SHELLEY, George Ernest (1840-1910). A Monograph of the Nectariniidae or Family of Sun-Birds. London: published by the author, 1876-1880.
First edition with ‘excellent hand-coloured plates’ (Zimmer), limited to 250 copies. Writing in his introduction, Shelley acknowledges Keuleman's contribution and praises his illustrations for their accuracy and artistry. Shelley also incorporates Keuleman's notes on sunbirds at Prince's Island into his text. Fine Bird Books (1990) p.142; Nissen IVB 873; Zimmer p.588.
Quarto (315 x 240mm). 121 hand-coloured lithographic plates by J.G. Keulemans (title and endmatter lightly spotted, one plate torn in margin). Contemporary half morocco, edges gilt. Provenance: T.M. Pike (label dated 1920 recording gift to:) – Rugby School (bookplate).
SHELLEY, George Ernest (1840-1910). A Monograph of the Nectariniidae or Family of Sun-Birds. London: published by the author, 1876-1880.
First edition with ‘excellent hand-coloured plates’ (Zimmer), limited to 250 copies. Writing in his introduction, Shelley acknowledges Keuleman's contribution and praises his illustrations for their accuracy and artistry. Shelley also incorporates Keuleman's notes on sunbirds at Prince's Island into his text. Fine Bird Books (1990) p.142; Nissen IVB 873; Zimmer p.588.
Quarto (315 x 240mm). 121 hand-coloured lithographic plates by J.G. Keulemans (title and endmatter lightly spotted, one plate torn in margin). Contemporary half morocco, edges gilt. Provenance: T.M. Pike (label dated 1920 recording gift to:) – Rugby School (bookplate).
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