Title: The Birds of North America: One Hundred and Nineteen Artistic Colored Plates Representing the Different Species and Varieties, Drawn and Colored from Nature, Including a Copious Text Giving a Popular Account of Their Habits and Characteristics, Based on Observations Made in the Field by the Most Eminent Writers on Ornithology Author: Studer, Jacob Place: New York Publisher: Natural Science Association of America Date: 1903 Description: 182 + index pp. & plates. Illustrated with 119 color ornithology plates. 15x12, quarter leather and maroon cloth, stamped in gilt, cream moiré endpapers, hinge reinforced with cloth. Originally published in two parts from [1874] and 1878. Color plates from the original chromolithographs of the various bird species. Prefaced by a systematic table and index to page, plate and figure. Arranged according to the classification adopted by The American Ornithologists' Union. Engraved bookplate of Vida Grenville Jacks. Lot Amendments Condition: Rubbing, a few light scuffs, front joint split, corners showing; other mild age wear; very good overall, with nice clean plates. Item number: 180430
Title: The Birds of North America: One Hundred and Nineteen Artistic Colored Plates Representing the Different Species and Varieties, Drawn and Colored from Nature, Including a Copious Text Giving a Popular Account of Their Habits and Characteristics, Based on Observations Made in the Field by the Most Eminent Writers on Ornithology Author: Studer, Jacob Place: New York Publisher: Natural Science Association of America Date: 1903 Description: 182 + index pp. & plates. Illustrated with 119 color ornithology plates. 15x12, quarter leather and maroon cloth, stamped in gilt, cream moiré endpapers, hinge reinforced with cloth. Originally published in two parts from [1874] and 1878. Color plates from the original chromolithographs of the various bird species. Prefaced by a systematic table and index to page, plate and figure. Arranged according to the classification adopted by The American Ornithologists' Union. Engraved bookplate of Vida Grenville Jacks. Lot Amendments Condition: Rubbing, a few light scuffs, front joint split, corners showing; other mild age wear; very good overall, with nice clean plates. Item number: 180430
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