15th Apr, 2026 10:30
Two Day Books, Maps, Ephemera and Works on Paper
EDWARD LEAR [FRANCESCO SOLINAS, SOPHIA WILLMANN AND RAINER WILLMANN]: THE PARROTS 1830 – 1832, ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE FAMILY OF PSITTACIDAE, Köln, Taschen, 2018 reprint. Light pink satin, titled in black to spine, overlaid with printed, slightly ribbed printed pictorial cover. Some mild marking to the white boards, some small areas of scratching and one or two stain spots on the satin. 42 coloured plates as called for, multi-language book [English and German]. A beautiful glimpse into Lear’s foray as a Natural History illustrator, lesser known compared to his nonsense and children’s work. 152pp. Hardcover, Folio.
£40 - £60
Buyer's premium: 25.00%
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Auction: Two Day Books, Maps, Ephemera and Works on Paper, 15th Apr, 2026
Keys' quarterly Book Sales are recognised as one of the leading regular book auctions outside of London. Held quarterly, they typically exceed 1000 lots over two days, with entries including modern Firsts, illuatrated, Childrens, Local Interest (Books and Ephemera), and a selection of fascinating historical interest items.
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