The Naturalist's Library. Conducted by Sir William Jardine, Bart. Ornithology. Volume VII and VIII Birds of Western Africa. By William Swainson, Esq. [First Edition 68 Hand Coloured Plates]

Sir William JARDINE, BART. William Swainson

Published by Published by W. H. Lizars, Edinburgh., 1837

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W. H. Lizars, Edinburgh. 1837, First Edition. Half morocco leather bindings, with marbled boards page edges and end papers. 34 hand coloured plates in each volume. Vol VII xv, [i], 17-289pp; Vol VIII xvi, 17-263pp. Portrait engraving and engraved pictorial title page, followed by 2 title pages one for the collected works, one for the individual work. Provenance: no signatures or bookplates. Approximately 8 ¾ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine very good condition gilt titles and decoration, minor rubbing. Joints very good condition solid, rubbed. Corners very good condition gently rubbed and worn. Boards very good condition marbled paper covered boards with Morocco quarters and spine. Page edges good condition all marbled. See above and photos. Internally Hinges very good condition sound. Paste downs very good condition marbled paper. End papers very good condition marbled paper. Title good condition tanned, minor marks. Pages good condition tanned, minor marks. Binding good condition attractive. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1837 Binding: Hardback. Seller Inventory # ABE-1674508089401

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Title: The Naturalist's Library. Conducted by Sir ...

Publisher: Published by W. H. Lizars, Edinburgh.

Publication Date: 1837

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition