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(BIRDS.) William Thomas Greene. Parrots in Captivity.

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6 Ornithology Lithographs by Alexander Francis Lydon (British, 1836-1917): Short-Eared Owl, Crow, Swallow-Tailed Kite, Hoopoe, Knot, Curlew Sandpiper lithographs on paper from a History of British Birds Alexander Francis Lydon (British 1836-1917) William Thomas Greene, Londo

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W. T. Greene 19th Century Parrot Bird Lithographs: W. T. Greene (England, 19th Century) . Group of seven hand colored litho prints. Each depicts a parrot in captivity. Includes: New Guinea Eclectus, Passerine Or Blue-Winged Parakeet, Orange-Bellied Pa

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[PARROTS] GREENE, W.T. PARROTS IN CAPTIVITY: Greene, W. T. PARROTS IN CAPTIVITY. London: George Bell and sons., 1884. 3 volumes bound together. Chromolithograph plates. Tall 8vo, modern 1/2 green morocco and marbled boards. Marbled edges. Furthe

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Jones, Thomas Rymer 1869 Lot of 3 Bird Prints. Parrots: Chromolithographs Published 1869 by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London for "Cassell's Book of Birds" by Thomas Rymer Jones. Paper Size: 10 x 7.5 inch (25 x 19cm) Very minor margin toning. Good Condit

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Jones, Thomas Rymer 1869 Lot of 15 Illus. Sheets. Parrots: 15 Sheets containing Wood Engravings with text to the reverse Published 1869 by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London for "Cassell's Book of Birds" by Thomas Rymer Jones. Paper Size: 10 x 7.5 inch (25 x

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Jones, Thomas Rymer 1869 Pair of Parrot Bird Prints: Ground Parrakeet and Blue Striped Lory. Chromolithographs Published 1869 by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London for "Cassell's Book of Birds" by Thomas Rymer Jones. Paper Size: 10 x 7.5 inch (25 x 19c

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Jones, Thomas 1869 Pair of Bird Prints. Parrot: "Ground Parrakeet" and "Blue-Striped Lory" Chromolithographs Published 1869 by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London for "Cassell's Book of Birds" by Thomas Rymer Jones. Paper Size: 10 x 7.5 inch (25 x

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George II English silver cann, London, 1744-45: George II English silver cann, London, 1744-45, maker TW, probably Thomas Whipham, with later repousse decoration of hunting dogs and game birds in a landscape, 5" tall, 13.2 TO

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Book of Common Prayer, William Pickering, 1844: A volume published by William Pickering, which appears to have been the personal copy of American publisher, Thomas Bird Mosher (1852-1923). THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SACRAME

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Edgar Allan Poe Autograph Letter Signed: Rare ALS signed “Edgar A. Poe,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, August 24, 1846. Addressed from New York, a handwritten letter to writer Frederick William Thomas, who, from 1841 until 1850, worked

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Daniell (Thomas) and William Daniell. Three plates from 'Oriental Scenery', aquatints, 1800-1804 (3): Daniell (Thomas) and William Daniell. Three plates from 'Oriental Scenery', etchings and aquatint with full hand-colouring, excellent impressions on Whatman wove paper, each platemark approx. 490 x 65

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Daniell (Thomas) and William Daniell. An Hindoo Temple, at Deo, in Bahar, aquatint, 1800.: Daniell (Thomas) and William Daniell. An Hindoo Temple, at Deo, in Bahar, from Antiquities of India, etching and aquatint with full hand-colouring, an excellent impression on thick Whatman wove paper

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Daniell (Thomas) and William Daniell. Exterior of an Eed-Gah near Chaynpore, Bahar, aquatint, 1808.: Daniell (Thomas) and William Daniell. Exterior of an Eed-Gah near Chaynpore, Bahar, from Oriental Scenery, etching and aquatint with full hand-colouring, an excellent impression on thick Whatman wove

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(BIRDS.) William Thomas Greene. Parrots in Captivity.

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(BIRDS.) William Thomas Greene. Parrots in Captivity. 81 color-printed plates. 3 volumes. 8vo, 10x7 inches, publisher's pictorial gilt blue cloth, very minimal wear; a handsome clean set. London: George Bell and Sons, 1884-1887

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(BIRDS.) William Thomas Greene. Parrots in Captivity.

Name: (BIRDS.) William Thomas Greene. Parrots in Captivity.
SKU: 155231030
Price: 1300 USD
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