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ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). The New and Heretofore Unfigured Species of the Birds of North America. New York: published by the author, [1866]-1869.
2 volumes, 2 (580 x 450mm). 72 fine hand-coloured lithographic plates most after Elliot or J. Wolf, one plate after Edwin Sheppard, lithographed by C. F. Tholey, printed by Bowen and Co., Philadelphia, all on guards, mounted wood-engraved illustrations by W. J. Linton. (Part of the introductory text misbound at the end of vol. I, light offsetting to some plates, plates 21 and 43 slightly stained, first leaf of description in vol. II soiled at margins and loosely-attached, some later text leaves lightly browned.) Contemporary red morocco, sides with gilt panel made up of fillets and roll tools with elaborate corner pieces, gilt inner dentelles, gilt edges (rebacked, preserving old spines). Provenance: W. S. Hiltz (book label).
A FINE COPY OF THIS IMPORTANT MONOGRAPH comprising life-sized representations of unfamiliar American species. Anker describes it as a 'supplement or sequel' to Wilson's American Ornithology (1808-1814) and Audubon's The Birds of America (1827-1838). The first volume is devoted primarily to smaller birds, wrens, warblers, finches, flycatchers and humming-birds, the second to woodpeckers, birds of prey, and a large number of waders and sea fowl. Interestingly, Elliot, in his introduction, disagrees with the notion that birds of prey should be placed at the top of the ornithological system. '... it seems far more plausible to give the first rank to those birds which are more sensitive to outward impressions' and able 'to express their feelings of joy and sorrow.... The heavy and cowardly eagle, the repulsive and sluggish vulture ... certainly are not fit subjects to outrank those species whose active life is a delight to all who meet with them....' The work was issued in 15 parts over a four year period and dedicated to Alexander Wilson as 'the pioneer of American ornithology'. Anker 129; Fine Bird Books p. 74; Nissen IVB 294; Wood p. 331; Zimmer p. 205. (2)
2 volumes, 2 (580 x 450mm). 72 fine hand-coloured lithographic plates most after Elliot or J. Wolf, one plate after Edwin Sheppard, lithographed by C. F. Tholey, printed by Bowen and Co., Philadelphia, all on guards, mounted wood-engraved illustrations by W. J. Linton. (Part of the introductory text misbound at the end of vol. I, light offsetting to some plates, plates 21 and 43 slightly stained, first leaf of description in vol. II soiled at margins and loosely-attached, some later text leaves lightly browned.) Contemporary red morocco, sides with gilt panel made up of fillets and roll tools with elaborate corner pieces, gilt inner dentelles, gilt edges (rebacked, preserving old spines). Provenance: W. S. Hiltz (book label).
A FINE COPY OF THIS IMPORTANT MONOGRAPH comprising life-sized representations of unfamiliar American species. Anker describes it as a 'supplement or sequel' to Wilson's American Ornithology (1808-1814) and Audubon's The Birds of America (1827-1838). The first volume is devoted primarily to smaller birds, wrens, warblers, finches, flycatchers and humming-birds, the second to woodpeckers, birds of prey, and a large number of waders and sea fowl. Interestingly, Elliot, in his introduction, disagrees with the notion that birds of prey should be placed at the top of the ornithological system. '... it seems far more plausible to give the first rank to those birds which are more sensitive to outward impressions' and able 'to express their feelings of joy and sorrow.... The heavy and cowardly eagle, the repulsive and sluggish vulture ... certainly are not fit subjects to outrank those species whose active life is a delight to all who meet with them....' The work was issued in 15 parts over a four year period and dedicated to Alexander Wilson as 'the pioneer of American ornithology'. Anker 129; Fine Bird Books p. 74; Nissen IVB 294; Wood p. 331; Zimmer p. 205. (2)