naturalist pioneers Carl Linnaeus 1707-78 Mark Catesby 1683-1749 from whom he learned the art of engraving and subsequently aided Catesby in the revision of his publication; The Natural History of Carolina Florida and the Bahama Islands London c.1754 as well as William Bartram from whom he acquired several species of Pennsylvanian birds included in his volumes. As Edwards' work predates the completion of the Linnaean classification system Linnaeus was to borrow the English names of many of Edwards species for his renowned work on classification and nomenclature. Ref: Buchanan Jackson Fine Bird Books. Matted in Rag Board The College of Physicians, unknown
1857BOOKS065445INew York: Stringer & Townsend 1857. HC. good original gilt stamped green cloth hardcover SEE NOTE. B&W illustrations. A very nice clean and tight set however NOTE: the plates only exhibit foxing since printed on different stock of paper from text pages; some blindstamping on cover of Volume II has been crayoned in; and in Volume I is a pressed corsage tied in white silk ribbon that I could just not toss out. A few nice set coming from the estate of the original family that purchased it. 552pp & 576pp. Stringer & Townsend unknown
2021021525-VMosier Oregon: Keep Life Pure 2021. Book. Illus. by John Chao. New. Hardcover. Signed by Authors. Limited Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 2021 Limited Edition of only 500 copies this is #320 Hardcover with illustrated boards and in the slipcase with illustrated end pages and gilded page edges261 page book. This copy is signed and numbered at the front limitation page. Illustrated with Chao's beautifully and amazing black & white with some color images most are full page. NOTE : This copy will be shipped in the original cardboard box and shipping box it was issued in. Condition : Book is New slipcase is fine with rubs to the surface cover. . Keep Life Pure Hardcover
18637361Naples:: Napoli Presso 1863-79. First Edition. Fine. Fine original hand-colored lithograph by Raimondo Petraroja after drawing by Rispoli. Folio. Sheet: 16 3/8 x 11 3/4 inches. Image size: 10 x 9 inches. Publisher's blind stamp lower center under caption as issued. Archivally double matted in sage green/gilt French mat sized to 16 x 20 inches. A sweet depiction of an Arabian Orxy or Gazelle in the landscape. While little is known of the artist or lithographer the editor Giovanni Boschi 1863-79 biographer of the famed French Naturalist Georges Louis LeClerc Comte de Buffon was clearly inspired by Buffon's encyclopedic knowledge and imaginative presentation of the natural world as well as the work of artists such as John James Audubon in the creation of his own naturalists' compendium; a massive 8 volume popular zoological atlas; a work compiled from the most recent works of Italian and foreign zoology; all set in their native surroundings. Single sheet matted in rag board Napoli Presso, unknown
18637359Naples:: Napoli Presso 1863-79. First Edition. Fine. Fine original hand-colored lithograph by Raimondo Petraroja after drawing by A. di Lorenzo. Folio. Sheet: 16 3/8 x 11 3/4 inches. Image size: 10 x 9 inches. Sheet: 16 3/8 x 11 3/4 inches. Image size: 10 x 9 inches. Publisher's blind stamp lower center under caption as issued. Archivally double matted in sage green/gilt French mat sized to 16 x 20 inches. A bold presentation of a male blue-rust brown spotted Iguana set in a native vegetated plateau landscape. While little is known of the artist or lithographer the editor Giovanni Boschi 1863-79 biographer of the famed French Naturalist Georges Louis LeClerc Comte de Buffon was clearly inspired by Buffon's encyclopedic knowledge and imaginative presentation of the natural world as well as the work of artists such as John James Audubon in the creation of his own naturalists' compendium; a massive 8 volume popular zoological atlas; a work compiled from the most recent works of Italian and foreign zoology; all set in their native surroundings. Single sheet matted in rag board Napoli Presso, unknown
18637360Naples:: Napoli Presso 1863-79. First Edition. Fine. Fine original hand-colored lithograph by Raimondo Petraroja after drawing by Antinori. Folio. Sheet: 16 3/8 x 11 3/4 inches. Image size: 10 x 9 inches. Sheet: 16 3/8 x 11 3/4 inches. Image size: 10 x 9 inches. Publisher's blind stamp lower center under caption as issued. Archivally double matted in sage green/gilt French mat sized to 16 x 20 inches. A white faced white bellied African Antelope jumping over rocky outcropping. While little is known of the artist or lithographer the editor Giovanni Boschi 1863-79 biographer of the famed French Naturalist Georges Louis LeClerc Comte de Buffon was clearly inspired by Buffon's encyclopedic knowledge and imaginative presentation of the natural world as well as the work of artists such as John James Audubon in the creation of his own naturalists' compendium; a massive 8 volume popular zoological atlas; a work compiled from the most recent works of Italian and foreign zoology; all set in their native surroundings. Single sheet matted in rag board Napoli Presso, unknown
