Portraits of Rare And Curious Birds with Their Descriptions, from the Menagery of Osterly Park in the County of Middlesex (Two Volumes as One)

Hayes, W. [William] and Family

Published by Printed By W. Bulmer and Co, and Published for the Author, London

Two volumes bound as one, and includes the original very scarce title page and dedication pages for volume II. Volume I was published in 1794 and volume II in 1799. 101 full page, hand colored, illustrations plates, with at least 18 being signed and dated by the artist. Original boards retained, and recased in full polished leather with raised spine bands, gilt stamped lettering and decoration, and hand tooled border over boards. Original hand tooled leather edge inside covers, and marbled end leaves. Bound by J. Bohn, No 31 Frith St., Soho, London. Blank end leaves are slightly soiled. Occasional light smudges and very slight foxing. Occasional very slight offsetting of coloring onto text. Collated and complete, with all plates being very good to near fine. Beautiful and bright. An exceptional example of this very scarce and desirable title. Seller Inventory # 032704

Bibliographic Details

Title: Portraits of Rare And Curious Birds with ...
Publisher: Printed By W. Bulmer and Co, and Published for the Author, London
Binding: Full Leather
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition