MORRIS, Francis Orpen (1810-1893) - A History of British Birds. London: Groombridge and sons, 1851-57.
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Lot 222 | MORRIS, Francis Orpen (1810-1893) - A History of British Birds. London: Groombridge and sons, 1851-57.
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€ 200 – 300
A well known ornithology work enriched by beautiful colour plates.
6 volumes, 8vo (233 x 150mm). 357 numbered, engraved and finely hand-coloured plates by John Gouls and R. Arlington; in the first volume there is plate 46* (but plate 55 is missing), in the fifth volume there are some errors in the numbering of some plates, but they are all present (some light spotting, plates occasionaly light trimmed). Contemporary half calf, gilt titles on light morocco labels, red speckled edges (light wear). (6)
| Auction house category: | Books, manuscripts and engravings |
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