Theodore Jasper MD’s 1878 “Studer’s Popular Ornithology The Birds Of North America” Leather Bound Engraved Colored Plates and Black & White Engravings

Theodore Jasper MD's 1878 "Studer's Popular Ornithology The Birds Of North America" Leather Bound Engraved Colored Plates and Black & White Engravings

Lot# 501

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SOLD: $275

Description

“Studer’s Popular Ornithology The Birds Of North America”. Drawn and colored from life by Theodore Jasper MD, published by Jacob, H. Studer & Company, 1878. 14 1/2″ by 12″. Leather bound. Section one contains 119 engraved colored plates depicting all different species of birds. Many plates have hand-written notations in the margins identifying the birds. Section two contains 37 black and white engravings. Most pages contain minor to light foxing. The binding shows scuffing and wear. The plates pictured in this listing are a good representation of overall condition.

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