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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of articles, reviews and book collecting tips for the mystery genre. Faint scratches to front cover. In Near Fine Condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of this Double Issue 21 Short Stories. Featured are Secrets by June Thomson, My Dear Dead Dope by Thomas Adcock, The Touch of a Vanished Hand by John F Suter, Money in the Bank by Jeffry Scott, Cloud of Smoke by Morris Hershman, Beat Your Neighbor Out of Doors by Jiro Akagawa, The Truth by Michael Z Lewin, The Theft of the Barking Dog by Edward D Hoch, Dead Ringers by Barbara Owens, The Jury Box by Jon L Breen, A Will is a Way by Steven Saylor, The Killer Instinct by Betty Rowlands, Pool of Discontent by Scott Mackay, The Perfect Victim by William Bankier, The Threat to the Cathedral by Terry Mullins, The Witness by Jo Bannister, I Hate Aaron Cane by Phyllis Diller, The Dinosaur Season by Steven Utley, Somewither Cold and Strange by Donald Olson and Crossed Wires by Jeremiah Healy. In Near Fine Condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of this Collection of 14 Short Stories. Featured are The Man Who Hated Television by Julian Symons, Long Time No Murder by William Bankier, Solitary Journey by Shizuko Natsuki, The Gentleman in the Lake by Robert Barnard, The Problem of the Missing Road House by Edward D Hoch, The Jury Box by Jon L Breen, Blood Feud by Jo Bannister, Clubbed to Death by Donald Olson, Posthumous by Joyce Carol Oates, Blood Blue by Michael Z Lewin, Fruit of the Poisonous Tree by John Dobbyn, Resurrection by Janice Law, The Final Paragraph by Henry Slesar and Bombed by Peter Sellers. In Near Fine Condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of this Double Issue of 19 Short Stories. Featured are The Faceless Thing by Edward D Hoch, Days of Rage by Doug Allyn, Password by Michael Z Lewin, The Ministry of Whisky by Val McDermid, The Girl in the Golden Gown by Robert S Levinson, Satan Rides The 5:15 by Vincent Lardo, When,He Wondered by Lynne Barrett, Monopoly by Judith Merchant, The Widow's Garden Party by Bruce Rubenstein, Cleaning Up by Steven Steinbock, Duel by William Link, A Tour of the Tower by Christine Poulson, Death by Misadventure by John Buchanan, Rearview Mirror by Art Taylor, The Seven Sorrows by Terence Feherty, It All Adds Up by Thomas Kaufman, The Disappearance of the Wicked by Kristine Kathryn Rusch,On the Banks of the Khorad Dur by Brian Muir and Femme Fatale by E Shaun Russell. In Fine Condition.

Decorative Hardcover Canvas. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hodges Soileau. Steven H. Stroud, Charles Reid, Frank Morris (Illustrated by); 'Water Lily' by Betsy Lewin (Painting); William Gregory (Art Editor); Marion Davis, Soren Noring, et al. (Senior Art Editors); Angelo Perrone (Associate Art Editor) (illustrator). 1st Edition/Volume 2, 1983. 574 pp. Stated first edition! Vol. 2, 1983 issue only! Over-sized and/or over weight book; may require extra postage. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur an additional shipping charge. Solidly bound copy with moderate external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Moderate browning/foxing on page edges, not affecting text. An Ex-Libris copy. No dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of short stories. SIGNED by Max Allan Collins, Robert J. Randisi and John Lutz on the title page. In fine / fine unread condition. Signed by Author.