1917011017<p>London: Frederick Warne 1917 1917 per British Library. 13.5 x 10 cm each. 6 booklets with color pictorial wraps with minor signs of use but clean and lovely overall; housed in original box the box top is missing one side and 1/2 of each side panel. Each booklet contains 6 color plates and advertises Ovaltine on lower cover. The puppy books are landscape format and include: Puppy Playmates Bow Wow Wow and Doggie Friends. The cat books are portrait format and include: Tabbykins Kittenwee and Fluffytwin. Rare with only a handful of individual titles held by institutions and no complete sets. Pictorial Wraps. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by G D Rowlandson. 16mo.</p> Frederick Warne
17118Hardcover. Very good spine edge wear a small white spine end spot a scratch on the cover end paper name stamps some pages toned. The title on the spine is descriptive only and was added by the binder. A unique book in dark green boards containing circulars articles bulletins etc. About 700 pages total. The contents are generally from the 1920s. The list of contents handwritten on the front end papers shows 19 items. Articles include Beautifying the Farm Home Grounds; Tree Planting for Ornamental Purposes; Beautifying the Farmstead Garden Roses; Arrangement and Planning of Home Grounds; Hardy Shrubs for Michigan; Herbaceous Perennials; The Rock Garden; Ornamental Vines others on hedges propagation transplanting rhododendrons etc. Most are from the 1920s and 1930s one from 1915. A heavy book additional postage may be required. ; Photographs drawings. . hardcover
1964013963New York: George G. Harrap & Co. 1964. Green hardcover binding with silhouette of horse and rier landing after a jump is clean square and tight. Clean bright and tight interior. DJ not price-clipped - 11/6 Net on flap. Some shelfwear small chips and wrinkles along edges but still displays nicely in clean Brodart. This is the original printing from Great Britain. 151 pages. Ann and Jim from Pilot The Hunter are now married and settled on a small stud farm. As they try to train their piebald gelding Pilot into a steeplechaser they have some sever setbacks. The story culminates in a triumphant account of the Grand National. Followed by Show Jumper and Dido and Rogue. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 1st Printing Language: ENG. Illus. by Money Keith. 1st. Hardcover. Near Very Good/Good. George G. Harrap & Co. Hardcover
ANAIS-0874746426Smithsonian. hardcover. Good. 1.8x09x2.1. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Smithsonian hardcover
21429Undated. On his letterhead St John's Wood Road N.W. London before 1867. 1p 12mo. On bifolium. Printed on grey-blue paper with letterhead printed in orange-red without Landseer's name but with his stag's head motif. In fair condition lightly aged and worn with thin strip from stub mount adhering to blank second leaf. Folded twice. The recipient is not named. Apparently referring to his bronze sculptures of the four lions at the base of Nelson's column installed in 1867 the letter reads: 'My Dear Sir Many thanks for your obliging Note and kind attention to the Lions Heads – I can't leave home Tomorrow before 4. oc when I shall go to B. House Can you make it convenient to meet me there at half past 4 Sincerely yours E Landseer.' 'B. House' is presumably Burlington House. From the distinguished autograph collection of Richard Hunter son of Ida Macalpine whose collection of 7000 books relating to psychiatry is in Cambridge University Library. Macalpine and Hunter had a particular interest in the illness of King George III and their book 'George III and the Mad Business' 1969 suggested the diagnosis of porphyria popularised by Alan Bennett in his play 'The Madness of George III'. Undated. On his letterhead, St John's Wood Road, N.W. [London] [before 1867?] unknown
20000372692000. Painting. Illus. by Ann Smith. Very Good. Framed. A fine framed and glazed original botanical watercolour painting of Rosa moyesii 325 x 360 mm frame 560 x 590 mm with a double white acid-free conservation mount and clean-lined solid hardwood frame with a 'limed' finish. By the late botanical artist Ann Smith signed and dated 1998. The frame is very slightly marked otherwise in very good condition ready to hang. Artist's biography: Ann Smith was a goldsmith by trade a highly skilled artisan working out of Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds but with a passion for botanical illustration. She was a member of various botanical art societies; she exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society RHS Botanical Art exhibitions held in The Lindley Hall London; for the 2004 exhibition she prepared a mixed collection of botanical works including studies of Romneya coulteri and Papaver orientalis 'Beauty of Livermere' in a later exhibition she presented a themed collection featuring various Meconopsis blue popy species and cultivars. Ann Smith was an accomplished botanical artist who painted with great fidelity her plants morphologically accurate and finely detailed but her paintings are always well composed and perhaps it is this her strong sense of composition that is her greatest quality.We hold a number of original paintings by this artist so please enquire if you are looking for particular botanical subjects. Shipping cost will require an adjustment. Shipping cost will require an adjustment. unknown
