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a drawing of two birds sitting on top of a tree branch
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

1625 - Zoology – Ornithology
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Zoology – Ornithology Gray, George Robert A Fasciculus of the Birds of China. With 12 lithographic plates. London, no publisher, 1871. 4°. 8 pp. Half leather with mounted title page (scuffed and bumped). Nissen IVB 389. – With lithographs by William Swainson. – George Robert Gray was a trained zoologist, but after completing his studies he devoted himself mainly to research in ornithology and entomology. The plates were originally intended for a work by his brother John Edward Gray. - Slightly foxed with minimal browning of the edges. Black-and-white lithographs. In good overall condition. Zoology. - Ornithology. - With 12 lithographic plates. Half-canvas with mounted front title. (Rubbed and bumped.) - Nissen IVB 389 - With lithographs by William Swainson. - George Robert Gray studied zoology, but after his studies he was mainly occupied with the study of ornithology and entomology. The plates were originally intended for a work by his brother John Edward Gray. - Slight foxing with minimal browning at the margins. Black-and-white lithographs. In good condition overall. 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 margin scheme. 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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