Eric Hosking Library. Collection of 20 ornithology field guides inscribed by the author or illustrator to Eric Hosking, including:
1) Woodcock (Martin W., 1935-2019). The Birds of Oman, 1st edition, London: Quartet Books, 1980. Folio, original cloth, dust jacket, inscribed 'For Eric Hosking, with kindest regards, and sincere thanks for all the pleasure your work has given me, Martin Woodcock', bookplate of Eric Hosking,
2) Karmali (John, 1917-?). Birds of Africa. A Bird Photographer in East Africa, 1st edition, London: Collins, 1980. Folio, original boards, dust jacket, inscribed 'To Eric and Dorothy Hosking, with affection and sincere thanks. Because without Eric's help the book may have never got published! John Karmali',
3) Moon (Geoff, 1915-2009). New Zealand's Birds, 1st edition, London: William Heinemann, 1982. 4to, original boards, dust jacket, inscribed 'To Eric and Dorothy, with warmest wishes & many thanks for all your helpful advice, Geoff',
and 17 others (including 2 more inscribed by Martin Woodcock: Collins Handguide to the Birds of the Indian Sub-Continent, 1980; A Field Guide to the Birds of South-East Asia, 1975), together with a set of Natural History of Britain and Northern Europe, 5 volumes, 1978-9, inscribed for Eric and Dorothy Hosking by co-editor James Ferguson-Lees, 3 further field guides inscribed to Eric Hosking's son David, and a copy of Roberts Birds of South Africa, later edition, inscribed to Eric Hosking by Peter Steyn (qty: 29)

THE LIBRARY, PICTURES & CAMERA COLLECTION OF ERIC HOSKING OBE HON. FRPS FBIPP (1909-1991)