LEWIN, William (1747-1795). The Birds of Great Britain, systematically arranged, accurately engraved, and painted from nature; with descriptions including the natural history of each bird , London: for J. Johnson 1795-1801. 8 volumes in 4, 4° (275 x 230mm). Parallel text in English and French, hand-coloured etched plates of birds and eggs by and after Lewin and his sons. (Occasional spotting). Contemporary calf, spines lettered in gilt with raised bands (extremities worn). Second edition. According to Swainson (in Mullens and Swann), Lewin was 'the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day'. Anker 306; Brunet III, 1037; Fine Bird Books , 91; Mullens and Swann pp. 349-51; Nissen IVB 562; Zimmer p. 395. Sold not subject to return. (4)
LEWIN, William (1747-1795). The Birds of Great Britain, systematically arranged, accurately engraved, and painted from nature; with descriptions including the natural history of each bird , London: for J. Johnson 1795-1801. 8 volumes in 4, 4° (275 x 230mm). Parallel text in English and French, hand-coloured etched plates of birds and eggs by and after Lewin and his sons. (Occasional spotting). Contemporary calf, spines lettered in gilt with raised bands (extremities worn). Second edition. According to Swainson (in Mullens and Swann), Lewin was 'the best zoological painter, and one of the most practical naturalists of his day'. Anker 306; Brunet III, 1037; Fine Bird Books , 91; Mullens and Swann pp. 349-51; Nissen IVB 562; Zimmer p. 395. Sold not subject to return. (4)
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