The Library of H. Bradley Martin. Part II: Magnificent Color-Plate Ornithology [Sotheby's auction catalogue, sale dates : June 7, 1989]

New York: Sotheby's, 1989. Hardcover. Green cloth boards, gilt titles and pastedown illustration on front board. Unpaginated, illustrated throughout with many color plates, some b/w. Two sheets inserted with lists showing pre-sale estimates and final prices realized. VG+, small line mark on front cover, longer one on rear cover. Item #130541

Sale 5871, Lots 39-242. Many large color plates. Includes an essay on Martin's ornithological library. A must for collectors. "It can be taken for granted that almost every book of importance dealing with birds will be found in this and succedding sale catalogues." (essay, p. [xv]).

Price: $29.97

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