Gordon C. Sauer — John Gould the Bird Man

London, Henry Sotheran Limited , 1982 . First edition. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated first edition of this biographical work on John Gould, one of the most distinguished ornithologists of the nineteenth century. First edition of the work, in the publisher's original green cloth binding, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. A chronology and bibliography on the life of acclaimed ornithologist, John Gould, referred to as The Bird Man. Gould was not only an ornithologist, but was also a brilliant artist and publisher. Over his life he combined these skills and produced beautiful folio works of his research during the nineteenth century. Written by Gordon C. Sauer. With chapters on Gould's genealogy, his published works, his family and his associates. With a list of Gould's abbreviations to the front of the work. With illustrations throughout, many of which are in colour. In the publisher's original green cloth binding, in the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is in excellent condition, with minor shelf wear and the occasional handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: Various. Fine/Near Fine.