Howard, Henry Eliot. The British Warblers. A History with Problems of their Lives. 1st. Ed. Pub. R.H. Porter, London. 1907-1914
Two volume set with 35 chromolithograph and 51 photogravure plates (after Henrik Gronvold) and 12 maps. 4to. TEG. Hardbacks. Very minor spotting and off-setting, o/w. contents in fine condition. Contemporary green half morocco leather (bound by Hatchards of Piccadilly) with gilt lettering and decoration, raised bands, all in nr. fine condition. From the library of James Fisher with his signature to both ffeps. Small shelf-label to both front paste-downs. A superb set with excellent provenance.
Howard’s major work ‘combined very fine chromolitho plates with a detailed and pioneer account of the behaviour of this family.’ (Tate). James Fisher was at the heart of the conception of Collins' New Naturalist series and with Julian Huxley, formed the nucleus of the editorial board. Indeed 'His energy, intelligence and panache lay at the heart of the New Naturalist library's success in the 1940s and 1950s.' (Bernhard and Loe). Fisher went on to write 'The Fulmar' (1952) and was co-author of 'Sea-Birds' with Ronald Lockley (1954).
£2,250.00 [Ref: 61200]