Naturalist Library Vol Xii Ornithology by Jardine Sir William Swainson (2 results)

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An excellent first edition of this illustrated study of the birds of Western Africa, edited by Sir William Jardine as part of The Naturalist's Library. First edition, bound in half calf with marbled boards. Dated using Jisc from copies of the work held at The University of Liverpool libraries. Published as part of Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, which covered a variety of topics relating to the natural world. Jardine was a Scottish naturalist, best known for this particular series. Edited by Jardine, although this volume was written by fellow ornithologist and entomologist, William John Swainson. This particular volume was on the subject of ornithology, more specifically relating to the natural history of the birds of Western Africa. Part II of II. With a memoir of French explorer, author and naturalist, Le Vaillant. Illustrated with thirty-two colour plates, a coloured illustrated title page, and a portrait of Le Vaillant. Collated, complete. In a half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to the boards and joints. Previous owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot. The occasional light offsetting from plates. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1840 BIRDS Ornithology William Jardine Western Africa Naturalist Color Plates A scarce printing of volume twelve of "Ornithology" from Sir William Jardine's "Naturalist's Library" entitled, "Birds of Western Africa. Part II." Within Jardine provides a fascinating early 19th-century survey on aerial wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 3r beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting various West African birds such as flycatchers, nightjars, bee-eaters, kinghunters, sunbirds, woodpeckers, cuckoos, terns, and more! Item number: #40955 Price: $499 JARDINE, Sir William (Editor); SWAINSON, W. The Naturalist's Library. Vol. XII. Ornithology. Birds of Western Africa. Part II. Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars; London: S. Highley, [ca.1840]. Details: Collation: Complete o xvi, 17-263, [1] o 34 hand-colored engraved plates Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~6.5in X 4.25in (16.5cm x 11cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 40955 Photos available upon request.