![ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). A Monograph of the Tetraoninae, or family of the Grouse. New York: published by the author, [1864-]1865. Folio (591 x 471 mm). Mounted on guards throughout. Title, dedication, list of subscribers (65 names for 71 copies), 7pp. introduction, explanation page, list of plates. 25 fine hand-colored lithographic plates by C.F. Tholey after Elliot and J. Wolf, 2 hand-colored plates of eggs after W.S. Morgan, all printed by Bowen & Co. of Philadelphia (title and plates with marginal library stamps, light fingersoiling, occasional light spotting). Contemporary green morocco (scuffed). Provenance: Wolverhampton Free Library (bookplate, stamps).](https://staging.christies.com/img/LotImages/2017/CKS/2017_CKS_15544_0066_000(elliot_daniel_giraud_a_monograph_of_thetetraoninae_or_family_of_the_gr033920).jpg?w=1)
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ELLIOT, Daniel Giraud (1835-1915). A Monograph of the Tetraoninae, or family of the Grouse. New York: published by the author, [1864-]1865. Folio (591 x 471 mm). Mounted on guards throughout. Title, dedication, list of subscribers (65 names for 71 copies), 7pp. introduction, explanation page, list of plates. 25 fine hand-colored lithographic plates by C.F. Tholey after Elliot and J. Wolf, 2 hand-colored plates of eggs after W.S. Morgan, all printed by Bowen & Co. of Philadelphia (title and plates with marginal library stamps, light fingersoiling, occasional light spotting). Contemporary green morocco (scuffed). Provenance: Wolverhampton Free Library (bookplate, stamps).
'Next only to Audubon’s, the Elliot works are the most valuable American bird plates’ (Bennett). This is one of only three works by Elliot produced in the United States; his later works were printed in Europe, though some retain a New York imprint. Anker/Copenhagen 128; Ayer/Zimmer p.205; Bennett, p.19; Fine Bird Books p.74; Nissen IVB 293; Wood p.331.
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'Next only to Audubon’s, the Elliot works are the most valuable American bird plates’ (Bennett). This is one of only three works by Elliot produced in the United States; his later works were printed in Europe, though some retain a New York imprint. Anker/Copenhagen 128; Ayer/Zimmer p.205; Bennett, p.19; Fine Bird Books p.74; Nissen IVB 293; Wood p.331.
Sold not subject to return.
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