19980372661998. Painting. Illus. by Ann Smith. Very Good. Framed. A fine framed and glazed original botanical watercolour painting of Magnolia grandiflora 490 x 345 mm frame 700 x 560 mm with a double white acid-free conservation mount and clean-lined solid hardwood frame with a 'limed' finish. By the late botanical artist Ann Smith signed and dated 1998. The frame is very slightly marked otherwise in very good condition ready to hang. Artist's biography: Ann Smith was a goldsmith by trade a highly skilled artisan working out of Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds but with a passion for botanical illustration. She was a member of various botanical art societies; she exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society RHS Botanical Art exhibitions held in The Lindley Hall London; for the 2004 exhibition she prepared a mixed collection of botanical works including studies of Romneya coulteri and Papaver orientalis 'Beauty of Livermere' in a later exhibition she presented a themed collection featuring various Meconopsis blue popy species and cultivars. Ann Smith was an accomplished botanical artist who painted with great fidelity her plants morphologically accurate and finely detailed but her paintings are always well composed and perhaps it is this her strong sense of composition that is her greatest quality. We hold a number of original paintings by this artist so please enquire if you are looking for particular botanical subjects. Shipping cost will require an adjustment. In an exhibition held by the artist this work was priced at £750. unknown
19290078161929. Hardcover. Good. Publisher: The University of Chicago Press 1929 Good HB 452 pp. EX-LIB. text off white. hardcover
1955012893Boston - Toronto: Little Brown & Company 1955. Liight blue hardcover binding clean and tight. Slightly cocked spine interior tight and secure. DJ clean some sheflwear and wrinkled. Some chips but protected from further damage in clean Brodart jacket. Name neatly written in ink ffep. Dedication page thanks Captain V.S. Littauer for his help in the book along with Col. John Wofford of the 1952 USET. Interior clean and bright with name and date fep else no other marks tears or writing. 225 pages with an extensive glossary of horse show terms. 16-yr old Pam lives with her Grandfather on his horse farm. In this sequel to Pamela and the Blue Mare Pam and her friends train to qualify for the Olympic Trials at Fort Riley Kansas. Even though at this time woman were not able to compete alongside the men Pam still tries out on her mare Frosty Morning with hopes that the rules will change. Conflict with a snobbish young horsewoman named Mary Atwater who competes with Pam both at horse shows and for the heart of the young horseman Bill. Lots of great Brown illustrations including a two-page spread showing the course the riders jump during one of the competitions. A Sealyham Terrier named Toby also plays a small role in the story. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illus. by Brown Paul. 1st Stated. Hardcover. Near Very Good/Good. Little Brown & Company Hardcover
1955013508Boston - Toronto: Little Brown & Company 1955. Liight blue hardcover binding clean square tight and secure. DJ clean some sheflwear with sun-faded spine. Protected from further damage in clean Brodart jacket. Dedication page thanks Captain V.S. Littauer for his help in the book along with Col. John Wofford of the 1952 USET. Interior clean and bright with name and date fep else no other marks tears or writing. 225 pages with an extensive glossary of horse show terms. 16-yr old Pam lives with her Grandfather on his horse farm. In this sequel to Pamela and the Blue Mare Pam and her friends train to qualify for the Olympic Trials at Fort Riley Kansas. Even though at this time woman were not able to compete alongside the men Pam still tries out on her mare Frosty Morning with hopes that the rules will change. Conflict with a snobbish young horsewoman named Mary Atwater who competes with Pam both at horse shows and for the heart of the young horseman Bill. Lots of great Brown illustrations including a two-page spread showing the course the riders jump during one of the competitions. A Sealyham Terrier named Toby also plays a small role in the story. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illus. by Brown Paul. 1st Stated. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Little Brown & Company Hardcover
