Bird Books and Bird Art by Anker (35 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01.

Cloth, gilt cover-title, 8vo, xiii, 251, [4] pp, 12 black-and-white plates. 918 entries. A handsome reprint in red cloth with gilt spine-titles. Part I (pp 1-88) outlines the history of descriptive ornithology and bird illustration in seven chapters: 1 Pictures and records of birds up to the invention of printing and the development of the woodcut. 2 The art of printing. Woodcuts and engravings. Belon and the encyclopedists. 3 The progress of engraving. The first works containing ornithological plates. Information about fauna given in descriptions of countries and in travel hooks up to the last quarter of the 17th century 4.Willughby and John Ray. The first works in which plates are prominent. Works on fauna and journeys up to the last third of the 18th century. 5 Progress in descriptive ornithology, systematics and nomenclature. Linnaeus. Brisson 6 Buffon and the 'Planches enluminees'. The ornithological literature in the last third of the 18th century. 7 A brief survey of the literature and iconography of descriptive ornithology in the 19th and 20th centuries. Part II is an excellent detailed bibliographical catalogue of books containing plates of birds and their eggs from the University Lihrary at Copenhagen ; the collection is a rich one with many fine copperplate volumes from the Classen collection at its core. Some 548 works are fully described, and annotated , often extensively. A further 369 works are listed with brief publication details in the bibliography. There is an index of names and a geographical index. "Mengel (Catalogue of the Ellis Collection) comments: 'An exhaustive, well-prepared, readable history, and a valuable bibliographic source which is particularly useful because of its organization and thorough indexing.' Top edge slightly dust-stained, otherwise Very Good.

Hard Back. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1990 Reprint. 251 Pages with an Index of Names and a Geographical Index. Beautiful pristine gift quality condition. Maroon cloth and stamped on the spine with gold on black. This is a Reprint Edition strictly limited to 300 copies. This book was originally published in Copenhagen by Levin & Munksgaard in 1938. It was issued by the University Library Copenhagen to commemorate the inauguration of the new building of the library. There is a frontispiece, 12 plates, and 1 illustration in the text, all in black and white. The catalogue, bibliographically detailed and extensively annotated, is preceded by an essay summarizing the history of bird pictures, from preliterate times to the early 20th century. Part 1 is an outline of the literary history and iconography of descriptive ornithology based principally on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the University Library at Copenhagen. Part 2 is a catalogue of these works of 348 items listed and described in detail. There is an additional section called General and Comprehensive Bibliographies with an additional 569 items listed. The book you see in the image is the actual book we have for sale. When you buy this book from us, you are helping to support a small brick and mortar family owned store. We have been curating our collection for three generations and currently have over 250,000 volumes in stock. Please feel free to call for more stock. Please be aware that if you request any shipping service other than Media Mail Standard Shipping, we may have to ask for more than quoted to ship this large heavy item.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Book - very good (light spotting to closed edged). Hardback. First published in 1938 - this is a 1973 reproduction. Based principally on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the university library at Copenhagen and including a catalogue of these works. Weight exceeds standard 1.0 kg rate - extra postage may be required for some overseas destinations.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. xviii, 251p, 348 items listed and described in detail. There is an addtitional section called General and Comprehensive Bibliographies with an additional 569 items listed. This is a reprint of a 1938 edition printed in Copenhagen, Denmark. A fresh clean copy of a useful bibliography.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Condition: Very Good; Hardcover, no dustjacket. Maroon cloth with black label on spine. Reprint of 1938 edition. Book is in Very Good condition with clean covers and pages, square spine and corner and a tight binding.

Hardback. Condition: nrFine. Dust Jacket Condition: No DW. Facsimile Edition. Book is in nearly fine condition with only slightest signs of wear and/or age. A few slight marks to text edges. SPECIAL POSTAGE RATES MAY APPLY Packed weight 1400g.

