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1959008623New York: Whittlesey House / McGraw-Hill 1959 Pictorial cloth a hint of shelf wear; dust jacket with sunned spine and small chip from top of spine and damp stain visible on verso original price intact $2.25. The fourth book in this popular series of books about The Happy Lion Lioness and now their cub Francois! Illustrated in color and b&w throughout. First editions are scarce. First Edition. Pictorial Cloth. Near Fine/Good. Illus. by Roger Duvoisin. 4to. Whittlesey House / McGraw-Hill hardcover
1916012132New York: The Century Co. 1916. Gray hardcover cloth binding has slightly cocked spine bumped corners a bit of rubbing illustrated in gray black and yellow on cover showing dog swimming in water. Collie head on spine. Back cover has some staining. Back hinge cracked but binding secure and tight. Two different nameplates on front endpapers. 317 pages. Illustrated with some b/w photos of real dogs. 16 wonderful dog stories most of which appeared in magazines first. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 1st Printing. Illus. by photos. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. The Century Co. Hardcover
20131178 CHILD320<p>SIGNED FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING stated full number line to 1 New York Atheneum 2013. NEW. Signed by the ILLUSTRATOR Scott Campbell directly on the Title Page with a dog drawing no inscription. NOT signed by Bob Dylan unfortunately. Dust Jacket Fine in Brodart cover no wear no tears not price clipped $17.99. Pictorial Boards Fine unblemished. Text Clean no marks. Not remainder marked. Not ex-library. Books are Carefully Packed and Shipped Daily with Delivery Confirmation from Dry Smoke-Free shop. Complete Satisfaction Guaranteed.</p> Atheneum Books for Young Readers hardcover
Hermansen, PålIn Pristine Condition. unknown
002100Harper& Row Book. Very Fine Plus. Original Wraps. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Wraps. Very Fine Plus/No Jacket. First Edition. Galley/Proof. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Very fine copy of the Uncorrected Proof of this classic. Extremely rare in this format. Fantastic. Harper& Row Hardcover
189426030023George Routledge & Sons London 1894. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 189 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: George Routledge & Sons London 1894. CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. More specifically: Covers have mild soiling. Edges of boards have superficial wear. Edges of pages are reasonably browned. Pages are lightly tanned. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; Inventory No: 26030023. George Routledge & Sons hardcover
11120108Religious Tract Society London No date. Early Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Dust Jacket. Hardcover. 125 pages. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Religious Tract Society London No date. Early Edition. CONDITION: This book is in good condition but dust jacket is not included. Minor edgewear and rubbing to boards. Tanned pages with scattered foxing. Award presentation plate laid in dated 1906. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Teenage Fiction; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 11120108. Religious Tract Society hardcover
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
1910001886Philadelphia: Edward Stern & Co 1910 1910. Green cloth with color pictorial pastedown spine very slightly sunned negligible abrasions to front pastedown internally clean and bright binding nice and square. From the author of the well-known "Roosevelt Bears" books comes this adventure tale told in verse about a little boy Prince Domino. He and his siamese cat who is very smart indeed travel to far off lands where they are helped by a little black and a little Japanese boy the depictions of whom are slightly stereotypical. The story is enhanced by many wonderful crisp & detailed b&w line drawings as well as seven full page color plates the image from the cover is not repeated within. . First Edition. Near Fine. 8vo. Edward Stern & Co hardcover
8985<p>London Strand Publications Hastings House. HBNoDJ No Date Early 1950s Pictorial Color Oblong Boards Cover minor Rub Wear & Tiny Chips Extremities Interior Nice Tight Clean with slight soil few pgsVG/VG NODJ. Hard Cover.</p> London Strand Publications Hastings House hardcover
013749London England: Frank Cass and Co Limited 1939. A modern 1970 reprint of the entire run of this stunning magazine comprising 23 issues contained within Five volumes. Poetry London was published between 1939 and 1951 and contains poetry and artwork from lots of the avant - garde poets of the day. Among them Dylan Thomas Paul Potts Laurence Whistler Louis Macniece George Barker Herbert Read Rayner Heppenstall Stephen Spender Walter De La Mare Dorian Cooke Lawrence Durrell Nicolas Moore D.S Savage. Heinrich Rhys Charles Madge David Gascoyne Clifford Dyment Ruthven Todd Idris Davies Glyn Jones Lynd Nathan Maurice Carpenter and H. G. Porteus along with many many others. SUPERB condition as close to NEW as could be expected This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED UK ONLY . Please email for further details. Not Signed or Inscribed. First Facsimile/Reprint Edition 1970. Two Tone Black/Green Cloth. NEAR FINE NEAR BRAND NEW/No Jacket. Illus. by Cover By Henry Moore Lithographs By Ceri Richards and Others. 4to - over 9¾" - 12". HARDBACK. Frank Cass and Co Limited hardcover