19980384801998. Painting. Illus. by Kazuko Miwa. Very Good. Framed. Signed by THE ARTIST. Original. An original watercolour painting of Heleborus niger by Kazuko Miwa initialed "K.W.". Image 260 x 330 mm frame 440 x 500 mm. Double acid-free mount the upper of which slightly marked to bottom left corner. Gilt frame lightly rubbed. The painting in very good condition. Provenance; with label to the reverse stating "Society of Botanical Artists 'Flowers and Gardens' the annual open exhibition of the Society held at the Westminster Gallery Westminster Central Hall London SW1 24 April - 2 May 1998 and the price of £200. Biography: Japanese born 1943 represented in the Shirley Sherwood collection. Please contact us if you would like to view any of our artwork in person. The shipping cost on this painting within the UK is likely to be in the region of £20. unknown
2005038457United Kingdom 2005. Painting. Illus. by Ann Smith. Fine. Framed. Original. see description. A fine framed and glazed original botanical watercolour painting of of Meconopsis 'Willie Duncan' by the late botanical artist Ann Smith signed and dated 2005. Tall thin portrait format; painting: 680 x 240 mm; frame: 870 x 440 mm. With double white acid-free conservation mount the lower edge of the outer mount lightly rippled the images make this look more significant than it actually is clean-lined wood frame stained white lightly rubbed. Very good. Artist's biography: Ann Smith was a goldsmith by trade a highly skilled artisan working out of Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds but with a passion for botanical illustration. She was a member of various botanical art societies; she exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society RHS Botanical Art exhibitions held in The Lindley Hall London; for the 2004 exhibition she prepared a mixed collection of botanical works including studies of Romneya coulteri and Papaver orientalis 'Beauty of Livermere' in a later exhibition she presented a themed collection featuring various Meconopsis blue popy species and cultivars. Ann Smith was an accomplished botanical artist who painted with great fidelity her plants morphologically accurate and finely detailed but her paintings are always well composed and perhaps it is this her strong sense of composition that is her greatest quality. We hold a a significant stock so please enquire if you are looking for particular botanical illustrations. UK shipping for this item is likely be around £20. unknown
199024030293Abbeville Press New York 1990. Revised Edition. Hardcover in Slipcase. Fine/Near Fine. Hardcover in Slipcase. 444 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Abbeville Press New York 1990. Revised Edition. CONDITION: This book is in fine condition. More specifically: Boards have no wear rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. The slipcase has a heavy bump on the front top right corner and the back has water staining along the bottom edge otherwise it is in solid very good condition. ABOUT THIS BOOK: This marvelous edition of Audubon's Birds of America displays all 435 of Audubon's brilliant handcolored engravings in exquisite reproductions taken from the original plates of the Audubon Society's archival copy of the rare Double Elephant Folio. Although many attempts have been made to re-create the magnificent illustrations in Audubon's masterpiece nothing equals the level of fidelity or scale achieved in this high-quality edition. This new systematic arrangement of the prints complete with informative commentaries about each bird made it possible to correct many of the problems or errors in Audubon's original edition revealed by later scholarship. The colorful captions in the back provide fascinating commentaries on each featured bird. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Art & Design; Animals & Birds. ISBN/EAN: 9781558591288. Inventory No: 24030293. 9781558591288 Abbeville Press hardcover
18662093London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662099London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662101London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662105London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
18662095London:: Dean and Son 1866. First edition. Fine. A fine and rare original hand-colored lithograph. Octavo 8.5 x 7 inches. Finely matted in double ivory rag matting with gilt French line decoration. In the classic tradition of an illuminated manuscript this charming print was executed by an unidentified gentlewoman; an artist and naturalist simply known as "A Lady" whom by the unfortunate plight of a physical malformation became an outcast to Victorian high society. Seeking solace she traveled to the far reaches of Ceylon and Corfu where she developed her inherent gifts here represented with her insightful depiction of the native flora and fauna of the Far East. Brightly colored butterflies insects or birds intermingle with rich blossoms or native grasses or perch on finely detailed branches of fruit and berries all surrounding the fine poetic expression of this keen nineteenth century naturalist. Matted in Rag Board Dean and Son , unknown
