Illustrations of Ornithology
First Series], 10 parts bound in 3 vol., first edition , engraved titles and 154 plates by Jardine, Lizars and Selby after Lear, Jardine, Selby, Mitford and others, all in 2 states (hand-coloured and uncoloured) , the colouring by Patrick Syme some heightened with gum arabic, lacking errata slip, a few plates shaved at fore-edge, some light foxing but generally very good, a fine set in contemporary green morocco, by S.Wright, covers with elaborate gilt borders, spines gilt in compartments with five raised bands and tan morocco labels, inner gilt dentelles, g.e., very slight rubbing to edges, [Anker 222; Fine Bird Books p.108; Nissen IVB 472], 4to, Edinburgh, [1826-35].
Illustrations of Ornithology
First Series], 10 parts bound in 3 vol., first edition , engraved titles and 154 plates by Jardine, Lizars and Selby after Lear, Jardine, Selby, Mitford and others, all in 2 states (hand-coloured and uncoloured) , the colouring by Patrick Syme some heightened with gum arabic, lacking errata slip, a few plates shaved at fore-edge, some light foxing but generally very good, a fine set in contemporary green morocco, by S.Wright, covers with elaborate gilt borders, spines gilt in compartments with five raised bands and tan morocco labels, inner gilt dentelles, g.e., very slight rubbing to edges, [Anker 222; Fine Bird Books p.108; Nissen IVB 472], 4to, Edinburgh, [1826-35].
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