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Altre immaginiBirds of Wisconsin. Illustrated by Owen J. Gromme
Gromme, Owen J.; Dettmann, Warren P. (Assistance); Milwaukee Public Meseum; Ott, Frederick (Foreword)
Editore: The University of Wisconsin Press - The Milwaukee Public Museum, 430 Sterling Court, Madison 6, Wisconsin, 1963
- Rilegato
- Prima edizione
Da: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.The BiblioFile
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Usato - Ottimo
EUR 405,19
EUR 14,82 spedizioneSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. 1963 at title page and copyright; no additional printings, indications. First printing with red wrapper titles. The second printing was in 1964 and stated second printing. Oversize 9 1/4" x 12 1/4" design. Green full cloth boards, gilt cover art an…d spine titles with bird vignette, light shelf wear, rub. Heavy stock coated pages, near fine. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Scarce original pictorial wrapper, light shelf wear, clear adhesive mended tear to back panel; clipped, protected in new clear sleeve. Beautifully designed wrapper in cream with bold red titles featuring a variety of Gromme's colorful birds wrapping around to back panel. Rare near fine signed first edition in near very good wrapper. Features stunning full color plates throughout with adjacent descriptive detail for each. Bird watcher, ornithologist, or curious enthusiast will find this volume invaluable for accurately identifying birds. When, where, and how abundantly each bird is present in Wisconsin is indicated with clear maps and datelines. This widely praised book was published in conjuction with the Milwaukee Public Museum where Gromme was curator of birds and mammals for over four decades. Gromme began work for this collection in 1941. The book was ultimately published in 1963 and has since become a must for bird lovers everywhere. Nationally recognized as a pioneer in conservation and a dean of wildlife artists, Gromme was the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Gromme also painted the 1945 federal duck stamp as well as the first Wisconsin duck stamp in 1978. Beautiful volume weighing nearly 4 lbs. Manufactured in the United States of America. 219 pages. Insured post. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.
Altre immaginiBirds of Wisconsin. Illustrated by Owen J. Gromme (Signed)
Gromme, Owen J.; Dettmann, Warren P. (Assistance); Milwaukee Public Meseum; Ott, Frederick (Foreword)
Editore: The University of Wisconsin Press - The Milwaukee Public Museum, 430 Sterling Court, Madison 6, Wisconsin, 1963
- Rilegato
- Prima edizione
- Firmato
Da: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, U.S.A.The BiblioFile
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Usato - Ottimo
EUR 855,40
EUR 14,82 spedizioneSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Signed by Owen Gromme, artist and author of this amazing volume at front endpaper: "Owen J. Gromme." Stylish vintage signature. 1963 date at title page matching copyright page; no additional printings, indications. First printing with red wrapper titles…. The second printing was in 1964 and stated second printing. Oversize 9 1/4" x 12 1/4" design. Green full cloth boards, gilt cover art and spine titles with bird vignette, light shelf wear, rub. Heavy stock coated pages, near fine. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Scarce original pictorial wrapper, light edge wear, few short closed and mended tears; unclipped 22.50, protected in new clear sleeve. Front flap features first edition price and pre-publication above this of 15.00. Beautifully designed first edition wrapper in cream with bold red titles featuring a variety of Gromme's colorful birds wrapping around to back panel. Rare near fine signed first edition in same wrapper. Features stunning full color plates throughout with adjacent descriptive detail for each. Bird watcher, ornithologist, or curious enthusiast will find this volume invaluable for accurately identifying birds. When, where, and how abundantly each bird is present in Wisconsin is indicated with clear maps and datelines. This widely praised book was published in conjuction with the Milwaukee Public Museum where Gromme was curator of birds and mammals for over four decades. Gromme began work for this collection in 1941. The book was ultimately published in 1963 and has since become a must for bird lovers everywhere. Nationally recognized as a pioneer in conservation and a dean of wildlife artists, Gromme was the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Gromme also painted the 1945 federal duck stamp as well as the first Wisconsin duck stamp in 1978. Near fine beautiful volume weighing nearly 4 lbs. Manufactured in the United States of America. 219 pages. Insured post. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Signed by Author.
