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A Natural History of Birds. Most of Which Have Not Been Figured or Described, and Others Very Little Known, from Obscure or Too Brief Descriptions Without Figures, or from Figures Very Ill Designed... ([Part I] and Part II ONLY of Four Parts)
by Edwards, George
- Used
- good
- Condition
- Good/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Chanute, Kansas, United States
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About This Item
London: Will, Gardiner, 1802. Parts I and II ONLY of four parts published under this title, and then expanded to seven parts including Natural History of Uncommon Birds -- Gleanings of Natural History. Parts I and II bound here as a single volume. Page size is 18.25 x 11 inches (approx. 464 x 279 mm). Part I: xxiii pages, followed by 52 paired illustrations and text sheets. Part II: iv pages, followed by paired illustration and text numbered 53-105; then pages 106-126. There is a total of 105 hand-colored copper engravings, of which all but four are birds. Imprint of both parts state 1802, but Zimmer (1926) suggests 1805 as actual publication date. Full green Moroccan leather covers have been professionally rebacked with original spine cover laid on. Elaborate gilt decoration on covers, with interior dentelle. Covers are scuffed and show rubbing and wear along edges. Title page and first leaf of text are pulled away at gutter and show small non-invasive tears. Volume remains solid and all contents are tight. Scattered mostly light foxing and spots. Some offsetting from plates onto text. Despite faults, this remains a stunning work.. Full Leather. Good/No Dust Jacket. Folio.
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- Bookseller
- Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 035820
- Title
- A Natural History of Birds. Most of Which Have Not Been Figured or Described, and Others Very Little Known, from Obscure or Too Brief Descriptions Without Figures, or from Figures Very Ill Designed... ([Part I] and Part II ONLY of Four Parts)
- Author
- Edwards, George
- Format/Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Publisher
- Will, Gardiner
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1802
- Size
- Folio
- Bookseller catalogs
- Ornithology; Bindings;
Terms of Sale
Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps
10 day return if not as described. S/H is estimated for the costs of a three pound book. Additional fees may be charged for heavier items and conversely a refund will be provided for lighter items costing less to ship. Shipping is always in boxes and well packaged. Email checked daily. Payment by Cash, Check, Money Order, Credit Card, or PayPal. Kansas residents please add 8.95% sales tax. Digital photos are gladly provided upon request.
About the Seller
Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps
Biblio member since 2005
Chanute, Kansas
About Lloyd Zimmer, Books and Maps
With more than 25 years of experience buying and selling out-of-print, collectible, and rare books, maps, and ephemera, I am now doing business from my home at 60 Poplar Heights Rd.; Chanute, KS 66720; U.S.A. by appointment only. I offer a selection of more than 5000 books of all genre, as well as more than 1000 maps ranging from 15th century to early 20th. All inventory is hand selected and believed to be of significance for the collector, the reader, the historian or the general book lover. Historically, I have specialized in Kansas and regional history, but also maintain quality collections of Natural History, Theology, Americana, Railroad, Travel and Exploration, Medicine, Art, and Psychology, Neurology, and Psychiatry. Fine bindings, plate books, signed and inscribed items are an important part of my collections. Smaller, though intriguing collections of other genre are also a part of my holdings. Appraisal, consultation, and collection development services are available. Please come and browse, talk books, and have a cup of coffee in a relaxed and book friendly environment. But for the convenience of both of us, please email or call first. Trade terms available and dealers are welcome.
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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- Rubbing
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- Gutter
- The inside margin of a book, connecting the pages to the joints near the binding.
- Folio
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- Rebacked
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- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Dentelle
- Borders on the inner edge of a book with a lacy pattern, most often gilt. Popular in France during the 18th century on covers of...
- Title Page
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- Tight
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