A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural…

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  • Another image of A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. by MORRIS, Francis Orpen
  • Another image of A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. by MORRIS, Francis Orpen
  • Another image of A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. by MORRIS, Francis Orpen
  • Another image of A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. by MORRIS, Francis Orpen
  • Another image of A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. by MORRIS, Francis Orpen
  • Another image of A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. by MORRIS, Francis Orpen
  • Another image of A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds. by MORRIS, Francis Orpen
FINE COMPLETE SET IN MAGNIFICENT HALF MOROCCO

A History of British Birds. (Bound uniformly with) A Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds.

London: George Bell & Sons 1870-1875. 9 volume set, 10 inches tall. A magnificent Victorian half morocco by Bickers with gilt raised bands and beautiful floral gilt tooling to the panels. All edges gilt. Both second editions, illustrated with 598 splendid lithographic plates, as called for, all hand finished. A couple of scuffs but overall in fine condition, inside and out. Morris was an early champion of conservation, campaigning extensively and ultimately successfully for a nature conservation act, he also founded the Plumage League. A very smart set of these classic works on British Birds.

Book ID: 5708
Categories: Fine Set, M, Natural History, Signed Bindings
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