- 629
Nozeman, Cornelius, Martinus Houttuyn and Jan Christiaan Sepp.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Nederlandsche Vogelen. Amsterdam: Jan Christiaan Sepp [and son], 1770–1829
first edition, 5 volumes, folio (545 by 365mm), 3 hand-coloured additional engraved titles (only, of 5), 250 hand-coloured engraved plates, a few in volume one double-page, contemporary half calf over speckled boards, lacks 2 engraved titles, binding slightly non-uniform, a bit rubbed, some wear to spine ends
Literature
Anker 369; Fine Bird Books, p. 98; Nissen IVB 684; Wood, p. 496; Zimmer, p. 469; Brouwer 1943; Schierbeek 1940
Catalogue Note
“the first comprehensive account of the avifauna of Holland” (Anker). At the time of its publication, this was the most expensive book for sale in Holland. Eight of the highly attractive plates show nests and eggs.