Edward Lear - Parrots: The Complete Plates NEW

Details: In New Condition, an Elephant Folio comprised of 42 individual leaves of plates, each plate a scientific illustration of parrots rendered by Edward Lear.each in magnificent, truly exquisite detail and vivid color (see accompanying photos). The entire portfolio of leaves is presented in a clam shell case. Included is a 32 page softcover of the same size with a brief zoological introduction and written descriptions of each bird. (Multi-lingual English, German, and French) on both Lear's book, and the biology of parrots. Seller's Notes:After acquiring two new sets of this work fifteen years ago, I had one complete set (42 plates) framed and wall-mounted thus creating my personal aviary of Edward Lear's exquisitely executed renderings. Being surrounded by the large (20 x 13.5") illustrations, each unique with magnificent detail and vivid colors is an almost other-worldly experience. I've added an audio reproduction of their natural sounds and my "parrot sanctuary" has become an immersive, dynamic experience. Now, 13 years since I first acquired The Parrots I offer the second set for sale in new condition. Being surrounded by the large (20 x 13.5") illustrations, each unique with magnificent detail and vivid colors is an almost other-worldly experience. I've added an audio reproduction of their natural sounds and my "parrot sanctuary" has become an immersive, dynamic experience. Now, 13 years since I first acquired The Parrots I offer the second set for sale in new condition. Being surrounded by the large (20 x 13.5") illustrations, each unique with magnificent detail and vivid colors is an almost other-worldly experience. I've added an audio reproduction of their natural sounds and my "parrot sanctuary" has become an immersive, dynamic experience. Now, 13 years since I first acquired The Parrots I offer the second set for sale in new condition. Edward Lear was already drawing "for bread and cheese" by the time he was aged 16 and soon developed into a serious "ornithological draughtsman" employed by the Zoological Society, and from 1832 to 1836 by the Earl of Darby who kept a private menagerie at his estate. In the 19th century parrots were highly prized by the aristocracy and patrons of the arts. Lear's The Parrots, comprised the first illustrations of it's kind from living birds. These hand colored lithographs were offered as very precious sets to 175 subscribers. The Edward Lear Society continues to exist.…