Mark Catesby's Natural History of America: The Watercolors from the Royal Library Windsor Castle Tapa dura - 1997

Merrell Publishers Ltd, 1997-05-01. Hardcover. Like New. 1st 1997 Merrell **HARDBACK** In unclipped dustjacket No stamps or inscriptions; clean condition

London: Merrell Holberton and The Natural History Museum, 1997. Well illustrated with 52 colour plates and other illustrations, quarto, pp 160, very clean internally, grey cloth in good condition, the dustwrapper is slightly worn and marked. [The Natural History, the life work of the English naturalist and artist Mark Catesby (1682-1749), the most important precursor of Audubon, was twenty years in the making, from 1729 to 1749. It was the first comprehensive study of the flora and fauna of the eastern seaboard of North America, and its beautifully finished, often striking images remained an indispensable reference source throughout the century of its publication. Published here for the first time are the original watercolors from which Catesby prepared the etchings which accompanied his published volumes. Having been stored away from the light between the pages of a unique copy of the book in the Royal Library at Windsor, which King George III bought in 1768, they are wonderfully fresh, and… Leer más

Merrell Publishers Ltd, 1997-05-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 2.5127 in x 29.9239 in x 23.9848 in.

Merrell Publishers, 1999-06-01. hardcover. Very Good/Acceptable. 9x1x12. London, 1999; gray cloth covered boards; mild shelf wear; illustrated jacket, acceptable, edge wear, sandy on inside of jacket; top edges of text block discolored and dusty; 4to - over 9 3/4" to 12" tall; Interior is clean and unmarked; 160 pages; Additional shipping charges may be required due to the size and weight of book.

Brand: Merrell Publishers, 1999-06-01. 1. hardcover. Used: Good.

Merrell Publishers, 1997. hardcover. Very Good. 9x1x12. 1997 Hardcover Edition. Handling/Shelf wear to DJ edges. Pages clean & unmarked. Binding tight. No Expedited Shipping.

London: Merrell Holberton, 1997. Hardcover. Fine/VG- (Some wear and discoloration to top of dj). Grey cloth with greenish color illustrated dustjacket. 160 pp. 52+ large color, 100+ bw plates. The Natural History, the life work of English naturalist Mark Catesby, the most important predecessor of Audobon, was 20 years in the making. It was the first comprehensive study of the flora and fauna of the eastern seaboard of North America.

Merrell Publishers, June 1999. Hardcover. Used - Very Good. Clean copy, DJ intact, light shelf wear.

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston / Merrell Holberton, 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good-. 9x1x12. First thus. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston / Merrell Holberton, 1997; no additional printings indicated; 160pp., with 52 color plates, many more black and white illustrations. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; minor wear to edges of gray cloth boards, gilt titling remains bright and bold; illustrations and text very good. Unclipped dust jacket lightly toned around edges/spine; minor wear to edges, small partial puncture over rear spine gutter; jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping.

Merrell Publishers, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Museum of Fine Arts/Merrell, 1999. Quarto. Gray boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with very light shelf wear. 160 pages. ISBN: 9781858940380. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.