Live auction - Lot 1387
[Ornithology]
A History of British birds.
London, Groombridge and sons, 1851-1857
€ 500 / 600
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Lot description
6 vol., 8vo; 358 pl. (foxing, tear on the pl. 306).
Contemp. three-quarter green calf, marbled paper boards, blind and gilt filleted spines with gilt orn. raised bands, red leather label, marbled edges (spines faded, some rubbing, bumped corners on one vol.).
First edition. Complete set with 358 numb. plates enhanced with watercolour and gum arabic.
Ref. Nissen (IVB) 645.
Prov. Armorial bookpl.
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