Lot 271
India--Baker, E.C. Stuart
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 5 September 2007 at 12:00 BST
Description
Indian ducks and their allies. Published in the Bombay Natural History Society's Journal, 1898-1900, presentation copy inscribed by the author, 10 chromolithographed plates (as called for) finished by hand, black half morocco with red morocco lettering pieces, red morocco corners; Ibid. The birds of Cachar. Published in the Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society, first edition, 10 chromolithographed plates (as called for) finished by hand, contemporary blue half calf, spine gilt; Ibid. The bulbuls of North Cachar. [Bombay Natural History Society] 8 chromolithographed plates finished by hand, some double-page (including 2 uncalled for plates of a new species of Wren, one from The Ibis, each with one leaf of accompagnying text by Baker, loosely inserted), presentation copy inscribed by the author, contemporary half calf, red morocco lettering piece; Ibid. The game birds of India, Burma and Ceylon, London: Bombay, Natural History Society, 1921-30, volumes 2-3, presentation copy from the author, coloured and plain plates, green half morocco and green half cloth, one spine faded (5)
Footnote
Note: The copy of Indian ducks and their allies comprises the 10 original parts from the Bombay Natural History Society Journal, each with one coloured plate, with a specially printed title. The first full edition did not appear until 1908. The Birds of Cachar is similarly composed.