28th Jul, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Morris (Francis Orpen). A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds, 1st edition, early issues, London: Groombridge and Sons, 1859-65-64. 3 volumes, 8vo (236 x 152 mm), contemporary half morocco, top edges gilt, 232 chromoxylographic plates - ibid. A History of British Butterflies, London: Groombridge and Sons, 1865. 8vo (236 x 152 mm), contemporary half morocco (uniform with the preceding item), top edge gilt, 73 wood-engraved plates (all but 2 printed in colours) - Bewick (Thomas). A History of British Birds, 7th edition, Newcastle: Charles Henry Cook, for R. E. Bewick, 1832. 2 volumes, 8vo (211 x 124 mm), contemporary half calf, wood-engravings throughout (qty: 6) Mullens & Swann p. 417 (Morris, Nests and Eggs), 63 (Bewick).
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Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 28th Jul, 2021
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
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