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Lot 27
  • 27

Nozeman, Cornelius, Martinus Houttuyn and Jan Christiaan Sepp.

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • Nederlandsche Vogelen. Amsterdam: Jan Christiaan Sepp [and son], 1770-1829
  • paper
First edition, 5 volumes, folio (537 x 363mm), 5 hand-coloured additional engraved titles, 250 hand-coloured engraved plates, a few in volume one double-page, contemporary half calf, [Anker 369; Fine Bird Books, p. 98; Nissen IVB 684; Wood, p. 496; Zimmer, p. 469], bookplate of J.G. van Marles

Condition

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Catalogue Note

A fine copy. "The first comprehensive account of the avifauna of Holland" (Anker). At the time of its publication, this was the most expensive book for sale in Holland. Eight of the highly attractive plates show nests and eggs.