H. F. Witherby; F. C. R. Jourdain; Norman F. Ticehurst; Bernard W. Tucker - The Handbook of British Birds [157 PLATES] - 1938-1941

I present to you in this auction a beautiful collection of: 'The Handbook of British Birds' from 1938-41, a work of British ornithology for true lovers of antique books and passionate collectors.

Features

Original historical edition: Published between 1938 and 1941, this specimen is an authentic collectible piece that has withstood the test of time and allows us to connect with science from over 80 years ago.

+ 157 exceptional sheets

Most in color, offering an impressive view of British birdlife.

Numbered from 1 to 147, with 10 special sheets: 29A, 56A, 60A, 64A, 76A, 77A, 78A, 85A, 87A, 90A.

Numerous illustrations, engravings, and included flat maps, providing a unique documentary and artistic value.

Elite content: Accurate and detailed descriptions of each species, accompanied by illustrations and maps that are genuine works of art and science. Each page conveys the passion and rigor of the British naturalists of the era.

Living history in your hands: More than a book, it is a journey to the past; a fragment of history that has endured wars, epoch changes, and the inexorable passage of time.

IDIOMA : Inglés (Versión original)

Place and Year of Publication: London (England, Great Britain) 1938-41. First Edition

SIZE AND PAGINATION: Dimensions: 21 x 16 cm. Pagination: VOLUME I: Cover + XL + 326 pages. VOLUME II: Cover + XIII + 352 pages. VOLUME III: Cover + X + 387 pages. VOLUME IV: Cover + XIV + 461 pages. VOLUME V: Cover + X + [2] + 356 pages. COMPLETE WORK

CONDITION: Beautiful hardcover binding in good overall condition, as shown in the images. The spine is flat and decorated with gold lettering.

The interior is in very good overall condition, as shown in the photos. It is an illustrated copy with hundreds of engravings in text and 157 plates, the vast majority in color.

Beautiful work. Don't let it slip away.

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