GOULD, John. The Birds of Europe . London: Published by the Author, [1832-] 1837. 5 volumes, large 2°(540 x 360.). 2pp. list of subscribers, 448 hand coloured lithographed plates by Edward Lear and by Elizabeth Gould after sketches by Gould, printed by C.Hullmandel, 92 blank leaves bound into volume 1 (some minor spotting and offsetting onto text). Contemporary full dark green morocco, gilt, , covers with broad flower, oak and acorn tooled borders, spine in six sections with acorn tools, gilt inner dentelles, g.e. (edges and joints slightly rubbed). A FINE COPY of Gould's first major work, with 68 plates by Edward Lear Anker 169; Fine Bird Books p.77; Nissen IVB 371; Sauer 2. (5)
GOULD, John. The Birds of Europe . London: Published by the Author, [1832-] 1837. 5 volumes, large 2°(540 x 360.). 2pp. list of subscribers, 448 hand coloured lithographed plates by Edward Lear and by Elizabeth Gould after sketches by Gould, printed by C.Hullmandel, 92 blank leaves bound into volume 1 (some minor spotting and offsetting onto text). Contemporary full dark green morocco, gilt, , covers with broad flower, oak and acorn tooled borders, spine in six sections with acorn tools, gilt inner dentelles, g.e. (edges and joints slightly rubbed). A FINE COPY of Gould's first major work, with 68 plates by Edward Lear Anker 169; Fine Bird Books p.77; Nissen IVB 371; Sauer 2. (5)
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