No Binding. Condition: VG+. LL-93. A VG or better original release 8 x 10 still. Photographic Image.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 111. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1828 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 111.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Red half-leather with black spine-labels and gilt lettering and decoration, leather is rubbed at edges and spine-ends. Clean marbled end-papers, marbled block edges, light foxing to prelims, sound binding. Slight damage to base of spine from no longer present sticker. Volume contains many black and white plates and some vignettes. Colour plates facing pages 298, 405, 458 and 459, double colour plate at page 406 and two fold out plates facing page 2. Contents Includes: I. Memoir on a Mappemonde by Leonardo da Vinci, the earliest Map known containing the name 'America' by Richard Henry Major II./III./IV. Primitive Site, Extent and Circumvallation of Roman London by William Henry Black and sketch by Thomas Lewin V./VI. Holbein's Portraits of the Royal Family of England by John Gough Nichols and George Scharf VII. Administration of the Criminal Law in time of Edward I by Francis Morgan Nichols VIII. Portrait of the Duchess of Milan at Windsor Castle, probably Holbein 1538 by Scharf IX. Subterranean Chambers at Trelowarren in Cornwall by J. T. Blight X. Royston Court House and its Appurtenances by Joseph Beldam XI. Annulus Piscatoris or Ring of the Fisherman by Edmund Waterton XII. Unpublished work "Antiquarius" by Hieronymus Bononius of Treviso and his Poetry by William Henry Black XIII. Churches at Rome earlier than 1150 by Alexander Nesbitt XIV. History of Winterton in Lincolnshire by Abraham de la Pryme and Edward Peacock XV./XVI. Human Sacrifices among the Romans by Henry George Liddell and William Bodham Donne XVII. Letters from Sir Henry Wotton to James I by C. Knight Watson XVIII. Roman Architectural Remains at Chester discovered 1863 by William Tite XIX. Remains of Roman Wall of London by Tite XX. Mantle and Ring of Widowhood by Henry Harrod XXI. Inventory of the Household Goods of Sir Thomas Ramsey, Lord Mayor of London 1577 by F. W. Fairholt XXII. Pocket-Dial made in 1593 for Robert Devereux Earl of Essex by John Bruce XXIII./XXIV. Position and Identification of the Portus Lemanis of the Romans by Thomas Lewin and W. H. Black XXV. Worked Flints of Pressigny-le-Grand by John Evans XXVI. Magic in the Reign of Elizabeth I by W. H. Hart XXVII. Ancienne Statue de Gillaume-le-Conquerant by M. L'Abbe Cochet XXVIII. Excavations at Silchester by James Gerald Joyce XXIX. Early Charters and Documents relating to Priory of Austin Canons and Abbey of Austin Canonesses at Canonsleigh in Devon by Charles Spencer Perceval XXX. Instructions from Henry VI to Edward Grimston, Ambassador to Burgundy 1449 and Portrait of Grimston by Peter Christus in 1446 by William J. Thoms, A. W. Franks and George Scharf XXXI. Ancient Rock Tombs at Ghain Tiffiha and Tal Horr, Malta by John S. Swann XXXII. Human Remains and Skulls from Tombs at Ghain Tiffiha and Tal Horr by John Thurnam XXXIII. Romano-British Cemetery near Plymouth by C. Spence Bate Contains colour and black and white plates. No dust jacket, as published. Stamps for Halifax Antiquarian Society and "Withdrawn" stamp on front end-papers and prelims. Pages of main text and plates (including reverse of plates) are free from stamps. Hand-written reference numbers on end-papers. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 3-4kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 40119031149. All our books are sent by tracked mail. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Red half-leather with black spine-labels and gilt lettering and decoration, leather is rubbed at edges and spine-ends. Clean marbled end-papers, marbled block edges, light foxing to prelims, sound binding. Slight damage to base of spine from no longer present sticker. Volume contains many black and white plates and vignettes. Colour plates facing pages 168, 178 and 179. Contents Includes: I. Allusion to Christians in a Passage of the 6th Satire of Juvenal by Earl Stanhope II. Ancient Oaken Coffins found near Featherstone Castle, Northumberland by Thomas William Snagge III. Probable site of Jewish Temple and Antonia and the Acra by Thomas Lewin IV. Inscription on Copper Dish found near Chertsey by William Ralston Shedden Ralston V./VI. Expedition of the Emperor Augustus into Britain by William Henry Black VII. Chapel of St. Erasmus in Westminster Abbey by J. T. Micklethwaite VIII. Example of Phalerae and other Antiquities from Switzerland by William Michael Wylie IX. Appointment of Sir John Fastolfe to Keeper of the Bastille of St. Anthony at Paris in 1421 by John Gough Nichols X. Inscriptions on Leaves of Lead by Waltre de Gray Birch XI. Mediaeval Representations of the Months and Seasons by James Fowler XII. Test of Certain Centurial Stones by Henry Charles Coote XIII. Early Discovery of Australia by Richard Henry Major XIV. Manuscript Book of Prayers bound in Enamelled Gold said to be given by Anne Boleyn to a Wyatt lady by Robert Marsham XV. Discoveries in Ehenside Tarn, Cumberland by R. D. Darbishire XVI. Early French Deed 1397 relating to Knights of St. John of Jerusalem by C. Knight Watson XVII. The Milites Stationarii relating to the Hundred and Tithing of England by H. C. Coote XVIII. Box of Carved Ivory of the 6th Century by Alexander Nesbitt and Padre Raffaele Garrucci XIX. Anglo-Saxon Knife bearing inscription found in Kent by John Evans XX. Origin of AEra Dionysiana or AEra Vulgaris or AEra Christiana by Gustav Oppert XXI. Antique Gold and other Finger Rings found at Palestrina by C. Drury E. Fortnum XXII. Vortigern, not Hengest, the Invader of Kent by Henry Charles Coote XXIII. Crypt of the Chapter House, Westminster Abbey by Henry Harrod XXIV. Byzantine Churches and modifications made for necessities of Greek Ritual by Edwin Freshfield XXV. Will, Inventories and Funeral Expenses of James Montagu, Bishop of Winchester 1618 by Evelyn Philip Shirley XXVI. Exploration of Tumuli at Trevelgue or Trevalga in parish of St. Columb Minor, Cornwall by William Copeland Borlase XXVII. Camps and Ancient Ramparts on the River Avon at Clifton by H. M. Scarth XXVIII. Pictures of Quintin Matsys and Holbein at Longford Castle by John Gough Nichols XXIX. Donnington Castle in Berkshire by Henry Godwin Contains colour and black and white plates. No dust jacket, as published. Stamps for Halifax Antiquarian Society and "Withdrawn" stamp on front end-papers and prelims. Pages of main text and plates (including reverse of plates) are free from stamps. Hand-written reference numbers on end-papers. Illustrator: . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 3-4kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 40119031153. All our books are sent by tracked mail. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.

