{"product_id":"the-world-of-robert-bateman-ramsay-derry-1st-edition","title":"The World of Robert Bateman, Ramsay Derry — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Harmondsworth, Viking, 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"97\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 4to, pp. 180.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. The binding is remarkably tight and square, showing no signs of internal separation or structural fatigue, which is paramount for heavy, heavily illustrated quartos of this era. The boards are clean with only trivial shelf-wear to the extreme bottom edges and corners. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and completely free from foxing, moisture damage, or handling marks, preserving the high-quality colour reproductions perfectly. The black glossy dust jacket remains highly presentable and unclipped, though it exhibits minor creasing to the extremities, particularly at the spine ends, which is typical for jackets of this material. Overall, a highly attractive and well-preserved copy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"931\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a 1989 later impression of the first UK edition, initially published in 1985 by Viking in association with Madison Press Books. It features over ninety meticulously reproduced colour plates of Robert Bateman’s acclaimed wildlife paintings, supplemented by his own natural history commentaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhile not an elusive title on the open market, this edition remains a core reference work for collectors of contemporary wildlife art. The UK Viking imprint is well-regarded for its production quality and accurate colour matching, which remains vibrant and unoxidised in this copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"289\"\u003eThe World of Robert Bateman\u003c\/i\u003e offers a captivating journey into the wilderness through the eyes of one of the world's most celebrated nature artists. Featuring a rich selection of over ninety paintings, many reproduced here for the first time, the book pairs Bateman's stunning, highly detailed acrylics with insightful commentary by Ramsay Derry. From the rugged landscapes of the Canadian wilderness to the sweeping plains of East Africa, Bateman’s art not only captures the anatomical precision of his subjects but also their unique atmospheric habitats, making this an essential volume for naturalists and art lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55598208319827,"sku":"6477","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261021_110935.jpg?v=1792918259","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-world-of-robert-bateman-ramsay-derry-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}