Magnificent books, manuscripts and drawings from the collection of Frederick, 2nd Lord Hesketh : the property of the Trustees of the 2nd Baron Hesketh's Will Trust.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Marilee E. Thomas and Robert C. Thomas Science and Related Subjects Collection.
Corporate Author:	Sotheby's (Firm)
Language:	English
Published:	London : Sotheby's, 2010.
Series:	Marilee E. Thomas and Robert C. Thomas Science and Related Subjects Collection.
Subjects:	Hesketh, Frederick Fermor-Hesketh, > 1916-1955 > Library. Gould, John, > 1804-1881 > Bibliography. Audubon, John James, > 1785-1851. > Birds of America. Redouté, Pierre Joseph, > 1759-1840. > Roses. Gould, John, > 1804-1881. Birds of America (Audubon, John James) Roses (Redouté, Pierre Joseph) Rare books > Bibliography > Catalogs. Early printed books > Bibliography > Catalogs. Manuscripts > Catalogs. Natural history > Bibliography > Catalogs. Early printed books. Libraries. Manuscripts. Natural history. Rare books. Trustees of the 2nd Baron Hesketh's Will Trust. Bibliographies. Catalogs. Auction catalogs. Price lists.
Genre:	Bibliography. Bibliography Catalogs. Bibliographies. Auction catalogs. Price lists.
Local Note:	MSU: Part 2 gift of Marilee E. Thomas and Robert C. Thomas.
Physical Description:	3 volumes : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Format:	Book

Contents:

pt. 1. [without special title]
pt. 2. John James Audubon, The birds of America
pt. 3. Fifty-two original watercolour drawings on vellum for Pierre-Joseph Redouté's Les roses.