A History of British Birds - Fourth Edition in Four Volumes
Published by John Van Voorst 1871-1885, London, 1871
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Neil Williams, Bookseller, Victoria, BC, CanadaNeil Williams, Bookseller
AbeBooks seller since January 23, 2008
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 165.00
Quantity: 1 available
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With 564 wood engravings. A landmark in British ornithology. Revised and endlarged by Alfred Newton. In the prize bindings of Stonyhurst School in mottled calf with circular vignette of the school building on front cover, gilt lettering on both boards and spine, six spine compartments, inside dentelles. Marbled endpapers, AEG. Bound by Mudie. Prize bookplate in all volumes. Covers scuffed, worn but solid. Leather crackling on the spine. Volume 3 has been partially rebacked. A heavy set, special shipping considerations may apply.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- A History of British Birds - Fourth Edition in Four Volumes
- Author
- Yarrell, William; Alfred Newton
- Publisher
- John Van Voorst 1871-1885, London
- Publication year
- 1871
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- Fourth Edition.
- Dimensions
- 8VO
- Seller catalogs
- Natural History
Neil Williams, Bookseller
Victoria, BC, Canada
AbeBooks seller since January 23, 2008
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Neil Williams, Bookseller
BC, Canada
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