Leather Bound. Condition: Fine. Melbourne: Queensberry Hill Press, 1978. A true facsimile from a copy of the 1838 edition. 26 color plates including separate proof plates of Plates 13 and 21 laid in. Introduction and bibliographical descriptions by Allan MCEVEY. No. 255 of 500 copies bound in full morocco housed in a Solander box.

Folio,33 pp.,26 colour plates with single text leaf, followed by an Index of synonymes, the original list of subscribers and a final leaf for the Queensberry Hill Press subscribers. Publisher's handsome brown full calf in a Solander Box (some splitting and bumping), limited to 500 numbered copies. An outstanding facsimile of the first separately published Australian bird book. This edition also has a scholarly introduction by the late Allen McEvey, former curator of birds at the Museum of Victoria and a world renowned authority on the art of John Gould. The Lewin facsimile is arguably the finest production of Queensbury Hill Press and an excellent example of quality Australian binding. First published in London in 1808 as Birds of New Holland. Then the famous Sydney edition of 1813, by now titled Birds of New South Wales. After Lewin's death in 1819 his widow went back to England and produced the 1822 edition. John Gould recognised the promise of the book and published an edition in 1838, the colouring was gouache instead of watercolour in the 1822 edition. In 1875 the London bookseller Bernard Quaritch concocted an edition dated 1822, with the plates in gouache (not watercolour) and watermarked 1875. The modern Queensbury Hill Press version was taken from Donald Shank's copy of the 1838 edition. Allan McEvey (pers com) quite rightly considered this final iteration on Lewin as an edition in it's own right. Thus it could reasonably be called the sixth edition of Lewin's Birds of New South Wales.

Leather. Introduction and bibliographical descriptions by Allan McEvey (illustrator). Facsimile Edition. Folio, Limited Ed Number 264 of 500 copies, pp. xl, 26, xxvi colour plates, colour frontis, (ii Index), (iv list of subscribers), errata by A.R. McEvey, issued with two loose proof plates "Yellow-Ear Honey Sucker" and "Black-Crown Thrush" (suitable for framing), orig leather boards, gilt dentelles, nr fine, in cloth slip case, slight crease to cloth otherwise very good condition.

