{"product_id":"illustrations-of-birds-for-john-gould-by-edward-lear-folio-society-limited-edition","title":"Illustrations of Birds for John Gould by Edward Lear (Folio Society Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolio Society limited facsimile edition. First edition thus. Signed by David Attenborough and numbered on bookplate after half-title, 68 of 780. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003eThis is, perhaps, the most magnificent book ever published by the Folio Society. A volume of sublime beauty showcasing the peak of artform, both in content and in construction. A true monument and a faithful ode to the history of fine publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal;\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003eEdward Lear had an eye for landscapes and an ear for rhyme, but it was neither as a travel painter nor as a writer of comic verse that he first displayed his prolific talent. Between 1832 and 1838, Lear created a series of 80 bird portraits for John Gould, one of the most famous figures in the history of ornithology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003eIn the minds of many, the illustrations in this volume are some of the finest ever ornithological illustrations. The plates in the original work were coloured by hand and have been reproduced with utmost faith in this facsimile edition. Witnessing the result, the success of the endeavour is clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThis work was undertaken with personal involvement from Sir David Attenborough, who compiled the illustrations, provided the introduction, and personally signed each copy. While the majority of illustrations are from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe Birds of Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e, a vast publication issued in 22 parts between 1832 and 1837, there are also inclusions from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-kerning: none;\"\u003eA Monograph of the Ramphastidae or Family of Toucans, A Monograph or Family of Trogons, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-kerning: none;\"\u003eThe Birds of Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003eAttenborough’s mission to track down the complete set of Lear’s bird prints lasted almost half a century. They are presented in this volume for the first time as a complete set. Accompanying this, the luxurious gilt decorations to the covers were hand-drawn and stamped with meticulous care. The volumes were also hand-bound with the endpapers marbled by manually in the classic “Turkish Spot” style All of this work was undertaken to replicate the highest standards of 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none font-size-modifier vertical-align\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none; --a-hvvw: 0.6; --plq4za: 43;\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"color: rgba(0,0,0,var(--o42jjq,1)); caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); --ys-xuq: none; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e century fine bird books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ewa-rteLine\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoused in black buckram solander case. Hand bound in full black goatskin, profusely decorated in gilt. Spine titling in gilt, five raised bands with compartments gilt decorated. Introduction by David Attenborough. Fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like new. Impeccably preserved. A truly stunning collection of some of the most important avian illustrations ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolio Society Limited Edition (68\/780). London: The Folio Society, 2012. Elephant folio. Original full black Morocco. Pages: 184. 80 full-page colour illustrated plates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is very large and heavy. Within Australia, it may require additional postage costs. For international shipping, the postage costs are sure to be substantial. Please contact rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au if you would like to discuss a quote regarding postage rates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edward Lear \u0026 David Attenborough","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47935691292915,"sku":"1110002923029","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/f41c73a0-0e82-4fad-acf8-c1a3ed5f2104.png?v=1761527198","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/illustrations-of-birds-for-john-gould-by-edward-lear-folio-society-limited-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}