A Dictionary of British Birds Being a Reprint of Montagu's Ornithological Dictionary

Edward Newman [ed.]; Montagu

Published by Swan Sonnenschein and Co. [1881] Undated, dated from a copy held by the National Library of Scotland., London, 1881

About this Item

An uncommon, charmingly bound reprint of Montagu's popular and informative dictionary of British birds. A very smart copy of this informative title.In original binding, with charming gilt decoration to the front board and spine, in addition to a gilt top edge.An edited and expanded form of George Montagu's pioneering Ornithological Dictionary, which first saw publication in 1802, and played a role in the increased popularity of ornithology following its release.Compiled and edited by English entomologist, botanist and writer Edward Newman. Bound in original blue cloth. Externally, very smart. Mild bumping to head and tail. Mark to rear board. Very mild wear to spine tips. The odd minor mark to front board. Marks to free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Slight spotting to text block fore edge. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 994W31

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dictionary of British Birds Being a Reprint of Montagu's Ornithological Dictionary
• Publisher: Swan Sonnenschein and Co. [1881] Undated, dated from a copy held by the National Library of Scotland., London
• Publication Date: 1881
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ornithology