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A History of British Birds; A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs (nine volumes)


F. O. Morris


Groombridge and Sons 1863

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Very Good  | 

Morris' complete History of Birds, together with his Nest and Eggs. All in publishers iconic green cloth binding with elaborate gilt and blind-stamped decoration. Early reissues: History of British Birds (1863-1867) and Nest and Eggs (1864-1867). Both sets complete with 358 and 225 finely hand-coloured plates, respectively. A couple of volumes contain a previous owner's newspaper clippings describing sightings of relevant birds and reviews of the book. Large 8vo. (260x170mm). Some rubbing to tops and tails of spine, with light fraying to a couple of volumes. Toning to covers of certain volumes. Mild tanning to page edges but contents clean and tight. An extremely nice example in this condition. Very good.

£1450.00 + FREE shipping