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London: Edward Lear (Oakland: Octavo), 1832; 2003. 1st edition. Other Binding. New/No Jacket (as issued). Digital facsimile (in electronic PDF format on CD-ROM disc; not a printed book) of the 1832 first edition of this monument of ornithological illustration, from a copy in the collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. Edward Lear is well-known for his nonsense verse and drawings, but it is less widely recognized that he started his artistic career as perhaps the most talented renderer of natural history subjects of his day. This Octavo Edition contains detailed digital images of Lear's magnificent hand-colored engravings (may be magnified at up to 200% of original size) as well as a new introduction by natural history scholar Robert McCracken Peck and detailed bibliographical information. Unsold original stock, minor storage wear.

London: Pion Limited, January 1978. Hardcover. Very Good. used hardcover folio in plain paper dust jacket. bound in 3/4 burgundy morocco over cloth; raised bands; gilt titles to spine; top edge gilt. no jacket. binding is in very good condition, with minor bumping to corners. pages are clean and unmarked. binding is square and tight. a nice copy.

London: Pion Limited, 1978. [2], [vii], 42 col plates. . HB. Large-folio, orig. half burgundy morocco, raised bands and gilt rules to spine, gilt title, top edge gilt. Fine copy.. <b>Limited edition of 530 copies of which 500 were for sale</b>, this being #26. A fine facsimile edition of Lear's famous work on Parrots, first published in 1832.. [9780850860740]

New York: Johnson Reprint, 1978. Hardcover. Fine. Facsimile reprint of a work first published in London in 1832. Forty-two color plates without descriptive text. Folio (14x21) bound in red half leather over maroon boards. Number 145 of an edition limited to 530 copies. Includes an illustrated essay by Brian Reade, 15 pp. Edward Lear (1812-1888) was a brilliant artist, but only his early creative years were devoted to painting birds. His monograph of the parrots reflects his artistic talent and remains one of the most prized illustrated works of the 19th century.