Half leather. Deluxe edition. Deluxe Limited Ed., No.39 of 100, quarto, pp.(viii), (i, fronts.), vi, (19, plates & description page), (20)-56, finely bound in half leather, marbled paper bds, gilt title to spine and printed title-label to front, spine sl bumped, loosely inserted invitation, near fine condition. Facsimile of Lewin's 'butterflies & moths' from the second edition of 1822 with the 19 fine coloured plates reproduced. Deluxe limited edition, this copy number 39 of 70 (within a total edition of 212 copies) bound in the style of the later superior issue of the second edition, complete with plain interleaves and hand-marbled sides. Includes detailed historical and bibliographical commentary and census of the known copies of the 1805 and 1822 editions.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Melbourne, Edition Renard, 2007 (facsimile edition)/ 1805 and 1822. Quarto, [viii], viii, 56 pages plus an errata slip and 19 colour plates, each with a facing blank leaf. Antique-style half leather and marbled boards, with a printed title-label mounted on the front cover and contrasting morocco lettering-piece to the spine; all edges dyed yellow; covers very lightly rubbed; a fine copy. Never before reprinted, and strictly limited to a total of only 212 numbered copies (of which 200 were for sale) in three different versions. This copy is number 48, one of only 70 copies of the deluxe edition bound 'in half leather, with hand marbled papered boards and plain interleaves in close facsimile of the superior second issue [of the second edition]'. Pages 21-56 comprise historical, bibliographical and publication notes; scientific names of Lewin's lepidoptera; a partial census of known copies; and acknowledgements (with an erratum slip tipped in at page 55).

Folio, 26 hand coloured engraved plates; publisher's crimson quarter morocco and cloth boards, a fine copy preserved in a solander case. A superb copy of Lewin's masterpiece of design, one of the greatest Australian natural history works. Originally published in 1808 - one of the rarest of all Australian books - thisedition is the first to feature updated notes by Gould (at a time when he was contemplating his own Birds of Australia), and is best-known for the introduction of the new method of colouring in gouache to give a spectacular depth of colour, more often associated with the lithographed bird books of mid-century. John Lewin, Australia's first professional artist, had arrived in the colony in 1800, establishing himself as the first natural history artist. He is best remembered through the superb books he published on Australian ornithology and entomology. As the catalogue of the Wettenhall Library pointed out, "The bibliographical and historical importance of Lewin has been emphasised in recent years, but Lewin the naturalist has been somewhat neglected. Although his illustrations are in the style of the eighteenth century and predate the draughtsmanship, finesse and varied palette developed by the great nineteenth-century illustrators such as Lear, Wolf and Keulemans, they are highly competent and show the mind of an excellent observer. Lewin's birds are correct; the feather detail, legs, particularly the positioning of the toes, posture of the bird, the understanding of male and female plumage, the interactions between male and female (in four plates the male is singing and displaying to the female) are accurate and show a keen observer at work. The other important detail in Lewin's illustrations are the plants: they demonstrate an observer who is familiar with his subject's habitat and life-history." This version of Lewin's work was revised by leading natural history artists of the time: the title page acknowledges the involvement of T. Gould, A. Vigors, T. Horsfield and W. Swainson. This publication differs considerably in colouring from the earlier edition of 1822, as those plates were watercolours whilst these 1838 plates are coloured with gouache, and the entrepreneurial hand of John Gould is evident in this rich gouache colouring. The title page states that this is a "new and improved edition with a list of the synonymes of each species". . Provenance: Nineteenth-century armorial bookplate. Joints strengthened and original titled spine expertly laid down.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1822 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 78 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 78 Language: English.

Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. Limited facsimile edition of 500 numbered copies, of which this is number 431. Includes the two loose proof plates as called for (plate 9 Crested Thrush and plate 22 White-Breasted Honey-Sucker). Attractively bound by Dove Bindery, Melbourne. Grained calf with two raised bands and a gilt title to spine. Housed in a tan cloth clamshell case. Top edge gilt. A total of 26 colored plates accompanied by a page of text. Very minor wear to inside and to edges of the case, but otherwise a nice clean copy with no previous owners' names or other defacements. Please expect the possibility of additional postage for foreign orders as this is a large, heavy book. 12.5 x 16.5 in (32 x 42 cm).

