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J M Bechstein - The Natural History of Cage Birds

Title: The Natural History of Cage Birds
Description: London, W S Orr an Co, 1845. Fine Binding. A finely bound, early English translation of J M Bechstein's famed ornithological study on cage birds. This treatise on singing birds was first issued in 1795 and was translated into many languages. In a beautiful binding, with bird motifs to spine. Bechstein was concerned with wildlife conservation and wrote many works for the calling of protecting animals that were often regarded as pests such as bats. Illustrated, with a frontispiece and six plates. In a quarter morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with just the odd spot. Near Fine . Ill.: Various. Near Fine .

Keywords: Songbirds Birds Ornithology Birds Various

Price: GBP 240.00 = appr. US$ 342.72 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 732L10

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