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Bartlett, Edward
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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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A Monograph of the Weaver-Birds, Ploceidae, and Arboreal and Terrestrial Finches, Fringillidae. Maidstone: By the Author, 1888–1889
Parts 1–5 (all published), 4to (10 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.; 260 x 195 mm). 31 handcolored lithographed plates by and after F. W. Frowhawk, printed by Hanhart. In tan printed wrappers; some fading, wrappers for part 1 detached along backstrip, some soiling and slight cockling to wrapper for pt. 6. Housed in a cardboard chemise; cracked.
Parts 1–5 (all published), 4to (10 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.; 260 x 195 mm). 31 handcolored lithographed plates by and after F. W. Frowhawk, printed by Hanhart. In tan printed wrappers; some fading, wrappers for part 1 detached along backstrip, some soiling and slight cockling to wrapper for pt. 6. Housed in a cardboard chemise; cracked.
Literature
Ayer/Zimmer 41; Ellis/Mengel 178; Mullens and Swann 48; Nissen, IVB 77; Yale/Ripley 22
Condition
Parts 1–5 (all published), 4to (10 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.; 260 x 195 mm). 31 handcolored lithographed plates by and after F. W. Frowhawk, printed by Hanhart. In tan printed wrappers; some fading, wrappers for part 1 detached along backstrip, some soiling and slight cockling to wrapper for pt. 6. Housed in a cardboard chemise; cracked.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, in original wrappers. Zimmer remarks that this work was planned to extend to between 90 and 95 parts "and to embrace all the known species of Ploceidae and Fringillidae. In the fragmentary form in which the publication remains, the pagination and plate-numbers are incomplete, being distinct for each genus." Bartlett's Monograph was the first work to feature Frohawk's ornithological illustrations; he eventually had over 1,000 of his drawings reproduced in books about birds.