XVIII, 251 S. Mit einigen Abbildungen auf Tafeln. 4° (29 x 22 cm). Original-Leinwand. Eines von 300 Exemplaren des Reprints. - Kopfschnitt mit kleinem Fleck, sonst tadellos. Gewicht (Gramm): 1200.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, no dust jacket. Nice condition overall.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. 4to. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionally packaged and shipped promptly. M14.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Based principally on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the University Library at Copenhagen and including a catalogue of these works. Dr. W. Junk BV Publishers, The Hague, 1979, reprint of the 1938 Copenhagen edition. Illustrated with b&w plates. 8.5" x 11.5". 251 pp. Brown cloth, foxing on the frontispiece and title page. This useful reference contains a 122 pp annotated bibliography. Very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Missing. Oversized hardbound edition published by Dr. W. Junk, B.V. (not Springer) in 1979. Second facsimile reprint of the original edition published 1938 by Levin & Munksgaard. Bottom corner of front cover heavily bumped, else mild wear. Moderate foxing on top page edges. No text markings noted. Includes original publisher's notice tucked inside. ISBN 9061939933.

4to [29 x 22 cm]; xviii, 251 pp, 14 plates including frontis, index of names and geographical index. original red cloth, gilt spine title lettering, 2 pages with barely visible foxing in margin, else a fine, clean and unmarked copy. Based mainly on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the University Library at Copenhagen and including a catalogue of these works, the book includes an important and detailed 87 page description of the literary history of bird books and their illustrations, woodcuts, art of printing, engraving, early illustrated works from the beginning of printing to the 20th century. The catalogue of over 900 of the most important illustrated bird books gives complete description, collations, description of the importance of each book, etc, making this work and important reference on the subject. A picture of this book is available on request.

FACSIMILE REPRINT OF THE 1938 EDITION, QUARTO, GREEN CLOTH, A NEAR FINE COPY, NO DUSTWRAPPER. AN OUTLINE OF THE LITERARY HISTORY AND ICONOGRAPHY OF DESCRIPTIVE ORNITHOLOGY. BASED PRINCIPALLY ON THE COLLECTION OF BOOKS CONTAINING PLATES WITH FIGURES OF BIRDS AND THEIR EGGS NOW IN THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AT COPENHAGEN AND INCLUDING A CATALOGUE OF THESE WORKS. NEAT SIGNATURE ON FRONT PASTEDOWN.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint Edition. 1990; Reprint Edition; Copenhagen; burgundy cloth covered boards with gilt spine titles; covers contain light spotting and rubbing; Interior is clean and unmarked; 4to,9 3/4" to 12" tall; 251 pages; Additional shipping charges may need to be requested due to size or weight of book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Hardback in fine condition. 1990 reprint of 1938 edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Reprint. Reprint of 1938 edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. ANKER, Jean. Bird Books and Bird Art. An Outline of the Literary History and Iconography of Descriptive Ornithology, based principally on the Collection of Books containing Plates with Figures of Birds and their Eggs now in the University Library at Copenhagen and including a Catalogue of these Works Amsterdam, Dr. W. Junk V., The Hague Antiquariaat Junk B. V., 1979. Folio. xviii, 251 pp., with 14 plates of illustrations. Green cloth gilt. A fine copy.

cloth. Ornithology (illustrator). 4to. cloth. xviii, 251 pages. Reprint of the very scarce first edition of 1938 published by Levin & Munksgaard of Copenhagen (Besterman 4367). 548 entries with lengthy descriptions of each.

Reprinted Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: letter from university library in Denmark. Physical description: xviii, 251 pages, 24 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations; 31 cm. Notes: "Based principally on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the University library at Copenhagen and including a catalogue of these works." Reprint of the ed. published by Levin & Munksgaard, Copenhagen. Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-228) and index. Subjects: Birds; Pictorial works; Bibliography. Birds; Bibliography; Catalogs. Ornithological illustration -- Bibliography. Genre: Bibliography. Catalogue. Illustrated. 2 Kg.

