23rd Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Books, Maps & Manuscripts

 
  Lot 2167
 

2167

Hewitson (William C.).
Coloured Illustrations of the Eggs of British Birds ..., Van Voorst, 1846, first edition, two volumes, 138 hand-coloured plates, all edges gilt, green morocco bindings by J. Clarke (spines rubbed);
Morris (Rev F.O.), A History of British Birds, Nimmo, 1895, fourth edition, six volumes, 394 hand-coloured plates, original cloth gilt, (front hinge of volume five broken, foxing to edges of textbock).

Sold for £280
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 23rd Nov, 2022

Highlights include a collection of Opera scores and books from the Library of the late 7th Earl of Harewood, and two first edition Harry Potter books. Also included are early antiquarian books, modern first editions, illustrations, manuscripts, maps, early photographs, autographed letters and historic documents.

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