Henry Leonard Meyer
Illustrations of British birds. London: Longman and Co., [c.1835–1841]
4 volumes, folio (370 x 265mm.), lithographed titles and contents leaves, 319 hand-coloured lithographed plates, contemporary half russia, some spotting, one or two marginal tears, bindings rubbed and rebacked
“One of our most valuable illustrated works on ornithology” (Mullens and Swann). An artist and naturalist of Dutch origin, Meyer made ornithological drawings from nature and from his own collection of birds. Each plate shows a bird accompanied by its egg, its nest "when curious or rare" and the female "whenever her plumage differs materially from that of the male"; some have accompanying descriptions. Meyer's wife, Mary Anne Moor, herself an accomplished artist, assisted in engraving the plates and may even have been responsible for some of the original drawings. The work is of notorious bibliographical complexity, investigated in W.G. Hale's monograph, The Meyers’ Coloured Illustrations of British Birds and their Eggs (London, 2007).
LITERATURE:Fine Bird Books, pp. 93/123; Mullens and Swann, p. 398; Nissen IVB 627
PROVENANCE:Francis Edward Paget (1806-1882), rector of Elford, eldest son of Sir Edward Paget, Groom to the Bedchamber of George IV and Commander in Chief in India, book labelCondition reportSome spotting, one or two marginal tears, bindings rubbed and rebacked
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Henry Leonard Meyer
Illustrations of British birds. London: Longman and Co., [c.1835–1841]
4 volumes, folio (370 x 265mm.), lithographed titles and contents leaves, 319 hand-coloured lithographed plates, contemporary half russia, some spotting, one or two marginal tears, bindings rubbed and rebacked
“One of our most valuable illustrated works on ornithology” (Mullens and Swann). An artist and naturalist of Dutch origin, Meyer made ornithological drawings from nature and from his own collection of birds. Each plate shows a bird accompanied by its egg, its nest "when curious or rare" and the female "whenever her plumage differs materially from that of the male"; some have accompanying descriptions. Meyer's wife, Mary Anne Moor, herself an accomplished artist, assisted in engraving the plates and may even have been responsible for some of the original drawings. The work is of notorious bibliographical complexity, investigated in W.G. Hale's monograph, The Meyers’ Coloured Illustrations of British Birds and their Eggs (London, 2007).
LITERATURE:Fine Bird Books, pp. 93/123; Mullens and Swann, p. 398; Nissen IVB 627
PROVENANCE:Francis Edward Paget (1806-1882), rector of Elford, eldest son of Sir Edward Paget, Groom to the Bedchamber of George IV and Commander in Chief in India, book labelCondition reportSome spotting, one or two marginal tears, bindings rubbed and rebacked
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
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