The birds of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire: a contribution to the natural history of the two counties
by Kennedy, Alexander W. M. Clark
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Eton: Ingleton and Drake; London: Simpkin, Marshall, 1868. First edition of the first ornithological book illustrated with photographs, and published when the author was a mere sixteen years old; small 8vo, pp. xiv, [2], 232; four orig. hand-colored albumen prints of birds (stuffed specimens); orig. green cloth, gilt vignette on upper cover, gilt lettering and vignette on spine; expertly rebacked with old spine imperceptibly laid down; overall appearance is fine and bright. Truthful Lens 96: "It was impossible at this time to photograph live birds due to the absence of the telephoto lens and extremely light-sensitive plates that would permit short exposures. Muybridge [Animal Locomotion, 1887] was the first to photograph birds in flight. The author, perhaps also the photographer, is given the by-line "An Eton Boy"." Gernsheim 436.
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- Title
- The birds of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire: a contribution to the natural history of the two counties
- Author
- Kennedy, Alexander W. M. Clark
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Simpkin, Marshall
- Place of Publication
- Eton: Ingleton and Drake; London
- Date Published
- 1868
- Keywords
- Ornithology , , Photographia , Photographs
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