24th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking
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Attenborough (David). The Trials of Life, 1990, inscribed to Eric Hosking, & 13 other works
Attenborough (David, 1926-). The Trials of Life. A Natural History of Animal Behaviour, 1st edition, London: Collins, 1990. Large 8vo, original boards, dust jacket, inscribed by the author 'For Eric - the master - in admiration, David Attenborough', bookplate of Eric Hosking,
Healey (Denis, 1917-2015). Healey's Eye. A Photographic Memoir, 1st edition, London: Jonathan Cape, 1980. 4to, original boards, dust jacket, inscribed by the author 'To a great photographer, Eric Hosking, Denis Healey',
Mountevans (Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell, 1st Baron, 1880-1957). Adventurous Life, 1st edition, London: Hutchinson & Co., [1946]. 8vo, original cloth, dust jacket (slightly chipped), inscribed by the author 'To Eric Hosking, from Teddy Mountevans, 1948', bookplate of Eric Hosking,
Mountfort (Guy, 1905-2003). Portrait of a Wilderness. The Story of the Coto Doñana Expeditions. Illustrated by Eric Hosking. Introduction by Field Marshal the Viscount Alanbrooke, 1st edition, London: Hutchinson, 1958. 4to, original cloth, dust jacket (a few chips and tears), inscribed by Guy Mountfort 'To Eric whose contribution was magnificent, Guy', signed by Alanbrooke,
ibid. Portrait of a Desert. The Story of an Expedition to Jordan. Illustrated by Eric Hosking, 1st edition, London: Collins, 1965. 4to, original cloth, dust jacket, signed by Guy Mountfort, bookplate of Eric Hosking,
and 9 copies of Eric Hosking's own works, all signed by him, including Which Bird?, 1998 (3 copies, each additionally signed by co-author David Hosking), Just a Lark!, 1984 (2 copies, one copy signed by all contributors, the other signed by Eric and David Hosking), Wildlife Photography (1973), Antarctic Wildlife (1982), Eric Hosking's Waders (1986), and Jim Flegg's Field Guide to the Birds of Britain and Europe (1990, additionally signed by David Hosking) (qty: 14)
THE LIBRARY, PICTURES & CAMERA COLLECTION OF ERIC HOSKING OBE HON. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991)
Sold for £750
Estimated at £150 - £250
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking, 24th Nov, 2021
To include the Library, Pictures and Camera Collection of Eric Hosking OBE Hon. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991). Eric Hosking is a name which will require little introduction for ornithology enthusiasts. The first professional bird photographer, he photographed over 1,800 species, and his pictures have appeared in some 1,000 books, including the popular New Naturalist series, of which he was photographic editor. To complement his library, Eric Hosking also built a fine collection of pictures by leading 20th century wildlife artists including Archibald Thorburn, Keith Shackleton and C. F. Tunnicliffe. The sale of his photographic equipment provides an unmissable opportunity to own a remarkable array of high-quality cameras, lenses and other apparatus by manufacturers including Contarex, Hasselblad and Zeiss, and will give skilled users the chance of recreating his photographic feats.
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