American Ornithology; or, the Natural History of the Birds of the United States.
by WILSON, Alexander
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Some foxing to endsheets. All of the original tissue guards are present; and there is the usual offsetting from the plates onto
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia:: Bradford and Inskeek; Printed by Robert Carr,, 1808-1814.. First edition; first issue with the earlier text relating to the Wood Thrush on p. 33 of Vol. I. The Preface is dated October 1st, 1808.. 19thc. half calf and marbled boards; all nine volumes professionally rebacked with new calf gilt-lettered spines; original endsheets retained.. Some foxing to endsheets. All of the original tissue guards are present; and there is the usual offsetting from the plates onto the tissue and often to the text pages opposite. Some occasional foxing, mostly confined to the edges of the generally clean and bright plates (there a handful of exceptions, mostly in Vol. VII). One 4-1/4" closed tear to a plate in Vol. II; and one plate in Vol. VIII is trimmed close. The original calf corners are rubbed and worn; all volumes tight and sound. . Folio,. Illustrated with 76 fine hand-colored engraved plates. . Sabin 104597. The imprint varies as per Sabin.
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 71549
- Title
- American Ornithology; or, the Natural History of the Birds of the United States.
- Author
- WILSON, Alexander
- Illustrator
- Illustrated with 76 fine hand-colored engraved plates.
- Format/Binding
- 19thc. half calf and marbled boards; all nine volumes professionally rebacked with new calf gilt-lettered spines; original endsh
- Book Condition
- Used - Some foxing to endsheets. All of the original tissue guards are present; and there is the usual offsetting from the plates onto
- Edition
- First edition; first issue with the earlier text relating to the
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Bradford and Inskeek; Printed by Robert Carr,
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia:
- Date Published
- 1808-1814.
- Pages
- 9 vols.
- Size
- Folio,
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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