Morris, Frank T. — Pencil drawings 1969-78

Lansdowne Editions n.p., b/w plates. . HB. Folio (5200x1500mm), original full calf, gilt bird designs to front board and spine, gilt title. Minor wear/bump to corners. Minor spotting to fore-edge. A near fine copy.. Limited edition of 500 numbered copies, signed by the artist. This is copy #68. A portfolio of drawings, selected by the artist himself. ‘These drawings are alive and moving; they have form, dimension, and particularly, personality and character—qualities that establish Frank Morris' talent as unique among bird artists past and present. A sensitive and dedicated artist, he has already made, and will continue to make for posterity, a special contribution to art and ornithology with new and exciting images of the birds of Australia.’ (from the Introduction by David Dridan). [9780701810184]