Collected, engraved and faithfully painted after nature. Introduction and bibliographical descriptions by Allan McEvey Large quarto, 26 coloured plates, original publisher's full tan polished leather in fine condition, with bookform box (in good condition with crease on front) No 116 of a limited edition facsimile reprint of 500 copies.

Pp. [viii]+viii+56(last colophon, coloured frontispiece plus 18 plates, 4 black & white text illustrations, appendix, publisher's slip tipped-in at acknowledgements section; post 4to; half leather, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, plain papered boards with printed paper title label on upper board; ribbon marker; Edition Renard, Melbourne, 2007. Limited edition, being one of 100 copies thus bound (reproducing the first known publisher's binding of the second edition). *First published in 1805, with a second edition in 1822, John William Lewin's Prodromus Entomology . . . was the first Australian natural history book illustrated with plates produced in Australia from original observation. The coloured plates include 14 insect species first depicted and described by Lewin.

Pp. [viii]+viii+56(last colophon, coloured frontispiece plus 18 plates with blank interleaves, 4 black & white text illustrations, appendix, publisher's slip tipped-in at acknowledgements section; tall demy 4to; half leather, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, marbled papered boards with printed paper title label on upper board; all edges yellow; ribbon marker; Edition Renard, Melbourne, 2007. Deluxe edition, being one of 70 copies thus bound (reproducing the superior second publisher's binding of the second edition, with specially commissioned hand-marbled boards to match the original). *First published in 1805, with a second edition in 1822, John William Lewin's Prodromus Entomology . . . was the first Australian natural history book illustrated with plates produced in Australia from original observation. The coloured plates include 14 insect species first depicted and described by Lewin.

By John William Lewin, A.L.S., late of Paramatta, New South Wales. New and improved edition, to which is added a list of the synonymes of each species, incorporating the labours of T. Gould, Esq., N. A. Vigors, Esq., T. Horsfield, M.D., and W. Swainson, Esq. A fine example, in original condition, of one of the rarest illustrated works of Australian natural history. London : Henry H. Bohn, 1838. Folio, original publisher's binding of quarter crushed Morocco over green cloth-covered boards, spine lettered in gilt 'Lewin's Birds of New Holland' (spine rubbed, corners bumped); yellow endpapers; pp [iv], 26 etched plates with original gouache hand-colouring, interleaved with accompanying letterpress text. The naturalist and natural history artist John William Lewin arrived in New South Wales in 1800. Under the patronage of Governor King he was able to sketch and collect specimens in uncharted and exotic locations. He was allowed to join expeditions to the Hunter and to Bass Strait, as well as to make a voyage to Tahiti. His first collection of copperplate engravings, The Natural History of Lepidopterous Insects of New South Wales, was published by his brother, Thomas in London in 1805. Lewin probably completed the copperplates for his Birds of New South Wales some time in 1805, and The Birds of New Holland, with their Natural History was published, again by Thomas Lewin, in London in 1808. Only six copies of this work are known to be extant, all of those, including the copy given to George III, having been distributed in London; for reasons unknown - possibly fire or loss at sea - the shipment of several dozen copies destined for colonial subscribers never arrived in Sydney. In the wake of this disappointment, Lewin decided to compile a colonial version of The Birds of New Holland. Without access to the original plates, which were in London, and deciding to undertake the authorship of the text to accompany the plates, Lewin was compelled to commence the venture completely anew. Making use of various earlier state plates, the colonial edition, printed and bound by George Howe, eventually appeared in 1813. The Birds of New South Wales with their Natural History is recognised as the first illustrated book published in Australia, and contains some of the first engravings printed in New South Wales (Wantrup, p. 367, who refers to the eight known complete copies of this phenomenal rarity, describing the first edition as "virtually unprocurable"). A third edition of A natural history of the birds of New South Waleswas published in 1822, with some of the plates printed on paper watermarked "1825". The present finely coloured volume is the fourth edition of 1838, revised by Gould, Vigors and Horsfield, presenting the birds highlighted with striking and bold gouache in contrast to the duller watercolour of the 1822 edition. In 1875 Quaritch published a fifth edition. All editions of Lewin's Birds are rare and desirable, with the 1822 and 1838 editions being the earliest realistically obtainable, both fine Australian colour-plate books butquite different in their presentation of the birds. Ferguson, 2535; Mathews, 147; Nissen IVB, 561; Nissen SVB, 313; Sauer, 293; Wantrup (2023), 278 The H. Bradley Martin collection The H. Bradley Martin collection, valued at over USD $30 million, was assembled by steel industry heir H. Bradley Martin in the mid twentieth century and sold over 9 sales between 1989 - 1990. The collection included the 1813, 1822, and 1838 editions of Lewin's Birds. The 1813 edition was purchased by businessman John Elliott for USD $360,000 at the auction in 1989. It was resold through Christie's in 1996 to Hordern House, who sold it to the National Gallery of Australia. The 1822 edition was purchased by a private collector, and sold via Douglas Stewart Fine Books in 2015 to the National Gallery of Victoria. The 1838 edition is here presented for sale. Provenance: Paschal P. Pope (d. Boston, 1867, early signature to front free endpaper); Dr. Evan Morton Evans (1870 - 1955), sold Parke-Bernet, New York, 6-7 December 1955, lot 300; H. Bradley Martin (1906 - 1988), sold Sotheby's New York, sale 5871, June 7 1989, lot 147 (bookplate to front pastedown, bookmark from sale loosely enclosed) Private collection Christie's London, Exploration and Travel, sale 6808, 25th September 2003, lot 473 Private collection, Perth.

