1840 BIRDS Ornithology Sir William Jardine Game Naturalists Library Color Plates
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1840 BIRDS Ornithology Sir William Jardine Game Naturalists Library Color Plates
A scarce printing of volume eight of “Ornithology” from Sir William Jardines “Naturalists Library” entitled, “Game Birds.” Within Jardine provides a fascinating early 19th-century survey on aerial wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 32 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting a variety of game birds such as partridge, quail, chicken, turkey, pheasant, and more!
Item number: #40952
Price: $550
JARDINE, Sir William (Editor)
The Naturalists Library. Vol. VIII. Ornithology. Game Birds.
Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars; London: S. Highley, T. Nelson; Dublin: W. Curry, Jun. and Co.; Manchester: J. Ainsworth, [ca.1840].
Details:
Collation: Complete
197, [1]
32 hand-colored engraved plates, including frontispiece and vignette title page
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~ 6.5in X 5.25in (16.5cm x 10.5cm)
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40952
A scarce printing of volume eight of “Ornithology” from Sir William Jardines “Naturalists Library” entitled, “Game Birds.” Within Jardine provides a fascinating early 19th-century survey on aerial wildlife. This scientific treatise provides 32 beautifully hand-colored engraved plates depicting a variety of game birds such as partridge, quail, chicken, turkey, pheasant, and more!
Item number: #40952
Price: $550
JARDINE, Sir William (Editor)
The Naturalists Library. Vol. VIII. Ornithology. Game Birds.
Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars; London: S. Highley, T. Nelson; Dublin: W. Curry, Jun. and Co.; Manchester: J. Ainsworth, [ca.1840].
Details:
Collation: Complete
197, [1]
32 hand-colored engraved plates, including frontispiece and vignette title page
Language: English
Binding: Leather; tight and secure
Size: ~ 6.5in X 5.25in (16.5cm x 10.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
40952
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1840 BIRDS Ornithology Sir William Jardine Game Naturalists Library Color Plates
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