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BEEBE, C.W. | A Monograph of the Pheasants, London 1918-1922, 4 volumes

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BEEBE, WILLIAM CHARLES

A MONOGRAPH OF THE PHEASANTS. LONDON: PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BY WITHERBY AND CO., 1918-1927

FIRST EDITION, number 242 of 600 copies, 4 volumes, folio (406 x 290mm.), titles printed in red and black, 90 coloured lithographed or collotype plates after A. Thorburn, G.E. Lodge, H. Gronvold, L.A. Fuertes, Chas. R. Knight, H. Jones, and E. Megargee, 88 photogravure plates (many with 2 images) from photographs by Beebe and others, 20 distribution maps printed in red and black by Stanford's, the chromolithographs and photogravures with captioned tissue-guards, prospectus loosely inserted, original maroon cloth lettered in gilt, binding rubbed and faded in a few places

"Perhaps the greatest ornithological work of the present century, notable not only for its beauty and the wealth of information it contains, but also for the unusual grace of its prose" (Mengel). Beebe's text is based on his own extensive expeditions through Asia, as well as his study of the collections of the leading natural history museums around the world.

LITERATURE:
Anker 31; Nissen IVB 84; Wood, p.228; Mengel 203; Zimmer 49

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Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate

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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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BEEBE, WILLIAM CHARLES

A MONOGRAPH OF THE PHEASANTS. LONDON: PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE NEW YORK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BY WITHERBY AND CO., 1918-1927

FIRST EDITION, number 242 of 600 copies, 4 volumes, folio (406 x 290mm.), titles printed in red and black, 90 coloured lithographed or collotype plates after A. Thorburn, G.E. Lodge, H. Gronvold, L.A. Fuertes, Chas. R. Knight, H. Jones, and E. Megargee, 88 photogravure plates (many with 2 images) from photographs by Beebe and others, 20 distribution maps printed in red and black by Stanford's, the chromolithographs and photogravures with captioned tissue-guards, prospectus loosely inserted, original maroon cloth lettered in gilt, binding rubbed and faded in a few places

"Perhaps the greatest ornithological work of the present century, notable not only for its beauty and the wealth of information it contains, but also for the unusual grace of its prose" (Mengel). Beebe's text is based on his own extensive expeditions through Asia, as well as his study of the collections of the leading natural history museums around the world.

LITERATURE:
Anker 31; Nissen IVB 84; Wood, p.228; Mengel 203; Zimmer 49

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Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate

Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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