Coloured Illustrations of British Birds, and Their Eggs.
by MEYER, H[enry] L[eonard]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Engraved armorial bookplate on each front pastedown; light foxing to a few (about 5) plates; a few corners slightly rubbed; but
- Seller
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Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: G. W. Nickisson,, 1842-1850.. First octavo edition.. 19th c. 3/4 green morocco over marbled boards; gilt panelled spines decorated with birds in gold; t.e.g.. Engraved armorial bookplate on each front pastedown; light foxing to a few (about 5) plates; a few corners slightly rubbed; but a very attractive set, handsomely bound. . 8vo,. Illustrated with 322 hand-colored plates of birds, 106 hand-colored plates of eggs, and 8 black and white plates..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 53089
- Title
- Coloured Illustrations of British Birds, and Their Eggs.
- Author
- MEYER, H[enry] L[eonard]
- Illustrator
- Illustrated with 322 hand-colored plates of birds, 106 hand-colored plates of eggs, and 8 black and white plates.
- Format/Binding
- 19th c. 3/4 green morocco over marbled boards; gilt panelled spines decorated with birds in gold; t.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - Engraved armorial bookplate on each front pastedown; light foxing to a few (about 5) plates; a few corners slightly rubbed; but
- Edition
- First octavo edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- G. W. Nickisson,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1842-1850.
- Pages
- 7 vols.
- Size
- 8vo,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Ornithology;
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
All books are returnable within ten days if returned in the same condition as sent. New York residents please add 8% sales tax. All items guaranteed. Members ABAA, ILAB.
About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- G
- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...
- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
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