Author: SOTHEBY'S
Title: The Ornithological Library of Richard Howard - Sotheby's Sale L09216 - London, Wednesday, 28 April 1999
Description: U.K.: Sotheby's, 1999. First Edition. Paperback. 116 pages. Includes auction results sheet. 203 lots. "This collection is a reflection of his singular absorption in ornithology. His aim was always to acquire where possible the best available copies of everything and in particular he regards his copies of Gould's The Birds of Australia, with the rare cancelled plates, and A Monograph of the Trochilidai, or Family of Humming-Birds as 'the finest copies you will find." - from page 6. Clean, bright and unmarked with very light wear.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Ornithological Library of Richard Howard - Sotheby's Sale L09216 - London, Wednesday, 28 April 1999 Gould Birds of Australia Trochilidai Family Humming-Birds. Fine .

Keywords: Sotheby's L09216 28 1999 Humming Antiques Collectibles