Bird Portraiture, C. F. Tunnicliffe — 1st Edition

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Bird Portraiture, C. F. Tunnicliffe — 1st Edition

Name: Bird Portraiture, C. F. Tunnicliffe — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5874 L
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Publication: London & New York, The Studio, 1945

Formatting: 4to, pp. 96.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The publisher's original green cloth binding remains exceptionally sharp and clean, with tight hinges and unbruised corners that show scarcely any shelf-wear, fully justifying the high grade for the physical book. Internally, the text block is securely bound and the pages are consistently bright, lacking any significant foxing, moisture damage, or dog-earing, allowing the colour plates to present beautifully. The original, unclipped dust jacket, retaining the 15s. net price, merits a Very Good grade; it exhibits minor creasing and small nicks to the head and tail of the spine, alongside faint handling marks to the panels, yet it remains entirely intact and visually striking.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, forming part of the acclaimed "How to Do It" series (No. 35). The work is celebrated for its instructional and aesthetic value, showcasing the author's mastery in ornithological illustration. It is lavishly illustrated throughout with sixteen full-colour plates, including vivid depictions of the Peregrine Falcon, Barnacle Geese, and Great Crested Grebe, alongside numerous monochrome drawings and sketches that capture the dynamism of British birdlife.

The book features a pristine title-page vignette bearing the Latin motto "Omnia Incipienda", a charming nod to the instructional nature of the volume.

While copies of this work do frequently appear on the open market, finding one that retains such a crisp, unclipped dust jacket alongside a remarkably clean cloth binding is becoming increasingly uncommon for collectors of mid-century wildlife art.

In Bird Portraiture, celebrated wildlife artist C. F. Tunnicliffe offers an unparalleled window into the art of capturing birds on paper. Rather than a dry technical manual, the book is a passionate exploration of field observation, guiding the reader through the vital processes of drawing from life, mastering plumage, and balancing colour and tone. Filled with the author's own spectacular illustrations, this volume stands as both a masterclass for aspiring artists and a beautiful gallery for lovers of nature and ornithology.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: C. F. Tunnicliffe

Book Publisher: The Studio

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Nature & Environment

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 96

Book Publication Year: 1945

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: C. F. Tunnicliffe

Book Series: "How to Do It" Series

Country/region of manufacture: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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