24th Nov, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts including The Library, Cameras and Picture Collection of Eric Hosking
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New Naturalists, numbers 75 & 77-83, 1st editions, 1992-2005
New Naturalists. Freshwater Fishes of the British Isles; The Soil; British Larks, Pipits and Wagtails; Caves and Cave Life; Wild and Garden Plants; Ladybirds; The New Naturalists [2 copies: 1st and 2nd editions]; The Natural History Pollination, London: HarperCollinsPublishers [-Collins], 1992-2005. 9 volumes, 8vo, original green cloth, dust jackets, bookplates of Eric Hosking posthumously imposed by his son and professional collaborator David Hosking to front pastedowns of numbers 75-81, jackets of 75, 77, 80, 81 and 83 faded on spines (qty: 9)
THE LIBRARY, PICTURES & CAMERA COLLECTION OF ERIC HOSKING OBE HON. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991)
Bernhard & Loe NN75A, 77A-82A, 82B, 83A.
First editions of numbers 75 and 77-83 in the New Naturalist series, together with the revised second edition of number 82 (The New Naturalists). Although he died in 1991, Eric Hosking's direct involvement in the series lasted until number 78 (British Larks), which contains a number of his photographs. Number 82A in this lot (The New Naturalists, first edition) is inscribed by the author 'For David Hosking, with warm regards and thanks for all your help, Peter Marren'.
Sold for £700
Estimated at £300 - £500
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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