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Lilford, Lord - Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands. Vol. I-VII

Title: Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands. Vol. I-VII
Description: R.H. Porter 1885-1897[98] , photogravure photo frontis, 421 col plates. . HB. 7 vols, roy. 8vo, finely bound in cont. half morocco, raised bands and gilt titles to spines, marbled boards and endpapers, top edge gilt. Original printed part wrappers bound in at rear. Edges lightly foxed, occaional light spotting. A fine and attractive set. Armorial bookplate of Edward Maxwell Twopeny, one of the original subscribers.. First edition. Originally issued in 36 parts. Fine coloured plates, the majority by Thorburn, Keulemans, with a few by Lodge, Foster and Wolf.Anker 308; Mullens & Swann p. 354; Nissen IVB 563..

Keywords: ABA12-2023; Birds; Ornithology; Britain; Coloured plates

Price: GBP 2500.00 = appr. US$ 3569.96 Seller: Pemberley Natural History Books
- Book number: A56969

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