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The Birds of South America [with] Illustrations of the Game Birds and Water Fowl of South America (by H. Gronvold)

The Birds of South America [with] Illustrations of the Game Birds and Water Fowl of South America (by H. Gronvold)

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The Birds of South America [with] Illustrations of the Game Birds and Water Fowl of South America (by H. Gronvold)

by Lord Brabourne and Charles Chubb

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London: R. H. Porter, 1912. First Edition . Half Cloth - Hardbound. Very Good+/No Dust Jacket. H. Gronvold. 504 pages, plus original stiff paper wrap covers bound at rear [and] 11 pages, plus 38 colored plates after H. Gronvold, and stiff paper wrap covers of the first 19 plates bound at rear. Both volumes are beautifully bound in burgundy half leather over spines and corners, and with dark red cloth over boards. Raised spine bands and gilt lettering on spines. Zimmer (1926, pp 85-86) states "As projected this work was to have comprised 16 volumes with 400 plates, but the death of the senior author terminated the publication after the issue of the present volume containing only the list of species. A series of 38 of the plates intended for this work was issued subsequently, under separate authorship and title, as 'Illustrations of the Game Birds and Waterfowl of South America,' by H. Gronvold, 1917." He goes on to state (p 276) "...Later, these plates were issued separately under the present title, with short explanatory notes by H. Kirke Swann. A half-title with the work reads, 'The Birds of South America. Vol. II (Plates),' but the two publications are in reality distinct. A first series of 19 plates appears to have been issued in 1915; the remainder, with the short text, appeared in 1917." The plate volume was published by John Wheldon & Co. in London. Now in matching bindings, the text volume, labeled Vol. I on the spine is royal 8vo, and the plate volume, labeled Vol. II, is royal 4to. Covers remain bright and clean with only slight scattered rubbing/scuffs. Both volumes with book plate on front free end leaf. Top hinges (internal) of each volume show slight cracks, though both volumes remain solid and tight. Upper edges are just a little darkened, though faces of all leaves remain clean. A few of the plates show small inked press marks near edges originating with the plate's production. Volumes are otherwise bright, crisp, clean and intact. A lovely set. Due to the size and weight, additional charges may apply for Priority and/or International shipping.

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Bookseller
Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
034426
Title
The Birds of South America [with] Illustrations of the Game Birds and Water Fowl of South America (by H. Gronvold)
Author
Lord Brabourne and Charles Chubb
Illustrator
H. Gronvold
Format/Binding
Half Cloth - Hardbound
Book Condition
Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
R. H. Porter
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1912
Bookseller catalogs
Ornithology; Bindings;
Note
May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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About Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps

With more than 25 years of experience buying and selling out-of-print, collectible, and rare books, maps, and ephemera, I am now doing business from my home at 60 Poplar Heights Rd.; Chanute, KS 66720; U.S.A. by appointment only. I offer a selection of more than 5000 books of all genre, as well as more than 1000 maps ranging from 15th century to early 20th. All inventory is hand selected and believed to be of significance for the collector, the reader, the historian or the general book lover. Historically, I have specialized in Kansas and regional history, but also maintain quality collections of Natural History, Theology, Americana, Railroad, Travel and Exploration, Medicine, Art, and Psychology, Neurology, and Psychiatry. Fine bindings, plate books, signed and inscribed items are an important part of my collections. Smaller, though intriguing collections of other genre are also a part of my holdings. Appraisal, consultation, and collection development services are available. Please come and browse, talk books, and have a cup of coffee in a relaxed and book friendly environment. But for the convenience of both of us, please email or call first. Trade terms available and dealers are welcome.

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