From the world's great collections of ornithological art, this giant book showcases 150 exquisite and vibrant images of nature's most beautiful birds. From intricately detailed drawings of well-known birds, to vivid representations of exotic species, these paintings, sketches and plates are accompanied by extensive captions that interweave an appreciation of the illustration and artist with fascinating details about the species and its habitat. Birds features original artwork from the best-known ornithological artists, ...
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From the world's great collections of ornithological art, this giant book showcases 150 exquisite and vibrant images of nature's most beautiful birds. From intricately detailed drawings of well-known birds, to vivid representations of exotic species, these paintings, sketches and plates are accompanied by extensive captions that interweave an appreciation of the illustration and artist with fascinating details about the species and its habitat. Birds features original artwork from the best-known ornithological artists, including: Mark Catesby (1683-1749) Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826) Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) Jacques Barraband (1767-1809) John James Audubon (1785-1851) William MacGillivray (1796-1852) John Gould (1804-1881) Edward Lear (1812-1888) Joseph Wolf (1820-1899) Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927) Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe (1901-79) This mammoth edition will not only delight bird lovers, but also those who have an appreciation of beautifully executed art.
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Add this copy of Birds to cart. $2,470.00, new condition, Sold by BWS Bks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferndale, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Quercus.
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New. 1847241999. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--224 pp.; 135 illus. (127 in color. )--with a bonus offer--
