British Birds, with Their Nests and Eggs in six volumes
by
Arthur Butler & various authors Illustrated by F.W. Frohawk
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In English language. Five of six volumes. The fourth volume is missing.
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Wonderful richly illustrated edition on various types of British birds, their habitats, and eggs. Each volume contains numerous full-page illustrations (lithographs) in black & white. Also, each volume has several plates in color before the title page showing bird eggs.
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London, Brumby & Clarke, 1896 – 1898
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Vol 1: Pp.: 3 plates + 768 + 208 with numerous illustrations Vol 2: Pp.: 4 plates + 192 with numerous illustrations Vol 3: Pp.: 6 plates + 175 with numerous illustrations Vol 5: Pp.: 3 plates + 178 with numerous illustrations Vol 6: Pp.: 6 plates + 252 with numerous illustrations
Dimensions: 31 x 25 cm
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Binding: Original hardcover binding with gilt decorated front and spine cover. Some signs of wear along the edges, spine extremes slightly damaged.
Condition: Text block edges gilted, clean copy in general, in very good condition.
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*Please note that this is an extremely heavy item *