Birds First Printing by Robert Bateman (2 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Robert Bateman (illustrator). 1st Edition. Bateman, Robert; text by Kathryn Dean; foreword by Peter Matthiessen. Robert Bateman: Birds. Richmond Hill, Ontario: Firefly Books, 2018. First Printing. Large quarto (10.25 × 10.25 in.), pictorial wraps, 176 pp. Lavishly illustrated throughout in full color. A beautifully produced large-format art book showcasing the avian paintings and sketches of internationally acclaimed Canadian wildlife artist Robert Bateman, featuring over one hundred vivid reproductions that highlight his mastery of realism and lifelong dedication to observing birds in their natural habitats. Includes a foreword by Peter Matthiessen and accompanying text by Kathryn Dean, blending reflections on ecology, art, and the artist's process. Originally issued in 2002 by Madison Press, this Firefly Books 2018 edition represents the first printing, printed in China, and includes Library and Archives Canada cataloguing data. Condition: Fine. Glossy pictorial wraps clean and bright; binding tight; pages pristine and richly printed on coated stock. No marks, tears, or signs of handling. Robert Bateman (b. 1930) is a Canadian naturalist and painter known for his meticulous, lifelike wildlife portrayals that unite artistic precision with ecological insight. His paintings are held in major museums and private collections worldwide, and his advocacy for conservation has made him one of North America's most influential environmental artists.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A very fine, first edition and first printing copy, signed by Robert Bateman and dated in the year of publication "2002". Introduction by Peter Matthiessen. A finer copy would be difficult to find. Additional postage may apply due to the book's weight and size. Signed by Author(s).