Buller's birds of New Zealand : the complete work of J.G. Keulemans / [text by] Geoff Norman.
Momo rauemi: TextKaiwhakaputa:Wellington, N.Z. : Te Papa Press, 2012.Whakaahuatanga: xii, 246 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 37 cmISBN:- 9781877385889
- 1877385883
- Complete work of J.G. Keulemans
- Birds of New Zealand
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"Ninety five coloured illustrations that Keulemans prepared for Buller's various editions"--Preface.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 238-240) and index.
Foreword / by Stephen Fry -- Introduction : fine bird books, Buller & Keulemans -- A history of the Birds of New Zealand : first-edition plates -- A history of the Birds of New Zealand : second-edition plates -- Supplement to the Birds of New Zealand : supplement plates.
A complete, all-new edition of the classic 19th century ornithological paintings of John Gerrard Keulemans for Walter Buller's iconic A History of the Birds of New Zealand, featuring fresh reproductions of the original watercolour paintings. Each exquisite bird image is accompanied by Buller's descriptive text as well as up-to-date taxonomic information in English and Te reo Māori. This edition makes available the masterpieces inside the rarely seen, and highly valued, original books--Publisher information.
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