Reprinted Edition. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Provenance: letter from university library in Denmark. Physical description: xviii, 251 pages, 24 unnumbered leaves of plates: illustrations; 31 cm. Notes: "Based principally on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the University library at Copenhagen and including a catalogue of these works." Reprint of the ed. published by Levin & Munksgaard, Copenhagen. Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-228) and index. Subjects: Birds; Pictorial works; Bibliography. Birds; Bibliography; Catalogs. Ornithological illustration -- Bibliography. Genre: Bibliography. Catalogue. Illustrated. 2 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: No jacket, as issued. 1990 reprint of 1938 original, Lmtd 300. New York: Maurice Martino Publisher, 1990. BRAND NEW in perfect condition. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 1990 reprint of the 1938 original. First Martino printing, limited to 300 copies. A fully descriptive catalogue of 548 important, illustrated bird books. Excellent annotations. Identifies all plates. Essential for determining if copies are complete. Also identifies 370 references on birds. Includes a useful bibliographical history of the literature and iconography of ornithology. Buchanan, bibliographer for Sitwell's FINE BIRD BOOKS states (on page 68 of that work) that Anker "is an admirable work to which we have continually referred." Illustrated in black and white. One of the 3 or 4 most important references in the field. Handsomely bound in the original sturdy maroon cloth, stamped in bright gold over a black panel on the spine. Full title: "Bird Books and Bird Art: An Outline of the Literary History and Iconography of Descriptive Ornithology Based Principally on the Collection of Books Containing Plates with Figures of Birds and Their Eggs Now in the University Library at Copenhagen and Including a Catalogue of These Works.". 1990 reprint of 1938 original, Lmtd 300. Oversize Hardcover. New/No jacket, as issued. xviii, 251pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Paper Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Several reader's creases along spine. Mild crease at three fore-edge corners. Top, fore-edge corner mildly creased on all pages. Otherwise very good. Additional shipping fees may apply due to size and weight.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. .Based principally on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the University Library at Copenhagen and including a catalogue of these works; Stiff drab wraps with red & black titles and several full page illustrations; A good copy with small loss to cover & many pages uncut; 251 pages. Size: 9.5"x12".

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Rebacked; original white covers lightly soiled & wear; 13 plates, 5 color; Small folio.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Contemporary half-leather binding of the first edition. TEG. Marbled endpapers. First half of text block somewhat bent. An Outline of the Literary History and Iconography of Descriptive Ornithology. Based Principally on the Collection of Books Containing Plates with Figures of Birds and Their Eggs Now in the University Library at Copenhagen and Including a Catalogue of These Works. Color frontis and plates I-XII, four in color including the Greenland Falcon by Joseph Wolf.

Oversize Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Indigo blue cloth cover with somewhat worn leather spine and corners. 251 pages. Slight foxing to endpapers. Previous owner's blind embossed name stamp. An outline of the literary history and iconography of descriptive ornithology based principally on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the University Library at Copenhagen and including a catalogue of these works. Photo of table of contents available. This large, heavy book requires extra charges for international transport. 3.

Vol. in -4 (25 x 31 cm.), legatura editoriale t.tela verde, scritte e disegno inciso in oro sul piatto e al dorso, pp. XVIII, 251, XII TAV. in b.n. f.testo a p.pagina. Testo in inglese. In buone condizioni - IMPORTANTE REPERTORIO SULL'ARTE E SUI LIBRI RIGUARDANTI GLI UCCELLI. STORIA, LETTERATURA, ICONOGRAFIE E DESCRIZIONE ORNITOLOGICA. Based principally on the collection of books containing plates with figures of birds and their eggs now in the University Library at Copenhagen and including a Catalogue of these Works - Book in 4to, cloth green, gilt lettering, no dust-jacket, pag. xviii, 251, xii plates b/w hors-text. English text. Good condition.

Quarto,252 pp.,uncoloured illustrations.