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SCLATER, Philip Lutley (1829-1913) and Michael Rogers OLDFIELD THOMAS (1858-1929). The Book of Antelopes. London: Taylor and Francis for R.H.Porter, 1894-1900.
4 volumes, 4° (279 x 217mm). Title vignettes and illustrations, 100 hand-coloured lithographed plates by J.Smit and after J.Wolf, J.Smit and others, printed by M. & N.Hanhart. Later blue buckram, spines gilt. Provenance: G.Rooseboom (bookplate).
A FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. The plates were prepared under the supervision of Sir Victor Alexander Brooke (1843-1891) by Joseph Wolf (who provided many of the drawings) and lithographed by J.Smit. Unfortunately Sir Victor died before he was able to prepare the requisite text, Sclater was given access to the manuscript and in partnership with Oldfield Thomas (who provided the synonymy and scientific descriptions) saw the work through the presses. Nissen ZBI 3784. (3)
4 volumes, 4° (279 x 217mm). Title vignettes and illustrations, 100 hand-coloured lithographed plates by J.Smit and after J.Wolf, J.Smit and others, printed by M. & N.Hanhart. Later blue buckram, spines gilt. Provenance: G.Rooseboom (bookplate).
A FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. The plates were prepared under the supervision of Sir Victor Alexander Brooke (1843-1891) by Joseph Wolf (who provided many of the drawings) and lithographed by J.Smit. Unfortunately Sir Victor died before he was able to prepare the requisite text, Sclater was given access to the manuscript and in partnership with Oldfield Thomas (who provided the synonymy and scientific descriptions) saw the work through the presses. Nissen ZBI 3784. (3)