Rare in this excellent state

Rickman, P.

A selection of bird paintings and sketches.

Published 1979
Item ID 77680
€300.00

excl. VAT

[London], Curpotten for Fine Sporting Interests, 1979. Folio (40.6 x 30.5 cm). Title in black and red., [vi] pp.; portrait of Rickman; 31 full-colour plates, tipped in and each tissue-guarded and with an explanatory text leaf; two black-and-white plates (at the back), and 34 black-and-white pencil sketches on titles and text leaves, one tailpiece. Original gilt-lined green half morocco over green linen boards. Spine with five raised, gilt-stippled bands, gilt bird vignettes, and title; boards with larger gilt bird vignettes. Marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. In original green linen sleeve with Rickman's autograph in gilt on the front cover.

One of a limited edition of 500, this being no. 238, signed by the author and illustrator. The British bird painter Philip Rickman (1891-1982) is renowned for his lively, accurate illustrations of birds in their natural habitat. His career spanned over 60 years. A fine, complete copy. As new. Rare in this excellent state.

Very flexible return policy
Secure payments by Adyen
Sent in 2 business days with Track & Trace
We are members of ILAB-LILA and NVvA

Recently Viewed

Advanced Search