[Birds]. 9 color lithographs of birds finished by hand, from Josef Wolf's ''Zoological Sketches Made For The Zoological Society of London,'' Lon: Henry Graves, 1861-67. Each 13 7/8 x 9 3/8 in. mounted on stiff board with gilt caption. Includes: Magellanic Goose, Horsfield's Kaleege, Great Bustard, Caspian Snow-Partridge, Black-Necked Swan, American Rhea, The Kagu, Viellot's Firebacked Pheasant, and White-Headed Shieldrake. Anker p539. Wood p633. Sitwell p158.
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Upper and lower margins of each mount trimmed (4 close to caption), each lithograph very good. No information or description of any kind with regard to property listed shall be construed as a warranty, either expressed or implied. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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Fine & Decorative Arts, Asian art , Icons
8:00 AM PT - Feb 9th, 2008
offered by
Quinn's & Waverly Auction Galleries
431 North Maple Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22046
Falls Church, VA 22046