010047London England: Frank Cass and Co Limited 1939. A modern 1970 reprint of the entire run of this stunning magazine comprising 23 issues contained within Five volumes. Poetry London was published between 1939 and 1951 and contains poetry and artwork from lots of the avant - garde poets of the day. Among them Dylan Thomas Paul Potts Laurence Whistler Louis Macniece George Barker Herbert Read Rayner Heppenstall Stephen Spender Walter De La Mare Dorian Cooke Lawrence Durrell Nicolas Moore D.S Savage. Heinrich Rhys Charles Madge David Gascoyne Clifford Dyment Ruthven Todd Idris Davies Glyn Jones Lynd Nathan Maurice Carpenter and H. G. Porteus along with many many others. SUPERB condition as close to NEW as could be expected This book will be POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED UK ONLY . Please email for further details. Not Signed or Inscribed. First Facsimile/Reprint Edition 1970. Two Tone Black/Green Cloth. NEAR FINE NEAR BRAND NEW/No Jacket. Illus. by Cover By Henry Moore Lithographs By Ceri Richards and Others. 4to - over 9¾" - 12". HARDBACK. Frank Cass and Co Limited hardcover
19912080202106300934Not Available 1991. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Not Available paperback
1955013127New York: Dodd Mead & Company 1955. Brown hardcover cloth binding is an ex-library with wear to covers fray along edges spine sticker clear tape reinforces spine. Back pocket and date slip removed usual stamps and marks on endpapers else interior is clean and tight. Hinges good. See photos. More available by request. Rare copy of one of Edmonds' juvenile stories about a boy and his English Setter. Originally a magazine short story in 1941 the book was first published in 1952. This is a 4th printing 1955. 182 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 4th Printing. Illus. by De V. Lee Manning. Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket. Dodd, Mead & Company Hardcover
1958013388New York: Dodd Mead & Company 1958. Brown hardcover cloth binding is clean square and tight. Previous owner bookplate inside front cover. Foxing . DJ not price-clipped minor shelfwear some minor chips and closed tears - back cover with author's photo and bio is rubbed - protected from further damage in clean Brodart jacket. Rare copy of one of Edmonds' juvenile stories about a boy and his English Setter. Originally a magazine short story in 1941 the book was first published in 1952. This is a 4th printing 1955. 182 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall 5th printing. Illus. by De V. Lee Manning. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Dodd, Mead & Company Hardcover
196508060027Oxford University Press UK 1965. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. Hardcover. PUBLISHING DETAILS: Oxford University Press UK 1965. First Edition. CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Picture Books; Inventory No: 08060027. Oxford University Press hardcover
17437009London:: The College of Physicians 1743-51. First edition. Fine . Pl 124. The Greatest Bulfinch-hen. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 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
17437010London:: The College of Physicians 1743-51. First edition. Fine . Pl 188. The Gros-beak or Haw-finch. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 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
17437016London:: The College of Physicians 1743-51. second edition. Fine . Pl 203 The Great Spotted Lizard with a Forked Tail. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 inches. Includes text. This print is from a later edition printed on J Whatman Turkey Mills paper watermarked 1836. 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
17437017London:: The College of Physicians 1743-51. First edition. Fine . Pl 206 The Sea-tortoise. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 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
17437015London:: The College of Physicians 1743-51. First edition. Fine . Pl 207 Double-headed Snake & The Black Butterflies. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 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
17437013London:: The College of Physicians 1743-51. First edition. Fine . A fine original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 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
17437014London:: The College of Physicians 1743-51. later printing. Fine . Pl 208 The Mango-fish & The Great Brown Locust. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 inches. Includes text. This print is from a later edition printed on J Whatman Turkey Mills paper watermarked 1836. 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
17587020London:: The Royal College of Physicians 1758-1764. First edition. Fine. Pl 282 The Spur Fish & The Indian Gattorugina. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 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 Royal College of Physicians, unknown
17587018London:: The Royal College of Physicians 1758-1764. First edition. Fine . Pl 283 Sea Bat & The Pyed Acarauana. Original hand-colored copperplate engraving. Quarto 9 x 12 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 Royal College of Physicians, unknown
