From the world's great collections of ornithological art, this giant book showcases 150 exquisite and vibrant images of nature's most beautiful birds. From intricately detailed drawings of well-known birds, to vivid representations of exotic species, these paintings, sketches and plates are accompanied by extensive captions that interweave an appreciation of the illustration and artist with fascinating details about the species and its habitat. Birds features original artwork from the best-known ornithological artists, ...
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From the world's great collections of ornithological art, this giant book showcases 150 exquisite and vibrant images of nature's most beautiful birds. From intricately detailed drawings of well-known birds, to vivid representations of exotic species, these paintings, sketches and plates are accompanied by extensive captions that interweave an appreciation of the illustration and artist with fascinating details about the species and its habitat. Birds features original artwork from the best-known ornithological artists, including: Mark Catesby (1683-1749) Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826) Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) Jacques Barraband (1767-1809) John James Audubon (1785-1851) William MacGillivray (1796-1852) John Gould (1804-1881) Edward Lear (1812-1888) Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-79) This mammoth edition will not only delight bird lovers, but also those who have an appreciation of beautifully executed art.
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Good in good dust jacket. Dust is jacket chipped and is torn on the back. Some surface marring on the inside back cover. Pages are slightly toned. Interior is clean. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 223 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. Audience: General/trade.
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Very Good. Used, dust jacket has light scratches and marks, some outer edges have minor scuffs, book content is in like new condition. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 223 p. Contains: Illustrations, color.
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Very Good. Hardcover. Oversized book. Very Good / Very Good dust jacket with minor show of shelf/age wear. Free of any markings and no writings inside. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.