Fine Bird Books 1700-1900.
London: Collins & Van Nostrand, 1953.
22 magnificent color plates and 16 in black & white. With an extra Specimen Plate # 32 from the Prospectus. 164 pages, elephant folio, 3/4 rust cloth, marbled boards, d.w. (slightly chipped), board slipcase. London & New York: Collins & Van Nostrand, 1953. First Edition. Very Good (+).
The color & collotype plates are printed by Van Leer of Amsterdam (Printers of Thornton's Temple of Flora) The text is printed by The Chiswick Press, London. Previous owner's bookplate.
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Wrapper: Yes
Condition: Near Fine / Very Good(+)
Edition: First
Language: English
Price: $450.00
Item #214746
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