Pp. [viii]+viii+56(last colophon), coloured frontispiece plus 36 plates with pink interleaves, 4 black & white text illustrations, marbled endpapers, appendix, publisher's slip tipped-in at acknowledgements section; impl. 4to; full brown leather, the spine ruled in gilt around raised bands, with gilt lettered red leather title label, boards with decorative gilt border, the spine slightly faded; all edges gilt; ribbon marker; within brown leather slipcase; Edition Renard, Melbourne, 2007. Special edition, being one of 30 large paper copies, with two sets of the coloured plates (reproducing the colouring of both the extremely rare 1805 edition and the second edition of 1822), together with hand-tinted pink interleaves and marbled endpapers, bound in the style of an original copy of the 1805 edition. *First published in 1805, with a second edition in 1822, John William Lewin's Prodromus Entomology . . . was the first Australian natural history book illustrated with plates produced in Australia from original observation. The coloured plates include 14 insect species first depicted and described by Lewin.

Handcoloured engraving, 289 x210mm.; mounted. The Reed Warbler is an interesting bird, found down Eastern Australia to Victoria and Tasmania, but coming and going mysteriously in the southern parts of its habitat. Besides being a migrant, the Reed Warbler, as its name indicates, is a merry and cheerful songster, not only by day but by night, its song being quite canary-like. The bird's habitat is the sedgy sides of rivers and reeds and rushes of swamps. John Lewin was Australia's first professional artist, he arrived in the colony in 1800 and established himself as the first natural history artist. He is best remembered through the superb paintings and books he published on Australian ornithology and entomology. As the catalogue of the Wettenhall Library pointed out, "The bibliographical and historical importance of Lewin has been emphasised in recent years, but Lewin the naturalist has been somewhat neglected. Although his illustrations are in the style of the eighteenth century and predate the draughtsmanship, finesse and varied palette developed by the great nineteenth-century illustrators such as Lear, Wolf and Keulemans, they are highly competent and show the mind of an excellent observer. Lewin's birds are correct; the feather detail, legs, particularly the positioning of the toes, posture of the bird, the understanding of male and female plumage, the interactions between male and female (in four plates the male is singing and displaying to the female) are accurate and show a keen observer at work. The other important detail in Lewin's illustrations are the plants: they demonstrate an observer who is familiar with his subject's habitat and life-history." After Lewin's death in 1819, his widow Anna returned to England, where she set about producing a new edition of her husband's beautiful book, adding an extra eight plates for the new edition, this being plate XVIII from Lewin's A Natural History of the Birds of New South Wales published in 1822. . In very good original condition.

