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Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

1624 - Zoology – Ornithology
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Zoology – Ornithology Dubois, Alphonse *Synopsis Avium. Nouveau Manuel d'Ornithologie*. With 16 chromolithographic plates. 2 parts in 1 volume. Brussels, H. Lamertin, 1902–1904. XV. pp. 1–730, VIII. pp. 731–1339. 4°. Half leather with gilt-stamped spine label (worn and bumped; upper capital with a missing section.) Zimmer Catalogue E. A. Ayer, 180–181. – Dubois’s *Synopsis Avium* was originally published in 17 parts. In 1902, the first ten parts were compiled into the first volume, and two years later the remaining seven were compiled into the second volume. The ornithologist and illustrator Dubois not only wrote the text for this edition, but also produced the chromolithographs himself. – Waterstains along the edges; margins slightly browned. Partially stained. Book block broken at the inner joint. Chromolithographs in splendid colour. Well preserved overall. Zoology. – Ornithology. – With 16 chromolithographic plates. 2 parts in 1 vol. Half leather with gilt-stamped spine label. (Rubbed and bumped. Upper capital with a missing section.) - The ‘Synopsis Avium’ by Dubois was originally published in 17 parts. In 1902, the first ten parts were combined into the first volume, and two years later the remaining seven were compiled into the second volume. The ornithologist and illustrator Dubois not only wrote the text for this edition, but also created the chromolithographs. - Foxing along the edges; margins slightly browned. Partially stained. Book block broken at the inner joint. Chromolithographs in splendid colour condition. Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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