Etching, 290 x 210 mm, hand coloured in gouache, a fine example, in mount. A fine etching of the Australian Reed Warbler from John William Lewin's A natural history of the birds of New South Wales,London : Henry H. Bohn, 1838. The naturalist and natural history artist John William Lewin arrived in New South Wales in 1800. Under the patronage of Governor King he was able to sketch and collect specimens in uncharted and exotic locations. He was allowed to join expeditions to the Hunter and to Bass Strait, as well as to make a voyage to Tahiti. His first collection of copperplate engravings, The Natural History of Lepidopterous Insects of New South Wales, was published by his brother Thomas in London in 1805. Lewin probably completed the copperplates for his Birds of New South Wales some time in 1805, and The Birds of New Holland, with their Natural History was published, again by Thomas Lewin, in London in 1808. Only six copies of this work are known to be extant, all of these, including the copy given to George III, having been distributed in London. For reasons unknown - possibly fire or loss at sea - the shipment of several dozen copies destined for colonial subscribers never arrived in Sydney. In the wake of this disappointment, Lewin decided to compile a colonial version of The Birds of New Holland. Without access to the original plates, which were in London, and deciding to undertake the authorship of the text to accompany the plates, Lewin was compelled to commence the venture completely anew. Making use of various earlier state plates the colonial edition, printed and bound by George Howe, eventually appeared in 1813. The Birds of New South Wales with their Natural History is recognised as the first illustrated book published in Australia, and contains some of the first engravings printed in New South Wales (Wantrup, Australian rare books 1788-1900, p.278, who refers to the eight known complete copies of this phenomenal rarity, describing the first edition as "virtually unprocurable"). A third edition of A natural history of the birds of New South Waleswas published in 1822, with some of the plates printed on paper watermarked "1825". This finely coloured etching is sourced from the fourth edition of 1838, revised by Gould, Vigors and Horsfield, presenting the birds highlighted with striking and bold gouache in contrast to the duller watercolour of the 1822 edition. In 1875 Quaritch published a fifth edition. All editions of Lewin's Birds are rare and desirable, with the 1822 and 1838 editions being the earliest realistically obtainable, both fine Australian colour-plate books butquite different in their presentation of the birds.

Etching, 290 x 210 mm, hand coloured in gouache, a fine example, in mount. A fine etching of the Australian Scarlet Creeper from John William Lewin's A natural history of the birds of New South Wales,London : Henry H. Bohn, 1838. The naturalist and natural history artist John William Lewin arrived in New South Wales in 1800. Under the patronage of Governor King he was able to sketch and collect specimens in uncharted and exotic locations. He was allowed to join expeditions to the Hunter and to Bass Strait, as well as to make a voyage to Tahiti. His first collection of copperplate engravings, The Natural History of Lepidopterous Insects of New South Wales, was published by his brother Thomas in London in 1805. Lewin probably completed the copperplates for his Birds of New South Wales some time in 1805, and The Birds of New Holland, with their Natural History was published, again by Thomas Lewin, in London in 1808. Only six copies of this work are known to be extant, all of these, including the copy given to George III, having been distributed in London. For reasons unknown - possibly fire or loss at sea - the shipment of several dozen copies destined for colonial subscribers never arrived in Sydney. In the wake of this disappointment, Lewin decided to compile a colonial version of The Birds of New Holland. Without access to the original plates, which were in London, and deciding to undertake the authorship of the text to accompany the plates, Lewin was compelled to commence the venture completely anew. Making use of various earlier state plates the colonial edition, printed and bound by George Howe, eventually appeared in 1813. The Birds of New South Wales with their Natural History is recognised as the first illustrated book published in Australia, and contains some of the first engravings printed in New South Wales (Wantrup, Australian rare books 1788-1900, p.278, who refers to the eight known complete copies of this phenomenal rarity, describing the first edition as "virtually unprocurable"). A third edition of A natural history of the birds of New South Waleswas published in 1822, with some of the plates printed on paper watermarked "1825". This finely coloured etching is sourced from the fourth edition of 1838, revised by Gould, Vigors and Horsfield, presenting the birds highlighted with striking and bold gouache in contrast to the duller watercolour of the 1822 edition. In 1875 Quaritch published a fifth edition. All editions of Lewin's Birds are rare and desirable, with the 1822 and 1838 editions being the earliest realistically obtainable, both fine Australian colour-plate books butquite different in their presentation of the birds.

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2021, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1822. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 69, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 69.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1822. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 78, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 78 78.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1822. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Pages: - 142, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 142 142.